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Valve Unveils Steam Machine, Steam Frame Headset and New Steam Controller for Early 2026

Valve pitches an open SteamOS ecosystem designed for cross‑device play, with pricing to follow after the new year.

House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Referencing Trump as Republicans Publish 20,000 More Records

A bipartisan petition has forced a House vote next week on requiring the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein files.

Apple Releases macOS 26.2 Public Beta With ‘Edge Light’ Virtual Ring Light

Early testing shows the ML-driven effect works best in dark rooms, with a broader rollout expected in December.

Severe Solar Storm Sends Northern Lights Deep Into U.S., With More Possible Tonight

NOAA says additional CME arrivals could keep aurora viewing chances going into Thursday.

Apple Launches Digital ID, Letting U.S. Passport Holders Use iPhone at TSA Checkpoints

The feature creates an encrypted on‑device passport credential gated by biometrics for use at select TSA readers during domestic travel.

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1 With Warmer Presets Under Growing Safety Scrutiny

OpenAI prioritizes personalization in a phased rollout that keeps older GPT-5 models temporarily available.

IEA Outlook Restores ‘Current Policies’ Path, Saying Oil and Gas Could Grow to 2050

The agency reintroduces a baseline scenario after U.S. pressure, highlighting that current actions fall short of the Paris 1.5°C limit.

Trump Formally Urges Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu

Herzog said any clemency must follow Israeli procedures that require a formal petition from the person seeking a pardon.

U.S. Mint Strikes Final Penny, Ending General Production After 232 Years

Treasury ended the coin to curb mounting production losses.

Jimmy Kimmel Pays Tribute to Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, 59, as Show Takes Short Pause

ABC’s late-night program is pausing for several nights to allow the staff to mourn following Kimmel’s emotional on‑air remembrance.

White House Backs $2,000 Tariff Dividend, But Plan Faces Big Hurdles

Advisers are studying delivery options, with funding shortfalls plus a Supreme Court case casting doubt on near-term checks.

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta 2 With CarPlay Messages Toggle, Liquid Glass Updates, and EU Live Translation

The update sharpens the iOS 26 redesign to improve everyday usability ahead of December’s public rollout.

Hitler’s DNA Analysis Indicates Kallmann Syndrome, Debunks Ancestry Myth

Researchers authenticated a bunker blood sample by matching Y‑chromosome data to a male‑line relative.

FromSoftware Sets December 4 Launch for Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC ‘The Forsaken Hollows’

The expansion introduces two new Nightfarers, a fresh Shifting Earth zone, and new boss encounters, with Deluxe and Collector’s Edition owners receiving it at no extra cost.

Patriots Host Jets on TNF With No. 1 Seed Stakes and Double‑Digit Line

Projection models warn a New England slip would weaken its AFC top‑seed track.

Waymo Starts Paid Robotaxi Freeway Trips in Bay Area, Los Angeles and Phoenix

Freeway routing begins as a phased rollout following years of testing.

OnePlus 15 Launches Globally As India Sales Begin, U.S. Release Delayed For FCC Approval

The performance-focused flagship pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 7,300mAh battery, a 165Hz 1.5K display and OnePlus’ new DetailMax imaging across triple 50MP cameras.

Starbucks Baristas Launch Open-Ended Strike on Red Cup Day

The walkout aims to force progress on a first contract after negotiations stalled this year.

Astronomers Reconstruct a Supernova’s First Blast, Revealing an Olive-Shaped Shock Breakout

Polarized-light data from ESO’s Very Large Telescope captured the breakout geometry of SN 2024ggi within 26 hours, sharpening models for how core-collapse explosions ignite.

Sony and NCSoft Unveil Horizon Steel Frontiers, a Mobile-First MMO Skipping PlayStation

Built by NCSoft for mobile with PC access via its Purple launcher, the MMO retools Horizon’s machine hunts into large-scale raids and shared-world systems.

Apple Launches Mini Apps Partner Program With 15% App Store Commission

Participation requires Apple’s in‑app purchase system alongside specified age and commerce APIs.

Morgan Freeman Pursues Legal Action Over AI Voice Clones

The industry faces a divide over consent-based AI voice licensing, with his team tracking multiple unauthorized uses.

