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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.

Trump Defends Foreign Students and H‑1B Talent, Prompting MAGA Backlash

The remarks underscore a disconnect from ongoing visa restrictions, including a $100,000 H‑1B fee, that have triggered lawsuits and tensions with allies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Audio Overviews in Drive to Summarize PDFs

Users can generate podcast-style recaps from the Drive PDF viewer with files saved to a dedicated folder.

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Pushes Aurora Far South With Another Chance Tonight

NOAA expects G4 conditions to linger into Wednesday night, offering a fresh viewing window.

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.

Apple Sets Holiday Apple Arcade Lineup, Led by SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 on December 4

The slate leans on sequels, first‑time mobile releases, Vision Pro support to sharpen the subscription’s appeal.

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.

Apple Pushes iOS 26.2 Beta 2, December Release on Track

Testers now have a clearer picture of the update’s refinements ahead of the December rollout.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waymo Starts Paid, Driverless Freeway Rides in SF, LA and Phoenix

Access begins with opt-in users, reflecting a phased rollout backed by expanded Bay Area coverage to San Jose plus curbside service at SJC.

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.

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

Officials emphasize contingency readiness for a safe return.

Apple Adds Edge Light to macOS Tahoe 26.2 Beta to Improve Video Calls

The AI-powered effect simulates a ring light using on-device processing, with public release expected in December.

Arthur Hayes Urges Zcash Holders to Withdraw From Exchanges as Volatility Persists

Hayes frames self-custody as essential for Zcash privacy due to limited exchange support for shielded transactions.

Audi Unveils R26 Concept, Sets 2030 Title Target for 2026 F1 Entry

The program pairs a German-built power unit with a Sauber chassis under the new regulations.

Apple Pulls iPhone Air 2 Off Schedule With No New Date

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

Camavinga Trains Separately With France, Doubt for Ukraine Qualifier

Staff are monitoring a knock from the Rayo Vallecano match to protect his recovery after a long hamstring layoff.

Bernie Kosar Heads Into Third Procedure After Internal Bleeding Returns

The former Browns quarterback did not receive a hoped-for liver over the weekend, remaining on the transplant list.

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.

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.

Grayson Allen Hits Suns Record 10 Threes, Drops 42 in Win Over Pelicans

Phoenix is leaning on him with Jalen Green sidelined by a hamstring strain.

Pitt–Notre Dame Sells Out as ESPN’s College GameDay Sets Pittsburgh Broadcast for Saturday

The visit highlights Pitt’s first CFP-era Top 25 home game, with Aaron Donald’s jersey set for retirement at halftime.

Terry McLaurin Ruled Out for Week 11 as He Enters On-Field Rehab

The Week 12 bye creates a window for a potential Week 13 return.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Apologizes to Anyone Offended by 'Trump Dance' Celebration

He says he would have copied any president's dance.

NASCAR Sets 2026 Schedule With Start Times, Network Blocks and Venue Changes

The release confirms a segmented season across broadcast, cable, streaming platforms.

Lane Kiffin Elevates NIL as Top Job Metric as Florida Interest Intensifies

Players on a 9-1 Ole Miss team say they are tuning out rumors about their coach's future.

Christensen Declares 'No Plan B' as Barcelona Yet to Open Contract Talks

The 29-year-old says he has not been approached about an extension, leaving any negotiations to his representatives.

Draymond Green Questions Warriors' Commitment After 126-102 Loss to Thunder

The criticism lands with Golden State 6-6, 1-6 on the road, beginning a six-game trip.

Tottenham Step Up January Forward Plans With Ndiaye Enquiry, Vlahovic and David on Shortlist

With Ndiaye tied to 2029, Everton signal a sale would come only at a premium.

Reports: Mavericks Weigh Jason Kidd for Front-Office Role After Nico Harrison Firing

Kidd’s recent extension plus strong ownership backing give him leverage during Dallas’s leadership search.

Mike McDaniel Says He Owes Sobriety to Dan Quinn Ahead of Dolphins-Commanders in Madrid

The Dolphins coach publicly credited his former Falcons boss for a 2016 intervention that prompted him to quit drinking for good.

Pereira’s Colosseum Callout Rekindles Push for Jones Superfight at Planned White House UFC Card

Dana White’s caution about relying on Jon Jones leaves the lineup unresolved.

Arizona Sits Bryce James Again as Lloyd Weighs Redshirt, Criticizes NCAA Rule

Coach Tommy Lloyd says the priority is preserving the freshman’s eligibility under basketball’s one-appearance rule.

