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Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Signals Openness to Primary Challenge

The break follows her push for a House vote next week to require public release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Apple Accelerates CEO Succession Planning With John Ternus Seen as Frontrunner

An announcement is viewed as unlikely before the late-January earnings release, keeping focus on holiday-quarter results.

Judge Bars Trump From Cutting UC Funds, Demanding Fines or Imposing Ideological Conditions

The ruling preserves UC funding pending further litigation.

Berkshire Discloses Multibillion-Dollar Alphabet Stake as It Trims Apple Again

The purchase highlights a cautious pivot toward Big Tech during a record cash buildup.

Trump Rolls Back Tariffs on 200+ Food Imports to Ease Grocery Prices

The move follows voter anger over living costs and leaves separate 40% duties on some Brazilian goods in place.

Cold Front Ends Warm Spell With Gusts, Falling Temperatures and Mountain Ice in the Northeast

Overnight rainfall stayed light in most areas, with winter advisories persisting in northern high terrain.

YouTube TV, Disney Strike Multi-Year Deal to Restore ESPN and ABC

The agreement brings ESPN Unlimited access to base subscribers by late 2026, expanding YouTube TV’s leeway for genre tiers and a Disney+/Hulu bundle.

Todd Snider, Influential Americana Troubadour, Dies at 59

The news was confirmed a day after he was hospitalized in Tennessee with walking pneumonia.

Valve’s Steam Machine Targets Early 2026 With 6x Steam Deck Power, 4K at 60 FPS Claims

Early coverage praises the compact design, with analysts questioning the 8 GB VRAM capacity.

OnePlus 15 Goes Global With Pre‑Orders Live, Big Battery Focus and Competitive Pricing

Early reviews praise battery endurance, strong performance, aggressive pricing as pre‑orders open.

Search Continues for 5-Year-Old Swept to Sea at Big Sur After Father Yuji Hu Dies Trying to Save Her

Hazardous surf limits the ongoing search along the Big Sur coast.

Gen Z-Branded Protests Across Mexico Turn Violent at National Palace, Leaving Over 100 Injured

Officials counted 20 arrests after a breach of palace barricades, a flashpoint for a youth-led outcry over a mayor’s killing billed as non-partisan.

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Under Crescent Moon

Expect about 10 to 15 fast, bright meteors per hour under dark skies thanks to debris from comet 55P/Tempel‑Tuttle.

Bitcoin Drops to Six-Month Low Below $94,000 as ETF Withdrawals Deepen Selloff

Heavy hedging in thin liquidity points to further volatility.

Netanyahu Rejects Statehood as UN Sets Vote on U.S. Gaza Plan

Israeli resistance centers on new U.S. wording that sketches a conditional path to Palestinian self‑determination.

Pope Leo XIV Gifts 62 Indigenous Artefacts to Canada’s Bishops for Return

The pieces will be sent to Canada in early December for museum assessment ahead of community-led repatriation.

Chang'e-6 Samples Confirm Impact-Formed Hematite and Maghemite on the Moon

Lab analyses show micron-scale ferric oxides likely formed in transient, oxygen-rich vapor during ancient impacts, offering clues to lunar magnetic anomalies.

South Africa Beat India by 30 Runs in Eden Gardens Opener to Take 1–0 Lead

The win lifts South Africa to second in the World Test Championship standings ahead of the Guwahati Test on Nov 22.

Fetterman Home After Fall Tied to Ventricular Fibrillation, 20 Stitches Reported

His office attributed the collapse to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up during a morning walk.

Sakurajima Erupts Repeatedly, Sending Ash Plume 4,400 Meters Over Kyushu

Officials kept the alert at Level 3 to limit access near the volcano.

ZKP Opens Whitelist, Touts $100 Million Build-First Network and Daily On-Chain Token Auctions

Key claims about audits, hardware and readiness come largely from sponsor-labeled coverage and project materials with limited independent verification.

Senate Democrats Press FERC as Data Centers Drive Power Bill Spikes and Capacity Costs

Democratic senators ask federal regulators to stop shifting grid upgrade costs for AI data centers onto household bills.

