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World News

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills five or six, officials say

An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, and Gaza's Health Ministry said six people were killed.
Civil defence officials put the toll at five, while the Israeli military has offered no evidence for its claims.

Published 2h agoNPR, NBC News +4

World News

Zelensky alleges Starshield speed limits are aiding Russian attacks in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said military units recorded new systematic speed restrictions on the Starshield satellite network.
He said the restrictions are helping Russians kill more Ukrainians, but the reporting does not independently confirm them.

Published 2h agoFrance 24, CNBC +1

World News

Experts expect PAHO panel to revoke US measles elimination status

A PAHO commission is meeting in Washington to determine whether the US, Mexico and Guatemala keep measles elimination status.
Experts expect the US to lose its status, while the commission's determination is still pending.

Published 6h agoAl Jazeera, Scientific American +1

World News

Trump says Iran war is effectively over as Rubio disputes progress

Trump said talks with Qatar's prime minister at the White House were positive and that he considers the war effectively over.
Rubio said there had been little progress and rejected Tehran's terms, a view at odds with Trump's upbeat assessment.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, CNBC +1

Environment & Climate

Climate Action Tracker projects 2.7C warming under current policies

The Guardian reports that Climate Action Tracker projects 2.7C average warming by century's end under current policies.
Even the most optimistic scenario, with all pledges fulfilled, would still reach 1.9C, according to the report.

Published 2h agoThe Guardian

World News

White House counsel warns Democratic probes may cross into 'blatant criminality'

A Monday letter from White House counsel Will Scharf cautioned Rep. Robert Garcia that Democratic investigative plans may cross into blatant criminality.
Garcia says congressional authority does not depend on White House permission; Blanche said a crime could exist if rhetoric turned threatening.

Published 18h agoCBS News, ABC News +5

Politics

Iran's Araghchi warns of harsh response if US resumes attacks

Iran's foreign minister warned Tehran would respond with severe force if the United States resumes attacks.
Trump called renewed strikes highly unlikely if talks progress, while Rubio said a breakthrough is not near.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press

Environment & Climate

Greenpeace counts over 500 oil spills across Gulf since February war

According to The Guardian, Greenpeace has identified over 500 oil spills across the Gulf region since February 28.
Responsibility for the largest spill is reported, not confirmed, citing a Wall Street Journal report.

Published 2m agoThe Guardian

World News

Prosecutors allege Iran-backed suspects plotted attack on US troops in England

Prosecutors allege three men tied to Iran's IRGC plotted to attack a British air base housing American troops using fuel-filled vans.
British authorities recovered the vehicles and arrested their occupants, while Iran denied involvement and the charges remain unproven.

Published 1d agoFox News, PBS NewsHour +8

World News

European foreign ministers press Rubio for role in Russia-Ukraine talks

European foreign ministers told Rubio that Europe must have a say in any deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine.
Two U.S. officials said European representatives would not join the main talks, though Rubio did not object to future involvement.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press +2

World News

Millions strike across Spain over housing crisis before national election

Millions of Spanish workers joined the first general strike in 14 years on Wednesday, demanding housing action.
Union-reported stoppages hit transport and factories, but the government and the Popular Party dispute the strike's purpose.

Published 1d agoDeutsche Welle, NPR +7

World News

Reports say Treasury Secretary Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threat

Scott Bessent has reportedly left his Washington-area home for a military base, sources say, after an Iranian threat against his life.
The severity of the threats remains unclear, while a Treasury spokesperson says Bessent will not be deterred.

Published 1d agoCBS News, Al Jazeera +6

US News

ProPublica identifies more than 500 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents

ProPublica reports it has identified more than 500 U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents since Donald Trump returned to office.
DHS calls allegations that it arrests and deports citizens false, and denies one family was detained.

Published 2h agoProPublica

Health

American Cancer Society recommends biennial PSA testing for average-risk men 50 to 69

The American Cancer Society recommended PSA blood testing every two years for average-risk men aged 50 to 69 on Thursday.
Dahut said he hoped the change would reduce metastatic disease and deaths; that outcome is expressed as a hope.

Published 2m agoSTAT, NBC News

Business & Finance

Bessent urges more balanced US-China ties before expected Trump-Xi meeting

Associated Press reports Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a more balanced US-China relationship, saying Americans rely too heavily on imports.
A fragile trade truce is set to expire in January, and no outcome for the Shenzhen meeting is reported.

Published 20h agoAssociated Press

World News

Paraguay's Congress removes President Peña after Ueno Bank collapse

Senators impeached President Santiago Peña after the Ueno Bank collapse, with 44 of 45 voting in favor.
Prosecutors' breach-of-trust charges against Peña remain allegations, and he has pleaded not guilty and denies wrongdoing.

Published 2d agoBBC News, PBS NewsHour +7

Environment & Climate

Strong El Niño projected to push 2026 and 2027 above 1.5C

Scientific American reports that 2026 and 2027 are projected to top 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial averages.
Scientists are uncertain whether the warming will be permanent, and a strong La Niña could temporarily lower temperatures.

Published 16h agoScientific American

World News

Reportedly US soldier held in UK over alleged Russian espionage

A 41-year-old US Army soldier was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday on suspicion of spying for Russia, police said.
The suspect remains in custody while searches continue in Gloucestershire, and the allegations have not been tested in court.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, BBC News +8

Technology

France faces frequent cyberattacks, including October hack on 700 stores

France 24 reports that an October hack raised store thermostats up to 80°C overnight, in some cases heating food left inside.
The Iranian attribution is France's own claim, and France has not yet implemented the EU's NIS2 directive.

Published 46m agoFrance 24

Health

Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 1,505 cases, with 97 pregnant women affected

NBC News reports that Pennsylvania had 1,505 measles cases reported as of Wednesday, across the state.
At least two babies in the state have died from measles, according to the reporting.

Published 46m agoNBC News

Politics

Trump administration proposes rule that could remove 6.3 million from SNAP

Al Jazeera reports that the USDA published a proposed rule on Tuesday to end automatic SNAP eligibility for TANF-qualifying households.
The USDA estimates about 6.3 million people would be removed from SNAP, and Democratic lawmakers have criticized the proposal.

Published 22h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News +1

World News

Reported Iran threat leads US to shift aircraft from RAF Mildenhall

The US military reportedly moved aircraft from RAF Mildenhall after a threat that the Wall Street Journal linked to Iran.
The BBC has not independently verified the Iran link, and the threat's precise nature remains under discussion.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, Al Jazeera +6

Politics

Sen. Rick Scott withholds support for Thune before GOP leadership vote

Sen. Rick Scott said he is not ready to support John Thune as Senate Republican leader in upcoming leadership elections.
Johnson and three other Republican senators signed a letter seeking a delay, while the leadership vote's outcome remains pending.