Rob Gronkowski Retires as a Patriot After One-Day Contract at Gillette Stadium

The team accelerated the ceremony to honor a request from his late charity partner, Susan Hurley.

Giants Fire Brian Daboll as Joe Schoen Leads Search, Mike Kafka Named Interim Coach

Team officials will not speak this week, with Mike Kafka serving as interim head coach.

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

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

Nicki Minaj Reposts White House TikTok Praising Trump, Drawing Backlash

The reaction focuses on a White House clip that promotes Trump policies targeting trans athletes alongside hardline border claims.

Apple Sets Holiday Apple Arcade Lineup, Led by SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 on December 4

The slate leans on sequels, first‑time mobile releases, Vision Pro support to sharpen the subscription’s appeal.

374 Bagpipers in Melbourne Set New Ensemble Record With AC/DC Anthem

Certification came from the Australian Book of Records, not Guinness World Records.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Rolls Out Gemini Audio Overviews in Drive to Summarize PDFs

Users can generate podcast-style recaps from the Drive PDF viewer with files saved to a dedicated folder.

KATSEYE Says They’ve Received Thousands of Death Threats in BBC Interview

The BBC interview highlights how rapid, high-profile promotion has heightened their exposure to abuse.

‘Scary Movie 6’ Adds Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans and Heidi Gardner as Filming Continues for 2026 Launch

The franchise revival reunites the Wayans trio with Rick Alvarez under director Michael Tiddes for a Miramax production distributed by Paramount.

South Park Targets AI Deepfakes in Tonight's 'Sora Not Sorry'

The satire follows recent fan-made clips built with Sora 2 that led to a reported ban on replicating the show.

First 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Teaser Reunites Streep and Hathaway

The brief clip tees up a sequel that reframes Miranda Priestly’s world through the pressures of a shrinking print industry.

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.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Apologizes to Anyone Offended by 'Trump Dance' Celebration

He says he would have copied any president's dance.

‘Landman’ Season 2 Sets Nov. 16 Paramount+ Launch After New York Premiere

Cast members say Taylor Sheridan’s later move to NBCUniversal won’t change the show’s plans at Paramount+.

Mark Harmon Makes Brief On-Screen Return in NCIS: Origins–NCIS Crossover

The appearance links timelines using de-aging to connect Gibbs in Alaska to Austin Stowell’s younger portrayal.

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Pushes Aurora Far South With Another Chance Tonight

NOAA expects G4 conditions to linger into Wednesday night, offering a fresh viewing window.

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.

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.

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

Speakers highlighted her hope‑driven conservation message.

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.

Study Detects Vowel‑Like Patterns in Sperm Whale Clicks, Prompting Scientific Debate

The finding faces immediate scrutiny from marine biologists urging replication with contextual tests.

Tucker Carlson’s ‘Chemtrails’ Claim Faces Swift Pushback and X Community Note

Experts reject any claim of a government admission, stressing that geoengineering is different from the debunked conspiracy.

Democrats Publish Epstein Emails Pointing to Trump Awareness as Republicans Release 23,000-Page Trove

The releases sharpened a House push to compel DOJ transparency through a near-threshold petition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nicki Minaj Reposts White House TikTok Praising Trump, Drawing Backlash

The reaction focuses on a White House clip that promotes Trump policies targeting trans athletes alongside hardline border claims.

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 Weighs 50-Year Mortgages as Trump Tempers Pitch

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

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.

Amon-Ra St. Brown Apologizes to Anyone Offended by 'Trump Dance' Celebration

He says he would have copied any president's dance.

DOJ Opinion Shields U.S. Troops in Lethal Boat Strike Campaign

A classified DOJ finding says the operation complies with the laws of armed conflict, protecting service members who carry out the orders.

Newsom’s Ex–Chief of Staff Indicted on 23 Federal Counts in Alleged Campaign Funds Scheme

Prosecutors cite a three-year FBI–IRS inquiry that alleges $225,000 was siphoned from a dormant campaign through sham payments.

Ocasio-Cortez Rebukes Senate Democrats Over Shutdown Deal, Stops Short of Calling for Schumer’s Ouster

Ocasio-Cortez faults Democrats for giving up on health-care subsidies in the deal to reopen the government.

UN Warns Darfur Aid Is Near Collapse as IOM Seeks Ceasefire Corridor

The UN migration chief urged a ceasefire to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians trapped after El Fasher's capture.

