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Apple Pulls iPhone Air 2 Off Schedule With No New Date

Weak sales of the ultra-thin Air prompted Apple to pause its sequel.

Apple and Issey Miyake Debut Limited iPhone Pocket, a 3D‑Knitted Sleeve, On Sale Nov. 14

The fashion collaboration frames a knitted carrier as a premium accessory rooted in Miyake’s pleated textile craft.

SoftBank Exits Nvidia to Pour Billions Into OpenAI and AI Infrastructure

SoftBank says the October divestment finances a December Vision Fund 2 infusion into OpenAI.

House Sets Evening Vote to End Record Shutdown, Send Stopgap to Trump

The deal omits the ACA subsidy extension, leaving the central policy fight unresolved.

NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Plans Pre-Inaugural Call With Trump

State skepticism over fare-free buses and other pledges looms over his transition.

Leaked Galaxy S26 Lineup Points to Plus Return, New Camera Island and Regional Chip Split

Fresh renders and firmware clues suggest Samsung shelved the ultra-thin Edge after weak uptake as the launch window wavers between late January and late February.

Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison After 3–8 Start, Dončić Trade Fallout

Owner action follows sustained fan backlash to the Dončić trade.

Google Rolls Out November Pixel Feature Drop With AI Summaries, Photo Remix and Safety Upgrades

Gemini-powered tools arrive in a phased rollout, with availability varying by region or device.

Rumors Point to Unified iPhone 18 Pro Back and a Heavier Pro Max

The unverified claims come from Weibo leakers with mixed records.

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

Valve positions the devices as an open SteamOS ecosystem designed to interoperate with Steam Deck.

Clashes, Arrests at UC Berkeley TPUSA Event Spur DOJ Civil-Rights Review

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division opened a review of UC Berkeley’s security response following the violent confrontations outside the final stop of Turning Point USA’s campus tour.

BBC Weighs Apology as Trump Vows to Sue Over Panorama Jan. 6 Edit

The broadcaster is drafting a response before Friday’s deadline that may include a direct apology.

Samsung Adds Siri Shortcuts to SmartThings, Deepens Apple Watch and iOS Support

Samsung says the update eases smart-home control in households that mix iOS and Android.

Google Photos Rolls Out Nano Banana Editing, AI Templates, Expanded Ask Search

The update introduces prompt-driven edits, person-specific fixes, and wider conversational search in a staged release starting in the U.S. and India.

U.S. Warms Into Midweek With Gusty Winds as California Readies for Late-Week Atmospheric River

Many regions stay mostly dry until the weekend, with the next broad round of rain most likely Saturday night into Sunday.

Nomad Launches Tracking Card Pro for Wallets on Apple’s Find My

The card trades extreme thinness for a rechargeable 16‑month battery with a more credit‑card‑like build.

Cleto Escobedo III, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Bandleader and Kimmel’s Childhood Friend, Dies at 59

Kimmel delivered an emotional on-air tribute followed by a brief production pause.

Grijalva Sworn In, Becomes 218th Signature to Advance House Vote on Epstein Files

Her move sets off the seven‑legislative‑day ripening period required before a discharge petition can reach the floor.

Trump Formally Asks Israel's President To Pardon Netanyahu

Herzog's office says any pardon can only be considered through a formal request under Israeli procedures.

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Faces Doubts as Treasury Balks

Treasury signals no decision on checks, pointing instead to possible tax changes.

Google Rolls Out Gemini Live Updates for More Natural Voice Conversations on Android and iOS

The update emphasizes nuanced speech control to make conversations feel closer to human dialogue.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1 With Instant and Thinking Models, New Personalization Controls

The rollout prioritizes paid tiers, with legacy GPT‑5 access retained for three months.

Apple Launches Passport‑Based Digital ID in Wallet for TSA Use at 250+ U.S. Airports

Acceptance rolls out in stages, with TSA use limited to domestic travel.

Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Smishing Network in SDNY to Dismantle Phishing-as-a-Service Operation

The case seeks court authority to block Lighthouse infrastructure to identify 25 unnamed operators believed to be China-based.