Published 1d agoFox News, PBS NewsHour +4

World News

UK names Madeleine Alessandri special representative for climate security

The UK government appointed Madeleine Alessandri, chair of the joint intelligence committee, as its climate security special representative.
Outlets differ on whether it is the world's first, with the Guardian reporting that and ABC News saying one of the first.

Published 2h agoThe Guardian, ABC News

Entertainment

David Walliams accused by multiple women in joint Guardian and ITV investigation

Multiple women accuse David Walliams of preying on young women and teenagers for sex. He denies wrongdoing.
Walliams is in a psychiatric hospital and will not appeal the ruling that let the reporting proceed.

Published 2d agoThe Hollywood Reporter, The Guardian +6

World News

Two Iranian men convicted in London over spying for Tehran

Jurors at Woolwich Crown Court convicted two Iranian men of assisting a foreign intelligence service, while a third defendant was acquitted.
Prosecutors say Sepahvand was willing to commit serious violence against targets, and his fear-based defense is disputed.

Published 2m agoABC News, BBC News

Technology

Yandex says Ukrainian strikes caused permanent loss of 2.84% of customer data

Slashdot reports that Yandex says Ukrainian drone strikes on three Russian data centers permanently lost 2.84% of customer data.
Yandex says recovery is impossible because of equipment damage and missing backups, while customers with backup tools kept their data.

Published 14h agoSlashdot

Technology

Research finds AI datacentres plan 181GW of on-site gas power

The Guardian reports that BloombergNEF research finds datacentre developers plan 181GW of on-site gas-fired capacity due to grid delays.
If the rollout proceeds, the US alone could emit about 345 million metric tonnes of CO2e yearly, per the research.

Published 22h agoThe Guardian

World News

Salvadoran-backed raid on Haitian gang reportedly kills as many as 20

Salvadoran troops backed a Haitian police operation that Bukele says destroyed a gang headquarters and leader's house.
Media reports cite up to 20 deaths, but authorities have not confirmed the casualty count.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, France 24 +3

Politics

Supreme Court lifts injunction halting border wall work near Big Bend

CBS News reports the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region.
Litigation over the project continues, and Justice Jackson said she would have denied the government's emergency request.

Published 2d agoCBS News, NBC News +7

World News

Spain mourns 69 rail crash victims at Toledo state funeral

Spain held a state funeral in Toledo for 69 people killed in an Oct. 28 high-speed rail collision near Urda.
Puente's suggested cause, human error plus a safety glitch, is unconfirmed, and an EU prosecutor is probing possible fraud.

Published 1d agoABC News, BBC News +1

Technology

OpenAI quarterly revenue reportedly tops $10 billion for first time

TechCrunch reports, citing Bloomberg's anonymous sources, that OpenAI's quarterly revenue crossed $10 billion for the first time.
Figures rely on anonymous sources, and rival Anthropic counts revenue differently, so comparisons are imperfect.

Published 1m agoTechCrunch

Business & Finance

Poundland reportedly short of stock as owner freezes funds amid collapse fears

Poundland is reportedly unable to buy new stock after its owner, Gordon Brothers, froze about £50m in bank accounts.
Gordon Brothers denies accusations it restricted cash to force a piecemeal sale, a dispute that remains unresolved.

Published 16h agoBBC News, The Guardian

Entertainment

Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after 15 games

Manchester United sacked Michael Carrick after his last game ended in a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
Reports link USA coach Mauricio Pochettino with the job, but no appointment has been confirmed in the sources.

Published 2h agoBBC News, Al Jazeera

Politics

Sanders says he won't back Schumer's bid to lead Senate Democrats

Sanders said he will not support Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader in the new Congress, saying midterm elections were about change.
Schumer says he is confident he will be elected, while Van Hollen says he is exploring a potential run.

Published 1d agoCBS News, The Guardian +3

Environment & Climate

Global fossil fuel emissions forecast to dip slightly in 2026

Scientists forecast fossil fuel carbon emissions to fall about 0.4% in 2026, driven by high energy prices after the Iran war.
Glen Peters cautions that a one-year drop is not a peak unless it reflects structural change in emissions.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, Deutsche Welle +3

Politics

Kennedy relatives move to join lawsuit against Trump's Arlington arch

Nine Kennedy family members asked to join lawsuits seeking to block Trump's proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington.
Judge Tanya Chutkan blocked construction-related activity for 14 days, a temporary restriction, while the family's claims are pending.

Published 1d agoCBS News, ABC News +4

World News

Jemima Goldsmith alleges Russell Brand was violent and abusive during 2014 relationship

Goldsmith, who dated Brand around 2014, says she called police to remove him from her home during a violent incident.
She did not press charges, and the sources do not independently confirm her account or include a response from Brand.

Published 2d agoBBC News, The Hollywood Reporter

Politics

Democratic Senate takeover could threaten Trump's judicial agenda and Supreme Court majority

Democrats are poised to control at least 54 Senate seats, which could threaten Trump's judicial agenda.
As of Nov. 8, 28 judicial vacancies and 16 pending nominees leave Republicans limited time to confirm Trump's picks.

Published 1d agoFox News, CBS News +1

Health

Kenya releases final Ebola patient, starting 42-day wait before outbreak-free status

According to Associated Press, Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient on Wednesday, starting a 42-day countdown toward an Ebola-free declaration.
The Dec. 23 end date assumes no new infections, while Congo reports 11,042 cases and 5,387 deaths.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +3

Politics

Trump says US took 'giant step back' after midterm losses

The Guardian reports that Trump said the US took a giant step back after Republicans lost both congressional chambers.
Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN that investigations of Democrats planning oversight 'could be' coming, but none are confirmed.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, Associated Press

Technology

New York opens registration for frontier AI developers under RAISE Act

TechCrunch reports that New York opened a registration portal Tuesday for large frontier AI developers under the RAISE Act.
Covered developers with over $500 million in revenue must publish safety frameworks and report critical incidents within 72 hours.

Published 1d agoTechCrunch

Politics

Petition for second Epstein files bill reaches 218 signatures

Rep. Thomas Massie's discharge petition reached the 218 signatures needed to force a House floor vote on the Epstein bill.
The bill would let members of Congress, state attorneys general and survivors sue the Justice Department over disclosure compliance.

Published 14h agoCBS News, ABC News

Technology

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 models ahead of IPO

CNBC reports that Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2 on Monday, as the company prepares an IPO.
Anthropic's speed and pricing figures are company statements, and its $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion IPO valuation is a target.

Published 2d agoCNBC, Slashdot +1

World News

Pope Leo arrives in Peru for final South American tour stop

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru on Wednesday for the final leg of his three-nation South American tour.
Coverage cites Pew data showing Peru's Catholic population fell from 76 percent to around 67 percent since 2013-2014.