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.

Cowboys Executive Charlotte Jones Backs Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Pick, Calls It a Unifying Choice

The NFL says the booking stands, with league figures casting the show as a global showcase beyond politics.

University of Minnesota Condemns Fairview–UMP 10-Year Deal as ‘Hostile Takeover’

The plan shifts control of academic funding to UMP, pairing a $50 million annual guarantee with a $1 billion capital pledge.

Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ Sets PBS Premiere for Nov. 16–21

The decade-long series reframes the founding as a violent, contested story that foregrounds slavery, Native dispossession and the costs of nation-building.

AAM Survey Finds One-Third of U.S. Museums Lost Federal Grants or Contracts Under Trump

Typical losses of about $30,000 forced cuts to programming.

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

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

Democrats Publish Epstein Emails Pointing to Trump Awareness as Republicans Release 23,000-Page Trove

The releases sharpened a House push to compel DOJ transparency through a near-threshold petition.

Mounds View High School English Teacher Arrested Over Reported Contact With 17-Year-Old Student

Prosecutors have not filed charges yet pending the sheriff's investigation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Newsom’s Ex–Chief of Staff Indicted on 23 Federal Counts in Alleged Campaign Funds Scheme

Prosecutors cite a three-year FBI–IRS inquiry that alleges $225,000 was siphoned from a dormant campaign through sham payments.

Baltimore Officer Indicted on Attempted Murder After Viral Cruiser Video

Prosecutors brought the case after a viral recording prompted internal review under federal consent-decree oversight.

Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty in Louisville Football Threats, Extortion Case

The case stems from alleged threats made after Louisville’s overtime loss to California.

Police Identify 18-Year-Old Who Died After Mattapan Triple Shooting

Detectives continue a door-to-door canvass in Mattapan, urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or CrimeStoppers.

With Execution Hours Away, Gov. Stitt Weighs Clemency for Tremane Wood

Supporters cite doubts rooted in a brother’s confession alongside claims of inadequate trial counsel.

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.

Lawsuit Says Fort Hood OB-GYN Secretly Filmed Patients as Army Contacts Dozens of Potential Victims

Investigators reported finding patient images on the doctor’s devices, prompting complaints about limited outreach.

House Democrats Release Epstein Emails Alleging Trump 'Knew About the Girls'

The release intensifies a Capitol Hill fight over making the Epstein records public.

Two Detained After Downtown L.A. SWAT Standoff at Broadway Palace Apartments

Police responded before dawn to reports of gunfire, treating the case as a barricade rather than an active shooter.

USPS Mechanic Found Dead in Detroit Mail-Handling Machine

Officials have labeled the case accidental, prompting a multiagency investigation.

Judge Orders Release of 600+ Detainees as Trump Seeks to Halt Chicago Use‑of‑Force Limits

The ruling enforces a 2022 settlement restricting warrantless immigration arrests in the Chicago region.

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.

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 Weighs 50-Year Mortgages as Trump Tempers Pitch

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court Extends Freeze on Full November SNAP Payments Through Thursday

The order keeps about $4 billion in November food aid on hold through Thursday, leaving a House vote on a Senate plan as the likely off-ramp.

Dow Closes at Record 48,254 as Shutdown Deal Nears and AI-Fueled AMD Surges

Investors look to an expected House vote tonight on the Senate funding bill to end the 43‑day shutdown.

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.

Audi Unveils R26 Concept, Sets 2030 Title Target for 2026 F1 Entry

The program pairs a German-built power unit with a Sauber chassis under the new regulations.

Subaru Delays Full-Scale EV Investment, Puts Most of $9.7 Billion Plan Under Review

Cost pressure from new U.S. tariffs forces a pause in Subaru’s EV mass‑production spending.

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.

Trump Defends Foreign Students and H‑1B Talent, Prompting MAGA Backlash

The remarks underscore a disconnect from ongoing visa restrictions, including a $100,000 H‑1B fee, that have triggered lawsuits and tensions with allies.

Cardano Nears $0.60 as Large Holders Accumulate 348M ADA Over Four Days

Technical gauges alongside rising on-chain interest signal a tentative short-term recovery.

Apple Sets Holiday Apple Arcade Lineup, Led by SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 on December 4

The slate leans on sequels, first‑time mobile releases, Vision Pro support to sharpen the subscription’s appeal.

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.

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

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

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.

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.