Sentinel-6B Set to Launch Tonight to Sustain Global Sea-Level Record

The mission extends a three-decade sea-level record to deliver precise ocean data for forecasting, coastal planning, climate monitoring.

Next iPhone Air Reported for Spring 2027 as Apple Splits Launch Cadence

New reporting indicates Apple is spacing premium and mainstream releases to reduce supplier pressure and time the ultra-thin model for a 2nm chip upgrade.

Owl House Creator Calls for Disney+ Cancellations Over Iger’s Plan for AI User Content

Disney describes a short-form creation feature for Disney+ with no timing, partners, or moderation details.

Anthropic Reports AI-Automated Espionage Linked to China as Officials Sound Alarm

Anthropic says Claude Code handled most of an operation against about 30 targets, prompting fresh warnings from U.S. officials.

TUM Retains A2RL Crown After Red-Flagged Finale at Yas Marina

A near dead-heat Human vs AI showcase underscored how much the autonomous racers have closed the performance gap in a year.

Sony DMCA Hits Fan Concord Revival as Devs Pause Invites

A reverse-engineered private-server build prompted takedowns, with developers now bracing for legal scrutiny.

Apple Accelerates CEO Succession Planning With John Ternus Seen as Frontrunner

An announcement is viewed as unlikely before the late-January earnings release, keeping focus on holiday-quarter results.

YouTube TV, Disney Strike Multi-Year Deal to Restore ESPN and ABC

The agreement brings ESPN Unlimited access to base subscribers by late 2026, expanding YouTube TV’s leeway for genre tiers and a Disney+/Hulu bundle.

Black Ops 7 User Score Craters to Series Low as Critics Stay Positive

Steam's playtime-verified reviews show a Mixed response, complicating open Metacritic scores.

CZ’s Lawyer Says Trump Pardon Followed Formal DOJ and White House Review

Her account aims to undercut pay‑to‑play allegations tied to Trump‑linked crypto ventures.

Google Pledges $40 Billion for Three New Texas AI Data Center Campuses by 2027

The commitment deepens Texas’s emergence as an AI infrastructure hub.

Alibaba Confirms Tokenized B2B Payments With JPMorgan Tech, Targeting December Rollout

The company opts for bank‑issued dollar and euro deposit tokens to gain speed with regulatory clarity.

Opter Launches $0.02 Presale as Its Decentralized Perpetuals Exchange Goes Live

Reports highlight early activity and bold price targets, with many details coming from sponsored coverage.

Nvidia’s Q3 Report Set for Wednesday With Options Pricing Biggest Move in a Year

Investor skepticism over AI outlays is testing Nvidia’s valuation.

Digitap’s $TAP Presale Climbs Past $1.7 Million With Price Near $0.031

Project materials tout a live omnibank app with Visa cards, third‑party audits, staking incentives, plus deflationary buybacks to explain demand.

Harvard Makes Bitcoin ETF Its Largest Disclosed Holding With 257% Q3 Increase

The SEC filing signals a contrarian tilt toward alternative assets during a stretch of volatile ETF flows.

Leaked White House Memo Alleges Alibaba Aided Chinese Military Targeting of U.S. Assets

The Financial Times says it reviewed a declassified memo without independently verifying the allegations.

Apple Reportedly Puts Mac Pro on Back Burner as Mac Studio Takes Lead

A Bloomberg newsletter says Apple plans the next Ultra chip for Mac Studio only.

Stefon Diggs Sues Influencer Over Online Claims of Assault and Murder Plot

The October 1 libel filing surfaced publicly after TMZ obtained the complaint.

Commanders Fall in OT to Dolphins in Madrid After Mariota Interception Leads to 16-13 Field Goal

Dan Quinn emphasized missed opportunities, deferring injury updates until after the bye.

Drew Brees Debuts in Fox NFL Booth, Replacing Mark Sanchez

Fox cleared him to keep a previously arranged Netflix Christmas Day assignment under a reported multi-year agreement.

Cowboys Visit Raiders on Monday Night Football as Odds and New Additions Draw Focus

Las Vegas' struggling offense faces a top-tier Dallas attack in a matchup bookmakers expect to be tight.

