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British Columbia·NewIn the waning days of a snap provincial election campaign in B. C., major party leaders traded barbs on platform costing, the ballooning deficit, and what counts as "realistic" projected economic growth. Parties are making competing claims on which party would boost economic growthMichelle Ghoussoub · CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:47 PM EDT | Last Updated: 15 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. B. C. NDP Leader David Eby, left, is seen with B. C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson at a provincial leaders' debate on Oct. 14. The Conservatives are facing criticism over releasing a costed budget well after advance polling has begun in B. C., with political opponents questioning the party's growth projections. (Ethan Cairns/CBC)Less than a week out from provincial election day, the B. C. Conservatives have released their fully-costed party platform. It comes after around 500,000 British Columbians have already cast their votes in advance polls.

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“I know that was a big turning point in the game,” Maye said. “I know I let my team down.” The mistake, Maye’s first turnover in two weeks, had the Patriots playing catch-up for the rest of the game. The Bears scored a touchdown on the ensuing drive to extend their lead to 20-7 and, despite New England’s fight, held on to win. Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season. Enter EmailThe shorthanded Patriots — against a talented opponent on a short week, on the road, on a national stage — had their chances but didn’t have quite enough. Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns, and also scrambled for 26 yards and a score. The pick marred his otherwise solid stat sheet. “It’s a thin margin when you play good teams,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “I know [Drake] would like that throw back to Eli, but I thought he really competed, whether that was running around or scrambling or finding good places to go with the football. He gave us a chance.

That’s how it works when enticing prospects commence their NFL careers as high draft picks in the same year. They’re praised and picked apart during the absurdly prolonged buildup to the NFL Draft, which starts the engine for that either/or, are-we-sure-he’s-better-than-him debate. Thursday night, in their second career meeting and first in prime time, Williams and the Bears emerged victorious over Maye and the Patriots, 30-24. Both surpassed 300 yards passing. Both had stellar, and sometimes breathtaking, moments. Caleb Williams's 308 passing yards were spread among just five receivers. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe StaffWilliams completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with Luther Burden III for four receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown in the first half alone. His first-quarter 58-yarder with Burden, which set up a D’Andre Swift 4-yard rushing touchdown to give the Bears a 10-0 lead, accounted for more passing yards than Maye had in the entire opening quarter (51). Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season.

TECHNOLOGYStream Southern California's News Leader and Original Shows 24/7Friday, October 23, 2026 4:35AMTesla has started production of its humanoid robot, "Optimus," according to Elon Musk. The robots are being manufactured at Tesla's factory in Fremont, California. Musk said the units are the company's first production-quality robots. However, Musk said some aspects of the robots still need to be adjusted and tested before deployment. Top StoriesMusk said he expects production to increase to 20,000 robots per week in about a year. He also said he expects deliveries of the robots to begin late next year. Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved. Watch LiveTop Stories

EDMONTON – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the shootout winner to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid both shone with two goals and three assists apiece for the Oilers (8-1-1) who have won three straight and seven of their last eight. Nugent-Hopkins, who also had an assist, scored the other goal in regulation. Oilers goalie Devon Levi made 22 stops. Jackson Blake, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Logan Stankhoven and Juuso Valimaki replied for the Hurricanes (8-2-2). The reigning Stanley Cup champions have lost two of their last three games. Story continues below advertisement