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James D. Watson, DNA Double-Helix Co-Discoverer and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 97

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory confirmed his death, with remembrances pairing his landmark discovery with institutional sanctions over racist comments.

Mamdani Starts NYC Transition After Call With Adams as Trump Threats Trigger ‘Trump‑Proofing’ Plans

The mayor-elect begins staffing a transition focused on legal defenses against possible federal funding cuts.

FAA Flight Cuts Enter Day Two With 1,000+ Cancellations as Deeper Reductions Loom

The agency is trimming traffic to manage safety risks from unpaid controller shortages during the prolonged shutdown, with larger cuts possible if absences worsen.

New Images Show Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Glowing Green With a Hard‑to‑See Tail and Subtle Post‑Perihelion Drift

Spacecraft plus ground telescopes report CO2-rich activity with subtle forces consistent with outgassing.

U.S. Boycotts South Africa’s G20 Summit, Citing Alleged Abuses of White Farmers

The decision intensifies a rift over disputed claims of persecution of Afrikaner farmers.

Tesla Investors Approve Musk’s 10-Year Performance-Based Pay Plan Worth Up to $1 Trillion

Shareholders endorsed a decade-long stock award that vests only if Tesla meets aggressive AI, robotics and valuation milestones.

Senate Standoff Deepens as GOP Rejects Democrats’ Plan Linking Reopening to ACA Subsidy Extension

Moderates float a fallback promising only a future vote on health subsidies.

Farmers' Almanac Ends After 208 Years as 2026 Edition Becomes the Last

Financial strain from print production in a digital era forced the shutdown.

OpenAI Denies Bailout Push Even as Letter Shows It Sought U.S. Loan Guarantees

The administration has ruled out federal bailouts as OpenAI pursues tax-credit expansions and explores private financing to fund a $1.4 trillion AI buildout.

One-Time CRISPR Edit Halves LDL and Triglycerides in Early Human Trial

Investigators urge larger, longer studies given unresolved long-term safety and plans to advance to Phase 2 in 2026.

China Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Carrier With Electromagnetic Catapults

Beijing’s third carrier enters the fleet to extend the navy’s reach beyond coastal waters.

Elise Stefanik Launches 2026 Bid for New York Governor Against Hochul

The Trump-aligned congresswoman begins her campaign in a state that has not elected a Republican governor since 2002.

Landfall Spyware Exploited Samsung Zero-Day to Hack Galaxy Phones for Months

Unit 42 details a zero-click DNG image attack on select Galaxy models in the Middle East, now mitigated by an April 2025 update.

Prop 50 Win Energizes Democrats as California Map Runs Into Rapid Legal Scrutiny

Delays would force California to use current districts in 2026, blunting Democrats’ bid to expand their House map.

Norris Takes Sprint Win and São Paulo GP Pole as Piastri Crashes and Verstappen Starts 16th

Rivals stumble on a treacherous, newly resurfaced Interlagos, setting up a damage‑limitation Sunday.

Disney–YouTube TV Blackout Enters Second Sports Weekend as Talks Stall

Each side blames the other's pricing and packaging demands, reflecting the leverage fight over costly sports rights.

Models Flag Mid‑November UK Snow Risk as Met Office Urges Caution

Official guidance points to a cooler, frost‑prone pattern with any early snow most likely over northern high ground.

Jakarta School Mosque Blasts: Police Find Possible Explosive Powder, Probe 17-Year-Old Suspect

Police cite writings, possible explosive powder in a probe of the teen suspect.

Two-Year, 40-Phone Test Finds Fast Charging Barely Hurts Battery Health

HTX Studio’s measurements after roughly 500 charge cycles show only tiny capacity gaps between fast and slow charging.

‘Predator: Badlands’ Scores A– CinemaScore as Opening Projections Climb Past Expectations

A PG-13 reinvention with clear Alien‑universe nods is fueling word of mouth that lifts early grosses above tracking.

Cathie Wood Cuts ARK’s 2030 Bitcoin Bull Case to $1.2 Million as Stablecoins Surge

She cites the rapid shift of payments and savings in emerging markets to dollar‑pegged tokens.