First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Starts Trading on Nasdaq as Canary’s XRPC Posts Strong Debut

Nasdaq certification following a Form 8‑A filing converts XRP exposure into a regulated brokerage product.

NY Lawmakers Demo Speed-Limiter Plan for Repeat Speeders as Assembly Weighs Final Approval

The proposal would let judges order GPS-based Intelligent Speed Assistance devices for the worst offenders, with drivers paying about $1,000 per installation.

Tech Rout Pulls Wall Street Lower as Rate-Cut Bets Recede

Investors confront data gaps from the 43-day shutdown that cloud Fed expectations.

Bitcoin Drops Below $100,000 for Third Time This Month as Liquidations Spike, ETF Outflows Persist

Signs point to a leverage purge fueled by tighter liquidity as rate‑cut odds fade.

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn, Delivers NASA’s ESCAPADE, Lands Booster at Sea

The flight demonstrates reusable heavy‑lift capability critical to Blue Origin’s bid for future science and lunar contracts.

AFP Warns Scammers Are Exploiting ReportCyber to Impersonate Police, Drain Crypto Wallets

Authorities direct potential targets to verify unsolicited inquiries by calling 1300 CYBER1.

Apple Launches Digital ID, Letting U.S. Passport Holders Use iPhone at TSA Checkpoints

The feature creates an encrypted on‑device passport credential gated by biometrics for use at select TSA readers during domestic travel.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine, Steam Frame Headset and New Steam Controller for Early 2026

Valve pitches an open SteamOS ecosystem designed for cross‑device play, with pricing to follow after the new year.

FanDuel Sets December Launch for CME-Backed Prediction App as Nevada Forces Exit

Nevada’s rebuke coincides with FanDuel’s CME-backed plan to sell CFTC-regulated event contracts in non-betting states.

Bitfarms Sets Two-Year Exit From Bitcoin Mining, Shifts Buildout to AI and HPC

A $588 million convertible raise brings liquidity to $814 million to fund site conversions toward GPU-as-a-Service.

Coinbase Reincorporates in Texas, Ending Delaware Domicile

The company says it is seeking greater legal predictability under Texas’s revamped corporate laws and business courts.

BYD Sets New Low for EV Prices in Australia With Atto 1 and Atto 2

The company is leveraging LFP Blade batteries and platform efficiencies to push entry prices down and pressure rivals.

Disney-YouTube TV Blackout Enters Third Week With CEO-Level Talks Underway

Disney frames its proposal as comparable to other distributors, signaling readiness for a prolonged negotiation.

Joby Flies Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Demonstrator, Deepens Defense Push With L3Harris

The first flight marks a pivot to dual‑use operations centered on defense missionization through a partnership with L3Harris.

State AGs Launch Bipartisan AI Task Force With OpenAI and Microsoft

The group aims to fill a federal regulatory gap by shaping voluntary safeguards to protect users, especially children.

Disney+ Set for AI UGC and Game-Like Features in Sweeping Overhaul, Iger Says

Iger positions the pivot as an IP-safe expansion built through deals with AI firms.

Report: Tesla Is Testing Apple CarPlay in Major Infotainment Shift

Bloomberg reports Tesla is trialing a windowed, wireless version of CarPlay that preserves Tesla’s interface and leaves features like Full Self-Driving untouched.

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta 2 With CarPlay Messages Toggle, Liquid Glass Updates, and EU Live Translation

The update sharpens the iOS 26 redesign to improve everyday usability ahead of December’s public rollout.

New Jersey Charges 14 in Lucchese-Linked Illegal Sports Betting Ring

Prosecutors describe an offshore network that handled about $2 million, recruiting college athletes.

Eggs Thrown at Luis Rubiales During Madrid Book Launch

The ex-RFEF chief remains convicted over the kiss of Jenni Hermoso, with further appeals planned.

Mitchell and Mobley Cleared for Raptors–Cavaliers as Garland Sits in Cleveland

Cleveland's healthy frontcourt contrasts with Toronto's thinner rotation.

