LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested At least 320 people detained for 'acts against nature' after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reportsMass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report.More than 320 individuals have been arrested and detained on allegations of "acts against nature" since February, according to HIV Justice Network, an organisation quoted in the Human Rights Watch (HRW) report. Among these, at least 84 were charged with "voluntary HIV transmission", solely on the basis of their HIV status. Continue reading...
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writersThe Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged it as almost completely AI-generated.Kundizeza's story The Blue Fighter was announced as the winner of the prestigious Caine prize for African writers on 6 October. Five days later, The Atlantic published an article by the author and journalist Vauhini Vara titled: "Yet Another Literary prize winner Seems to Be AI." Continue reading...
Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns Health minister says government 'did not authorize' Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK JrGuinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country's minister of health said on Tuesday.The study, which would not investigate the safety or effectiveness of vaccines but would instead track "nonspecific" health outcomes like overall mortality or neurodevelopmental conditions, has been championed by Robert F Kennedy Jr, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a longtime anti-vaccine activist. Continue reading...
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchersA controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approval to move forward this week.It is a central part of the vaccine vision for Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a longtime vaccine opponent.This article was amended on 13 October 2026. A previous version said CIDRAP first reported news that the research trial was approved by the Denmark ethics committee. Rolling Stone had actually reported the news first. Continue reading...
ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in GazaThe Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza.The Norwegian Nobel committee said Pillay, who is serving as a judge at the international court of justice (ICJ), has "shown that legal measures can help prevent acts of war and violence". Continue reading...
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the murder of two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surf trip to the state of Baja California.The defendants were declared guilty a week ago of homicide, aggravated robbery, robbery with violence and vehicle theft with violence, crimes committed against Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad. Continue reading...
Teacher and father hailed as heroes for their actions during Oregon school shooting Teacher and father hailed as heroes for their actions during Oregon school shootingThe bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at the school. At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who threw a cellphone at the gunman, tackled him and fought to take his weapon.Police said Giamanco pursued and fatally shot the 16-year-old attacker, ending a rampage that took the lives of three children and a teacher and wounded two others. A statement released by Giamanco's family on Friday said, "He is not seeking recognition, but instead wishes to express his gratitude to the first responders, school personnel, and community for the outpouring of love and support." "The tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary has devastated the Bend community," they wrote.Giamanco and his family asked for privacy and said they will not be giving interviews. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz credited him and a teacher at the school for actions that saved other lives."In addition to the 36-year-old man who bravely stepped in to stop the suspect, I want to highlight another person whose heroic action we need to recognize: a teacher in the classroom threw her cellphone at the suspect and then tackled him and fought to take the firearm from him. She was not injured in that incident, but she almost certainly helped prevent more bloodshed," he said.President Trump on Friday called the Giamanco a "great hero" who "took care of business.""Thank God we had him; otherwise, it would have been much worse," Mr. Trump said, adding: "It's a terrible thing, but thank goodness for a man that had a gun and knew how to use it."Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek also praised the bystander who "heroically intervened to stop further loss of life," saying the person's actions carry "a heavy emotional burden."Giamanco's mother, Kenda Freeman, who lives in Sacramento, says he called her shortly after it happened."Kaylub knew something was not right, so he pulled up onto the grass, grabbed his gun and basically stalked the gunman back into the school," she said in an exclusive interview with CBS News Sacramento. "He crawled through a window that the gunman had shot out. He army-crawled through the window."She says he told her: "'A man went into my daughter's school and shot kids,' and he said, 'and I looked at him point-blank, and I shot and killed him, Mom.'""I told him he was a hero, he did what he had to do, and that he did the right thing, and that I was proud of him and that he was a hero and he saved a lot of lives," she said. "And he said, 'Mom, I couldn't save them all.' "Freeman said, "Kaylub has a genuine heart and he loves his community and his family and his children," adding, "He's just a good person, in general."When police arrived minutes later, Krantz says they found the deceased shooter and four victims - three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher - inside the school. Two other victims, a student and a teacher, were hospitalized with critical injuries. At Friday's briefing, Krantz said the gunman has been identified as Griffin J. John II. He used a shotgun purchased by his mother, law enforcement sources told CBS News. The suspect was from Bend and had previously attended the school, police said.This article originally appeared on CBS News at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-school-shooter-bystander-identified-silver-rail-elementary/
