Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows.
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And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that Democrats hold significant advantages in the midterm elections and are favored to gain control of the U.S. House.
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But there are also signs suggesting that a potential wave may be limited.
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The poll highlights key issues influencing voters; one in three Americans face financial hardships, and four in 10 say their personal finances are worsening.
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Preserving democracy resonates with Democrats and independents, while immigration ranks as the top issue for MAGA supporters.
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🎧 Democrats hold an 8-point advantage among likely voters on the generic congressional ballot, indicating a strong position, NPR's Domenico Montanaro tells Up First.
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President Trump remains unpopular.
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His approval rating sits at 40%, which is a slight improvement.
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While it seems unlikely that Democrats will lose the House, the Senate remains a toss-up.
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Montanaro says patience will be crucial for the outcomes of many races because it's unlikely the winners will be clear by election night, which is to be expected of vote counting in close elections.
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The NPR App has all of NPR's election coverage in one place — from the biggest stories across the country, to the issues that matter close to home.
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A federal judge today hears arguments in the Trump administration's bid to compel California to set aside ballots from voters it alleges may not be citizens.
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This comes after an appeals court last night declined the administration's request to get involved.
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- 🎧 Trump announced yesterday that he is offering a $1 million reward for tips on voter fraud that lead to a conviction.
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The president has claimed fraud in every election he has participated in, prompting Democrats, election officials and good-governance groups to prepare for similar accusations, NPR's Eric McDaniel says.
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The White House says its efforts aim to secure elections.
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But McDaniel says credible evidence of voter fraud significant enough to affect election outcomes in the U.S. has never been found.
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With the elections a week away, Polymarket has already investigated "dozens" of bets on its prediction markets concerning the midterm elections, according to Shana Bautista, the company's head of global intelligence and investigations.
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Israelis are voting today in an election that will shape their country's future.
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This marks the first time since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that Israelis can choose their leaders.
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Voters will decide whether to keep Israel's far-right, longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, or replace him with Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief promising more diplomacy and less extremism.
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Here's what you need to know about the leading candidates, the issues shaping the vote and what could happen next.
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NPR's Ruth Sherlock says a high voter turnout is expected, and many people casting their votes believe this is a critical election for the country's future.
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Israelis abroad have flown in to participate.
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At a polling station, Sherlock met Itamar Ariel, who believes that only Netanyahu can ensure Israel's security, even though the country faces problems.
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Others in the country believe Netanyahu should be voted out due to security failures.
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Those wanting change in leadership want an investigation into how the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel happened, which Netanyahu has blocked.
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Sherlock says by Wednesday morning, we should see which side secures the most seats in Parliament, but the vote count could continue for days, and the prime minister won't be determined until after days or possibly weeks of negotiations between the parties.
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Hours of screen time at your desk can turn you into a stiff, bleary-eyed version of yourself.
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Prolonged sitting can take a real toll, but a few smart habits can help reset your body and mind.
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Here are Life Kit's best strategies to help with the discomfort and health risks that can come from sitting at a desk all day.
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- 🧘 Walking for five minutes every 30 minutes helps combat fatigue, weight gain and joint pain, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and cancer.
- 🧘 If your back aches from slouching at your desk, rotate your spine to relieve stress and enhance flexibility by mimicking its natural movements.
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- 🧘 Fidgeting indicates a need to change your position.
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Hold your arm straight in front of you, thumb pointing up.
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Every Saturday, almost 200 students ages 10 to 18 attend classes in a variety of things, including puppetry, mime and clowning, juggling, card tricks, illusions, mentalism, stage magic, theater production and escapology.
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In 1980, David Gore and a friend came up with the idea of starting a magic school.
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At the time, South Africa was grappling with apartheid, a brutal system of racial segregation.
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