Clippers’ Bradley Beal to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery for Left Hip Fracture

The six-to-nine-month timetable leaves a thin Clippers roster during Kawhi Leonard’s absence.

Ohtani Unanimous for NL MVP as Judge Edges Raleigh in Tight AL Vote

The BBWAA outcome highlights Ohtani’s fourth MVP, with Judge prevailing in an AL race decided by narrow margins.

49ers Name Brock Purdy Week 11 Starter at Cardinals

Shanahan says the choice is about health, not a quarterback controversy.

Cowboys Face $29 Million Decision on George Pickens After Breakout Season

ESPN insiders now peg the franchise tag as the most likely path.

Cardi B Announces Birth of Baby Boy With Patriots WR Stefon Diggs

The birth follows a court-verified finding that Stefon Diggs fathered Aileen Lopera’s infant daughter.

Alabama Favored in Oklahoma Clash as No. 2 Purdue Visits Tuscaloosa Tonight

Divergent ESPN projections highlight uncertain margins driven by recent form and availability questions.

Curry Scores 46 as Kerr's New Lineup Lifts Warriors Over Spurs

A revamped starting five produced the reset Golden State needed before Friday's rematch.

Patriots Debut ‘Nor’easter’ Rivalries Uniforms on Thursday Night vs. Jets

The one-off look comes from the NFL’s Rivalries line linking uniforms to local identity.

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Ruled Out vs. Heat With Grade 1 Right Ankle Sprain

The All-Star injured the same right ankle as last season, with daily evaluations planned after he left MSG in a walking boot and on crutches.

Cowboys Create Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund After Coach Confirms Girlfriend’s Pregnancy

The fund is intended to support Catalina Mancera and her unborn child.

Kai Trump Shoots 83 in LPGA Debut at The Annika, Finishes Day in Last Place

Tournament hosts said the invitation was intended to draw new viewers to women’s golf.

MLS Approves Summer-to-Spring Schedule Beginning in 2027

The shift aligns MLS with global transfer cycles and moves the playoffs into May for an uninterrupted, less-crowded showcase.

Stephen Curry Ends Under Armour Partnership as Curry Brand Goes Independent

The split frees Curry Brand to operate independently under his sole ownership.

Packers’ Christian Watson Limited in Practice, Says He Expects to Play in Week 11

Watson frames the listing as soreness tied to his ACL return ramp-up rather than a new setback.

Zhang Weili Steps Up to Face Valentina Shevchenko for Flyweight Title at UFC 322

She emphasizes meditation as the centerpiece of a revamped preparation for flyweight.

Michigan State Dominates Paint in 79-60 Win, Setting Up No. 9 Kentucky Next

Career nights by Jaxon Kohler alongside Jeremy Fears Jr. offset cold perimeter shooting.

Nick Nurse Takes Blame for V.J. Edgecombe’s Slump, Vows to Create Cleaner Looks

Heavy minutes plus targeted defenses are testing the 20-year-old rookie.

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky Say Wedding Is 'Soon' as Tour Breaks Tempt a Small Ceremony

New remarks in a Rolling Stone profile outline a low‑key plan balancing career demands with starting a family.

David Coverdale Announces Retirement From Performing

Persistent health issues ended touring plans in 2022, redirecting his focus to Whitesnake archival releases.

Latin Grammys Return to Las Vegas Tonight With Bad Bunny Leading 12 Nominations

Expanded categories signal wider recognition of Latin music’s range.

Lady Gaga Reveals Psychiatric Hospitalization and Lithium Use During ‘A Star Is Born’ Era

A Rolling Stone cover story recasts her 2018 tour cancellations as part of a severe mental‑health crisis during a period of extreme professional pressure.

Cardi B Announces Birth of Baby Boy With Patriots WR Stefon Diggs

The birth follows a court-verified finding that Stefon Diggs fathered Aileen Lopera’s infant daughter.

Baldoni Moves to Toss Lively Lawsuit as Texas Judge Dismisses PR Firm's Case

The defense seeks a pretrial ruling that her claims fail as a matter of law.

Now You See Me 3 Opens Friday With Franchise-Best Early Reviews

Early reviews emphasize spectacle over clarity, with Rosamund Pike drawing notice.