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested in France protests Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested in France protestsViolence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against hardship in schools and the cost of living.At least 1,200 people were arrested during what the French government described as an "escalation in violence" alongside an estimated 550,000 taking to the streets.In Paris, there were significant clashes into the evening with riot police, who used tear gas and water cannon on crowds. Buildings were set alight in the capital and other areas, including in Limoges where a large fire in the town hall caused the roof to partly collapse.Looting broke out in several cities, with widespread vandalism targeting city halls and businesses also reported.La Barrique bar in Paris was set on fire [Getty Images]Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 150 police officers were injured in the unrest.In Paris, the main march appeared to be largely peaceful during the afternoon. A group of young people told the BBC they were "pacifists" who are "just trying to make things change, but nothing is moving".However, as the day wore on some groups lit fires in the street and torched vehicles, including in iconic locations in the city centre like the Place de la République.Shops were ransacked, at least one restaurant was gutted by fire, and the BBC saw fighting breaking out among some of the groups.Riot police were seen charging at one crowd in central Paris and hitting several people with batons.A car was set alight at the Place de la République in Paris [Reuters]In Lyon, Mayor Grégory Doucet said the burning of the city's tourist office was "a tragedy" for the city, telling BFMTV "it breaks our hearts because it's a very iconic, well-known historic building".Local police said "hostile individuals" prevented firefighters from safely tackling the blaze.Fire crews also battled the fire at Limoges town hall, which the local prefecture said caused part of the building to collapse.Limoges town hall was "largely lost" in a blaze, the prefecture said [Getty Images]A young man "had his hand blown off by a grenade" in Saint-Étienne, the south-eastern city's Mayor Régis Juanico said on social media, adding: "Such a tragedy should never have happened."The interior ministry said the protests involved "targeted acts of violence" from "hooded individuals" in places, including parts of the capital and also Marseille, Rennes, Toulouse and Angers.Damage to buildings was reported across France, including in Grenoble, Avignon, Pau, Montpellier and Valence.Clothes and food shops were raided in Paris, while an Apple store in Lille was broken into and emptied.Footage authenticated by BBC Verify showed a tourist train in Grenoble being driven by masked men along a narrow street in the city centre towards at least three riot police officers.Rapid-response riot police were deployed in Paris [Reuters]Hundreds of thousands of students have protested in recent weeks over staff shortages and dilapidated facilities in the country's lycées - secondary schools attended by 15 to 18-year-olds.On Saturday, their numbers were bolstered by trade union members and other protest groups. These groups include the so-called gilets jaunes 'yellow vest' movement, who demonstrated against cost-of-living hikes for over a year from 2018 - becoming one of the longest-lived protest movements in French history.While France is no stranger to outbreaks of protest and disorder, this round comes as the country heads into a period of deep political uncertainty.French President Emmanuel Macron will leave office next year and polls suggest April's presidential election could come down to a fight between the leader of the National Rally, Marine Le Pen, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the hard-left La France Insoumise party.The latter took part in demonstrations in France and later accused police officers of "unleashing" on protesters, while condemning looting and arson.Shops were looted in Paris, and other cities, during demonstrations on Saturday [Getty Images]Watch: 'The mood has really shifted' at the Paris student protestsPrime Minister Lecornu said his comments were "dangerous and cynical".He earlier said police had faced "violence of extreme intensity" and some groups were using the protests as a "warm-up" for the presidential elections, adding: "No-one will impose their political agenda through violence."Le Pen said "legitimate demands" voiced by protesters had been "held hostage by the far left", accusing Mélenchon of fuelling the violence.Police fired water cannon at protesters in the Place de la République, Paris [Reuters]French President Emmanuel Macron said: "Those who have broken, attacked the prefectures as well as businesses, looted even our town halls, will be prosecuted and punished."The government has made apparent attempts at concessions, with Education Minister Édouard Geffray promising 3,000 extra supply teachers, during a television interview on 8 October.However, the protests have continued and intensified.
