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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Midweek Warmup Spreads as Forecasters Track Late‑Week Storm and Aurora Chances

Forecast attention shifts to a late‑week system with rain, strong winds, plus regional snow risks.

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.

White House Backs $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividend’ as Feasibility and Legal Risks Grow

Officials say the president wants to proceed despite unresolved funding, design and congressional hurdles.

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.

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.

Severe Solar Storm Pushes Northern Lights Deep Into U.S. Again Tonight

NOAA keeps G3–G4 geomagnetic storm alerts in effect through Nov. 14 following successive CME impacts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Uber Expands 'Women Preferences' to 26 U.S. Cities, Letting Women Request Women Drivers

The company says the preference boosts the likelihood of a women‑to‑women match, with possible longer waits.

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

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

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.

Google Maps Power Saving Mode Debuts in Pixel Feature Drop, Limited to Pixel 10

Google says the simplified, monochrome view can extend driving navigation time by up to four hours.

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.

Knicks–Magic on ESPN Tonight, but YouTube TV Blackout Forces Streaming Workarounds

Short-term signups provide workarounds for YouTube TV customers blocked from ESPN.

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.

Tkachuk Brothers Launch 'Wingmen' Podcast, First Episode Drops Thursday

The Wave Sports & Entertainment production leans into a looser, player-led format modeled on New Heights.

Patriots Rule Out Stevenson, Boutte, Hooper and Elliss for Thursday vs. Jets

Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is poised to lead New England’s backfield with Terrell Jennings still uncertain.

Manchester United Sink PSG 2-1 on Mary Earps’ Old Trafford Return

The mixed reception followed weeks of criticism over revelations in her new book.

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

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

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.

Kai Trump Readies for LPGA Debut at The ANNIKA as Security and Buzz Build

Organizers awarded the 18-year-old a sponsor invite to boost visibility through her massive online following.

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

Owner action follows sustained fan backlash to the Dončić trade.

49ers Ramp Up Brock Purdy With 'Aggressive' Practice as Week 11 Start Comes Into View

Kyle Shanahan says the decision rests solely on Purdy's health.

AEW Stages Dual Blood & Guts Tonight With First Women’s Match in Greensboro

The special arrives in November, inviting direct comparison with WWE’s WarGames.

Tomlin, Rodgers Turn Up Pressure on Steelers Receivers After 25-10 Loss to Chargers

Coaches and players say the Chargers bracketed D.K. Metcalf, exposing Pittsburgh's thin receiving options.

Washington State Fires Athletic Director Anne McCoy

WSU installed COO Jon Haarlow as interim leader pending a national search.

Panthers Hold Off Golden Knights 3-2 to Complete Season Sweep in Las Vegas

Florida's perfect penalty kill, capped by a one-shot power-play winner, highlighted Vegas's man-advantage slide since Mark Stone's injury.

Pelicans Enter Pivotal Homestand With Willie Green Under Scrutiny as Zion Lacks Timeline

Team decision-makers cite preseason evaluation plans plus Zion Williamson’s recovery timeline as the context for any coaching call.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

Tkachuk Brothers Launch 'Wingmen' Podcast, First Episode Drops Thursday

The Wave Sports & Entertainment production leans into a looser, player-led format modeled on New Heights.

Osbournes Share Trump Voicemail, King Charles Letter in First Podcast Since Ozzy’s Death

A new family podcast offers rare detail on his final year, including extraordinary condolences.

Pope Leo XIV Names Favorite Films as Vatican Prepares Weekend Audience With Hollywood

The culture office is staging the Holy Year gathering to open a direct dialogue with filmmakers about how cinema can serve the Church’s mission.

Jaina Lee Ortiz Joins ABC’s ‘RJ Decker’ in Recast Series-Regular Role

The ABC drama adapts Carl Hiaasen’s Double Whammy under Rob Doherty for a midseason launch.

Prosecutors Seek Anonymous Jury in Lil Durk Case Citing Threats and Obstruction

Prosecutors say shielding juror identities is necessary after alleged intimidation tied to OTF and reported misconduct during detention.

AEW Stages Dual Blood & Guts Tonight With First Women’s Match in Greensboro

The special arrives in November, inviting direct comparison with WWE’s WarGames.

Knicks–Magic on ESPN Tonight, but YouTube TV Blackout Forces Streaming Workarounds

Short-term signups provide workarounds for YouTube TV customers blocked from ESPN.