ASIO Chief Warns China-Linked Hackers Are Probing Australia’s Critical Infrastructure

The rare public attribution puts companies on notice to harden systems against pre-positioned access enabling cyber-sabotage.

FanDuel, CME Group to Launch ‘FanDuel Predicts’ App in December

FanDuel limits sports contracts to non-online-betting states to sidestep conflicts with state gambling laws.

Google Drive Rolls Out Gemini Audio Overviews for PDF Summaries

The web-only tool uses Gemini to turn long PDFs into brief podcast-style summaries for select paid Workspace and Google One AI plans.

YouTube TV–Disney Blackout Hits Nearly Two Weeks as Talks Pivot to ABC Pricing

Analysts peg Disney’s losses near $4.3 million per day, underscoring the mounting cost of the stalemate.

Narwhals Repeatedly Strike Deep-Sea Hydrophones in Greenland Fjord, Study Finds

A peer-reviewed study reports bottom-moored hydrophones can attract narwhals, challenging the assumption that passive acoustic monitoring is nonintrusive.

Boreham Installs 10,000‑Rpm Ten‑K Engine in Escort RS Continuation

Boreham details a 2.1‑litre, 85kg design that pairs billet hardware with 3D‑printed castings to reach a 10,000rpm target.

CleanSpark Upsizes Zero-Coupon Convertible to $1.15 Billion for Buyback and AI Buildout

The financing is meant to restructure the balance sheet to speed a shift into AI-focused data centers.

Dow Sets Record as House Prepares Vote to End Longest Shutdown

Investors look to the House vote to restart federal data that could shape the Fed’s December call.

Severe Solar Storm Pushes Northern Lights Deep Into U.S. With Another Chance Tonight

Multiple CMEs expanded the auroral oval far south, with forecasters tracking additional bursts that could extend visibility.

Spotify to Bring Music Videos to U.S. and Canada in Coming Weeks

A new NMPA direct‑licensing agreement opens a rights pathway that enables the rollout.

Google Maps Now Shows Live Tesla Supercharger Availability

The update brings Tesla’s real-time charger data to a wider audience through Google’s navigation platform.

OpenAI Moves to Overturn Order Requiring 20 Million ChatGPT Logs in Times Copyright Fight

The company says compelled disclosure would risk user privacy despite a plan for de‑identification.

Leap Therapeutics Becomes Cypherpunk Technologies With $58.9 Million Pivot to Zcash

Winklevoss Capital financed the pivot through a private placement.

Toyota Starts Battery Production at $13.9 Billion North Carolina Plant

The launch anchors Toyota’s multi‑pathway electrification strategy with a new U.S. hub for lithium‑ion batteries.

Artist Slips AI Print Into National Museum Cardiff, Prompting Swift Removal

He describes the act as 'participation without permission' to probe institutional gatekeeping around AI in art.

Even Realities Launches G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Ring Built for ‘Quiet Tech’

The privacy-first design drops cameras and speakers to keep interactions subtle.

Bonansea Header Seals Juventus Comeback at Atlético in Champions League

The result strengthens Juventus’s qualification push, leaving Atlético under pressure.

Eagles Use Tush Push at Lambeau as Ban Drive Faces New Scrutiny

Reports say the league recruited publicly owned Green Bay to front the failed ban proposal.

Titans’ L’Jarius Sneed Indicted in Texas for Failure to Report a Felony

The case adds a criminal count to ongoing civil litigation stemming from a 2024 Carrollton shooting allegation.

Bradley Beal Out for Season With Fractured Hip Following Unanimous Surgery Decision

Specialists set a six-to-nine month recovery timeline after a unanimous recommendation for surgery.

Matt LaFleur Keeps Packers Play-Calling as Offensive Slump Deepens

He vows to find fixes, taking accountability for Green Bay's stalled attack.

FanDuel, CME Group to Launch ‘FanDuel Predicts’ App in December

FanDuel limits sports contracts to non-online-betting states to sidestep conflicts with state gambling laws.

Broncos Weigh IR for J.K. Dobbins After Uncalled Hip-Drop Tackle

A second opinion on his left foot will guide Denver’s decision, and an IR move would push his earliest return to Week 16.

