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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.

Bitcoin Slides to Mid-$90,000s as ETF Outflows and Thin Liquidity Pressure Price

Heavy put buying around $85k–$95k signals extreme fear, pointing to a market focused on whether support holds.

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.

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.

Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State as UN Weighs U.S. Gaza Plan With Statehood Path

A looming Security Council vote tests U.S. efforts to tie Gaza stabilization to a potential route to Palestinian self-determination.

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.

Sakurajima Erupts, Sending 4,400-Meter Plume Over Kagoshima

Authorities maintain alert level 3 with an ashfall forecast for parts of Kagoshima and Miyazaki.

Cleto Escobedo III’s Death Certificate Cites Cardiogenic Shock

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Opendoor Jumps on CEO Buy as Warrant Dividend Nears

Investors face an imminent warrant distribution with low strike prices pending a vote on listing.

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.

Dolphins Owner Wants Mike McDaniel to Stay, With Locker Room Response to Determine Future

Tua Tagovailoa’s status tracks with McDaniel’s, with a hefty 2026 cap charge complicating any quick split.

Browns Clear Maliek Collins to Play vs. Ravens as Inactives Announced

Lamar Jackson is expected to be unrestricted after a brief midweek absence.

Justin Herbert Leaves for Medical Evaluation After Heavy Hit vs. Jaguars

Trey Lance was identified as the in-game option if Herbert could not continue.

Mavericks Host Short-Handed Blazers Tonight as Davis Downgraded, Flagg Cleared

Portland enters as the betting favorite despite multiple starters sidelined.

Seahawks Put Center Jalen Sundell on IR, Turn to Olu Oluwatimi as Starter, Activate Christian Haynes Ahead of Rams

The move sidelines Sundell for at least four games with a potential Week 15 return.

Rams Expect Davante Adams to Play vs. Seahawks as TD Milestone Looms

Los Angeles expects the receiver to play through an oblique issue against Seattle.

Sarah Strong Powers No. 1 UConn’s 100-68 Rout of Ohio State

The Huskies finally paired their turnover pressure with their most efficient shooting of the season.

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Exits With Apparent Knee Injury in Week 11 as Kirk Cousins Takes Over

His recent left‑knee bone bruise makes the setback especially concerning.

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.

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.

Spurs Sit Victor Wembanyama vs. Kings With Calf Tightness

San Antonio characterizes the absence as a precaution in response to progressive calf soreness.

Ohio State Flips Four-Star Edge Dre Quinn From Clemson

The flip reflects momentum from a 10-0 start, with Ohio State sitting No. 1 in the CFP.

Bulls List Josh Giddey Probable, Coby White Questionable for Jazz as Returns Near

Chicago plans managed minutes during a five-games-in-seven-days stretch.

Brock Purdy Returns as 49ers Reshuffle Roster Before Cardinals Game

The transactions underscore San Francisco’s defensive depth concerns as Deommodore Lenoir’s calf status remains uncertain.

Jordan Love Returns After Left Shoulder Hit in Packers–Giants Game

Team doctors will monitor his status following brief sideline-to-locker-room evaluations.

Jeffrey Lurie Meets A.J. Brown as Reports Point to Wider Eagles Offensive Friction

Brown agreed to stop airing complaints on social media after a practice-field talk with Lurie that signaled a leadership move to steady a scaled-back offense.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cleto Escobedo III’s Death Certificate Cites Cardiogenic Shock

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Ken Burns’ The American Revolution Premieres on PBS With Six-Night, 12-Hour Run

Early reviews praise its depth, expansive casting, multi-perspective reframing.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Addresses Justin Trudeau–Katy Perry Reports, Emphasizes Emotional Balance

She says she is choosing measured responses that prioritize co-parenting.

Offset Deletes Post Alluding to Georgia Paternity Rule as Cardi B Cites Harassment

Georgia’s marital presumption leaves the newborn’s legal fatherhood unresolved pending any court action.

Disney Destiny Readies First Voyages From Fort Lauderdale as Disney Cruise Line Grows Fleet

Commercial sailings to the Bahamas/Western Caribbean start Thursday from Port Everglades.

