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With one week until Election Day, more than 48 million ballots have been cast across 47 states and the District of Columbia.

Voter turnout for early voting is down from 2020 levels, with over 48 million ballots cast so far. Older voters, primarily White, are a larger share of the early vote, and Republican participation is up in several states compared to four years ago. Georgia has seen in-person early voting increase, though mail voting has declined. In states like North Carolina and Arizona, Republican early voting has surged. Demographic shifts include more White and older voters casting ballots early, especially in key battlegrounds like Michigan and Wisconsin.

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Alphabet reported strong Q3 results, with earnings per share at $2.12 (beating the $1.85 estimate) and revenue reaching $88.27 billion, surpassing expectations of $86.30 billion. Key highlights include Google Cloud’s $11.35 billion revenue, marking a 35% year-over-year increase, and a 12.3% growth in Google’s search business revenue, which reached $49.4 billion. CEO Sundar Pichai credited AI products for driving growth, and shares rose post-report. This performance opens a significant earnings week for major tech firms.

OpenAI reportedly planning to build its first AI chip in 2026

A convoy of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s vehicles collided when the pilot car abruptly stopped to avoid a two-wheeler driver in Thiruvananthapuram. The Chief Minister’s vehicle sustained minor damage, but he was uninjured. Footage shows the two-wheeler driver turning right, prompting the convoy to screech to a halt, leading six escort vehicles, including an ambulance, to collide in a chain reaction. Security personnel and medical staff quickly assessed the situation, and the police have launched an investigation into the incident involving the two-wheeler driver.

Hyderabad Couple Lives With Son's Body For 4 Days, Not Knowing He Is Dead

In Hyderabad’s Blinds Colony, an elderly visually impaired couple unknowingly lived with their deceased 30-year-old son, Pramod, for four days. Neighbors alerted authorities after noticing a foul smell, leading police to the scene. The parents, Ramana and Shantikumari, who had been trying to call their son for days, were found weak and in need of assistance. Pramod, reportedly an alcoholic, had separated from his wife, who left with their daughters. The couple’s elder son, Pradeep, has taken them in following their rescue.

Movie News

Ma Ayana Kosam Cinema Chudandi: Rahasya Gorak

Actor Kiran Abbavaram is set to release his new movie Ka, with Tanvi Ram and Nayan Sarika as the female leads. Directed by newcomers Sujith and Sandeep, the movie’s pre-release event took place in Hyderabad, where Naga Chaitanya Akkineni attended as the chief guest. Kiran’s wife, Rahasya Gorak, involved in the production, expressed gratitude for the support they’ve received and thanked Naga Chaitanya for attending.

51-year-old Actress is Single Now!

It looks like Arjun Kapoor’s recent revelation about his single status has brought an end to months of speculation regarding his relationship with Malaika Arora. Their timeline is quite interesting, starting from when they began dating while Malaika was going through her divorce from Arbaaz Khan in 2017.

The couple’s relationship gained public attention as Arjun frequently visited Malaika at her new apartment, leading to growing rumors. They maintained a relatively low profile, not commenting publicly on their relationship during that time. After nearly six years together, it seems they have decided to part ways, marking a significant chapter in both their lives. If you’d like, I can help summarize their relationship further or provide more context!

It is Allu Arvind Garu’s call: Naga Chaitanya about Thandel’s release

Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti and co-starring Sai Pallavi, is set to be the most expensive project of his career, focusing on themes of love and patriotism. While there’s speculation about a Sankranti release, Mondeti suggested that competing films may push the release date, though the film is expected to be ready by January. At a recent event, Chaitanya expressed confidence in the film’s success, stating that Geetha Arts provides the best production quality, and promised an official update on the release date soon.

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