Adam Schenk Wins Wind-Lashed Bermuda Championship for First PGA Tour Title

The win secures his PGA Tour status through 2027 with a leap to 67th in the FedEx Cup Fall.

Embiid, Paul George Practice Fully as Oubre Ruled Out With LCL Injury

Full practices do not yet translate to clearance for the Clippers game.

Nagelsmann Expects Schlotterbeck Back, Optimistic on Kimmich for Slovakia Decider

Germany prepares in Leipzig for a matchup likely to decide direct World Cup qualification.

Herro, Adebayo Rejoin Heat Practice as Spoelstra Says No Timeline

Herro’s prolonged absence has already jeopardized award eligibility, reshaping Miami’s rotation.

College GameDay Returns to Eugene for Oregon–USC as Big Ten Clash Lands 12:30 p.m. CBS Kickoff

The ranked meeting carries real College Football Playoff stakes for former Pac-12 foes now vying near the top of the Big Ten.

Argentina Stun Scotland With 33-24 Comeback From 21-0 Down at Murrayfield

The collapse jeopardises Scotland’s top-six ranking bid for a favourable Rugby World Cup 2027 seeding.

Jaguars Rout Chargers 35-6 as Herbert Returns From Evaluation, Then Sits Late

The blowout heightened concerns about Justin Herbert’s protection behind an injury-thinned line heading into a bye.

Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey Ejected for Punch on Ja’Marr Chase in Week 11 vs. Bengals

The ruling granted Cincinnati a free first down, with Ramsey’s actions expected to draw league review.

Steelers Beat Bengals 34-12 as Aaron Rodgers Exits With Left Hand Injury

Mason Rudolph took over in the second half, with Rodgers listed as questionable after a non-throwing hand injury.

Georgia Rises to No. 4 as Oklahoma’s Upset Drops Alabama to 10 in Latest Polls

New AP and Coaches rankings recalibrate the playoff race after Oklahoma’s road win and Georgia’s rout of Texas.

Michigan Lands 2026 QB Tommy Carr in Flip From Miami (Ohio)

The Saline standout is Lloyd Carr's grandson, giving the Wolverines a homegrown legacy at quarterback.

Year-End No. 1 Alcaraz to Face Sinner in ATP Finals Title Match

The winner stands to claim a record payout reported at about $5 million.

Mills Guides Texans Past Titans on Wright’s Last-Second Field Goal, 16-13

Houston climbs to 5-5 with Davis Mills starting in place of C.J. Stroud.

Portugal Crush Armenia to Reach 2026 World Cup as Ireland Seal Play-Off Spot

Cristiano Ronaldo's red-card suspension now raises questions over his availability for Portugal's World Cup opener.

Islam Makhachev Wins Welterweight Title at UFC 322, Ties UFC Record With 16th Straight Victory

Dominant performances across the card reshaped the next wave of UFC contenders.

Dolphins GM Opening Draws Heavy Interest as Ross Leans Toward Keeping McDaniel

Stephen Ross now favors keeping Mike McDaniel.

Bravo Pauses 'RHONJ' as Cohen Confirms New 'RHONY' Cast and Debuts 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' at BravoCon

Cohen cited unresolved cast tensions as the reason cameras remain down in New Jersey.

Trump Demands NBC Fire Seth Meyers as FCC Chair Amplifies Call

Carr’s repost prompted fresh scrutiny of government pressure on licensed broadcasters.

Influencer Jack Doherty Arrested in Miami Beach After Filming Traffic Stunt

Police describe a public-safety arrest over filming in traffic, with records showing his $3,500 bond was posted.

Landman Season 2 Debuts on Paramount+ With Weekly Episodes Through January

The 10-episode return shifts Tommy Norris into M‑Tex leadership and adds Sam Elliott to the family lineup as early reviews highlight strong leads and steady, familiar storytelling.

Pusha T Faces Backlash Over 'No Diaper' Caption After Baby Announcement

He brushed off “deadbeat” labels on X, with the couple’s second son due in spring 2026.

Ryan Coogler Confirms Black Panther 3 as His Next Film

The confirmation signals creative continuity for Wakanda with Coogler pursuing a role for Denzel Washington.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Addresses Justin Trudeau–Katy Perry Relationship, Emphasizes Co‑Parenting

In a podcast interview, she frames her response as choosing to "listen to the music, not the noise."