FAA Grounds MD-11 Fleet After Deadly UPS Crash in Louisville

Regulators acted after investigators confirmed the jet's left engine detached during takeoff.

Landfall Spyware Exploited Samsung Zero-Day to Hack Galaxy Phones for Months

Unit 42 details a zero-click DNG image attack on select Galaxy models in the Middle East, now mitigated by an April 2025 update.

China Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Carrier With Electromagnetic Catapults

Beijing’s third carrier enters the fleet to extend the navy’s reach beyond coastal waters.

Wind Turbine Blade Breaks Off, Lands in Plymouth Cranberry Bog

Regulators have opened a root‑cause probe, with blade removal pending.

New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Twin Probes on Unconventional Path to Mars

The mission demonstrates a flexible launch‑and‑loiter route via Sun–Earth L2.

Zcash Reenters Top 20 as Price Hits Multi‑Year High Near $735

Rising shielded usage, fresh ECC upgrades, heavy futures positioning are tightening float, driving sharp swings.

Samourai Wallet Co‑Founder Keonne Rodriguez Gets Five Years for Unlicensed Money‑Transmitting Conspiracy

Judge Denise Cote imposed the statutory maximum to deter criminal use that prosecutors linked to $237 million flowing through the wallet’s mixing tools.

Pope Leo XIV Urges AI Builders to Anchor Technology in Human Dignity at Rome Forum

The message sharpens January guidance that AI lacks moral judgment, requiring firm human oversight.

miHoYo Teases Unreal Engine 5 Fantasy MMO With Realistic Visuals and AI Systems

The tease arrives via a Xiaohongshu hiring post, signaling early recruitment for a realistic Unreal Engine 5 MMO built around AI-driven systems.

New Images Show Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Glowing Green With a Hard‑to‑See Tail and Subtle Post‑Perihelion Drift

Spacecraft plus ground telescopes report CO2-rich activity with subtle forces consistent with outgassing.

Pfizer Wins Metsera With $10 Billion Cash‑Plus‑CVR Offer as Novo Withdraws

Metsera said a call from the FTC about antitrust risks in a rival’s bid drove its switch.

Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus Debuts on Apple TV+ With “Made by Humans” Credit as He Denounces AI

The Breaking Bad creator calls current AI tools plagiarism, rejecting their use.

Tesla Unveils Redesigned Semi, Sets 2026 Nevada Volume Production

The refresh emphasizes autonomy‑ready hardware ahead of production at a nearly finished Nevada plant.

Nexperia Chip Shipments Partly Resume After China Issues Case-by-Case Licences

A reported US–China understanding triggered Beijing’s export exemptions, creating room for the Netherlands to consider easing its emergency oversight.

AI Leaders Slump for the Week as Burry’s Bearish Bets and Funding Jitters Pressure Tech

Burry’s puts disclosure set off a reassessment of pricey AI plays focused on capital needs.

Mistrial Declared in Case Against MIT Brothers Over 12-Second $25 Million Ethereum Trade

Jurors reported a deadlock with heavy emotional strain, leaving prosecutors to decide on a retrial.

Valve Widens Steam Store Pages to 1,200 Pixels With New Media Views

The update is tuned for narrow windows, even passing tests on an old iPod.

Solana ETF Inflows Top $500 Million as Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds See Outflows

An eight-day run of institutional inflows led by BSOL comes as SOL trades below key levels.

Leaked Files Say Meta Reaped Billions From Scam Ads in 2024

Regulators have opened inquiries into Meta’s ad safety practices following the leaks.

How to Watch No. 18 Miami vs. Syracuse: Kickoff Time, TV and Streaming Options

Syracuse will start Rickie Collins at quarterback.

NFL Fines Bills’ Josh Allen and Elijah Moore $13,888 Each for Throat-Slash Celebration

The league labeled the post-touchdown motion a violent gesture, raising the penalty above the standard taunting fine.

Kansas at Arizona: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Streaming and Odds

Each team sits one win from bowl eligibility entering Saturday in Tucson.

Josh Hokit Debuts With 56-Second TKO, Cuts WWE-Style Promo Calling Out Valter Walker

The former NFL tight end turned DWCS signee reinforced his finishing pedigree with a quick stoppage.