49ers Map Aggressive Brock Purdy Return as Mac Jones’ Surge Fuels QB Decision

Kyle Shanahan signals a start for Purdy only upon clearing an aggressive practice ramp.

Reports: Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul Finalizing December Heavyweight Fight on Netflix in Miami

Reports point to a full professional bout designed as Joshua’s low‑risk return.

Broncos–Chiefs Week 11 Showdown Sets AFC West Tone After Kansas City’s Bye

ESPN projections now favor Denver, sharpening the impact of Sunday’s result on the AFC West race.

Bayern Munich Overturn Two-Goal Deficit to Beat Arsenal 3-2 in UWCL

Klara Bühl's hat-trick of assists leaves the holders with two losses from three.

Barcelona Target Harry Kane as Lewandowski’s Agent Denies Retirement Reports

AC Milan interest underscores that options beyond Barcelona remain in play.

Odds Favor Islam Makhachev in UFC 322 Title Bid Against Jack Della Maddalena

Betting confidence contrasts with bold picks as the welterweight crown is contested in New York.

Skubal Talk Takes Center Stage at GM Meetings as Contenders Chase Pitching Help

Executives describe Detroit as unlikely to move Tarik Skubal without an extraordinary return.

Luis Ortiz Pleads Not Guilty in MLB Pitch-Rigging Case With Emmanuel Clase Expected to Surrender

Prosecutors say inside information on specific pitches let bettors win large prop wagers, prompting MLB to cap pitch bets.

NCAA Sanctions Michigan State Football With 3-Year Probation and 14 Vacated Wins

Investigators said impermissible benefits on unofficial visits reflected inadequate oversight under Mel Tucker.

Alcaraz Rallies Past Fritz at ATP Finals to Stand One Win From Year‑End No. 1

The victory sets up a Musetti showdown that could clinch the top ranking.

Steelers Sign Asante Samuel Jr. to Practice Squad After Spinal-Fusion Clearance

The move addresses Pittsburgh’s depleted secondary following his clearance to return from April spinal-fusion surgery.

A.J. Brown Calls 2025 a 'S--t Show' on Twitch as Sirianni Downplays Concern

The wideout's comments follow a three-target outing in a 10-7 win, reflecting a season of reduced usage in Philadelphia's run-heavy attack.

Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison After 3–8 Start, Dončić Trade Fallout

Owner action follows sustained fan backlash to the Dončić trade.

‘The Housemaid’ Trailer Debuts, Setting a Dark, Twist‑Heavy Tone for Dec. 19 Release

Author Freida McFadden calls the preview better than her book, with Paul Feig promising a faithful vision featuring new surprises.

California Appeals Court Upholds Tory Lanez’s Conviction in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

Osbournes’ Podcast Return Details Grief, Royal Condolence Letter and Trump Voicemail After Ozzy’s Death

An emotional new episode shows how public support is helping the family cope.

Eva LaRue Recounts 12-Year Stalking Ordeal in New Paramount+ Doc as Convicted Stalker Is Now Free

The two-part series uses their case to push for tougher anti-stalking laws.

‘Golden Bachelor’ Finale: Mel Owens Chooses Between Peg Munson and Cindy Cullers Tonight

He has signaled a deliberate approach, using a pros-and-cons list before deciding by gut.

All Her Fault Wraps on Peacock With Strong Notices and Post‑Finale Conversation

Reviews highlight standout performances with a resonant look at working motherhood.

‘All’s Fair’ Scores Big Hulu Debut as Criticism Intensifies and Season 2 Chatter Emerges

Early data shows 3.2 million global views in three days despite reviews hovering in the low single digits on Rotten Tomatoes.

YouTube TV–Disney Blackout Hits Nearly Two Weeks as Talks Pivot to ABC Pricing

Analysts peg Disney’s losses near $4.3 million per day, underscoring the mounting cost of the stalemate.