Jeff Lewis Apologizes to Andy Cohen After SNAP-Related Quip About Monica Garcia at BravoCon

He has not apologized to Monica Garcia, with his team instead highlighting that SNAP payments resumed after a recent funding lapse.

Stefon Diggs Sues Influencer Over Online Claims of Assault and Murder Plot

The October 1 libel filing surfaced publicly after TMZ obtained the complaint.

O.J. Simpson Estate Accepts Nearly $58 Million Goldman Claim in Court Filing

After disputing Goldman’s interest math, the executor set a lower figure, with the IRS first in line as auctions fund payments.

Lisa Vanderpump Questions Prince Harry’s Loyalty at BravoCon

Reports of deleted Instagram photos from Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday prompted conflicting accounts about whether the Sussexes restricted publication.

Now You See Me Threequel Leads Weekend as The Running Man Stumbles

Strong international results, including $19.2 million from China, contrasted with a below‑estimate start for Paramount’s $110 million remake.

Original 'Naked Gun' Director David Zucker Says 2025 Reboot 'Missed It,' Citing Big-Budget Approach

The critique follows a commercially successful, well-reviewed reboot led by Liam Neeson.

Michael J. Fox Marks Foundation’s 25th Year at NYC Gala With Family by His Side

The fundraiser showcased his gratitude to his family alongside the foundation’s $2.5 billion impact on Parkinson’s research.

Bravo Orders ‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip’ for 20th Anniversary, Premiering in 2026

The coast-to-coast event revisits franchise landmarks with legacy faces, with casting to be revealed.

Post Malone to Headline Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime, Kicking Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

The Dallas-area native performs at AT&T Stadium in a showcase built on the Cowboys’ longstanding partnership with The Salvation Army.

Owl House Creator Calls for Disney+ Cancellations Over Iger’s Plan for AI User Content

Disney describes a short-form creation feature for Disney+ with no timing, partners, or moderation details.

Jack White to Headline Lions’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show Nov. 27 vs. Packers

A new executive producer partnership led by Eminem signals an upgraded, Detroit‑centric production.

Cleto Escobedo III’s Death Certificate Cites Cardiogenic Shock

Kimmel has launched memorial fundraisers as the show takes a brief pause.

Mercedes Moné Ends Phoenix Diana’s 700-Plus-Day Reign, Claims APAC Title for 13th Belt

She next enters an AEW special for an ROH TV title unification that doubles as Red Velvet’s in-ring return.

Sentinel-6B Set to Launch Tonight to Sustain Global Sea-Level Record

The mission extends a three-decade sea-level record to deliver precise ocean data for forecasting, coastal planning, climate monitoring.

Iran Launches Cloud Seeding Flights as Tehran Confronts a Deepening Water Emergency

Officials report rainfall about 89% below average this year, leaving key reservoirs near empty.

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Under Crescent Moon

Expect about 10 to 15 fast, bright meteors per hour under dark skies thanks to debris from comet 55P/Tempel‑Tuttle.

Aurora Forecast Points to Minor Geomagnetic Storm and Northern U.S. Views Tonight

NOAA expects G1 conditions that reflect a retreating aurora following this week’s X-class flares.

Polymarket Prices High Odds of Nov. 22 Gemini 3 Launch as Pichai Offers Cryptic Emoji

Google Finance will display prediction‑market probabilities from Polymarket and Kalshi to a wider audience.

Chang'e-6 Samples Confirm Impact-Formed Hematite and Maghemite on the Moon

Lab analyses show micron-scale ferric oxides likely formed in transient, oxygen-rich vapor during ancient impacts, offering clues to lunar magnetic anomalies.

Study Finds Chimpanzees Revise Beliefs When Stronger Evidence Emerges

Using tightly controlled tasks with computational modeling, researchers isolated rational belief-updating rather than simple heuristics.

Disneyland Explains Black Ring Over Park as Pyrotechnic Smoke From Pre-Opening Test

Cool, still air allowed a circular pyrotechnic burst to form a smoke ring that lingered over Anaheim.

