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Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US

Democrats gain hundreds of seats in historic victories – and party set to embark on aggressive legislative spree The blue wave that swept Republicans out of power across the United States didn’t just strike Congress. In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of seats in state legislatures across the country, under-the-radar victories that may have major implications for life in…

Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US

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Japan’s Words of the Year for 2026

On November 5, the 30 candidates for Japan’s word or phrase of the year were announced. See the full list of terms that described 2026 for the Japanese-speaking population.

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