Akon Arrested Near Atlanta on Out-of-County Warrant, Released After Six Hours

Police say a license-plate camera led officers to his Tesla on a Roswell, Georgia warrant linked to a suspended license.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 3 Drops Thursday With All 10 Episodes

The new installment zeroes in on disputed affair claims alongside a suspected mole inside the influencer group.

DC Studios Sets 'DC Crime' Jimmy Olsen Spinoff From American Vandal Creators With Season 1 Focus on Gorilla Grodd

The series adopts a true‑crime docu approach led by Daily Planet reporters, with Superman or Lois Lane not expected as core players.

Early Reviews for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Applaud Craft but Fault Blunted Satire

The film opens Nov. 14 following high-profile praise from Stephen King.

Stranger Things Finale Kept From Cast as Shawn Levy Hails 'Masterpiece' Ending

The finale is a feature-length release set for select theaters plus Netflix on December 31.

Google Rolls Out Gemini Live Updates for More Natural Voice Conversations on Android and iOS

The update emphasizes nuanced speech control to make conversations feel closer to human dialogue.

Questlove Signals Posthumous D’Angelo Album Coming Soon

He teased the project at the Rock Hall induction with no title, timeline or track details disclosed.

New Texas Ranch Stop Deepens Scrutiny of FBI Director Kash Patel’s Use of Bureau Jet

The disclosure triggered fresh internal complaints, with the White House still voicing public support.

‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Earns Harsh Early Reviews Ahead of Friday U.S. Release

Early critics describe a stylish apocrypha-inspired teen-Jesus horror experiment that stumbles on tone and pacing.

Nicki Minaj Criticized After Reposting White House TikTok That Touts Trump Policies With Her Song

The reaction centers on whether her repost signaled support for the administration or simply recognized use of her music.

HBO Developing ‘V for Vendetta’ Series With James Gunn and Peter Safran as Executive Producers

Pete Jackson is attached to write as Warner Bros. Television oversees an early-stage project with creative details still unannounced.

Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein Leads Netflix With 29.1 Million Views in 3 Days

A breakout streaming start contrasts with a more cautious critical reception focused on craft over momentum.

Severe Solar Storm Pushes Northern Lights Deep Into U.S. With Another Chance Tonight

Multiple CMEs expanded the auroral oval far south, with forecasters tracking additional bursts that could extend visibility.

Narwhals Repeatedly Strike Deep-Sea Hydrophones in Greenland Fjord, Study Finds

A peer-reviewed study reports bottom-moored hydrophones can attract narwhals, challenging the assumption that passive acoustic monitoring is nonintrusive.

Boreham Installs 10,000‑Rpm Ten‑K Engine in Escort RS Continuation

Boreham details a 2.1‑litre, 85kg design that pairs billet hardware with 3D‑printed castings to reach a 10,000rpm target.

Study Finds Extreme-Rainfall Deaths in Mumbai Are Underreported, Near 2,700 a Year

Excess-mortality modeling shows far higher monsoon fatalities than official counts in India’s financial hub.

China Keeps Shenzhou-20 Crew Aboard as Debris Probe Continues With No Return Date

Officials emphasize contingency readiness for a safe return.

Horned ‘Lucifer’ Bee Described in Western Australia Raises Conservation Concerns

Researchers urge targeted surveys, citing a likely narrow range near a critically endangered wildflower in a mining‑pressured landscape.

Starlink Tops 10,000 Launches as SpaceX’s Network Dominates Low Earth Orbit

Experts warn the mega-constellation’s growth is outpacing global traffic management.

World Labs Launches Marble, a Multimodal World Model for Persistent, Editable 3D Scenes

Fei‑Fei Li casts the launch as a step toward spatial intelligence that integrates with established production pipelines.

Severe Solar Storm Ignites Auroras as Forecasters Track Third, Stronger CME

NOAA has a G4 watch in effect with a final, potentially most energetic coronal mass ejection expected around midday.

Jane Goodall Honored at Washington National Cathedral With Tributes Led by Leonardo DiCaprio

Speakers highlighted her hope‑driven conservation message.

Pleiades Recast as Core of Vast ‘Greater Pleiades Complex’ in Gaia–TESS Study

UNC researchers used stellar spin as an age tag to find thousands of young, co-moving stars spread across the sky.