No. 5 Georgia Routs Mississippi State 41-21 Behind Frazier’s 181 Yards and Stockton’s 3 TDs

The ground-led surge reinforced Georgia’s SEC positioning ahead of a home game against Texas next week.

Oregon Rules Out Star Freshman WR Dakorien Moore for Iowa Road Game

Reports indicate the practice injury is not expected to end his season.

NFL Requests Sunday Pregame Silences After Marshawn Kneeland’s Death

Law enforcement said the 24-year-old Cowboys defender died by suicide after a police pursuit.

Minnesota United Ousts Sounders on Penalties After 3-3 Game 3 Thriller

The victory sends the Loons to the Western Conference semifinals to face San Diego FC or the Portland Timbers.

Indiana Survives at Penn State on Last-Minute TD to Stay Unbeaten

The last-minute win preserves the No. 2 Hoosiers’ playoff path.

New Zealand, West Indies Set for Third T20I at Saxton Oval With Series Level at 1–1

Saxton Oval's history of high first-innings totals shapes tactics for a bat-first approach.

14-Man Springboks Beat France 32-17 in Paris After De Jager Red Card

Siya Kolisi’s 100th cap and Damian Penaud’s try record framed a comeback driven by South Africa’s maul and bench impact.

NFL Fines Ravens’ Rashod Bateman $25,154 for Verbal Abuse of Official

The penalty underscores the league’s tightened enforcement of player conduct toward referees this season.

Christian Leroy Duncan Faces Marco Tulio at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas Tonight

The British prospect seeks a statement against a streaking Brazilian to move toward a middleweight ranking.

Harris’ 3 TDs and Special Teams Lift Alabama State Over Texas Southern 42-24

The result keeps the Hornets in the SWAC race behind transfer Te’Sean Smoot’s efficient first start.

Arkansas vs. Michigan State Tonight: Covers.com Picks Razorbacks as +120 Play

Covers.com tips Arkansas on the moneyline due to Michigan State's early shooting concerns.

Della Maddalena Maps ‘Dream’ KO as Makhachev Debuts at Welterweight in UFC 322

Oddsmakers favor the ex-lightweight champion, with several fighters pointing to the Australian’s punching power.

MRI Finds No Ligament Damage to Jayden Daniels’ Elbow as Commanders Bypass IR and Target Post-Bye Recheck

Avoiding surgery preserves a post-bye evaluation window for a possible return.

Navy QB Blake Horvath Ruled Out vs. No. 10 Notre Dame as Braxton Woodson Starts

Reports describe his upper-body injury from North Texas as short term with a possible return for USF.

Morant–Iisalo Rift Deepens, But Grizzlies Not Rushing Trade

League reporting describes limited trade interest after a team-issued suspension.

No. 3 Texas A&M Handles No. 19 Missouri 38-17 to Stay Unbeaten

The result keeps Texas A&M on track for the SEC title race.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Opens at Magic Kingdom as Daytime Parade Filming Shifts Weekend Schedule

A rare daytime Christmastime Parade for a TV special brought cameras to Main Street and paused Festival of Fantasy for Nov. 8–9.

Dave Portnoy Targeted With Antisemitic Slur During Mississippi Pizza Review

The video-captured confrontation is the latest on-camera harassment of the Barstool founder this year.

Kim Kardashian Says She Didn't Pass the California Bar, Vows to Try Again

She disclosed her July exam result on Instagram after years on California’s apprenticeship route.

Josh Hokit Debuts With 56-Second TKO, Cuts WWE-Style Promo Calling Out Valter Walker

The former NFL tight end turned DWCS signee reinforced his finishing pedigree with a quick stoppage.

Hailey Bieber’s Bikini Photo Dump From Kendall Jenner’s 30th Trip Draws Explicit Justin Comment

The viral vacation posts doubled as timely visibility for her Rhode 'Birthday Edit 2025' rollout.

AEW Collision Live in Houston Focuses on Blood & Guts Advantage Battles

The results will set which teams enter first in Wednesday's Blood & Guts event.

‘Predator: Badlands’ Scores A– CinemaScore as Opening Projections Climb Past Expectations

A PG-13 reinvention with clear Alien‑universe nods is fueling word of mouth that lifts early grosses above tracking.