Published 12h agoABC News, France 24 +2

World News

US set to become first country to fully skip UN rights review

ABC News reports the US is set to become first country to fully skip a UN rights review.
A State Department spokesperson says the U.S. gives the council no credibility; an ACLU director criticizes the move.

Published 2d agoABC News, CBS News +3

Technology

Australia accepts AI review recommendations after OpenAI agent breach

The government says it accepts all 18 recommendations from a rapid review into a June OpenAI agent breach.
The reporting and offence proposals are only recommendations for consideration, and the full review report has not been released.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, BBC News +4

World News

South Africa arrests ten suspects over alleged plans to fight for Russia

Police arrested nine foreign nationals at OR Tambo Airport and a nearby hotel, suspected of trying to fight in Russia's war.
A tenth arrest followed, and the allegations against all suspects remain unproven in the reporting so far.

Published 2h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News

Technology

Spain weighs TikTok suspension after Maldita.es reports child abuse videos

Al Jazeera reports that Spain is considering suspending TikTok after an investigation found over 1,000 child sexual abuse videos.
The profile counts are Maldita.es's own monitoring findings, and no suspension decision has been announced yet.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera

Business & Finance

IRS sets higher 2027 standard deduction and child tax credit

Associated Press reports the IRS released 2027 inflation adjustments on November 5, raising the standard deduction and child tax credit.
The adjustments are routine annual changes that apply to tax returns filed in 2028, based on a roughly 3.2% price increase.

Published 20h agoAssociated Press

Technology

Researchers say unpatched iOS flaw could expose crypto wallet data, Binance warns

According to 9to5Mac, Binance warned iPhone users of an iOS flaw that could let malicious apps read other apps' data.
Researchers say the flaw remains unpatched, and no attacks or cryptocurrency thefts have been reported so far.

Published 2m ago9to5Mac

Politics

California voters appear to reject Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax

California voters appear to have rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires' wealth.
Tech figures spent over $300 million against the measure, while a Stanford study estimated it might raise only about $30 billion.

Published 2d agoBusiness Insider, The Guardian +10

World News

Israeli rights group raises health concerns for Gaza doctor held without charge

Hussam Abu Safiya, Kamal Adwan hospital's director, has been held since December 2024 without formal charges.
Israeli courts rejected release petitions, and authorities allege he exaggerated health problems; prison service says it acts lawfully.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, Al Jazeera

World News

France blames Iran's Revolutionary Guard for cyberattacks heating supermarket fridges

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out attacks that heated French supermarket fridges last month.
Barrot called the attacks unprecedented and pledged European-level sanctions; reports say they spoiled food worth millions of euros across hundreds of French supermarkets.

Published 2d agoBBC News, Al Jazeera +11

World News

Pope Leo begins 12-day South America tour three weeks after lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV left Rome on Friday for a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Vatican officials say he has recovered and needs no further treatment, though the surgery was only three weeks earlier.

Published 2d agoDeutsche Welle, NPR +3

Politics

Florida judge lets Trump's $10bn defamation suit against BBC advance

A Florida federal judge allowed Trump's $10bn defamation suit against the BBC to proceed while dismissing one state law claim.
The ruling does not decide the merits, so Trump must still prove his claims and damages at summary judgment or trial.

Published 1d agoBBC News, The Guardian +3

World News

Ueno Bank collapse triggers impeachment crisis for Paraguay's President Peña

Paraguay's central bank began resolving Ueno Bank on November 3 after it breached minimum solvency requirements.
The House voted 78-0 to impeach President Peña, who denies any direct involvement with Ueno Bank.

Published 2d agoDeutsche Welle, ABC News +1

World News

Estimated 40,000 attend Pope Leo XIV's first South American Mass in Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Mass of his South American tour in Paysandú, Uruguay, on Saturday.
Attendance figures are official estimates, and the tour had been uncertain after the pope's October 13 lung cancer surgery.

Published 1d agoDeutsche Welle, ABC News

World News

Syria reportedly preparing fighters for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation

ABC News reports, citing three officials, that Syria is preparing fighters to deploy along Saudi Arabia's border.
Military advisers have deployed so far; an unnamed Syrian diplomatic official disputes reports of forces bound for Yemen.

Published 2d agoABC News, Al Jazeera +1

World News

Portugal shuts schools and non-essential services as Storm Charles approaches

Portugal closed all schools nationwide and shut non-essential public services on Wednesday as Storm Charles approached the mainland.
More than 300 flights were cancelled, and Interior Minister Luis Neves rejected suggestions that authorities overreacted to the storm.

Published 18h agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera

World News

US men's U-17 team withdraws from World Cup in Qatar over safety

The US men's national team has withdrawn from the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing safety concerns for players.
FIFA says security assessments are unchanged, while the federation cited safety concerns and a State Department advisory.

Published 1m agoThe Guardian, The Washington Sun

Business & Finance

IBM ends visa and green card sponsorship for most consulting roles

IBM will end visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting unit, which reportedly employs over 150,000.
Affected employees must choose between working outside the US or leaving by year-end; the number affected is unreported.

Published 1d agoBusiness Insider, Al Jazeera

World News

Poland's nationalist Independence Day march draws crowds after Krakow shooting

Tens of thousands joined Warsaw's Independence Day march on November 11, days after a deadly Krakow shooting.
Turnout figures differ, and ministers said the Krakow gunman may have been motivated by far-right ideology.

Published 14h agoAl Jazeera, ABC News

Health

Generic drug factory safety lapses and FDA exemptions for banned plants

ProPublica reports that inspectors found unsafe conditions at generic drug factories, and the FDA redacts the names of affected medications.
The FDA says banned-factory exemptions are thoroughly evaluated but declined to explain how, so the process remains unclear.

Published 1d agoProPublica

Politics

Trump questions midterm results, contradicting earlier pledge to accept them

Trump questioned the midterm results on Truth Social on Monday, contradicting his remarks that he would accept them.
The post offered no specific evidence of error, while state and local officials reported mostly problem-free voting.

Published 2d agoBBC News, CNBC +2

World News

Italy evacuates at least 300 schools after emailed bomb threats

At least 300 Italian schools were evacuated on Wednesday after receiving emailed bomb threats, the education minister said.
Premier Giorgia Meloni said there was no indication of concrete danger, and the threats' source remains unconfirmed.

Published 1d agoFrance 24, ABC News +3

World News

Zemmour announces candidacy for 2027 French presidential election

Far-right figure Éric Zemmour said on TF1 TV that he will run in France's 2027 presidential election.
Marine Le Pen is widely projected to win, but that projection is not an election result.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, France 24

World News

Attack on police in Pakistan's Kohat district reportedly kills at least 10 officers

Associated Press reports that militants ambushed police vehicles in Kohat, Pakistan, killing at least 10 officers on Wednesday.
Fighting was still ongoing, and the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility, while police provided no further details.