2D Polymer Film Sets Gas-Barrier Record in Nature Study

The solution-made material promises graphene-level barriers with simpler coating.

IBM Unveils Nighthawk and Loon Quantum Chips, Targets 2026 Advantage

IBM seeks third-party verification via a new community tracker.

Gates Memo Reframes Climate Priorities as COP30 Opens

New reporting stresses that critics misread his essay, with funding shortfalls now at the center of the talks.

Scientists Trace Lupus Mechanism to Epstein–Barr Virus in B Cells

Researchers outline a cellular pathway that may guide EBV vaccine development.

Astronomers Confirm First Coronal Mass Ejection From a Star Beyond the Sun

Using LOFAR radio data plus XMM-Newton X-rays, researchers verified a rapid outburst from a nearby red dwarf with consequences for planetary atmospheres.

VLT Captures Supernova's Earliest Shape, Revealing Olive-Shaped Blast

Polarization measurements taken hours after discovery let astronomers map an axisymmetric breakout that narrows viable explosion models.

Study Finds Shouting Drives Off Herring Gulls More Than Calm Speech

Equal‑volume recordings showed gulls react to the emotional tone of a male voice, pointing to a simple non‑violent deterrent.

Australia's Oldest Crocodilian Eggshells Point to Tree-Climbing 'Drop Crocs'

Microscopy and chemistry from the Murgon site reveal lake‑margin nesting by extinct mekosuchines.

Severe Solar Storm Delays Blue Origin’s New Glenn ESCAPADE Launch

NASA paused the ESCAPADE liftoff to protect the spacecraft from space‑weather effects.

Trump Formally Asks Israel's President To Pardon Netanyahu

Herzog's office says any pardon can only be considered through a formal request under Israeli procedures.

Israel Reopens Zikim Crossing to Route UN Aid Into Northern Gaza

Aid groups say access still falls far short of ceasefire commitments, leaving the north in famine conditions.

Jack Schlossberg Launches Bid for New York’s 12th District as Nadler Retires

The 32-year-old Kennedy scion joins a crowded Democratic primary in a deep-blue Manhattan district where the June 2026 vote will likely determine the next representative.

Trump Hosts Syria’s Al‑Sharaa as U.S. Pauses Caesar Sanctions for 180 Days, Syria to Join Anti‑ISIS Coalition

Congress must act to permanently lift sanctions despite the administration’s six‑month enforcement pause.

NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Plans Pre-Inaugural Call With Trump

State skepticism over fare-free buses and other pledges looms over his transition.

New Texas Ranch Stop Deepens Scrutiny of FBI Director Kash Patel’s Use of Bureau Jet

The disclosure triggered fresh internal complaints, with the White House still voicing public support.

Brother Sues DHS, ICE to Force Release of Records on Detainee’s Death at Pa. Facility

The filing accuses the agencies of ignoring a September records request, pointing to persistent transparency gaps at the GEO-run Pennsylvania detention center.

G7 Foreign Ministers in Canada Tighten Pressure on Russia as Ottawa Rolls Out New Sanctions

Canada uses the Niagara meetings to press pragmatic cooperation on Ukraine, energy security, critical minerals despite friction with Washington.

Ex–Newsom Chief of Staff Dana Williamson Arrested, Indicted on 23 Federal Counts

Prosecutors cite a three-year FBI and IRS probe into an alleged $225,000 diversion from a dormant campaign account, with an initial hearing set in Sacramento federal court.

White House Says October CPI and Jobs Reports May Never Be Published as Shutdown Nears End

Economists press for fresh November readings to guide the Fed’s December decision.

House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Referencing Trump as Republicans Publish 23,000 Pages

A successful discharge petition sets up a vote on releasing non-classified Epstein files, intensifying the transparency fight.

Grijalva Sworn In, Becomes 218th Signature to Advance House Vote on Epstein Files

Her move sets off the seven‑legislative‑day ripening period required before a discharge petition can reach the floor.