DHS Pulls Self-Deportation Video After Olivia Rodrigo Condemns Use of Her Song

A joint White House–DHS Instagram post promoting self-deportation using the CBP Home app drew Rodrigo’s public rebuke.

Jeremy Renner Denies Misconduct Allegations as Legal Team Sends Cease-and-Desist to Yi Zhou

Renner has issued a cease-and-desist letter denying the claims to signal a legal dispute.

After 'Christy' Opens, Sydney Sweeney Weighs Charity Boxing Match

A training offer from Claressa Shields highlights the growing interest, with no match yet announced.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether Opens at Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Theater

The nine-minute 4D show showcases a new Officer Clawhauser Audio‑Animatronics figure, timed to precede the Nov. 26 Zootopia 2 release.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Reportedly Set to Premiere With ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ on December 19

The planned theatrical rollout creates a yearlong runway for the Russo-directed crossover anchored by Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

Chewbacca Debuts Life Day Robes in Galaxy’s Edge on Both Coasts

The rollout combines Jollywood Nights exclusivity in Florida with limited-time food and merchandise at Disneyland.

‘All’s Fair’ Scores Hulu’s Biggest Scripted Premiere in 3 Years as Kardashian Mocks Reviews

Early Hulu data shows 3.2 million global views in three days, underscoring a sharp gap between critical pans and audience interest.

Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus Debuts to Rave Reviews and Top Streaming Ranks on Apple TV+

Early acclaim signals Apple’s two-season bet was well placed.

Disney–YouTube TV Blackout Enters Second Sports Weekend as Talks Stall

Each side blames the other's pricing and packaging demands, reflecting the leverage fight over costly sports rights.

Peacock Renews Love Island: Beyond the Villa for Season 2, Sets Early 2026 Premiere

The follow-up tracks Season 7 alumni to sustain engagement beyond the summer run.

Jollywood Nights 2025 Opens With Full Lineup of Event‑Exclusive Merchandise and Prices

Two park outlets published itemized lists, with unresolved conflicts on sales location plus the Annual Passholder pin price.

U.S. Lawmakers Seek Interview With Andrew After King Strips His Titles

The palace is repositioning roles as Andrew prepares to leave Royal Lodge for private accommodation.

The Perch Soft-Opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian Ahead of Nov. 10 Launch

The birdcage‑inspired venue signals a lighter Victorian update to the flagship resort.

New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Twin Probes on Unconventional Path to Mars

The mission demonstrates a flexible launch‑and‑loiter route via Sun–Earth L2.

New Images Show Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Glowing Green With a Hard‑to‑See Tail and Subtle Post‑Perihelion Drift

Spacecraft plus ground telescopes report CO2-rich activity with subtle forces consistent with outgassing.

James D. Watson, DNA Double-Helix Co-Discoverer and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 97

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory confirmed his death, with remembrances pairing his landmark discovery with institutional sanctions over racist comments.

FAA Imposes Nighttime-Only Curfew on U.S. Commercial Rocket Launches Starting Nov. 10

The curfew aims to cut air-traffic risk from controller shortages during the shutdown.

One-Time CRISPR Edit Halves LDL and Triglycerides in Early Human Trial

Investigators urge larger, longer studies given unresolved long-term safety and plans to advance to Phase 2 in 2026.

Hidden Heat at Enceladus’s North Pole Signals a Stable Global Ocean

Cassini thermal analysis finds about 54 gigawatts of heat loss, signaling a long‑lived subsurface ocean.

Quantum Stocks Rocket 1,900% as Valuations Eclipse Fundamentals

Fresh funding alongside policy signals reinforces investor enthusiasm despite uncertain near‑term applications.

Humans Can Detect Buried Objects Without Touch, Study Finds

Experiments with sand show fingertips perceive granular “reflections” that signal hidden shapes.

Mind-Captioning Study Turns fMRI Signals Into Coherent Text Descriptions

Early tests yielded above-chance captions from fMRI, with small-sample limits and privacy risks noted.

Post-Remediation Tests Find Toxins in Eaton Fire Homes, Prompt Calls for Tougher Rules

Residents press state leaders for clearance-before-occupancy rules following lab data from 50 homes showing contaminants persisting after cleanup.