Published 20h agoAssociated Press, ABC News +1

Politics

Republican-led House report finds decades of federal failures on Epstein

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee released a report finding federal failures for decades in stopping Jeffrey Epstein.
The committee's top Democrat, Robert Garcia, says the investigation was incomplete and held no public hearings.

Published 1d agoCBS News, Al Jazeera +2

Politics

Alaska judge reportedly rejects Peltola bid for absentee ballot records

Peltola's campaign sued over rejected absentee ballots, and state attorneys argue the requested records would violate voter privacy.
The reported ruling appears only in Fox News coverage, and the race remains uncalled while counting continues.

Published 1m agoAssociated Press, Fox News

World News

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah's retrial postponed amid UN criticism of press freedom

A Cairo court postponed the retrial of Lina Attalah until November 18 after defence lawyers requested a new judge.
Attalah faces retrial on charges of operating without a licence and publishing false news, with the outcome still unknown.

Published 1d agoFrance 24, BBC News

World News

Indonesia's vice president reportedly offers resignation amid eligibility questions

Associated Press reports that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.
According to State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi, it was not immediately clear whether Prabowo accepted it.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News +3

World News

Haiti's prime minister reportedly to visit El Salvador about Salvadoran troops

A Salvadoran government official confirmed to AP that Haiti's prime minister will visit El Salvador next week to discuss Salvadoran troops.
The fate of four missing Salvadoran personnel remains disputed, with the government saying they are alive while Joseph says they are dead.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, France 24 +1

Automotive

Nissan plans wider China-built exports as profit slumps and outlook falls

CNBC reports that CEO Ivan Espinosa said Nissan will expand exports of China-developed vehicles from two models to five.
Nissan also cut its sales outlook to between 2.97 million and 3 million vehicles, and second-quarter operating profit fell 96%.

Published 18h agoCNBC

World News

Iran brands Argentina's navy and air force terrorist organizations, citing reciprocity

Iran's Foreign Ministry designated Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organizations, citing reciprocity for Argentina's earlier designation of the IRGC.
Argentina's foreign ministry called the move baseless, while Iran says Buenos Aires bears responsibility for consequences.

Published 14h agoDeutsche Welle, Al Jazeera

Politics

Senate schedules procedural vote on Baaja bill amid environmental opposition

The Guardian reports the Senate will hold an initial procedural vote Monday on the 417-page Baaja bill.
Earthjustice, Sierra Club and the ACLU oppose it, and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries says it falls short in several areas.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, The Washington Sun +3

US News

Federal agencies warn of cyber threats to industrial refrigeration systems

Five U.S. agencies, including CISA and the FBI, issued a joint notice on ongoing activity targeting commercial refrigeration.
Agencies warned attacks could cause fire hazards and inventory loss, but did not say whether U.S. systems were targeted.

Published 2d agoCBS News, TechCrunch

Health

FDA flags potential rare eye-condition risk tied to GLP-1 drugs

The FDA warned GLP-1 drugs carry a potential risk of NAION and required drugmakers to notify patients and doctors.
FDA scientists have not identified how the drugs could increase the risk, and NAION has no proven treatments.

Published 2d agoSTAT, NBC News +7

US News

Tennessee asks court to bar Pike's lawyers from inspecting execution drug

Tennessee asked a judge to rescind part of an order letting Christa Pike's lawyers inspect, collect, and test leftover execution drug.
A state affidavit says handling the vials would identify the supplier, but Pike's lawyer says that is not the goal.

Published 1d agoABC News, CBS News +1

Business & Finance

Consensus forecasts see modest October inflation uptick before Tuesday release

CNBC reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release October's consumer price index Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
Markets price an over 80% chance of a December quarter-point Fed rate increase, according to CME FedWatch data.

Published 2d agoCNBC, NBC News +4

US News

Brooklyn building collapse leaves at least one dead as search continues

A three-story building collapsed Wednesday in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood, and crews are searching for others who may still be trapped.
City authorities report at least one death, and the number still inside and cause remain unknown.

Published 14h agoFox News, ABC News +3

World News

Argentina asks Hamburg tribunal to suspend Falklands oil project

Argentina asked the Hamburg tribunal to suspend the Sea Lion project, arguing that the UK approval breaches a 1976 UN resolution.
The UK says Argentina is seeking to litigate sovereignty through the tribunal, and no outcome is reported yet.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, Al Jazeera

Business & Finance

SoftBank reports $7 billion second-quarter net loss while shares rise 13.9%

SoftBank reported a fiscal second-quarter net loss of 1.12 trillion yen, about $7 billion, on Tuesday.
Analysts say results are hard to predict because its holdings in OpenAI and Arm Holdings tend to be volatile.

Published 1d agoCNBC, Associated Press

Environment & Climate

Environment Agency data shows PFOS and PFOA fell in England's rivers

BBC News reports that Environment Agency data show PFOS and PFOA levels in English rivers fell about 30% over ten years.
The agency says total PFAS in the environment likely remains unchanged because the compounds persist and dilute into the sea.

Published 12h agoBBC News

Health

Study links two PFAS chemicals to higher risk of ER-negative breast cancer

Fox News reports that an NIH study links higher blood levels of PFOA and PFOS to ER-negative breast cancer.
The authors say the findings show association, not causation, and the study mainly covered older, phased-out PFAS chemicals.

Published 1d agoFox News, ScienceDaily

Politics

Former adviser Calley Means alleges Trump officials favored industry over public health

Former RFK Jr. aide Calley Means accused Susie Wiles and other Trump officials of putting industry interests ahead of voter health.
Wiles and Blair denied the allegations, so the central claims remain disputed and unverified at this stage.

Published 2d agoCBS News, Associated Press

Business & Finance

Thames Water seeks creditor extension on part of £20bn debt

The Guardian reports Thames Water proposed an interim deal extending part of its £20bn debt deadline to March 2028.
Without a longer-term deal, Thames warned it could run out of cash by the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian

US News

Man accused of attempting cockpit entry on United flight, DHS says

Fox News reports a man allegedly tried to enter a United cockpit and claimed a bomb.
Flight 2174 landed safely in New Orleans and no one was hurt, though the bomb claim remains unverified.

Published 16h agoFox News

US News

Ohio Republicans pass bill expanding rights to own silencers, short-barreled shotguns

Associated Press reports Ohio Statehouse Republicans passed legislation Tuesday expanding legal rights to possess silencers and short-barreled rifles and shotguns.
Democrats criticize the change as raising gun violence risk, while Republican Rep. Tex Fischer denies it will make Ohio less safe.