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More lawmakers receive suspicious packages as FBI searches for those responsible More lawmakers receive suspicious packages as FBI searches for those responsibleSeveral lawmakers said Friday their offices across the country had received suspicious mailings following reports earlier this week of letters containing unknown substances at U.S. election offices.Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and over 15 House lawmakers said their district or state offices received these packages. Klobuchar said in a Friday social media statement that officials intercepted the letter before it reached her Minnesota office. "Thanks to the postal workers and investigators who identified and intercepted it, no one in our office was in immediate danger," the Democratic senator wrote. "We're grateful to everyone involved for their quick response and we will continue working closely with law enforcement as the investigation continues."Rounds shared an image of a letter sent to his Sioux Falls, S.D., office, and said the regional team contacted local authorities, who investigated and evacuated the office. "This situation is deeply concerning and follows a trend of intimidating tactics that impact our team members," he wrote on social media. "This has no place in our nation. America is better than this." California Reps. Laura Friedman (D), Jimmy Panetta (D), Gil Cisneros (D) and Linda Sánchez (D) all reported receiving suspicious packages at their district offices and said their staff members were safe. Panetta, who represents the state's 19th District, said a staff member at his Santa Cruz office opened an envelope that contained a "suspicious white powder.""Upon realizing that there was powder in the envelope, she immediately put the envelope in the garbage can, cleared fellow staff members out of the office, and called 911," the lawmaker said in a social media post. "My priority is the safety and security of my staff and, thankfully, she and the other staff have been initially cleared by medical officials."In Florida, Democratic Reps. Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto shared similar reports from their district offices in Orlando and Kissimmee, respectively. Soto shared on social media that his district office received "advance notice" from Frost's Orlando office to "monitor our mail.""We are working with federal, state, and local law enforcement to support an investigation," Soto continued. "Political violence has no place in our democracy, and we hope those who perpetrated this crime are brought to justice." On Thursday, spokespeople for two Democratic lawmakers, Sens. Chris Murphy (Conn.) and Alex Padilla (Calif.) told The Hill's broadcast partner, NewsNation, they were notified that authorities intercepted suspicious packages addressed to their offices. These suspicious mailings come just weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Before the 2024 presidential election, election officials in several states reported receiving packages that contained white powder. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), whose district office also reported a similar package, decried the timing of these suspicious mailings in a statement shared on social media. "This seemingly deliberate and widespread attack on our democracy and elections is unacceptable," the Washington lawmaker wrote. An FBI spokesperson told The Hill on Thursday that the agency was broadly inspecting reports of suspicious packages but declined to comment on specific instances. "We are also working with our partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters," the spokesperson said Thursday. "This FBI will continue to safeguard the public and secure elections for American citizens." The Hill has reached out to the FBI and U.S. Capitol Police regarding these new reports.Updated at 9:53 p.m. EDTCopyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.This article originally appeared on The Hill at https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6155515-lawmakers-report-suspicious-mailings/
Fast-moving Southern California wildfire burns homes and forces thousands to flee Fast-moving Southern California wildfire burns homes and forces thousands to fleeA fast-moving wildfire in Southern California quickly consumed hundreds of acres and burned multiple homes after sparking in Orange County Friday, county officials said.The Norte Fire began around noon near a neighborhood in the San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano areas and by Friday evening had grown to 570 acres, the Orange County Fire Authority said. It's one of several fires that have broken out since Thursday amid fierce Santa Ana winds affecting Southern California."Our actions today will be to continue to attack the fire and work toward getting residents home as soon as it's safe to so do," Orange County Fire Authority Captain Greg Barta said Saturday morning in a video on X.Topography and weather conditions allowed the fire to grow rapidly, Orange County Division 3 Fire Chief Mark Backoff said in a video posted to social media Friday afternoon.Six homes have been destroyed or damaged by the fire, and two firefighters suffered "significant" injuries but are stable in area hospitals, fire officials said.Evacuation orders were issued for multiple areas in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, encompassing roughly 4,600 homes and 16,000 people, Orange