China Delays Shenzhou-20 Crew’s Return After Suspected Space Debris Strike

An impact assessment will determine if the crew returns on the docked Shenzhou-21 or requires a rapid backup launch.

Record Black Hole Flare Points to Tidal Disruption of a Giant Star

Follow-up spectroscopy with infrared checks indicates a massive star was torn apart.

MIT Reveals Nodal Superconducting Gap in Magic-Angle Graphene With New Probe

The new probe directly linking a V-shaped gap to superconductivity indicates correlation-driven pairing.

Gates Defends Climate Memo as Critics Warn of False Choice Before COP30

Gates argues for a partial pivot to poverty, disease, innovation, saying climate action remains important.

Tenerife’s ITER Moves to Cash Out 97 Bitcoin Bought for €10,000 in 2012

Proceeds would be reserved for new research at the institute, with quantum technology a priority.

Korean Team Pairs Porous Carbon Fibers With Cobalt Single Atoms to Boost Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

A flexible, binder-free interlayer shows faster polysulfide conversion in lithium–sulfur cells.

Study Finds TGF-β Builds Dual Immune Barrier in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

The Nature Genetics paper highlights targetable signals to boost checkpoint therapy in liver metastases.

Colorado Confirms Death of Reintroduced Wolf 2506 With Federal Review Underway

A federal review will determine the cause under endangered-species protections.

Walking 3,000–7,500 Steps Tied to 3–7-Year Delay in Cognitive Decline in At-Risk Older Adults

The Nature Medicine study followed 296 adults for about nine years, linking modest walking to slower tau buildup in those with elevated amyloid-beta.

Jamaica Triggers Full Catastrophe Bond as Hurricane Melissa’s Costs Soar Beyond Safeguards

A record Category 5 landfall left billions in losses, exposing the limits of prearranged disaster finance.

Viral Fitchburg ICE Arrest Fuels Backlash as DHS Says Man Faked Medical Episode

Local leaders are seeking more transparency from ICE after the confrontation drew scrutiny of agency tactics.

Supreme Court Pauses Full SNAP Order, Creating Patchwork of Payments

A temporary stay forces reliance on limited reserves, pushing states into a patchwork of full, partial or paused aid.

Ireland’s FA Votes to Ask UEFA to Suspend Israel From European Football

UEFA will consider any motion at its Dec. 3 executive meeting.

U.S. Announces 17th Strike on Suspected Drug Boat as Senate Rejects Curb on Venezuela Action

An AP investigation challenges the administration’s portrayal of those killed by identifying low-level couriers moving cocaine to Caribbean islands and Europe.

Cheney's Death Lays Bare GOP Rift Over How to Honor Him

A lack of a presidential statement contrasts with statutory flag honors.

Dave Portnoy Targeted With Antisemitic Slur During Mississippi Pizza Review

The video-captured confrontation is the latest on-camera harassment of the Barstool founder this year.

Israel Confirms Return and Identification of Hostage Lior Rudaeff’s Remains

Officials said the transfer occurred under a mediated cease-fire that obligates Hamas to complete the return of the dead.

Prop 50 Win Energizes Democrats as California Map Runs Into Rapid Legal Scrutiny

Delays would force California to use current districts in 2026, blunting Democrats’ bid to expand their House map.

Biden Returns to Political Stage in Omaha, Blasts Trump and Rallies Democrats

Fresh off cancer treatment, he cast the prolonged shutdown as proof of eroding democratic norms.

UN Delists Syria’s al‑Sharaa as U.S. Drops Terror Label Ahead of White House Visit

The delistings remove UN barriers to travel and finance; key U.S. sanctions still stand ahead of Monday’s White House meeting.

DHS Pulls Self-Deportation Video After Olivia Rodrigo Condemns Use of Her Song

A joint White House–DHS Instagram post promoting self-deportation using the CBP Home app drew Rodrigo’s public rebuke.

WakeMed Officer Roger Smith Killed in Hospital ER Shooting as Suspect Is Taken Into Custody

Authorities report no ongoing threat during a continuing state-led investigation.

Feds Ban Prayer at Broadview ICE Site, Deepening Dispute Over Clergy Access

Local authorities say the prohibition may violate constitutional protections.