Supreme Court Extends Freeze on Full November SNAP Payments as Shutdown Deal Nears

The pause keeps roughly $4 billion on hold, leaving SNAP about two-thirds funded until at least Thursday night.

House Sets Evening Vote to End Record Shutdown, Send Stopgap to Trump

The deal omits the ACA subsidy extension, leaving the central policy fight unresolved.

Pennsylvania Legislature Passes $50.1 Billion Budget, Sending It to Shapiro After Months-Long Impasse

Relief for schools and services will begin once Gov. Josh Shapiro signs after a deal that trades an RGGI pullback for higher education aid.

Trump’s ‘Department of War’ Push Could Cost Up to $2 Billion

A statutory rename requires congressional approval despite limited branding updates under a presidential order.

Megyn Kelly Says Epstein Emails on Trump 'Sound Bad' as House Democrats Release New Messages

The disclosures intensified a partisan fight over redactions.

Council Delays H.O.M.E. Budget Vote, Tightening Deadline for 2025 Bond Sale

The postponement heightens pressure to finalize the plan next week to keep Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing initiative on track for this year’s financing.

ASIO Chief Warns China-Linked Hackers Are Probing Australia’s Critical Infrastructure

The rare public attribution puts companies on notice to harden systems against pre-positioned access enabling cyber-sabotage.

U.S. Strikes Final Circulating Penny, Ending General Minting After 232 Years

Treasury cites production costs outpacing value and projects about $56 million in annual savings.

California Appeals Court Upholds Tory Lanez’s Conviction in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

Titans’ L’Jarius Sneed Indicted in Texas for Failure to Report a Felony

The case adds a criminal count to ongoing civil litigation stemming from a 2024 Carrollton shooting allegation.

Eva LaRue Recounts 12-Year Stalking Ordeal in New Paramount+ Doc as Convicted Stalker Is Now Free

The two-part series uses their case to push for tougher anti-stalking laws.

Luis Ortiz Pleads Not Guilty in MLB Pitch-Rigging Case With Emmanuel Clase Expected to Surrender

Prosecutors say inside information on specific pitches let bettors win large prop wagers, prompting MLB to cap pitch bets.

Ex–Newsom Chief of Staff Dana Williamson Arrested, Indicted on 23 Federal Counts

Prosecutors cite a three-year FBI and IRS probe into an alleged $225,000 diversion from a dormant campaign account, with an initial hearing set in Sacramento federal court.

Mounds View High School Teacher Ted Bennett Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct Involving Student

Prosecutors cite digital records with surveillance footage in a case involving a 16-year-old student.

Brother Sues DHS, ICE to Force Release of Records on Detainee’s Death at Pa. Facility

The filing accuses the agencies of ignoring a September records request, pointing to persistent transparency gaps at the GEO-run Pennsylvania detention center.

Judge Releases Melodee Buzzard’s Mother on GPS Monitoring After Not-Guilty Plea

Prosecutors stress the case involves a Nov. 6 Lompoc incident unrelated to the ongoing FBI‑assisted search for the 9‑year‑old.

Akon Arrested Near Atlanta on Out-of-County Warrant, Released After Six Hours

Police say a license-plate camera led officers to his Tesla on a Roswell, Georgia warrant linked to a suspended license.

Student Shot at Oakland’s Skyline High as Police Search Campus

Authorities are investigating with no public updates on the student’s condition or any suspect.

New Texas Ranch Stop Deepens Scrutiny of FBI Director Kash Patel’s Use of Bureau Jet

The disclosure triggered fresh internal complaints, with the White House still voicing public support.

House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Referencing Trump as Republicans Publish 23,000 Pages

A successful discharge petition sets up a vote on releasing non-classified Epstein files, intensifying the transparency fight.

Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Smishing Network in SDNY to Dismantle Phishing-as-a-Service Operation

The case seeks court authority to block Lighthouse infrastructure to identify 25 unnamed operators believed to be China-based.

A$AP Relli Drops Civil Assault Suit Against A$AP Rocky Ahead of January Trial

His lawyer says he will focus on rebuilding his life, with a defamation case continuing over disputed public statements.