Astrophotographer Captures Skydiver Against the Sun in ‘The Fall of Icarus’

Shot Nov. 8 in Arizona, the image relied on hydrogen-alpha solar imaging after six alignment attempts.

Oldest RNA Ever Sequenced Recovered From 40,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth

The discovery shows RNA can persist for tens of millennia in permafrost, capturing gene activity from Yuka’s muscle at life’s end.

U.S. Confirms Successful F-35A Drops of Inert B61-12 Gravity Bombs

Officials say the non-nuclear trials validated end-to-end performance, not a return to explosive testing.

China Returns Tiangong Crew Safely After Debris Damage Forces Capsule Swap

A suspected debris strike cracked a Shenzhou‑20 window, prompting a safety‑first capsule swap.

UVA Team Documents First Known Death From Tick-Linked Red Meat Allergy

Postmortem testing found extreme alpha‑gal sensitization consistent with fatal anaphylaxis.

SpaceX Sets Florida Turnaround Record With Overnight Falcon 9 Doubleheader

The flights occurred 3 hours 36 minutes apart to deliver 58 Starlink satellites.

Scientists Confirm Moon’s Solid, Iron-Like Inner Core Inside Molten Outer Layer

Scientists urge new Moon seismometers to deliver direct confirmation.

Amazon Rebrands Project Kuiper as Amazon Leo, Signaling Product Push for LEO Internet

The rebrand signals a shift from development to early service under a tight FCC deployment milestone.

Leonid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Sunday Night Under Dark Skies

A thin crescent moon should keep skies dark, allowing forecast rates of roughly 10 to 15 bright, fast meteors per hour from dark sites.

AC/DC’s Melbourne Tour Kickoff Registered on Seismographs Miles From the MCG

Seismologists say ground-mounted speakers with synchronized crowd movement produced low-frequency vibrations detectable across the city.

Neuron Opinion: No Evidence the Gut Microbiome Causes Autism

Researchers cite diet-driven microbiome differences as a likelier explanation.

Pig Kidney Survives 61 Days in Human as Scientists Map and Reverse Rejection

New Nature papers detail early biomarkers plus FDA‑approved therapies to guide upcoming xenotransplant trials.

Trump Demands NBC Fire Seth Meyers as FCC Chair Amplifies Call

Carr’s repost prompted fresh scrutiny of government pressure on licensed broadcasters.

Oz Declines To Promise Affordable Coverage As ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

He points to talks about a short-term extension conditioned on cutting waste, with reinsurance under review.

Israel Moves to Form Independent October 7 Inquiry After Cabinet Vote

A Netanyahu-led ministerial committee will define the body's mandate within 45 days.

Maher Warns Democrats That Mamdani’s Socialism Aids the GOP

The HBO host’s critique is spreading through conservative outlets, pressuring Democrats to confront a left‑versus‑center split.

Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Signals Openness to Primary Challenge

The break follows her push for a House vote next week to require public release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.

DHS Launches 'Charlotte's Web' Immigration Surge in North Carolina's Largest City

Local leaders denounce the move as creating fear, stressing that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are not participating.

Pro-Trump Activists Target Susie Wiles as White House Rallies to Her Defense

The White House plus RFK Jr. publicly back her despite mounting calls from movement influencers to remove her.

USS Gerald R. Ford Enters Caribbean, Capping U.S. Buildup Off Venezuela

The deployment heightens questions about potential operations in Venezuela, with rights groups challenging the legality of lethal boat strikes.

DOJ Replaces Pardons After Identical Trump Signatures Surface

Officials describe the duplicates as a posting error prompting expert scrutiny.

People Over Billionaires March Moves Through Pacific Heights, Targets Tech Donors

Organizers used the action to press a People First platform focused on taxing the wealthy plus affordability, worker and immigrant protections, and climate action.

Trump Says $2,000 Tariff Dividend Will Come Next Year as Treasury Says Checks Need Congress

The plan remains contingent on congressional authorization, with the tariffs' legality under Supreme Court review.

Senate Democrats Press FERC as Data Centers Drive Power Bill Spikes and Capacity Costs

Democratic senators ask federal regulators to stop shifting grid upgrade costs for AI data centers onto household bills.