Morgan Freeman Pursues Legal Action Over AI Voice Clones

The industry faces a divide over consent-based AI voice licensing, with his team tracking multiple unauthorized uses.

Eggs Thrown at Luis Rubiales During Madrid Book Launch

The ex-RFEF chief remains convicted over the kiss of Jenni Hermoso, with further appeals planned.

Cardi B Opposes New-Trial Bid in 2018 Beverly Hills Altercation Case

Cardi’s filing says Ellis’s claims rely on hearsay, falling short of the legal bar for a retrial.

Nicki Minaj Loses Longtime Lawyer in $10 Million Defamation Case

Her new business managers asked a New York judge for a 45-day stay to allow her to hire and brief replacement counsel.

Will Ferrell’s Netflix Golf Series Briefly Pauses After Minor Injury

Producers rescheduled Los Angeles scenes to next week pending his clearance to return.

Hilaria Baldwin Says She and Alec Use Therapy to Navigate 26-Year Age Gap

She describes a push to reclaim her identity under heavy scrutiny from past controversies.

RHOC Reunion Part 2: Tamra Judge Apologizes to Jennifer Pedranti as Their Friendship Stalls

Andy Cohen publicly questioned Tamra Judge’s claim that Jennifer Pedranti pursued the show.

Harrison Whitaker Notches Third Straight Jeopardy! Win, Total Reaches $91,801

The Cambridge-trained researcher is converting commanding board control into consecutive runaways.

Ray J Countersues Kim Kardashian, Alleging Consensual Sex Tape and Broken Gag Deal

The complaint answers a pending defamation case brought by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.

Disneyland Reveals Rapunzel’s Tower for Storybook Land Canal Boats, Reopening Nov. 14

The addition extends the canal tour’s legacy of miniature updates using time-of-day music with nighttime lighting.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Premieres on Hulu as Franchise Momentum Builds

Producers are leveraging the show’s breakout to develop spinoff concepts beyond the core ensemble.

Peacock Cancels Poker Face as Rian Johnson Shops Two-Season Revamp With Peter Dinklage

Rising costs plus a season-two ratings dip helped drive the move.

Cynthia Erivo Intervenes After Man Grabs Ariana Grande on Singapore ‘Wicked: For Good’ Carpet

The incident reignited scrutiny of red-carpet security after a known stage-crasher reached the singer.

Blue Origin Launches New Glenn, Delivers NASA’s ESCAPADE, Lands Booster at Sea

The flight demonstrates reusable heavy‑lift capability critical to Blue Origin’s bid for future science and lunar contracts.

ETH Zurich's Magnet-Steered Microrobots Deliver Drugs in Large-Animal Tests

Dissolvable gel capsules pair iron oxide control with tantalum imaging to enable precise, X-ray-visible navigation in brain vessels.

Hitler’s DNA Analysis Indicates Kallmann Syndrome, Debunks Ancestry Myth

Researchers authenticated a bunker blood sample by matching Y‑chromosome data to a male‑line relative.

Scientists Name Tainrakuasuchus Bellator, Armored Crocodile-Line Predator From Triassic Brazil

Phylogenetic results tie the species to Tanzania's Mandasuchus, underscoring long-distance faunal links across Gondwana.

IEA Outlook Restores ‘Current Policies’ Path, Saying Oil and Gas Could Grow to 2050

The agency reintroduces a baseline scenario after U.S. pressure, highlighting that current actions fall short of the Paris 1.5°C limit.

China Confirms 900-Meter Jinlin Crater as Largest Holocene Impact Site

A peer-reviewed study links the site to a recent impact using shock features in quartz plus local erosion rates.

Hawaiian Pilot Whales Eat Roughly 82–202 Squid a Day, Study Finds

New measurements tie pilot whales’ squid needs to conservation planning.

Severe Solar Storm Sends Northern Lights Deep Into U.S., With More Possible Tonight

NOAA says additional CME arrivals could keep aurora viewing chances going into Thursday.