Megyn Kelly Says Epstein Emails on Trump 'Sound Bad' as House Democrats Release New Messages

The disclosures intensified a partisan fight over redactions.

All Her Fault Wraps on Peacock With Strong Notices and Post‑Finale Conversation

Reviews highlight standout performances with a resonant look at working motherhood.

San Mateo County Board Poised to Appoint New Sheriff Today

The expedited appointment follows voters’ Measure A check on the sheriff’s office after a misconduct report led to Christina Corpus’s removal.

UK Jails ‘Chinese Cryptoqueen’ for 11 Years as Police Hold 61,000 Bitcoin Linked to Ponzi Fraud

Victims now seek recovery of the seized Bitcoin through UK civil proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

ICE Accuses Duckworth Staffer of Posing as Lawyer to Free Detainee, Seeks Answers by Nov. 17

ICE identifies the staffer as Edward York, questioning his attorney status following an Oct. 29 encounter in St. Louis.

Boston Firefighter Arraigned on Child Rape and Trafficking Charges

Prosecutors describe a yearslong pattern of abuse culminating in a Dec. 22 probable-cause hearing.

U.S. Strikes Final Circulating Penny, Ending General Minting After 232 Years

Treasury cites production costs outpacing value and projects about $56 million in annual savings.

White House Says October CPI and Jobs Reports May Never Be Published as Shutdown Nears End

Economists press for fresh November readings to guide the Fed’s December decision.

White House Weighs 50-Year Mortgages as Trump Tempers Pitch

Officials now cast the idea as exploratory, facing significant legal and market hurdles.

Supreme Court Extends Freeze on Full November SNAP Payments as Shutdown Deal Nears

The pause keeps roughly $4 billion on hold, leaving SNAP about two-thirds funded until at least Thursday night.

Council Delays H.O.M.E. Budget Vote, Tightening Deadline for 2025 Bond Sale

The postponement heightens pressure to finalize the plan next week to keep Mayor Cherelle Parker’s housing initiative on track for this year’s financing.

Pennsylvania Legislature Passes $50.1 Billion Budget, Sending It to Shapiro After Months-Long Impasse

Relief for schools and services will begin once Gov. Josh Shapiro signs after a deal that trades an RGGI pullback for higher education aid.

IKEA to Open Small 'Plan and Order Point' in Florence, Kentucky Next Spring

The compact site will offer design consultations with ordering for pickup or home delivery.

G7 Foreign Ministers in Canada Tighten Pressure on Russia as Ottawa Rolls Out New Sanctions

Canada uses the Niagara meetings to press pragmatic cooperation on Ukraine, energy security, critical minerals despite friction with Washington.

Dow Sets Record as House Prepares Vote to End Longest Shutdown

Investors look to the House vote to restart federal data that could shape the Fed’s December call.

FAA Holds 6% Flight Cuts as House Moves to Reopen Government

Safety limits will stay until controller staffing and risk metrics improve.

FanDuel, CME Group to Launch ‘FanDuel Predicts’ App in December

FanDuel limits sports contracts to non-online-betting states to sidestep conflicts with state gambling laws.

City Council Approves OneLIC Rezoning, Paving Way for 14,700 Homes in Long Island City

The unanimous vote followed two years of negotiations that secured nearly $2 billion in binding community investments.

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Faces Doubts as Treasury Balks

Treasury signals no decision on checks, pointing instead to possible tax changes.

Fed Rift Deepens as Miran Urges 50‑bp December Cut While Economists Lean to 25‑bp

Caution from Susan Collins and other policymakers reflects concern over inflation that remains above target.

Treasury Signals Imminent Tariff Cuts to Ease Coffee and Fruit Prices

The administration projects consumer relief in early 2026 from targeted cuts to duties on goods the U.S. lacks.

Toyota Starts Battery Production at $13.9 Billion North Carolina Plant

The launch anchors Toyota’s multi‑pathway electrification strategy with a new U.S. hub for lithium‑ion batteries.

IEA Restores Current-Policies Scenario, Projects Oil Demand Growth Through 2050

The return of a current-policies case reframes the outlook as a policy choice with heavier fossil-fuel use and higher climate risk.