County Fire Authority Chief TJ McGovern said. Officials asked residents to be patient as they evaluate when it will be safe to return home.Officials said progress had been made against the fire by the evening but warned conditions remained volatile."A majority of the fire has been knocked down. However, we still have some homes that have been impacted here, and as you can see, the wind is still blowing pretty strong up here," Orange County Fire Authority spokesperson Steve Concialdi said.The fire is now 5% contained as of Saturday morning. Crews' objective is "keeping the fire within its current footprint," McGovern said at a news conference Friday evening.Aerial footage from CNN affiliate KCBS showed multiple houses burning Friday afternoon.Resident Robert Morris called the sudden threat to homes "a wake-up call," telling KCBS, "I've lived here since 1995, and this is the first time we've really ever had a fire in this area."US Rep. Mike Levin, a Democrat whose district includes part of Orange County, said his family had to evacuate their San Juan Capistrano home while he attended an event nearby.Levin thanked firefighters for preventing greater damage from the fire and said "year-round wildfire season" has become the "new normal" for Southern California.Cars drive along Interstate 5 towards the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano, California, on October 16. Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Orange County. - Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesOrange County sheriff's deputies were going door to door in areas under evacuation order, telling people to leave for their safety, Sgt. Lizbeth Gwisdalla, a spokesperson for the sheriff's department, told CNN.Ten schools were dismissed early "out of an abundance of caution" and sports and after-school programs were canceled, Capistrano Unified School District announced.Wind gusts in the area reached 25 mph Friday afternoon and remained elevated into the evening. The Santa Ana winds had eased to gusts of 17 mph by Saturday and are expected to diminish later in the weekend."We're going to be here for a number of days," Concialdi said of the ongoing danger, stressing the need to guard against new fires that could erupt from embers blown by the strong Santa Ana winds.
Fires spark across Southern California
Several fires have broken out since Santa Ana winds began Thursday, forcing evacuations in other areas of Southern California.In Malibu, more than 7,000 structures were in areas under evacuation orders or warnings on Friday because of the Bryson Fire, which has burned roughly 150 acres and is 52% contained since starting Thursday evening, a Los Angeles County Fire spokesperson told CNN, estimating the number of people under evacuation orders to be in the hundreds.Crews make a stand in front of the Bryson Fire in Malibu, California, on Thursday, Oct. 15. - Jae C. Hong/APCrews made "great progress" against the fire overnight, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said during a news conference Friday morning.At least one firefighter had "minor injuries" and was taken to the hospital, he said. The chief did not provide additional details except to say, "They've been on the line all night, so minor injuries are expected."The fire is still threatening more than 100 structures in the area, but no damages have been reported. "But obviously, if the winds kick up later this afternoon and we were to lose containment of the fire, a larger area could be affected and under threat," the chief said. Over 400 firefighters and more than 75 "ground and aerial resources" are committed to the Bryson Fire, he said.Another wildfire to the south has burned more than 3,000 acres near the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton since igniting Thursday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).The Henderson Fire forced a temporary evacuation order for one area of the base Thursday and the closure of a nearby portion of Interstate 5 in San Diego County, the Marine Corps said in a statement Friday. Smoke affected visibility along both sides of the highway Friday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said. The fire is 35% contained as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.The Camp Pendleton Fire Department and Cal Fire continue to actively fight the fire, but it was burning "in a remote section" of the base and there were no active threats to personnel or facilities, the Marine Corps statement Friday said.The dangerous fire conditions in Southern California have also prompted utility companies to temporarily shut off power for tens of thousands over concerns that equipment could spark fires.This story has been updated with additional information.Meteorologist Chris Dolce and CNN's Kate S. Petersen and Isa Mudannayake contributed to this report.For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.comThis article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/16/weather/california-wildfires-santa-ana-winds-climate
Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions sparks bipartisan outrage Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions sparks bipartisan outrageWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin. Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices in the U.S. that are roiling the midterm elections on Nov. 3. "I think it's clear Russia is the aggressor, and we've got to do everything we can to put economic pressure on Russia," Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said in an interview with The Associated Press. "So it's not the first thing I would be doing." "Beyond irresponsible," said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on social media, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that the sanctions that were supposed to take effect Sunday targeting Russia's economy could be revived. "What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand?" Tillis said. "It's unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine." Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said "Lindsey would be appalled," referring to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who worked endlessly on the bill before he died this summer. The bill is known as the Lindsey Graham Russian Sanctions Act. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement that "by giving the Russian economy life support, Trump's deal with the devil keeps getting dirtier." Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said Trump is "thumbing his nose" at Congress and "enabling Vladimir Putin to continue his war of aggression." She urged her colleagues to take action to reverse course. Trump's actions come as Ukraine is bracing for a stark winter confronting Russia's ongoing attacks on its energy infrastructure to heat homes and keep the lights on. Zelenskyy, who has endured a rocky relationship with Trump but stayed close to the U.S. lawmakers, urged supporters to speak out on behalf of the sanctions. The next steps are highly uncertain with the House and Senate on recess until after Election Day. Trump said he was waiving the sanctions indefinitely, citing national security concerns. It is unlikely Congress would be in a position to take any action to challenge Trump's moves until lawmakers return to Washington.
Skeptics in Congress warned Trump would not follow the law
It took almost a year for Graham to persuade Trump to agree to the Russian sanctions package. It was designed to impose steep tariffs on countries that import large amounts of Russian oil and energy products and was promoted as a way to halt the flow of funds fueling Putin's four-year war against Ukraine. But even as Zelenskyy had watched from the visitor gallery as the Senate advanced the package after Graham's death, skeptics in Congress warned Trump would be unlikely to follow the bill once he had signed it into law a month ago. Last week, a bipartisan group of senators urged the Trump administration to more quickly clamp down on Russia, particularly the "shadow fleet" of tankers that Moscow is using to transport oil and bypass America's sanctions. The senators noted that the bulk of the new law's provisions were to be effective Sunday. Instead, Trump soon announced the diesel deal with Putin, saying that Russia had agreed to supply tons of fuel to the U.S., where gas prices have skyrocketed in some areas and voters are saying affordability issues are a top concern. Outraged lawmakers have pledged to stop the Trump-Putin deal. New York Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee who had led opposition to the Graham bill - warning that Trump would flout the law - introduced legislation Friday that would block Trump's diesel deal with Putin. "At a time when the United States should be increasing pressure on the Kremlin, Donald Trump is cozying up to Putin and striking self-enriching deals instead of standing with Ukraine," Meeks said in a statement. He called the deal "corrupt" and said it "goes against everything the United States stands for." On Saturday, he said that "Congress is not helpless" and must act.
Graham's legacy on the line
Graham's sister, Darline Graham of South Carolina, helped ensure Senate passage of the bill, once she was appointed by the state's governor to fill her brother's seat. She is now running against Democrat Annie Andrews in a tight race. Trump is expected in the state next week to rally voters. "Look, the president and I share the same goal, which is to end the war, to get gas and diesel prices down, and the sanctions bill is one of the tools he can use to do that," Darline Graham said at a campaign stop Saturday. "It's up to him whether or not he chooses to use it. Personally, I would choose to keep the pressure on Russia," she said, "because I don't trust Putin and I don't trust Russia." Like her brother, who often publicly parted ways with the president, Darline Graham said she and Trump can have their differences. "I am proud of it to help get across the finish line. It meant a lot to Lindsey," she said. "But you know, like Lindsey, he disagreed with the president sometimes they had that relationship where they could agree to disagree sometimes. And I think that just happens." ___ Associated Press writers Theodora Tongas in Athens, Greece, Meg Kinnard in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Kevin Freking and Mary Clare Jalonick in Washington contributed to this report.This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trumps-decision-waive-russian-sanctions-150900278.html
Republicans face a fundraising shortfall in nearly every battleground Senate race Republicans face a fundraising shortfall in nearly every battleground Senate raceRepublican Senate candidates are hurting for cash.Nearly every Democratic candidate in battleground Senate races outraised their GOP opponent from July through September. And in some cases, the disparities were stark.