Bessent Blames Migrants and Screwworm for High U.S. Beef Prices, Drawing Swift Pushback

Reporters say there is no evidence migrants brought cattle across the border.

Iran Launches Cloud Seeding Flights as Tehran Confronts a Deepening Water Emergency

Officials report rainfall about 89% below average this year, leaving key reservoirs near empty.

Suspect Arrested After Fatal Double Shooting at San Francisco’s 16th and Mission

The 23-year-old was booked on a murder charge without bail.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Addresses Justin Trudeau–Katy Perry Relationship, Emphasizes Co‑Parenting

In a podcast interview, she frames her response as choosing to "listen to the music, not the noise."

Chile Votes in Polarized Presidential Race Likely Headed to December Runoff

Rising crime plus migration concerns propel the right, with congressional control in play.

Newark Shooting Kills 10-Year-Old and 21-Year-Old as Gunman Remains at Large

Police are conducting an overnight manhunt with a $10,000 reward for information.

Indigenous-Led March Piles Pressure on COP30 as Chair Weighs Fossil-Fuel Roadmap

Pressure now shifts to ministers, with the COP chair considering a fossil‑fuel roadmap informed by new expert analysis through 2026.

Trump Threatens Primary Challenges After Indiana Senate Shelves Mid‑Decade Redistricting

Senate leaders said the GOP caucus lacks votes to reopen maps, leaving Trump’s national remapping drive with a rare setback.

Stefon Diggs Sues Influencer Over Online Claims of Assault and Murder Plot

The October 1 libel filing surfaced publicly after TMZ obtained the complaint.

Influencer Jack Doherty Arrested in Miami Beach After Filming Traffic Stunt

Police describe a public-safety arrest over filming in traffic, with records showing his $3,500 bond was posted.

DHS Launches 'Charlotte's Web' Immigration Surge in North Carolina's Largest City

Local leaders denounce the move as creating fear, stressing that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are not participating.

New York Jets’ Kris Boyd Critically Wounded in Midtown Manhattan Shooting

Police report a pre-dawn shooting outside a Midtown restaurant with the case open and no arrests.

Suspect Arrested After Fatal Double Shooting at San Francisco’s 16th and Mission

The 23-year-old was booked on a murder charge without bail.

Oakland Police Arrest Cedric Irving Jr. in Targeted Killing of Laney College Coach John Beam

Police characterize the encounter as a planned act by an acquaintance as prosecutors review the case for potential charges.

USS Gerald R. Ford Enters Caribbean, Capping U.S. Buildup Off Venezuela

The deployment heightens questions about potential operations in Venezuela, with rights groups challenging the legality of lethal boat strikes.

O.J. Simpson Estate Accepts Nearly $58 Million Goldman Claim in Court Filing

After disputing Goldman’s interest math, the executor set a lower figure, with the IRS first in line as auctions fund payments.

Search Continues for 5-Year-Old Swept to Sea at Big Sur After Father Yuji Hu Dies Trying to Save Her

Hazardous surf limits the ongoing search along the Big Sur coast.

Newark Shooting Kills 10-Year-Old and 21-Year-Old as Gunman Remains at Large

Police are conducting an overnight manhunt with a $10,000 reward for information.

Four Officers Shot Near Carbondale, Kansas as Suspect Is Killed During Domestic-Call Response

State investigators are processing the scene with no ongoing threat to the public.

Chicago Weekend Shootings Leave 2 Dead and 5 Hurt as Separate Phoenix Incident Kills 1

Investigations remain active with scant suspect details.

Chicago Police Link 10 Business Burglaries, Release Crash-and-Grab Video

The alert outlines a coordinated pattern using pry tools plus stolen vehicles across multiple neighborhoods.

Gen Z-Branded Protests Across Mexico Turn Violent at National Palace, Leaving Over 100 Injured

Officials counted 20 arrests after a breach of palace barricades, a flashpoint for a youth-led outcry over a mayor’s killing billed as non-partisan.

