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(The Hill) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections. This brings the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s total contributions so far to $366 million. A spokesperson for Musk’s America PAC confirmed the numbers to The Hill, which were first reported by The New York Times.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) – The New England Patriots defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 in week five. The victory gives the Patriots a winning record for the first time this season. The win followed earlier offensive struggles and penalty issues for New England. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted that while the team showed improvement by making red zone stops and finishing drives, discipline remains a focus. “I’m happy. There’s just a lot of things that we have to do to improve, and we have to come back.

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Food trucks, local vendors and family-friendly activities are set to take over the Westfield Riding Club. Dawn McBride from The Saucy Mama told 22News that the Food Festival is scheduled for Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westfield Riding Club located at 29 Fowler Road. Food truck vendors feature The Saucy Mama, Wandering Waffles, Las Jibaritas, and John’s BBQ. In addition, attendees can browse nearly two dozen retail and craft vendors and a baked goods area.

(TestMiles) — The 2027 Hyundai Tucson pairs more family space with conversational technology, a hybrid efficiency target and new terrain assistance. The redesigned 2027 Hyundai Tucson brings a larger cabin, conversational infotainment and a hybrid mode that can keep climate control running with the gasoline engine off. Its most useful changes, however, may begin with something considerably less glamorous: rear doors that open wider.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WPIX) – Kelly Clarkson and a New York City toy store are playing the blame game after an incident over a mechanical singing bird. The singer took to social media after stopping by Art of Play in Brooklyn on Saturday, alleging that an employee assumed she “couldn’t afford” an expensive item she saw at the store and instead offered a less pricey “comparable” item.

More than 50 hand tools developed alongside linemen for the demands of modern linework. , /PRNewswire/ -- GEARWRENCH is launching into a new product category for hand tools in the Power & Utility space, featuring more than 50 hand tools engineered for power transmission and distribution professionals. Developed alongside working linemen and validated through months of field testing, the lineup was engineered to address the real-world challenges utility crews face every day.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. (DKS), CLICK HERE BEFORE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT. What Is The Lawsuit About?

Barton brings more than two decades of leadership experience in assessment and learning , /PRNewswire/ -- Smarter Balanced has appointed Dr. Karen Barton as Deputy Executive Director, effective October 12, 2026. Working closely with Executive Director Tony Alpert, Barton will oversee major operational portfolios, coordinate work across teams, and align resources with the Consortium's strategic priorities and member needs.

Recognition honors more than four decades of scientific achievement in pharmacology and toxicology , /PRNewswire/ -- The Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety congratulates member Debra L. Laskin, PhD, on being named to the Forbes 2026 50 Over 50: Innovation list. The annual list recognizes women whose experience, leadership, and accomplishments continue to advance their fields.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Egan-Jones released an analysis examining how relatively inexpensive missiles and drones have given Shiite groups leverage over the chokepoints that carry Middle East petroleum exports, and what that shift could mean for global trade and credit markets. The commentary points to recent events as evidence.