U.S. Lawmakers Seek Interview With Andrew After King Strips His Titles

The palace is repositioning roles as Andrew prepares to leave Royal Lodge for private accommodation.

Russia Unleashes Massive Barrage on Ukraine, Striking Energy Sites and Dnipro Apartment Block

Emergency power cuts rolled across several regions following fresh damage to grids and plants.

Trump Presses for New Commanders Stadium to Bear His Name, Reports Say

The final decision rests with the D.C. Council plus the National Park Service.

China Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Carrier With Electromagnetic Catapults

Beijing’s third carrier enters the fleet to extend the navy’s reach beyond coastal waters.

Trump Pardons Darryl Strawberry for 1995 Federal Tax Evasion Conviction

The White House said his years of sobriety demonstrated rehabilitation that merited clemency.

Pope Leo XIV Holds Nearly Three-Hour Meeting With Belgian Abuse Survivors

The session continued Vatican-led dialogue under growing pressure for concrete steps to help survivors.

Cruz Presses GOP To Denounce Tucker Carlson as Heritage Fallout Mounts

The uproar over Carlson’s Fuentes interview has become a test of Republican limits on platforming extremist rhetoric.

NFL Requests Sunday Pregame Silences After Marshawn Kneeland’s Death

Law enforcement said the 24-year-old Cowboys defender died by suicide after a police pursuit.

Viral Fitchburg ICE Arrest Fuels Backlash as DHS Says Man Faked Medical Episode

Local leaders are seeking more transparency from ICE after the confrontation drew scrutiny of agency tactics.

U.S. Announces 17th Strike on Suspected Drug Boat as Senate Rejects Curb on Venezuela Action

An AP investigation challenges the administration’s portrayal of those killed by identifying low-level couriers moving cocaine to Caribbean islands and Europe.

1-Year-Old Critically Wounded in South Shore Shooting, Police Say

Area Two detectives are investigating with no arrests or suspect details released.

Owen Kenney’s Body Recovered and Identified in Charleston Harbor

Investigators cite corroborating digital evidence indicating suicide on the Ravenel Bridge.

Maryland Driver Pleads Guilty in 2024 Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson

Prosecutors plan to seek a three-year prison term at a February 4, 2026 sentencing.

WakeMed Officer Roger Smith Killed in Hospital ER Shooting as Suspect Is Taken Into Custody

Authorities report no ongoing threat during a continuing state-led investigation.

South Farmingdale Grandfather Killed Outside Elementary School as Suspect Held Without Bail

Police say the driver in a stolen Nissan fled on foot after hitting the victim’s parked car outside the elementary school.

Gilroy Police Probe Razor Blade Found in Teen’s Milky Way Bar

Police report a minor mouth injury, requesting tips to be sent to Sgt. Kenneth Ellsworth.

U.S. Lawmakers Seek Interview With Andrew After King Strips His Titles

The palace is repositioning roles as Andrew prepares to leave Royal Lodge for private accommodation.

Feds Ban Prayer at Broadview ICE Site, Deepening Dispute Over Clergy Access

Local authorities say the prohibition may violate constitutional protections.

Illinois Teacher Charged in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Former Student Is Released Pretrial

The court ordered pretrial release with a no-contact order after prosecutors sought detention.

Miami-Dade Deputy Devin Jaramillo Fatally Shot While Responding to Crash

Investigators are focusing on a warehouse scene where one person is detained following the discovery of another deceased.

Two Arrested in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Shooting in Beach Park as Wisconsin Man Is Charged

Investigators say a license-plate reader match followed by a search warrant led them to both suspects.

Emails Show Ghislaine Maxwell Praised Texas Prison as House Panel Probes Alleged 'VIP' Treatment

Her private emails, released by NBC from a House Judiciary cache, triggered a privacy rebuke from her attorney.

Four Killed, 11 Injured as Car Crashes Into Ybor City Bar Patio After Police Tracking

Florida Highway Patrol is reconstructing the pursuit after booking 22-year-old Silas Sampson on vehicular homicide and aggravated fleeing charges.