Willowbrook Man Held After Surveillance Arrest in String of Suburban Sex Assault Cases

Prosecutors say surveillance by multiple agencies captured an alleged assault, leading to an on-scene arrest before a judge ordered him held until a Dec. 8 hearing.

Cyclist in His 60s Killed in Berkeley Collision at Telegraph and Haste

Police are investigating the crash, with the coroner yet to release the cyclist’s name.

Man Charged After Staffer Robbed at Knifepoint in Don Harmon’s Oak Park Office

Court records list an armed robbery charge for Scott Loeffler with a Sunday appearance at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.

Bureau of Prisons Moves Fetty Wap’s Release to December 8, 2026

The change reflects an administrative recalculation with no publicly stated reason.

NBA Seeks Phones and Records From Multiple Teams in Expanding Gambling Probe

Congressional scrutiny prompted the league to tap Wachtell investigators to collect devices, signaling a broader review of injury-reporting rules.

Colorado Springs Apartment Fire Displaces 50 and Injures 7, Two in Critical Condition

Firefighters used ladders to reach upper floors, with the cause still under investigation.

Bessent Blames Migrants and Screwworm for High U.S. Beef Prices, Drawing Swift Pushback

Reporters say there is no evidence migrants brought cattle across the border.

Oz Declines To Promise Affordable Coverage As ACA Subsidy Deadline Nears

He points to talks about a short-term extension conditioned on cutting waste, with reinsurance under review.

Trump Says $2,000 Tariff Dividend Will Come Next Year as Treasury Says Checks Need Congress

The plan remains contingent on congressional authorization, with the tariffs' legality under Supreme Court review.

People Over Billionaires March Moves Through Pacific Heights, Targets Tech Donors

Organizers used the action to press a People First platform focused on taxing the wealthy plus affordability, worker and immigrant protections, and climate action.

Senate Democrats Press FERC as Data Centers Drive Power Bill Spikes and Capacity Costs

Democratic senators ask federal regulators to stop shifting grid upgrade costs for AI data centers onto household bills.

Iran Launches Cloud Seeding Flights as Tehran Confronts a Deepening Water Emergency

Officials report rainfall about 89% below average this year, leaving key reservoirs near empty.

Trump Rolls Back Tariffs on 200+ Food Imports to Ease Grocery Prices

The move follows voter anger over living costs and leaves separate 40% duties on some Brazilian goods in place.

Indigenous-Led March Piles Pressure on COP30 as Chair Weighs Fossil-Fuel Roadmap

Pressure now shifts to ministers, with the COP chair considering a fossil‑fuel roadmap informed by new expert analysis through 2026.

Steak 'n Shake Confirms First Latin American Outlet in El Salvador With Bitcoin Payments

The chain ties its Latin America entry to a companywide push to take Bitcoin payments.

Newsom Wraps COP30 With New Climate Pacts as California Stands In for U.S. Presence

The trip sharpened contrasts over California’s climate claims versus high fuel costs and import dependence.

Chile Votes in Polarized Presidential Race Likely Headed to December Runoff

Rising crime plus migration concerns propel the right, with congressional control in play.

Ecuador Votes on Foreign Bases and Constitution Rewrite in Security Referendum

The vote tests Noboa’s strategy of pairing tougher policing with U.S. support against trafficking networks.

USDA to Require All SNAP Recipients to Reapply in Fraud Crackdown

Secretary Brooke Rollins says the push follows preliminary fraud findings from 29 states with DOJ-backed arrests already underway.

Nvidia, Walmart Earnings Anchor Pivotal Week as U.S. Data Returns After Shutdown

Fresh economic signals will test lofty AI valuations.

Finland’s Stubb Says Ukraine Ceasefire Unlikely Before Spring, Urges Tougher Pressure on Russia

His assessment comes as Kyiv confronts a high-profile graft probe that complicates efforts to restart talks.

Harvard Makes Bitcoin ETF Its Largest Disclosed Holding With 257% Q3 Increase

The SEC filing signals a contrarian tilt toward alternative assets during a stretch of volatile ETF flows.

Greece and Ukraine Seal U.S. LNG Deal Via Alexandroupolis–Odesa Route

Kyiv says nearly €2 billion in EU‑backed financing will cover imports to replace gas production lost to Russian strikes.

