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Apple Pulls iPhone Air 2 Off Schedule With No New Date

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

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

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

SoftBank Exits Nvidia to Pour Billions Into OpenAI and AI Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owner action follows sustained fan backlash to the Dončić trade.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump Formally Asks Israel's President To Pardon Netanyahu

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

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

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

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

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

Uber Rolls Out Women Preferences in Chicago and 25 More U.S. Cities

Uber presents the option as a safety-focused choice that pairs women riders with women drivers when available.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 Beta 2 With Cross-Platform Tweaks Ahead of December Release

The latest builds signal a final round of refinements before the stable update reaches all users in December.

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.

Russia’s AIdol Humanoid Falls During Moscow Debut, Prompting Probe

Developers attribute the fall to a calibration error, keeping the prototype offstage for checks.

Coinbase Files to Reincorporate in Texas, Ending Delaware Domicile

The company says Texas law offers more predictable corporate governance.

Palantir Rebounds After Blowout Quarter as Valuation Fight Intensifies

Investor optimism reflects AIP momentum despite persistent valuation fears.

Google Drive Rolls Out Gemini Audio Overviews for PDF Summaries

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

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

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

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

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

Jeep Keeps the V8 and Cuts Price: 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 Launches at About $80,000

A monthly 'Twelve 4 Twelve' series signals a broader push to revive Wrangler demand.

Panthers Edge Golden Knights 3-2 to Complete Season Sweep in Vegas

A perfect penalty kill with 30 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky underscored Florida’s edge in special teams.

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

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

Jahmyr Gibbs Wins Second NFC Offensive Player of the Week After 3-TD, 172-Yard Game

He now stands alongside Barry Sanders as the only Lions running backs with multiple weekly NFC honors.

Rangers Visit Lightning as Tampa Injuries Force Recalls, Shesterkin Set for Third Straight Start

Injuries have reshaped Tampa Bay’s lineup, setting up a test of the Lightning’s depth against the NHL’s top road team.

Cade Cunningham, Josh Giddey Questionable for Pistons–Bulls as Injuries Cloud Lineups

Questionable tags for both primary ball-handlers put Detroit’s depth under the spotlight against a Chicago team trying to stop a slide.

Giants to Hire Blue Jays Assistant Hunter Mense as Hitting Coach

The hire reunites Tony Vitello with a longtime Missouri connection during a broader staff overhaul.

Mavericks Owner Patrick Dumont Halts Anthony Davis’ Return Pending Clean Medical Data

The move follows internal disagreement over an earlier return, culminating in GM Nico Harrison’s firing.

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

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

Matt LaFleur Keeps Packers Play-Calling as Offensive Slump Deepens

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

Yankees Part Ways With International Scouting Director Donny Rowland After Costly Misses

New York has begun a search for a successor as it reassesses its international approach.

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

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

Bonansea Header Seals Juventus Comeback at Atlético in Champions League

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

John Cena Wins Intercontinental Title in Boston, Completing WWE Grand Slam

WWE is now running a tournament with withheld entrants to select his Dec. 13 farewell opponent.

Shevchenko vs. Zhang Set for UFC 322 Co-Main at MSG as Odds Shift Toward Shevchenko

Zhang vacated her 115-pound title to chase flyweight gold, underscoring the fight's legacy stakes in women's MMA.

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

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

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

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

John Cena Wins Intercontinental Title in Boston, Completing WWE Grand Slam

WWE is now running a tournament with withheld entrants to select his Dec. 13 farewell opponent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

James Van Der Beek Lists 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' Memorabilia in December Propstore Auction

All proceeds will support his treatment for stage 3 colorectal cancer.

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.

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

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

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

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

Pixar Debuts First ‘Toy Story 5’ Teaser, Introducing Lilypad and Confirming June 19, 2026 Release

Andrew Stanton directs, signaling a toys‑versus‑tech turn with outsized box‑office expectations for Pixar.

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.

‘Christy’ Opens to $1.3 Million as Sydney Sweeney Defends Film’s Purpose

Industry reports say overseas sales have already covered costs on Black Bear’s $15 million biopic.

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.

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

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

Hulu Sets 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3 for Jan. 13, 2026 Premiere With Two-Episode Debut

First-look photos accompany confirmed credits in a promotion push from Hulu.

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

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

Kurt Russell Confirms Return for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 on Apple TV

The casting update signals Season 2 momentum with a 10-episode order under showrunner Chris Black.

Giants Turn to Jameis Winston as Week 11 Starter

He was chosen over Russell Wilson after Jaxson Dart's injury.

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

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

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

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

Novartis’ GanLum Tops 97% Cure in Phase III, Shows Transmission-Blocking Potential

Novartis plans regulatory filings, targeting country availability within 12 to 18 months on a non-profit basis.

EPA Proposes Exemptions to Narrow PFAS Reporting Rule

The proposal would shrink the number of expected filers from about 131,000 to roughly 255.