U.S., Switzerland Near Deal to Cut 39% Tariff to About 15%

Swiss business outreach helped accelerate negotiations through recent high-level contacts.

White House Plans Affordability Blitz as Trump Dismisses Polls on Prices

Advisers prepare an affordability push following polls that blame his policies for high prices.

Grain Futures Firm as Markets Brace for Friday’s USDA Crop and WASDE Reports

Pre‑report surveys point to slightly lower U.S. corn and soybean yields.

Apple Arcade Sets Holiday Lineup: Vision Pro Title Nov. 13, Five More Games Dec. 4

Apple leans on familiar franchises plus exclusive extras to pitch ad‑free, subscriber‑friendly gaming for the holidays.

Treyarch Confirms Open Matchmaking for Most Black Ops 7 Playlists at Launch

The shift follows positive beta feedback that favored lighter consideration of skill.

Winter Burrow Launches on PC, Switch and Xbox With Cozy Looks and Tough Survival

The hand-drawn survival game mixes cozy homebuilding with unforgiving survival systems.

Where Winds Meet Launches Nov. 14 on PC and PS5 After Hitting 10 Million Pre-Registrations

Previews highlight standout combat alongside stability and monetization concerns ahead of release.

Sony Introduces 27-Inch PlayStation Monitor With Built-In DualSense Charger, Coming in 2026

The PS5‑tuned display signals a deeper desktop push from PlayStation while courting PC users with higher refresh support.

Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition Launches at $179.99 With Wired USB‑C and Bluetooth Play

Backbone positions the $179.99 Xbox‑branded Pro as a cloud‑first, multi‑device controller with low‑latency USB‑C plus Bluetooth flexibility.

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

Valve positions the devices as an open SteamOS ecosystem designed to interoperate with Steam Deck.

Marvel Rivals Sets Season 5 for Nov. 14 Launch With Gambit at Start, Rogue to Follow

The season answers player requests by adding cross-progression across platforms.

Nintendo Premieres 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Trailer, Sets April 3, 2026 Date

Brie Larson joins as Rosalina, with Benny Safdie voicing Bowser Jr., signaling a bigger canvas for Mario’s next outing.

World Labs Launches Marble, a Multimodal World Model for Persistent, Editable 3D Scenes

Fei‑Fei Li casts the launch as a step toward spatial intelligence that integrates with established production pipelines.

RuneScape Sets Jan. 19, 2026 Removal of Treasure Hunter After Landslide Player Vote

The studio pairs the move with a year-long Integrity Roadmap.

Nexon CEO Says to Assume Game Studios Use AI; Indie Developers Push Back

Lee says his strategy is to compete on human creativity rather than technology.

IWGB Files Legal Claims Against Rockstar Over Firings Tied to Union Organizing

Organizers say they had just reached the UK threshold for recognition.

Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition Launch Draws Backlash Over Bugs, Broken Mods, and Confusing Upgrades

Early player feedback centers on instability and mod breakage, with patches slated for late November and December.

Dispatch Finale Drops as AdHoc Weighs Season 2 After Breakout Launch

The studio cites a breakout launch as it weighs a follow-up, with no second season confirmed.

PlayStation’s Japan-Focused State of Play Dates Elden Ring DLC and Cross-Platform Lineup

Many reveals are also bound for Xbox, with firm dates providing near-term timelines.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launches Nov. 14 With New ‘Endgame’ PvE Mode and Preloads Live

Treyarch’s Endgame turns the completed campaign into a shared, high‑risk PvE experience on Avalon with roguelike and extraction elements.

Nintendo Marks Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition as Supported on Switch 2 After Fix

An official November 11 compatibility page update says previously identified issues are resolved.

Octopath Traveler 0 Releases Free Cross-Platform Demo With Save Transfer Ahead of Dec. 4 Launch

Square Enix’s prequel shifts from gacha origins to a paid HD‑2D RPG centered on customization with town restoration systems.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Launches on iOS and Android With Free Trial and One-Time Unlock

The port delivers the full PC/Xbox feature set, tailored for touch with optional controller support.