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Today’s headlines: Carlos Loria, Typhoon Tino, Zohran Mamdani

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• Carlos Loria, Co rival, bagged P2.3-B flood control deals before 2025 win

Makapa Corporation, a company founded by Albay 2nd District Representative Carlos ‘Caloy’ Loria, had been securing billions in government contracts in the Bicol region. Loria was considered a political neophyte when he won the May 2025 election against Zaldy Co’s brother Christopher Co.

• Typhoon Tino leaves at least 82 dead in Visayas, Mindanao

At least 82 people are dead in the Visayas and Mindanao due to Typhoon Tino, international name Kalmaegi, as of Wednesday, November 5.

• Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race, capping meteoric rise

In New York City, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral race. His win caps a meteoric and unlikely rise from an anonymous state lawmaker to one of the country’s most visible Democratic figures.

• Getty Images largely loses landmark UK lawsuit over AI image generator

Getty Images largely loses its London lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI over its image generator, prompting Getty and some lawyers to call for stronger protections for copyright owners in Britain.

• Westlife on 25 years, new music, and upcoming tour

Westlife celebrates 25 years with a new album and tour. The Irish pop group says it will take fans down memory lane and offer “the best show” they have ever done. —Rappler.com