Iglesia ni Cristo Draws Massive Crowd in Manila Over Flood‑Control Graft

The march follows criminal complaints in the flood‑works probe, with President Marcos pledging arrests by Christmas.

50-Year Mortgage Idea Meets Skepticism as FHFA Weighs Feasibility and Legal Barriers

Experts say the plan lowers monthly payments at the cost of much higher lifetime interest.

LivLive Presale Passes $2.1 Million With 100%–200% Bonuses Still Live

Aggressive bonuses alongside a $2.5 million prize vault fuel presale urgency.

Rockstar Pushes GTA 6 to Nov. 19, 2026, Recasting the Holiday Games Calendar

Analysts portray the delay as a deliberate play to sustain hype.

Sony DMCA Hits Fan Concord Revival as Devs Pause Invites

A reverse-engineered private-server build prompted takedowns, with developers now bracing for legal scrutiny.

Black Ops 7 User Score Craters to Series Low as Critics Stay Positive

Steam's playtime-verified reviews show a Mixed response, complicating open Metacritic scores.

Escape From Tarkov Hits 1.0 on Steam as Server Woes Sour Launch

Battlestate says teams are working to stabilise authorisation services as the release brings a branching story mode and the Terminal endgame map.

Valve’s Steam Machine Targets Early 2026 With 6x Steam Deck Power, 4K at 60 FPS Claims

Early coverage praises the compact design, with analysts questioning the 8 GB VRAM capacity.

Switch 2 Update 21.0.0 Delivers Back-Compat Fixes as Nintendo Flags Remaining Issues

The rollout highlights an iterative program documented on a new compatibility page.

Early Black Friday Slashes LG UltraGear Monitor Prices to New Lows

Steep markdowns on OLED ultrawides and a 27-inch 144Hz model make premium refresh and contrast far more attainable.

Mario Galaxy Movie Debuts Trailer and Poster, Sets April 2026 Theatrical Launch

The sequel centers on Super Mario Galaxy, nodding to Odyssey locations.

Black Ops 7 Launch Triggers Backlash Over Always‑Online, No‑Pause Campaign

Early reactions highlight frustration with a co‑op‑first campaign that disrupts solo play.

Report Ties Canceled Splinter Cell Revival to XDefiant as Ubisoft Producer Disputes

Former developers say executives pushed a narrative GaaS pivot that redirected the project into a live-service shooter.

Ashes of the Damned Main Quest Goes Live in Black Ops 7 Zombies

New guides detail Tessie’s mobile Pack-a-Punch, timed Power Pumps, driving hazards.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Receives Extended Trailer and Final Previews Ahead of Dec. 4 Launch

Fresh trailers with hands-on reports lock in features and performance details before release.

‘Fallout’ Season 2 Trailer Sets Dec. 17 Premiere and Confirms New Vegas

Prime Video moves to a weekly release to build season-long momentum.

Dispatch Finale Crowns Breakout Run With Record Steam Peak as Season 2 Considered

AdHoc credits a weekly release rhythm for the surge.

Fortnite Crew Hits Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Nov. 18 as Fortnite Arrives on Xbox PC and Play Anywhere

Ultimate members gain a $11.99 benefit alongside seamless progress and a native Xbox PC option.

Nintendo Updates Kirby Air Riders Test Demo to Version 1.0.1 Ahead of Next Online Window

The pre-release patch targets online stability problems surfaced during the first test window.

Pokemon Go’s Wild Area 2025 Goes Global This Weekend With Seven New Shinies

Reporters urge players to stockpile key resources before the weekend.

Seeker Entertainment Unveils KinForge, a Co-Op Creature-Collector Action RPG for PC

The debut project emphasizes curated replayability over live-service grind.

Sony And NCSoft Unveil Horizon Steel Frontiers, A Mobile‑First MMORPG For PC And Mobile With No PS5 Version Announced

The project extends the Horizon universe through NCSoft’s MMO expertise as Sony pushes beyond consoles.

Atari Sets March 6, 2026 Retail Launch for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition on PS5 and Switch

Pre-orders are live at $29.99, offering a boxed option alongside ongoing digital availability.