MeerKAT’s First Radio Detection of 3I/ATLAS Confirms Water Outgassing

The OH absorption seen on October 24 ties the interstellar visitor’s coma to classic cometary physics, undercutting claims of an artificial source.

Jane Goodall Honored at Washington National Cathedral as DiCaprio Leads Tributes

Eulogies emphasized hope-driven activism, urging the public to sustain her work via the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots.

Amazon Rebrands Project Kuiper as Amazon Leo Ahead of Service Rollout

Amazon targets an initial broadband launch in select countries next year, with deployment pacing tied to a crowded, multi-rocket manifest.

Independent Test Backs Hydrohertz Dectravalve, Pointing to Up to 68% Faster EV Fast‑Charging

Automaker adoption remains unannounced despite independent validation.

UK Authorizes Once-Every-Four-Weeks IV Maintenance Dosing of Leqembi for Early Alzheimer’s

The decision offers a less frequent infusion option for eligible early‑stage patients following the initial 18‑month schedule.

Magnitude 3.6 Quake Reported Near Vallejo With No Immediate Damage

The USGS lists the reading as preliminary pending further analysis.

Yale Study Finds Opiates in 2,500-Year-Old Alabaster Vase

The result steers researchers to analyze Tutankhamun’s alabaster jars for similar residues.

Eight Possible Water‑Carved Martian Caves Identified as Prime Exploration Targets

Researchers list Hebrus Valles skylights as priority sites for future life‑detection missions, pending in‑situ confirmation.

Science Studies Push Dog Diversity Back 11,000 Years, Trace Human–Dog Co-Migration

Ancient genomes show dogs repeatedly moved with migrating people across Eurasia.

Speaking Multiple Languages Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Major European Study

AI aging clocks on 86,149 Europeans indicate cumulative benefits for multilinguals, with causation not established.

Mayo Clinic Model Estimates 10-Year and Lifetime Alzheimer’s Risk Years Before Symptoms

For now it remains a research tool pending broader validation with simpler blood biomarkers.

Nature Studies Map Immune Triggers of Pig Kidney Rejection and Show Reversal in Human Decedent

Researchers say the multiomic datasets will guide clinical trial design by highlighting predictable stages of xenograft rejection.

California Senate Leader Mike McGuire Launches Bid to Unseat Rep. Doug LaMalfa in Newly Redrawn 1st District

The voter-approved Prop. 50 map shifted the seat into Sonoma County, giving McGuire a foothold from his Santa Rosa base.

BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Panorama Edit, Rejects Defamation Claim

The broadcaster says the misleading splice does not meet the legal threshold for defamation.

U.S. Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Message Opposing 'Indiscriminate Mass Deportation'

The rare action, prompted by Pope Leo XIV, pairs moral teaching with a parish accompaniment drive.

U.S. Names Anti-Drug Campaign 'Operation Southern Spear' as 20th Strike Confirmed

Allies curb cooperation over legal concerns.

Florida Schedules 6 p.m. Execution for Bryan Jennings After Supreme Court Denial

The case caps a year of accelerated executions under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

FAA Holds 6% Flight Cut After Shutdown Ends as Airlines Signal Fast Ramp-Up

The agency says safety data will determine when full schedules can resume.

House Democrats Escalate Push for Schumer to Step Down After Shutdown Deal

Schumer remains minority leader with no Senate Democrats joining calls for his resignation.

Nevada Supreme Court Says Clark County Is Proper Venue in ‘Fake Electors’ Case

The ruling reinstates the two-count Clark County case based on the certificates’ delivery in Las Vegas.

House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Referencing Trump as Republicans Publish 20,000 More Records

A bipartisan petition has forced a House vote next week on requiring the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein files.

FHFA Chief Refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to DOJ Over Alleged Mortgage and Tax Fraud

The Justice Department has not indicated whether it will pursue the case.

U.S. Enacts Hemp Clampdown, Banning Most Intoxicating Products in 2026

Supporters say it closes a Farm Bill loophole to curb unregulated, youth‑oriented sales.

White House Signals Tariff Cuts on Coffee and Bananas Within Days

Officials are moving to ease grocery costs after election setbacks over affordability.