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

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

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

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

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

Officials emphasize contingency readiness for a safe return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speakers highlighted her hope‑driven conservation message.

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

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

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

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

IBM Unveils Nighthawk and Loon Quantum Chips, Targets 2026 Advantage

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

Gates Memo Reframes Climate Priorities as COP30 Opens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Study Finds Shouting Drives Off Herring Gulls More Than Calm Speech

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

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.

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.

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

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

Katie Wilson Overtakes Bruce Harrell in Seattle Mayoral Count, Leading by 1,346 Votes

Recount thresholds with a Nov. 24 ballot-cure deadline now shape the path to a certified result.

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 Formally Asks Israel's President To Pardon Netanyahu

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

Israel Reopens Zikim Crossing to Route UN Aid Into Northern Gaza

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Judge Halts Deportations, Paves Way to Release Hundreds of Chicago ICE Detainees

The case enforces a 2022 consent decree restricting warrantless immigration arrests in the region.

Cheryl Hines Says She Broke Out in Hives After Meeting Trump, Citing Stress in New Memoir

Her memoir recounts a stress reaction tied to a high-pressure day of security deliberations.

Starbucks Red Cup Day Returns Thursday With Free Reusable Cup as Strike Threat Looms

The promotion faces possible disruptions due to a planned open-ended walkout by Starbucks Workers United.

Senate Passes Funding Bill With Hemp THC Limits as Fight Shifts to the House

The House now faces a vote that could remake the hemp market through strict THC caps with enforcement deferred for a year.

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

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

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

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

U.S. Denies Plan for Gaza Border Base as Navy RFI Surfaces

Officials say a contracting inquiry reflects early planning for a potential multinational force rather than a decision to deploy American troops.

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

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judge Halts Deportations, Paves Way to Release Hundreds of Chicago ICE Detainees

The case enforces a 2022 consent decree restricting warrantless immigration arrests in the region.

Eva LaRue Tells 12-Year Stalking Ordeal in New Paramount+ Docuseries

Despite a 40-month sentence secured through DNA after a 2019 arrest, LaRue says she still does not feel safe.

Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Castro Valley Road-Rage Fight Kills Father of Nine

Prosecutors are reviewing the case for potential charges.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Titans’ L’Jarius Sneed Indicted in Texas on Charge of Failing to Report a Felony

The misdemeanor case stems from a 2024 dealership shooting near Dallas that also led to an aggravated‑assault charge for an associate.

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

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

Army OB-GYN Accused of Secretly Filming Patients as Lawyers Say 50 Women Come Forward

The case is now driving questions about Army oversight, patient outreach, plus safeguards in military clinics.

Police Say Food Influencer Michael Duarte Was Shot by Texas Deputy After 911 Knife Call

Police now say a Medina County deputy shot him after a disturbance call involving a knife, with the full investigation still pending.

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.

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.

Uber Rolls Out Women Preferences in Chicago and 25 More U.S. Cities

Uber presents the option as a safety-focused choice that pairs women riders with women drivers when available.

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

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

U.S. Mints Final Penny in Philadelphia as Treasury Halts One‑Cent Coin

Absent federal guidance, retailers face unresolved rounding rules alongside exact‑change mandates.

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.

Atlanta Fed Chief Raphael Bostic to Retire Feb. 28, 2026, Triggering Leadership Search

A non‑bank director committee will conduct a nationwide search, with the Board of Governors to approve the next Atlanta Fed president.

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.

Weak ADP Jobs Report Tilts Fed-Cut Bets as Yen Hits Nine-Month Low

A House vote to reopen the government would restart official economic reports crucial to the Fed.

U.S. Mint Presses Final Circulating Penny, Ending 232 Years of Production

Rising production costs triggered the halt, prompting retailers to seek rounding guidance.

White House Weighs 50-Year Mortgages as Trump Tempers Pitch

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

Coinbase Files to Reincorporate in Texas, Ending Delaware Domicile

The company says Texas law offers more predictable corporate governance.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dow Sets Record as House Prepares Vote to End Longest Shutdown

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

McRib Returns for a Limited Run as McDonald’s Acknowledges Crypto Meme

Availability has begun in eight major U.S. cities, with additional restaurants set to add it on Nov. 17.

House Set to Vote on Shutdown Deal as FAA Keeps 6% Flight Cuts at 40 Airports

The FAA says flight caps will stay in place until staffing improves based on safety data.

PS5 Shipments Reach 84.2 Million as Sony Signals a Longer Lifecycle

Game revenue rose even as Bungie-related write-downs weighed on profit.

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.

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

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

Jahmyr Gibbs Wins Second NFC Offensive Player of the Week After 3-TD, 172-Yard Game

He now stands alongside Barry Sanders as the only Lions running backs with multiple weekly NFC honors.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dispatch Finale Drops as AdHoc Weighs Season 2 After Breakout Launch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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