Rod Wave Arrested in Atlanta on Weapon, Drug Charges as Judge Sets $8,000 Bond

His attorney alleges he was unlawfully profiled by an APD Crime Suppression Unit officer.

Fifth Death Reported at Disney World After Saratoga Springs Call Reclassified

Officials say recent cases on the property appear unrelated.

Laura Owens Indicted on Seven More Felonies in Second Alleged Fake Pregnancy Case

The new charges expand a case that began after a judge flagged inconsistencies in a paternity hearing involving former Bachelor star Clayton Echard.

Samourai Wallet Co‑Founder Keonne Rodriguez Gets Five Years for Unlicensed Money‑Transmitting Conspiracy

Judge Denise Cote imposed the statutory maximum to deter criminal use that prosecutors linked to $237 million flowing through the wallet’s mixing tools.

Cathie Wood Cuts ARK’s 2030 Bitcoin Bull Case to $1.2 Million as Stablecoins Surge

She cites the rapid shift of payments and savings in emerging markets to dollar‑pegged tokens.

Supreme Court Pauses Full SNAP Order, Creating Patchwork of Payments

A temporary stay forces reliance on limited reserves, pushing states into a patchwork of full, partial or paused aid.

FAA Flight Cuts Enter Day Two With 1,000+ Cancellations as Deeper Reductions Loom

The agency is trimming traffic to manage safety risks from unpaid controller shortages during the prolonged shutdown, with larger cuts possible if absences worsen.

Zcash Reenters Top 20 as Price Hits Multi‑Year High Near $735

Rising shielded usage, fresh ECC upgrades, heavy futures positioning are tightening float, driving sharp swings.

Supreme Court Signals Doubts About Trump’s Emergency Tariff Powers

Research showing tariff-driven price increases underscores the stakes before the justices.

U.S. Grants Hungary Waiver From Russia Energy Sanctions as Budapest Calls It Open-Ended

Washington characterizes the waiver as one year, contrary to Budapest’s claim of an indefinite deal.

Pfizer Wins Metsera With $10 Billion Cash‑Plus‑CVR Offer as Novo Withdraws

Metsera said a call from the FTC about antitrust risks in a rival’s bid drove its switch.

Nexperia Chip Shipments Partly Resume After China Issues Case-by-Case Licences

A reported US–China understanding triggered Beijing’s export exemptions, creating room for the Netherlands to consider easing its emergency oversight.

Rodrigo Paz Sworn In as Bolivia’s President, Ending MAS Era

Paz signals an outward-facing, pro-market agenda to confront a severe economic crisis.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to 50.3, Near Record Low, During Prolonged Shutdown

Survey leaders tie the drop to the prolonged shutdown, citing rising job fears.

AI Leaders Slump for the Week as Burry’s Bearish Bets and Funding Jitters Pressure Tech

Burry’s puts disclosure set off a reassessment of pricey AI plays focused on capital needs.

Iran Begins Night Water Cuts in Tehran as President Warns Rationing and Possible Evacuation

Severe drought has driven key reservoirs to single-digit capacity, leaving the capital with roughly two weeks of stored water.

COP30 Opens in Belém With Early Forest Finance Pledges and a Turn to Implementation

Organizers frame the Amazon-based talks as a practical test of turning pledges into finance for forests.

Report Says Pelosis Logged 16,930% Stock Return, $130 Million in Profits During Nancy Pelosi’s Tenure

A New York Post analysis using Quiver Quantitative estimates is intensifying calls to restrict congressional stock trading.

DOL Restores FLAG Portal, Resumes LCA, PERM and Wage Processing

Uncertainty over lapsed PERM recruitment periods leaves filing strategies in flux.

Ethereum Holds $3.2K–$3.35K Support, Eyes Key $3,500 Resistance

A Sharplink-linked wallet sent newly redeemed ETH to OKX during a period of tight circulating supply.

Retailers Tout Cheaper Thanksgiving Deals, but 25% Drop Cited by Trump Relies on Slimmer Baskets

Wells Fargo projects a modest 2% to 3% decline for a standard Thanksgiving meal this year.

Fast-Casual Stumbles as Younger Diners Cut Visits and Value Chains Gain

Executives cite unemployment, resumed student-loan payments, sluggish wage growth as the drivers.