NY Lawmakers Demo Speed-Limiter Plan for Repeat Speeders as Assembly Weighs Final Approval

The proposal would let judges order GPS-based Intelligent Speed Assistance devices for the worst offenders, with drivers paying about $1,000 per installation.

Renaming the Department of Defense to ‘Department of War’ Could Cost Up to $2 Billion

Congress must authorize a legal name change requiring new appropriations.

Eggs Thrown at Luis Rubiales During Madrid Book Launch

The ex-RFEF chief remains convicted over the kiss of Jenni Hermoso, with further appeals planned.

Texas A&M System Adopts Rules Requiring Approval for Courses Deemed to 'Advocate' Race or Gender Ideology

AI-supported semester reviews will track courses across the 12 universities.

Adams Designates Elizabeth Street Garden as Parkland, Complicating Mamdani’s Housing Pledge

The move triggers a state alienation requirement that could stall or block the 123‑unit senior project approved in 2019.

Bruce Harrell Concedes as Late Ballots Lift Katie Wilson to Seattle Mayor-Elect

Late-counted mail ballots pushed the progressive activist past the incumbent in a finish unlikely to trigger an automatic recount.

White House Ramps Up U.S. Travel to Sell Affordability Agenda as Price Pressures Persist

The push follows GOP losses in elections defined by voters' complaints about rising bills.

Russia and Iran Coordinate Ahead of IAEA Session, Oppose Western Gaza Plans

The ministers used a November 12 call to align positions before the IAEA Board of Governors session.

New Jersey Charges 14 in Lucchese-Linked Illegal Sports Betting Ring

Prosecutors describe an offshore network that handled about $2 million, recruiting college athletes.

Florida Schedules 6 p.m. Execution for Bryan Jennings After Supreme Court Denial

The case caps a year of accelerated executions under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Nevada Supreme Court Says Clark County Is Proper Venue in ‘Fake Electors’ Case

The ruling reinstates the two-count Clark County case based on the certificates’ delivery in Las Vegas.

Louisiana Boy, 5, Fatally Struck in Driveway as Grandmother Is Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Police cite a drug recognition expert’s finding of impairment from alcohol plus central nervous system depressants.

Avion Express Probes Alleged Fake-Credential Captain Who Flew Passengers Across Europe

The airline says no conclusive evidence has been found as a multi‑country investigation verifies the pilot’s documentation.

House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Referencing Trump as Republicans Publish 20,000 More Records

A bipartisan petition has forced a House vote next week on requiring the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein files.

Eggs Thrown at Luis Rubiales During Madrid Book Launch

The ex-RFEF chief remains convicted over the kiss of Jenni Hermoso, with further appeals planned.

NY Lawmakers Demo Speed-Limiter Plan for Repeat Speeders as Assembly Weighs Final Approval

The proposal would let judges order GPS-based Intelligent Speed Assistance devices for the worst offenders, with drivers paying about $1,000 per installation.

U.S. Names Anti-Drug Campaign 'Operation Southern Spear' as 20th Strike Confirmed

Allies curb cooperation over legal concerns.

Cowboys Create Marshawn Kneeland Memorial Fund After Coach Confirms Girlfriend’s Pregnancy

The fund is intended to support Catalina Mancera and her unborn child.

FHFA Chief Refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to DOJ Over Alleged Mortgage and Tax Fraud

The Justice Department has not indicated whether it will pursue the case.

State Investigators Probe Fatal Deputy Shooting After Brief Pursuit in Bagley

Authorities say the suspect fired a flare-type device from his vehicle before he was shot.

FBI Releases Images, Seeks Tips in Armed St. Charles Bank Robbery

The bureau published surveillance photos with a detailed description to solicit public tips.

John Beam Shot at Laney College as Oakland Records Second Campus Shooting in Two Days

Police are searching for a male suspect who fled the fieldhouse in a black hoodie.

AFP Warns Scammers Are Exploiting ReportCyber to Impersonate Police, Drain Crypto Wallets

Authorities direct potential targets to verify unsolicited inquiries by calling 1300 CYBER1.

Illinois Man Surrenders in Alleged Threat Against Dearborn Heights Mosque

He remains in Wayne County Jail pending arraignment.