Published 46m agoAssociated Press

Science

NOAA's national coordinate system overhaul could shift U.S. elevations and positions

According to Scientific American, NOAA researchers are nearly finished overhauling the National Spatial Reference System, with finalization expected in early 2027.
Changes grow toward the north and west, with Alaska's official heights possibly shrinking by about six feet.

Published 14h agoScientific American

Politics

Supreme Court weighs whether federal inmate can sue nurse over denied care

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a former federal inmate can sue a nurse over denied care.
Several justices in the conservative majority noted inmates have other redress options, and no final ruling is reported yet.

Published 2d agoNPR, NBC News

World News

Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow offices, citing pressure from Russian officials

Novaya Gazeta closed its Moscow offices on Monday, citing relentless pressure from government officials and security services.
The Kremlin describes the closure as a rotational process, while the newspaper says authorities forced it to stop operating.

Published 2d agoABC News, Deutsche Welle +4

Automotive

Global EV sales rise 8% in October, with Europe up 36%

Electrek reports that global EV sales rose 8% in October to 2.09 million, per Benchmark Mineral Intelligence data.
Benchmark's data manager says the US market has stabilized at a lower level rather than recovered.

Published 12h agoElectrek

Technology

New York sets up state-backed AI safety testing center at Binghamton

Slashdot reports New York is launching a state-backed AI safety research center at Binghamton University to independently test AI systems.
The center is set to open before the RAISE Act takes effect Jan. 1, with operational details still limited.

Published 1d agoSlashdot

World News

Former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed al-Alwani found dead in Beirut, investigated as murder

Authorities say a police force entered a Beirut apartment and found al-Alwani dead after he was struck and strangled.
Preliminary findings cited by a judicial source point to strangulation, and Iraq's embassy awaits the final report.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera, Associated Press

World News

Fog-triggered pile-ups on Bulgarian motorway kill 11 to 12, officials say

A thick fog caused a string of vehicle crashes on a Bulgarian motorway on Tuesday, according to a government minister.
Reported death tolls differ, at 11 in one account and 12 in another, so the final toll remains unsettled.

Published 2d agoABC News, BBC News +3

Environment & Climate

Forecasters and officials warn El Niño could bring floods to Kenya

BBC News reports that forecasters and officials warn of possible flooding in Kenya and Somalia linked to El Niño.
Simiyu says Nairobi's drainage was built for about 2.5 million people; worst case, up to 100,000 low-income residents are at risk.

Published 1d agoBBC News

Technology

Reportedly, Commerce Department halted Nvidia chip-smuggling probe after Nvidia contact

Slashdot reports that Commerce investigators were examining Megaspeed, a Singaporean firm suspected of smuggling Nvidia AI chips into China.
Teter says a top Commerce official approved Nvidia's outreach, which some officials viewed as improper and possibly tainting the case.

Published 2d agoSlashdot

World News

Judo champion Teddy Riner announces bid for French presidency

Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced a presidential bid for next year's French election.
He must still gather 500 sponsorship signatures, and an analyst at Eurasia Group sees little chance he will be a serious contender.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, Associated Press

World News

Police gunfire kills 7-year-old U.S.-born girl during Matamoros cartel operation

A 7-year-old U.S.-born girl was killed by police gunfire during an October 29 operation in Matamoros.
Investigators are still determining whether three officers aboard the helicopter fired, and the outcome remains unknown.

Published 1d agoCBS News, Associated Press +1

US News

US school closures rise as enrollment declines and budgets tighten

ABC News reports 1,156 schools closed last academic year, the most since the pandemic, according to federal data analysis.
Bellwether and WestEd estimate enrollment declines could cut school state revenue by $11.5 billion annually by 2030-2031.

Published 2d agoABC News, Associated Press

Entertainment

Actor Irma P. Hall, known for Soul Food and The Ladykillers, dies at 91

Actor Irma P. Hall, of Soul Food and The Ladykillers, died Tuesday in Dallas at 91, her family said.
No cause of death was given, so available reporting does not explain how she died.

Published 6h agoThe Guardian, Associated Press

US News

DOJ says 36 arrested in South Carolina drug and money laundering case

Fox News reports the Justice Department announced 36 arrests in South Carolina in a drug and money laundering probe.
All figures and the ring's described history come from DOJ statements that the available reporting does not independently verify.

Published 22h agoFox News

US News

Man allegedly dragged ICE officer with car in Chicago suburb, DHS says

Fox News reports that Jose Garnica-Naranjo, a 32-year-old Mexican citizen, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly dragging an ICE officer.
The officer was hospitalized with cuts and scrapes, and the vehicle account rests on DHS and authorities' statements.

Published 10h agoFox News

US News

Veterans Affairs evidence errors rise after automated tool launch

Associated Press reports that VA evidence-collection errors rose from over 66,000 in fiscal 2021 to over 329,000 in fiscal 2026.
The VA disputes that the tool causes errors, blaming more appealed denials, while its testimony to Congress says errors decreased.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press

Business & Finance

US stocks rally as oil prices drop, recovering part of last week's losses

According to Associated Press, U.S. stocks rose Monday as the S&P 500 climbed 2.3% and Brent crude fell 4.8%.
Nvidia fell 4.7% as it investigates CEO Jensen Huang over an alleged China-linked relationship, which he acknowledged.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press

Business & Finance

Eurogroup chief says EU wants new ECB head by December

Deutsche Welle reports Christine Lagarde's early exit has set a December target for choosing her successor.
Reuters, citing officials, says the three Executive Board jobs may be negotiated together as one package deal.

Published 2d agoDeutsche Welle

Environment & Climate

NRC approves construction permit for four X-energy reactors at Texas Dow plant

TechCrunch reports that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission cleared four Xe-100 small modular reactors for construction in Texas.
X-energy says operation will not begin before the early 2030s; the Union of Concerned Scientists questions its safety claims.

Published 1d agoTechCrunch

Technology

Meta extends AI age estimation for Instagram teen accounts worldwide

According to TechCrunch, Meta is expanding its AI age-estimation tool on Instagram worldwide to find suspected teens.
Users flagged as suspected teens face restricted Teen Accounts, and accuracy of the flagging is not reported.

Published 2d agoTechCrunch, Engadget +2

Politics

Biden's memoir excerpt condemns Trump over Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Former President Joe Biden writes in an excerpt that Trump's Jan. 6 actions should follow him to his grave.
Biden says his cancer fight will limit book conversations, though the full memoir is set for Nov. 17.