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.

Joy Behar Misses Third Day on The View After Foot Injury

Whoopi Goldberg cited a foot injury, signaling a possible Thursday return.

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.

Colin Farrell Boards Ordained as Russo Brothers’ AGBO Packages Bad Idea Comic Thriller

The project is being shopped to buyers as the three-issue source comic debuts Dec. 10.

‘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.

Giants Turn to Jameis Winston as Week 11 Starter

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

Jennifer Aniston Lauds Boyfriend Jim Curtis in ELLE Women in Hollywood Interview

Her on-the-record comments follow a Nov. 2 Instagram post that made the relationship public.

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.

‘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.

Severe Solar Storm Pushes Northern Lights Deep Into U.S. Again Tonight

NOAA keeps G3–G4 geomagnetic storm alerts in effect through Nov. 14 following successive CME impacts.

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.

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

Speakers highlighted her hope‑driven conservation message.

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.

EPA Proposes Exemptions to Narrow PFAS Reporting Rule

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

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

Officials emphasize contingency readiness for a safe return.

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.

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.

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.

SBA Pro‑Life America Unveils $80 Million Push for 2026, Targeting Four Senate Battlegrounds

The group plans intensive voter contact to mobilize infrequent pro-life voters in midterms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IEA Restores Conservative Outlook, Says Oil and Gas Could Grow to 2050

Reinstating a fossil‑heavy scenario sharpens the policy choice facing governments at COP30.

Shapiro Signs $50.1 Billion Pennsylvania Budget, Ending Months-Long Stalemate

The compromise trades withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for sizable K‑12 funding increases, coverage for Medicaid growth, plus a new earned income tax credit.

Osbournes Share Trump Voicemail, King Charles Letter in First Podcast Since Ozzy’s Death

A new family podcast offers rare detail on his final year, including extraordinary condolences.

Prosecutors Seek Anonymous Jury in Lil Durk Case Citing Threats and Obstruction

Prosecutors say shielding juror identities is necessary after alleged intimidation tied to OTF and reported misconduct during detention.

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.

Trump to Host Private White House Dinner With Wall Street Chiefs Tonight

The White House frames the meeting as an effort to spur private investment in projects central to economic security.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Lanez may petition the California Supreme Court for review.

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.

Police: Two 13-Year-Olds Took SUV, Crashed Into Washington Township Condo in Late-Night Joyride

Police plan traffic citations for the 13-year-olds, with investigators seeking tips.

Prosecutors Seek Anonymous Jury in Lil Durk Case Citing Threats and Obstruction

Prosecutors say shielding juror identities is necessary after alleged intimidation tied to OTF and reported misconduct during detention.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Prosecutors are reviewing the case for potential charges.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

East Side Neighbors Seek Safety Fixes After Porch Death in High-Speed Crash

Police intend to file a collision-involving-death charge after locating the driver.

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.

Person Airlifted After Car Crashes Into Leicester Home's Garage

Police opened an investigation with no cause identified or charges announced.

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.

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.

IEA Restores Conservative Outlook, Says Oil and Gas Could Grow to 2050

Reinstating a fossil‑heavy scenario sharpens the policy choice facing governments at COP30.

Visa and Mastercard Unveil Revised Swipe-Fee Deal Allowing Merchants to Reject Premium Cards

Court approval is required before any checkout changes occur.

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.

McRib Returns to Select U.S. Restaurants in Limited Run

More locations add the sandwich on Nov. 17 following a staggered rollout.

Shapiro Signs $50.1 Billion Pennsylvania Budget, Ending Months-Long Stalemate

The compromise trades withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for sizable K‑12 funding increases, coverage for Medicaid growth, plus a new earned income tax credit.

Trump to Host Private White House Dinner With Wall Street Chiefs Tonight

The White House frames the meeting as an effort to spur private investment in projects central to economic security.

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.

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.

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 Backs $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividend’ as Feasibility and Legal Risks Grow

Officials say the president wants to proceed despite unresolved funding, design and congressional hurdles.

White House Weighs 50-Year Mortgages as Trump Tempers Pitch

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

Retailers Roll Out Cut-Price Thanksgiving Bundles as Kroger Deal Goes Live

Analysts say retailer promotions lower some holiday grocery bills without proving broad inflation relief.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.