Officials Urge NYPD Commissioner to Let Wayne Isaacs Face Disciplinary Trial

The commissioner is set to review arguments on whether the CCRB can pursue the off-duty shooting case.

Loaded Magazine Found on Frontier Jet in Atlanta Prompts FBI Alert and Security Sweep

Investigators are still identifying who left the magazine, which police have secured.

U.S. Moves to List Four Europe-Based Antifa-Linked Groups as Terrorist Organizations

The step marks the first use of U.S. foreign terrorism designations against Antifa-linked cells.

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Nearly $10,000 Card Theft at Tom Brady–Backed SoHo CardVault

Investigators say the thief bypassed a declined payment by entering manual prompts on the card terminal.

FAA Holds 6% Flight Cut After Shutdown Ends as Airlines Signal Fast Ramp-Up

The agency says safety data will determine when full schedules can resume.

White House Signals Tariff Cuts on Coffee and Bananas Within Days

Officials are moving to ease grocery costs after election setbacks over affordability.

Tech Rout Pulls Wall Street Lower as Rate-Cut Bets Recede

Investors confront data gaps from the 43-day shutdown that cloud Fed expectations.

U.S. Crude Stocks Jump 6.4 Million Barrels as Product Inventories Tighten

The larger-than-expected build bolsters views that supply will outpace demand into 2026.

U.S. Enacts Hemp Clampdown, Banning Most Intoxicating Products in 2026

Supporters say it closes a Farm Bill loophole to curb unregulated, youth‑oriented sales.

First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Starts Trading on Nasdaq as Canary’s XRPC Posts Strong Debut

Nasdaq certification following a Form 8‑A filing converts XRP exposure into a regulated brokerage product.

Bitcoin Drops Below $100,000 for Third Time This Month as Liquidations Spike, ETF Outflows Persist

Signs point to a leverage purge fueled by tighter liquidity as rate‑cut odds fade.

Abbott Launches Reelection Bid With Push To End School Property Taxes

Analysts warn the plan demands large replacement revenue with uncertain legislative prospects.

California Senate Leader Mike McGuire Launches Bid to Unseat Rep. Doug LaMalfa in Newly Redrawn 1st District

The voter-approved Prop. 50 map shifted the seat into Sonoma County, giving McGuire a foothold from his Santa Rosa base.

White House Ramps Up U.S. Travel to Sell Affordability Agenda as Price Pressures Persist

The push follows GOP losses in elections defined by voters' complaints about rising bills.

Gold Tops $4,200 After US Reopening as Markets Bet on Fed Cuts

Investors await revived US data to gauge the path of interest rates.

U.S. Unveils Trade Frameworks With Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala

The move preserves most reciprocal rates while pairing market-opening commitments with limited duty relief on goods the U.S. lacks.

HUD Poised to Shift Homelessness Grants From Permanent Housing to Treatment

Secretary Scott Turner says the program needs stricter accountability to ensure funds reach those most in need.

Government Reopens Under Short-Term Deal as Agencies Rush to Restore Pay and Services

A phased restart brings paychecks and SNAP back this week despite lingering flight caps.

Coinbase Reincorporates in Texas, Ending Delaware Domicile

The company says it is seeking greater legal predictability under Texas’s revamped corporate laws and business courts.

FanDuel Sets December Launch for CME-Backed Prediction App as Nevada Forces Exit

Nevada’s rebuke coincides with FanDuel’s CME-backed plan to sell CFTC-regulated event contracts in non-betting states.

Newsom Becomes De Facto U.S. Voice at COP30, Rebukes Trump’s Climate Retreat

With the U.S. missing from COP30, the California governor presented California as a dependable climate and economic partner.

State Department Tells Consulates to Weigh Obesity and Chronic Illness in U.S. Visa Decisions

A Nov. 6 cable expands public‑charge screening to common health conditions by directing officers to consider projected lifetime medical costs.

New Report Finds Boston-Area Affordability Sliding as Permits Fall, Leaving Starter Homes Out of Reach

Declining permits plus uneven results from MBTA Communities zoning threaten progress toward the state's 2035 housing target.