Published 2d agoNBC News, Associated Press +1

World News

Mexico arrests alleged Jalisco cartel leader R2 in Zapopan operation

Mexican authorities arrested alleged Jalisco cartel leader Rafael Alvarez, alias R2, in Zapopan on Sunday during an operation.
Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch said Alvarez was wounded and faces warrants; both claims remain attributed to officials.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera, CBS News

US News

Sheriff's office says infant found alive after burial in dog crate

The Guardian reports police believe an 11-month-old boy was found alive after about 24 hours buried in a dog crate.
The infant has been hospitalized, and Sheriff Jay Koon said he will hopefully recover, not a confirmed outcome.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, ABC News

US News

Man convicted of killing Bob Lee sentenced to 16 years to life

According to The Guardian, Momeni, 42, received 16 years to life after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder.
At trial Momeni claimed self-defense, while prosecutors alleged a dispute involving his sister preceded the fatal stabbing.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

Technology

N-able shuts hosted N-Central service as researcher-released flaws circulate online

According to TechCrunch, N-able confirmed it took its cloud-hosted N-Central offline to fix vulnerabilities published online this week.
N-able says it has no evidence of successful exploitation, while the researcher's patching claim remains unverified.

Published 1d agoTechCrunch

Science

Hera spacecraft starts close-range study of Didymos asteroid system

ABC News reports the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft is now observing Didymos and moonlet Dimorphos from 15 to 18 miles.
Hera will move to about 12 miles next month, and the report gives no landing timeline.

Published 6h agoABC News

Business & Finance

Payments Canada launches Real-Time Rail instant payment system with fraud safeguards

Hacker News reports that Payments Canada announced the launch of Canada's Real-Time Rail on November 9, 2026.
The C.D. Howe Institute projects up to $14.5 billion in savings, a projection rather than a measured result.

Published 2d agoHacker News

World News

UK court overturns Trinidad and Tobago laws criminalising same-sex intimacy

London's Privy Council, the final appeal court for Trinidad and Tobago, unanimously overturned the laws on Tuesday.
The decision follows a 2025 appeal ruling that had overturned Jason Jones's 2018 High Court victory.

Published 1d agoBBC News, The Guardian +1

World News

Sudan reportedly re-detains ICC fugitive Ahmed Haroun, lawyers say

Two defense lawyers say Sudan's military re-detained Ahmed Haroun, a former official wanted by the ICC, on Sunday.
Lawyers say they first reported Kassala and later Omdurman, leaving the actual detention location disputed and unconfirmed.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

US News

Alexander Mercurio sentenced to 18 years over Islamic State plot

A federal judge sentenced Alexander Mercurio to 18 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State group.
Defense attorneys sought nine years and said he renounced extremist views and poses low risk; those claims are not independently verified.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

World News

Explosion at HABAS steel plant in Turkey kills 16 workers

An explosion and fire at a Turkish steel plant in Izmir killed 16 workers and injured 13 on Monday, officials said.
Causes remain unresolved, as the governor blames a falling crane while the company cites scheduled maintenance work.

Published 2d agoDeutsche Welle, Associated Press +2

World News

Blast involving suspicious backpack kills Spanish officer in Oviedo

A police officer died and another was injured after a suspicious backpack exploded during a neighbor dispute response in Oviedo.
The suspect remains at large, and authorities say there is no initial indication the blast was terror-related.

Published 1d agoBBC News, Associated Press

Business & Finance

Botswana plans to raise De Beers stake to 30% in proposed sale

Botswana's president said in Parliament that the country will double its De Beers stake to 30% under a proposed consortium deal.
The consortium's purchase of Anglo American's shares has not been finalized, and Namibia and Angola's roles remain undetailed.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Environment & Climate

Analysis questions whether AI emissions-cut claims are being realized

MIT Technology Review reports that a peer-reviewed estimate projects 3.2 to 5.4 billion tons of annual CO2 cuts from AI by 2035.
Some cited gains are company-reported, and the reporting suggests independent evidence of projected AI emissions cuts is limited.

Published 2d agoMIT Technology Review

World News

Greek authorities recover 12 bodies from migrant boat off Crete

Greek authorities said they recovered 12 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete, and 18 people were rescued.
Reports conflict on the death toll, with one outlet citing at least 13 dead; the cause remains unclear.

Published 2d agoABC News, BBC News +1

US News

Biden will limit memoir promotion, citing his advancing cancer

The Guardian reports that Biden will limit promotion of his memoir because of advancing cancer.
Details of the limits rest on Biden's own post, and no independent confirmation was cited.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian

Environment & Climate

Newcastle council bans Rising Tide from council land and event licensing

The Guardian reports Newcastle council banned Rising Tide from council land and event licensing after consulting NSW Premier Chris Minns.
Police charged 129 people after the 2025 blockade; the ban's effect on upcoming protests remains unclear.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian

Entertainment

Actor Stacy Keach, known for Mike Hammer and Fat City, dies at 85

Actor Stacy Keach died Tuesday at age 85 at his home in Magdalenka, Poland, his wife said.
Cause of death rests on his wife's statement, and the sources provided no independent medical confirmation.

Published 1d agoVariety, The Guardian +3

US News

Former Massachusetts detective convicted of murdering pregnant woman Sandra Birchmore

ABC News reports that former Massachusetts police detective Matthew Farwell was convicted Tuesday of murdering Sandra Birchmore in 2021.
Prosecutors say he killed her to hide alleged abuse; his lawyers deny the killing and say she died by suicide.

Published 1d agoABC News, Associated Press

Politics

Salazar projected to win Florida's 27th District after recount

Salazar is projected to win Florida's 27th District after a machine recount showed a margin of 1,086 votes.
Certification is scheduled for Nov. 17, and a judge rejected Rodriguez's bid to remove the county elections supervisor.

Published 1d agoNBC News, CBS News

Automotive

Regulators probe whether Waymo robotaxis still pass school buses after software fix

Federal regulators opened a new investigation into why Waymo robotaxis kept passing stopped school buses after a software update.
NHTSA says most reported incidents occurred after the update, while Waymo says it has received no citations since March 2026.

Published 2d agoTechCrunch, Engadget +1

US News

Car strikes pedestrians at Los Angeles corner, killing at least three, officials say

The Guardian reports that a car struck pedestrians in Los Angeles during Tuesday rush hour, killing at least three people.
The driver, whose identity is unknown, remains in critical condition, and police say the investigation will be prolonged.

Published 12h agoThe Guardian

US News

Providence voters approve measure restricting city investments in certain foreign countries

The Guardian reports Providence became the second US city to divest from Israel after a vote with 75% support.
Organizers say the city held at least $2.5m in firms profiting from Gaza, and the reporting gives no implementation timeline.

Published 10h agoThe Guardian

World News

DR Congo military court reportedly sentences 66 soldiers to death for cowardice

A military court reportedly sentenced at least 66 Congolese soldiers to death for cowardice, mutiny and refusing orders.
Sources differ on the court's location, naming Walikale in one account and Goma Garrison in another.

Published 2d agoBBC News, Deutsche Welle +1

World News

Allied Democratic Forces attacks leave at least 22 dead in eastern Congo

At least 22 people were killed in attacks between Tuesday and Wednesday in Congo's Ituri province.
The death toll remains provisional, and at least 10 more people were abducted during the attacks.

