Michigan set a midterm turnout record Nov. 3, with about 4.76 million voters—more than in 2022, but fewer than in 2024. Dearborn turnout surged amid a costly Senate race; some polling places ran short of ballots.

Queens Democrats swept their races as at least 495,000 voters turned out, marking a 19-point shift left; Kathy Hochul ran 25 points ahead of Kamala Harris’s 2024 showing. Republicans still carried several Orthodox and Flushing districts.

An AI system helped uncover halicin by learning molecular patterns researchers hadn’t recognized, showing how models can contribute more than a search tool. The case raises questions about credit and calls for greater transparency into what AI learns.

Oklahoma’s 2026 report cards show 64% of graded schools earned A, B or C, but the state received Ds for achievement, absenteeism and graduation. Just 25% of students were proficient in math; officials blame new federal rules for the graduation-rate drop.

A $6.7 billion replacement for the aging Newark Bay Bridge is underway, with the existing span staying open during construction. The cable-stayed bridge is expected to open in 2031, easing safety and emergency-access concerns for 95,000 daily drivers.

Korea should fuse AI and K-content policy to compete globally, says Samseog Ko, arguing each can strengthen the other. He urges faster funding, homegrown tools and international co-productions as AI adoption rises and the 2027 budget faces review.

Rising memory and component costs may force Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo to temper next-gen console specs to avoid prices nearing $1,000. Cheaper tiers, bundles or delays are possible, while long-lived PS5 support could ease pressure to upgrade.

The UK may extend its under-16 social media ban to marketplaces such as Vinted and eBay, citing grooming risks in messaging features. Rules could also curb livestreaming and stranger contact, with regulations expected by year-end and changes due in spring 2027.

The Frontier Model Forum has issued a shared framework for rating AI jailbreaks, backed by five major tech firms. Its four-factor scoring is preliminary, measures risk relative to current models and is open for public comment through 21 December.

OpenAI unveiled Dots, cloud-based agents that remember context and work across 4,000-plus apps, even handling some sign-ups and logins. Access is limited to select paid plans; safeguards restrict risky actions, and agents may still pause at two-factor codes.