‘The Beast in Me’ Gains Momentum on Netflix as Creators Weigh Future Beyond a Self-Contained Finale

Early reaction spotlights Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, with the showrunner calling the finale self-contained yet leaving room for more.

John Cena Confirms Final Raw Match at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17

With no MSG opponent announced, WWE is using a cross‑brand tournament to decide Cena’s December 13 farewell foe.

SNL Centers Epstein Email Revelations, Mocking Trump and White House Responses

The sketch arrives after a House release that mentioned the president, with a vote on broader disclosure expected next.

Trump Demands NBC Fire Seth Meyers as FCC Chair Amplifies Call

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

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.

Sentinel‑6B Set for Monday Launch to Extend Global Sea‑Level Record

Precise ocean height measurements from space will guide forecasting, coastal planning, maritime safety.

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.

Aalto Researchers Demonstrate Single-Shot Optical Tensor Computing

The Nature Photonics paper describes passive light propagation that executes GPU-class operations without electronic switching.

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.

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.

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.

Pentagon Pulls Back Some Federalized Guard Troops as Trump Administration Appeals Portland Ruling

Court orders have limited deployments, prompting a rightsizing of forces pending further review.

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.

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.

U.S. Carrier Strike Group Enters Caribbean as Operation Southern Spear Expands Near Venezuela

The carrier’s arrival under Operation Southern Spear signals a sharper phase that critics say tests international law.

UK Sets 20-Year Settlement Wait in Asylum Overhaul Modeled on Denmark

The Home Secretary previewed Denmark-style measures ahead of a Commons statement, arguing they will curb small‑boat crossings.

Ken Burns’ The American Revolution Premieres on PBS With Six-Night, 12-Hour Run

Early reviews praise its depth, expansive casting, multi-perspective reframing.

Shutdown Ends With Bipartisan Stopgap as Democrats Split Over Unfinished ACA Subsidies

A Senate promise to vote next month on extending Obamacare tax credits faces uncertain House action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Mark Epstein Denies ‘Bubba’ in 2018 Email Was Bill Clinton, Calls Exchange a Private Joke

He rejects speculation over the nickname after a House Oversight document dump reignited scrutiny of Epstein-related emails.

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.

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.

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

Investigations remain active with scant suspect details.

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.

U.S. Carrier Strike Group Enters Caribbean as Operation Southern Spear Expands Near Venezuela

The carrier’s arrival under Operation Southern Spear signals a sharper phase that critics say tests international law.

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.

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.

Ethan Pritchard Returns to Doak for First Game Since August Shooting

The freshman linebacker’s on-field recognition marked his first public appearance since an August head wound in a mistaken-identity shooting.

Mark Epstein Denies ‘Bubba’ in 2018 Email Was Bill Clinton, Calls Exchange a Private Joke

He rejects speculation over the nickname after a House Oversight document dump reignited scrutiny of Epstein-related emails.

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.

K-Pop Star Nana and Mother Injured After Subduing Armed Home Intruder in Guri

Authorities have detained a man in his 30s on aggravated robbery charges, with both victims now receiving medical care.

Four Dead, Five Rescued After Suspected Smuggling Boat Capsizes Off Imperial Beach

The case is under a smuggling investigation with searches ongoing in rough, storm-driven surf.

Three Arrested on First-Degree Murder Charges in Mesa Teen’s May Killing

Police say forensic results from seized firearms drove the cross-jurisdictional case forward.

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.

SNL Centers Epstein Email Revelations, Mocking Trump and White House Responses

The sketch arrives after a House release that mentioned the president, with a vote on broader disclosure expected next.

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

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

Los Lobos Leader ‘Pipo’ Arrested in Malaga in Ecuador-Spain Operation

Security analysts caution that removing top bosses often fuels violent struggles for control.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bitcoin Slides to Mid-$90,000s as ETF Outflows and Thin Liquidity Pressure Price

Heavy put buying around $85k–$95k signals extreme fear, pointing to a market focused on whether support holds.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Rolls Back Some Tariffs and Courts CEOs as Affordability Backlash Intensifies

New polling undercuts the White House’s claims of improved affordability.

Hochul Weighs Corporate Tax Hike as Mamdani Presses Funding Needs

Early talks would mark a reversal of her June no‑tax stance.

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.