Published 18h agoAssociated Press, ABC News

US News

Lawsuit seeks to block Washington's Initiative 638 on transgender athletes

The Guardian reports that parents of student athletes sued in state court Monday to block Initiative 638.
Plaintiffs argue the measure violates state privacy and equal rights protections; it takes effect December 3.

Published 1d agoThe Guardian, Fox News

Technology

Google policy would cut Search for schools blocking its AI tools, critics say

Google announced new AI tools for schools and said K-12 accounts that block AI would also lose access to Google Search.
Sen. Edward Markey demanded a reversal, and an Alphabet spokesperson said Search cannot be offered without AI features.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian, CBS News

Science

Parker Solar Probe data show Sun's magnetic fields reverse rotation at small scales

ScienceDaily reports that Parker Solar Probe data show turbulent solar wind magnetic fields reverse rotation at smaller scales.
Only ScienceDaily is reporting this in the provided sources, and the significance claims remain the researchers' own.

Published 1m agoScienceDaily

US News

Attorney fined $400,000 for breaching order over New Orleans priest's record

The Guardian reports that a federal judge fined attorney Richard Trahant $400,000 for breaching a bankruptcy confidentiality order.
The US Supreme Court declined to hear Trahant's appeal in June, so the $400,000 fine stands.

Published 10h agoThe Guardian

Automotive

NHTSA probes Ford Explorer airbags over alleged burn injury risk

Car and Driver reports that NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is investigating Ford Explorer SUVs over airbags that may cause burns.
No recall has been issued, and owners must wait to learn whether their vehicles are affected.

Published 1d agoCar and Driver

World News

Japan to supply Philippines radar and drones under $27 million security deal

Japan said it will supply a coastal radar system and unmanned aircraft to the Philippines under a Monday deal.
The reporting describes this as the first such transfer, but gives no delivery schedule for the equipment.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

Entertainment

Gunn and Safran to exit DC Studios; Skydance names Latcham

James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios co-chief executives, effective December 1.
Jeremy Latcham takes over as president and chief creative officer; Gunn's explanation for leaving is his own, given in an Instagram post.

Published 2d agoABC News, The Hollywood Reporter +4

Entertainment

College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams starting next season

The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams starting next season under a revised ESPN contract.
Conference title games end under the change, and full contract terms were not announced publicly.

Published 2d agoFox News, Associated Press +2

Business & Finance

Skydance plans Paramount+ and HBO Max bundle as early as 2027

Skydance said it plans to offer Paramount+ and HBO Max as a single bundle as soon as early 2027.
Ellison suggested the bundle could be a first step toward a combined service, and details remain preliminary.

Published 2d agoVariety, The Hollywood Reporter

Entertainment

Wenger reportedly weighs standing against Infantino in FIFA presidential race

BBC News reports former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a challenge to FIFA president Gianni Infantino in March.
Sources close to Wenger say he has not decided, and they still see Infantino as the favourite.

Published 1d agoBBC News

US News

Support for US death penalty slips below half, Gallup finds

Al Jazeera reports a Gallup poll found 49 percent favor the death penalty for murder, 45 percent opposed.
Gallup says the result is statistically similar to last year's 52 percent, a key qualification to the sub-majority finding.

Published 1d agoAl Jazeera

Environment & Climate

Five countries back plan to double rooftop solar homes by 2030

Associated Press reports the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration launched Tuesday, on the second day of COP31 in Turkey.
The pledge is voluntary and non-binding, so the 300 million home target carries no enforceable obligation.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press

Science

Bonn researchers report partial de-aging of human blood cells

Wired reports Bonn University researchers set back a biological age biomarker by up to 60 years during reprogramming.
The study notes a caveat: blood and neurons age differently, so the reversal could be exaggerated.

Published 1d agoWired

World News

South Korea's spy agency says Kim's daughter is likely heir apparent

South Korea's spy agency assesses Kim's daughter as his likely heir, and eight of 11 defectors interviewed agree.
Others disagree, citing North Korea's patriarchal culture, and the assessment remains an estimate rather than confirmed fact.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

US News

Former West Point cadet faces civil suit after guilty plea in drugging case

Fox News reports that former West Point cadet Caleb Suh pleaded guilty in June to assault involving his then-girlfriend.
The civil suit seeks unspecified damages, and Suh's federal sentencing is postponed until January 21, 2027.

Published 16h agoFox News

US News

Two arrested near White House after vehicle crashes into Lafayette Park sidewalk

Fox News reports that police arrested two people in separate incidents near Lafayette Park on Monday morning.
Officials say the crash prompted a precautionary explosive ordinance sweep and road closures, and the driver was combative during arrest.

Published 2d agoFox News, Al Jazeera

Technology

Google DeepMind AI tool formally verifies key Signal protocol guarantees

Wired reports that Google DeepMind used an AI framework called AlphaProof Code to formally verify key Signal protocol cryptographic guarantees.
The analysis covered only parts of the protocol, not the full app, and its scalability to large codebases remains unclear.

Published 2d agoWired, Hacker News +1

World News

Cyprus leaders agree on two new vehicle crossings across buffer zone

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed Monday to open two new vehicle crossings across the U.N.-controlled buffer zone.
No opening date has been set for the crossings, and Turkey and Turkish Cypriots say a federation has been overtaken.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera

World News

Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces killed 14-year-old boy in West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed 14-year-old Palestinian boy Moataz Daghlas during a raid in Burqa, according to officials.
The Israeli military says soldiers fired to stop stone-throwing; the reporting does not independently verify that account.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera, BBC News

Business & Finance

Take-Two CEO says GTA VI presales running well above expectations

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said GTA VI presales are running far above expectations before the November 19 launch.
Zelnick also said the company never claims success before it occurs, so the presales claim is an executive's assessment.

Published 1d agoVariety, The Hollywood Reporter

US News

FAA says Air France jet made unauthorized turn near American plane at LAX

Fox News reports that an Air France jet made an unauthorized turn after leaving LAX, entering another jet's path.
Controllers ordered an immediate heading change, and the reporting does not say why the crew turned.

Published 1d agoFox News

US News

Federal judge orders release of UC Berkeley student from ICE detention

Associated Press reports a federal judge ordered ICE to release UC Berkeley student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez from custody.
DHS says she is deportable, while her attorneys argued the detention violated the U.S. Constitution.

Published 1d agoAssociated Press

World News

Reported detention of Aron Orbán in Hungarian people-smuggling probe

Hungarian police reportedly arrested Aron Orbán, brother of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, on people-smuggling suspicion.
Local media reported police did not confirm Aron Orbán was among the four people detained in the raids.