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico trounced Republican Ken Paxton $60.2 million to $10.2 million in their main campaign accounts.
In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff raised $33.1 million to Rep. Mike Collins' nearly $2.8 million.
In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper raised $12.2 million to Michael Whatley's $2.1 million.
In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed hauled in roughly $33 million to former Rep. Mike Rogers' nearly $10 million.
In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson raised $20.5 million to GOP Sen. Susan Collins' $5.2 million.
In Ohio, Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown hauled in $23.1 million to GOP Sen. Jon Husted's $4.8 million.
In Iowa, Josh Turek raised $13.9 million to Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson's nearly $3.3 million.
In Alaska, Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola raked in $17 million to GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan's nearly $2.7 million.
In New Hampshire, Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas brought in $8.1 million to Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu's $1.5 million.
And in Kansas, Democrat Adam Hamilton raised nearly $9.9 million to GOP Sen. Roger Marshall's just $866,000.
Across those 10 Senate races, the Democratic campaigns raised more than five times as much as the Republican ones. Put another way: Talarico alone raised more than all those Republicans combined. Marshall and Whatley each started October with less than $1 million left in the bank. Mike Collins wasn't much better-positioned, entering the final weeks of the election with just over $1 million cash on hand.These numbers do not include joint fundraising committees, which allow candidates to raise money and may have some more cash that has not yet been transferred to the campaigns.Democrats have consistently outraised Republicans on the candidate level this cycle. But the yawning gaps heading into the midterm's home stretch stand as the latest example of the deteriorating environment for the GOP.And while GOP outside groups have significantly more money than Democrats, this candidate cash advantage matters because candidates get TV ads for much cheaper rates, letting their dollars stretch much farther.To underscore how lopsided some of these figures are: At least half a dozen House Democratic challengers raised over $3 million in the third quarter - a sum higher than several GOP Senate incumbents.There are some silver linings for the GOP.In Minnesota, Republican Michele Tafoya raised $4.9 million to Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's $4.3 million. Tafoya started the month with $2.1 million to Flanagan's $1.5 million.Sullivan, Husted, Hinson, Rogers and Susan Collins all entered October with millions more in cash on hand than their Democratic opponents.And Republicans are getting air cover from GOP super PACs bankrolled by billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's MAGA Inc. that have pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into the midterms in recent weeks.Musk was revealed on Thursday as the primary funder of Texas PAC, which has spent $131 million so far boosting Paxton and attacking Talarico. Musk gave $158 million to Senate Republicans' super PAC arm last quarter, the filings showed, with the group in turn transferring the funds to the pro-Paxton PAC.Republicans are also benefitting from a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows party committees to spend unlimited sums in coordination with candidates, allowing the National Republican Senatorial Committee to offset at least some of the differences.Since the tranche of reports filed Thursday only cover until Sept. 30, the full scope of each candidates' coffers is unknown.But there are other signs that some are strapped for cash in the final sprint: Whatley has gone dark on television, a clear indication of him running low on funds even as his campaign insists it's a temporary pause.This article originally appeared on Politico at https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/16/senate-republicans-are-getting-smoked-in-fundraising-01122911
Freeman said, "Kaylub has a genuine heart and he loves his community and his family and his children," adding, "He's just a good person, in general."When police arrived minutes later, Krantz says they found the deceased shooter and four 