U.S. Mint Strikes Final Penny, Ending General Production After 232 Years

Treasury ended the coin to curb mounting production losses.

Rockstar Sets Dec. 2 Launch for Red Dead Redemption on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and Mobile

The re-release emphasizes upgrades and free paths for qualifying owners.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine, Steam Frame Headset and New Steam Controller for Early 2026

Valve pitches an open SteamOS ecosystem designed for cross‑device play, with pricing to follow after the new year.

Pokémon Legends: Z‑A Tops U.S. 2025 Physical Sales, Circana Says

Circana’s ranking reflects physical-only tracking for Nintendo titles because the company does not share digital sales.

Ghost Ship Delays Rogue Core to Q2 2026, Unveils 'Relics of Hoxxes' for Q1

Ghost Ship turns to Copenhagen studio Invisible Walls to keep the live game updated during the spin-off's closed‑alpha redesigns.

Valve’s Hardware Reveal Triggers Fresh Sleuthing Over Hidden Steam Title and Half-Life Hints

Speculation is rising over an unseen Steam listing and Half-Life imagery, with Valve’s news limited to 2026 hardware.

‘Dispatch’ Finale Pushes Steam Peak to 220,060 as AdHoc Weighs Season 2

AdHoc credits a weekly two-episode cadence for the surge in players.

ARC Raiders Guides Chart Four Maps, Loot Hotspots, and the Unlock Path

Keys now gate top loot, elevating contest across the four maps.

Arc Raiders’ North Line Update Goes Live With Stella Montis Gated by a Tougher Community Unlock

Embark raised the unlock target hours after launch to prevent the global event from concluding too quickly.

FromSoftware Sets December 4 Launch for Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC ‘The Forsaken Hollows’

The expansion introduces two new Nightfarers, a fresh Shifting Earth zone, and new boss encounters, with Deluxe and Collector’s Edition owners receiving it at no extra cost.

Sony and NCSoft Unveil Horizon Steel Frontiers, a Mobile-First MMO Skipping PlayStation

Built by NCSoft for mobile with PC access via its Purple launcher, the MMO retools Horizon’s machine hunts into large-scale raids and shared-world systems.

Krafton Launches Voluntary Resignations as It Reorients to an AI-First Model

The publisher is using record profits to fund an AI pivot alongside a hiring freeze with voluntary buyouts.

Marvel Rivals Season 5 Launches Nov. 14 With Gambit, Cross-Progression, and a 100-Player Social Hub

Rogue arrives mid-season, with an 18v18 Conquest update plus first‑anniversary rewards slated for November 27.

Prime Video Drops Fallout Season 2 Trailer, Sets Dec. 17 Weekly Premiere

The preview signals a bigger, game‑lore–driven chapter centered on New Vegas.

DeepMind Debuts SIMA 2, a Gemini-Powered Agent That Learns in Virtual Worlds

The preview emphasizes self-directed training plus stronger instruction following, with real‑world robotics still unscheduled.

Early Black Friday Push Sends OLED Gaming Monitors to New Lows

Major retailers slash prices on LG, Samsung, and Acer models in limited promotions ahead of Black Friday.

Minecraft Blast Soft-Launches on iOS in Malaysia

The test release in Malaysia precedes any global launch plans.

Vampire Survivors VR Shadow‑Launches on Meta Quest With Two Expansions for $9.99

The Quest‑only release presents the action as a diorama‑style voxel experience that preserves the series’ time‑survival loop.

Crystal Dynamics Cuts Nearly 30 Jobs in Third Round of Layoffs This Year

The studio says the reorganization will focus resources on its next Tomb Raider.

SanDisk Launches Extreme Fit USB‑C, the Smallest 1TB Flash Drive, Now Available

Built as a leave‑in expansion for slim USB‑C devices, the tiny stick lists up to 400MB/s reads.

Pokémon Pokopia Sets March 5 Switch 2 Launch as New Trailer Details Gameplay and Game‑Key Card

Nintendo says the physical edition will use a download‑only Game‑Key Card, making it the first Nintendo‑published title in that format and drawing criticism from preservation‑minded players.