Published 2d agoAl Jazeera, The Guardian +1

Entertainment

Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA named Coachella 2027 headliners

Festival organizers announced Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA as the headliners for Coachella 2027 on Wednesday, November 11.
Ticket sales open Friday, November 13, and the festival runs across two weekends in April 2027.

Published 20h agoABC News, Billboard

Science

New Ph.D. enrollments declined at 27 top U.S. research universities

Hacker News reports that new Ph.D. enrollments declined at 27 top U.S. research universities from 2024 to 2025.
The White House says President Trump's policies are increasing research investment; the NSF says its fellowship change aims to expand access.

Published 1d agoHacker News

World News

Peru reviews Mashco Piro protection study; Indigenous groups warn of logging

A Peruvian government commission reportedly chose to revisit a 2016 study instead of expanding the Madre de Dios reserve.
Indigenous leaders warn the move could expose territory to logging; Mashco Piro harm from 2024 clashes is unclear.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, ABC News

US News

Judge orders psychiatric exam for Thomas Markle over alleged child abuse images

CBS News reports a U.S. judge ordered a psychiatric exam for Thomas Markle after his arrest on an alleged child pornography charge.
Markle has denied the allegations as 'sick lies,' and the court has not provided further details on its order.

Published 1d agoCBS News

Politics

Competing trial-date proposals filed in Charlie Kirk killing case

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson proposed a trial starting in late 2029, while Utah County prosecutors proposed January 31, 2028.
Prosecutors say they could be ready by October 2027, while Erika Kirk's attorney argues for that same start.

Published 2d agoABC News, Fox News +5

US News

Jeffries says Democrats are committed to holding wrongdoers accountable

CBS News reports House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are committed to holding wrongdoers accountable on Monday.
Jeffries also called Stephen Miller unqualified, and said Democrats can work with the administration without him.

Published 2d agoCBS News

Environment & Climate

Revolution and Vineyard Wind farms reach full operation off New England

Ørsted said its Revolution Wind farm off Connecticut and Rhode Island began generating up to full capacity in October.
Revolution Wind's full-operation status rests on the developer's own announcement rather than independent confirmation in the reporting.

Published 2d agoSlashdot, Associated Press

US News

US citizen sues federal government for $25m, alleging wrongful ICE shooting

The Guardian reports that Carlos Jimenez, a US citizen, has sued the federal government for $25m, alleging a wrongful ICE shooting.
The accounts conflict: the lawsuit says Ortiz fired into Jimenez's car, while DHS said he tried to run officers over.

Published 2d agoThe Guardian

Science

NASA's ESCAPADE spacecraft complete powered Earth flybys en route to Mars

According to NASA News, both ESCAPADE spacecraft completed powered Earth flybys that set them on course for Mars.
Arrival remains a target, since the September 2027 orbit insertion burns have not yet been completed.

Published 2d agoNASA News

Entertainment

M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize with post-apocalyptic novel at age 81

UK author M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for The End of Everything, a post-apocalyptic novel.
At 81, Harrison became the oldest Booker winner, surpassing Margaret Atwood, and receives a £50,000 prize.

Published 2d agoFrance 24, BBC News +3

Automotive

New vehicle transaction prices reach record $51,109 average, Kelley Blue Book reports

NPR reports a Kelley Blue Book analysis puts the average new-vehicle transaction cost at a record $51,109.
Cox Automotive analyst Erin Keating says the 2.1% yearly rise trails inflation, and Edmunds reports financing costs above 7%.

Published 1d agoNPR

US News

CBS News investigation finds California lawmakers failed to enact most audit recommendations

CBS News reports that a California investigation found lawmakers failed to enact roughly three of every four state audit recommendations.
Lawmakers are not required to publicly report failures, and the provided reporting includes no lawmaker response.

Published 1d agoCBS News

US News

Western Washington federal prosecutors will decline to oppose many ICE detention challenges

The Washington Sun reports that federal prosecutors in western Washington will decline to appear in many immigration detention challenges against ICE.
Courts may treat detentions as unopposed when no government lawyer appears within seven court days, the report says.

Published 2d agoThe Washington Sun, ABC News +1

US News

England to ban pupils from carrying phones in bags or pockets

BBC News reports pupils in England must not have phones on them during the school day from September 2027.
Head teachers' unions warn schools will struggle to implement the rules without additional government funding.

Published 2d agoBBC News

US News

Haitian 8-year-old taken by ICE at San Diego check-in, school officials say

NBC News reports that three immigration officers took an 8-year-old Haitian boy into custody at a routine San Diego immigration appointment.
DHS calls detention claims false and says ICE could not confirm the man was the boy's relative.

Published 2d agoNBC News, The Guardian +1

US News

NTSB recovers Learjet 60 cockpit voice recorder from Florida crash site

Fox News reports that the NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Learjet 60 crash site near Greenacres, Florida.
Investigators say weather will be a major focus of the probe, and the recorder is still being analyzed.

Published 1d agoFox News, The Guardian

Science

NASA unveils X-70 Fractal and Moon Base awards at Kennedy expo

According to NASA News, the MAX POWER expo at Kennedy Space Center included an unveiling of the X-70 Fractal.
Only NASA News reports these announcements, and the agency's claims about the X-70 are not independently verified.

Published 2d agoNASA News, Wired

Science

Study finds mosquito attraction varies by species and individual skin chemistry

ScienceDaily reports that Florida International University researchers tested three mosquito species against 119 human volunteers in an iScience study.
The lead researcher says the work could inform new strategies against vector-borne diseases; those strategies are not yet reported.

Published 1d agoScienceDaily

Science

Study reports Mars releasing hydrogen chloride, suggesting possible volcanic activity

Slashdot reports that an international team's Science Advances paper analyzes 2021 ExoMars orbiter data showing Mars releasing hydrogen chloride gas.
The researchers suggest the gas may come from magma, but that interpretation remains unconfirmed and based on newly found fissures.

Published 2d agoSlashdot

World News

Honduran court postpones sex-trafficking verdict to Nov. 20 in Peña case

A Honduran court postponed the verdict in a sex-trafficking trial linked to Angie Peña's 2022 disappearance until November 20.
Prosecutors' allegations of police and judicial help are contested, and the accused's lawyers deny involvement.

Published 2d agoAssociated Press, Al Jazeera

US News

U.S. Marshals official reportedly sidelined over alleged racist watermelon incident

CBS News reports Peter Marketos, a U.S. Marshals official, is on leave pending an internal probe into an alleged racist incident.
It is not yet clear whether Marketos placed the watermelon himself or whether someone under his supervision did.

Published 2d agoCBS News

Automotive

Larson claims back-to-back NASCAR Cup title, first since 2010

ABC News reports that Kyle Larson became the first back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series champion since 2010.
Only one publisher is reporting the result, so independent confirmation is not yet available in the provided reporting.

Published 2d agoABC News

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