Broadcom Rides AI Deals to New Heights, Drawing Fresh Buyers Despite Lofty Valuation

Recent filings point to renewed demand for the stock from funds and politicians.

OpenAI Denies Bailout Push Even as Letter Shows It Sought U.S. Loan Guarantees

The administration has ruled out federal bailouts as OpenAI pursues tax-credit expansions and explores private financing to fund a $1.4 trillion AI buildout.

miHoYo Teases Unreal Engine 5 Fantasy MMO With Realistic Visuals and AI Systems

The tease arrives via a Xiaohongshu hiring post, signaling early recruitment for a realistic Unreal Engine 5 MMO built around AI-driven systems.

Valve Widens Steam Store Pages to 1,200 Pixels With New Media Views

The update is tuned for narrow windows, even passing tests on an old iPod.

BioWare Reaffirms Next Mass Effect on N7 Day, Details TV Series Setting

BioWare signals steady progress despite corporate uncertainty.

Rockstar Delays Grand Theft Auto VI to November 19, 2026

Take-Two backs the shift to allow extra polish, keeping the release within its current fiscal year.

Arc Raiders' PvPvE Design Pits Truces Against Shoot-on-Sight Play

Calls for a PvE-only option face pushback from commentators who say removing PvP would undercut the game's risk.

NetEase Ends Jackalyptic Partnership, Studio Shuts Down as Warhammer MMO Reported Canceled

The move underscores NetEase’s broader pullback from Western MMO projects.

Nintendo Sets Film Pipeline With Consistent Release Cadence and Deeper Creative Control

Nintendo points to the Mario film’s billion‑dollar run as proof that closely overseen, co‑financed features can extend its IP beyond games.

Silent Hill 2 Remake's Xbox Release Leaks With Nov. 21 Date

A backend Xbox Store listing suggests a November 21 release after the one-year PS5 window.

Nintendo Prioritizes Switch 2 Development, Maintains Legacy Switch With Select New Releases and Updates

Nintendo leaders cite rising costs and longer timelines, emphasizing updates to legacy games to sustain momentum during the shift.

Halo Infinite’s Final Major Update Arrives Nov. 18 as Halo Studios Refocuses

The developer is shifting resources to new Halo projects, notably the 2026 remake Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Reaches 79 Million, Overtakes Mario Kart 8 on All-Time Sales List

Investor materials cite 106 million series sales, with a remaster slate through fiscal 2028 that leaves rumored current‑gen ports unannounced.

Sega Sets Dec. 4 Digital Launch and $69.99 Price for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Nintendo Switch 2

Existing Switch owners can buy an upgrade that preserves their content and progress.

Recording Academy Unveils 68th Grammy Nominees for Video Game Score

Under Academy rules, release timing governed eligibility.

Square Enix Confirms Overseas Layoffs as It Targets 70% QA Automation by 2027

The publisher is reorganizing Western operations to consolidate development in Japan, projecting annual savings of more than 3 billion yen.

Nvidia RTX 50 Super Plans In Question as GDDR7 Supply Squeeze Fuels Delay Talk

Industry chatter points to delays rather than cancellation, driven by scarce 3GB GDDR7 prioritized for higher‑margin products.

ARC Raiders ‘Bees!’ Quest Guide: Where to Find the Hive, How to Extract, What You Earn

New player guides agree on a shack in the Olive Grove and emphasize extracting with a safe‑pocket loadout because raiders and ARCs can interrupt the run.

Good Smile Opens Pre-Orders for Fire Emblem: Three Houses Byleth Dancer Figure

Pre-orders close January 14 ahead of a Japan debut in October 2026.

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Trailer Details Modes, Confirms Feb. 6, 2026 Release

Producer commentary spotlights the modes’ unlock progression plus a preview of edition bonuses.

Blox Fruits Halloween: Candy Corn Guide, Haunted Gacha Limits, Werewolf Boss

A per-hour roll cap plus an Unbound Werewolf fight now shape how players pursue the event’s exclusive rewards.

Bandai Namco Sets Nov. 14 Update to Enhance Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on Switch and Unlock Switch 2 Mode

The publisher set clear rules for save transfers alongside strict cross-system play limits.