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Epstein Emails Naming Trump Fuel Fight in Congress as House Sets Vote to Force DOJ Disclosure

A bipartisan discharge petition has triggered a House vote next week to require the Justice Department to publish unclassified Epstein files.

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 Public Beta 2 With ‘Edge Light’ Video Lighting

The software uses Apple silicon to detect faces, adapting on-screen illumination for low-light calls.

Apple Launches Digital ID for U.S. Passports in Wallet

The public beta emphasizes on-device encryption with biometric consent, with initial use restricted to TSA checkpoints for domestic flights.

Apple Pushes New AirPods Firmware: 8B25 for Pro 3, 8B21 for Pro 2 and AirPods 4

The silent rollout tracks with iOS 26.2 testing to suggest preparation for EU Live Translation.

Intruder Charged After Grabbing Ariana Grande at Singapore 'Wicked' Premiere

The case underscores how a repeat intruder’s social‑media stunts are testing premiere security.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $95,000 as Outflows and Rate Doubts Pressure Crypto

A wave of redemptions from spot ETFs signals fading institutional demand.

OnePlus 15 Goes On Sale in India With Snapdragon 8 Elite, 165Hz Display and 7,300mAh Battery

U.S. sales remain on hold pending FCC clearance.

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta 2 With CarPlay Messages Control and Design Refinements

The second developer build focuses on polish, user controls, and regional compliance as Apple targets a December release.

Apple Store App Adopts Liquid Glass Design in Version 6.6

The move reflects Apple's push for visual consistency with iOS 26, not new shopping features.

Suspect Arrested in Laney College Shooting That Critically Wounded Coach John Beam

The attack on the longtime coach, following a Skyline High School shooting this week, heightened concern over campus safety.

Hitler DNA Sequencing Indicates Kallmann Syndrome, No Jewish Ancestry

Independent verification of a bunker blood sample underpins findings to be detailed in a Channel 4 documentary.

Tesla Is Testing Apple CarPlay in Major Reversal, Report Says

A Bloomberg report says internal trials are underway to address strong iPhone‑user demand, with any rollout still unfinalized.

49ers Name Brock Purdy Week 11 Starter vs. Cardinals

San Francisco turns back to its injured starter to spark a lagging deep passing game in a crowded NFC West.

Anthropic Says China-Linked Hackers Used Claude to Run Largely Autonomous Cyber-Espionage Campaign

The company reports its developer tool was jailbroken to impersonate a defensive tester, allowing automated intrusions across about 30 targets with only a few confirmed breaches.

BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Edit, Rejects Defamation Claim

The broadcaster has withdrawn the Panorama program from future airings pending a review of a reported 2022 Newsnight edit.

Apple Launches Mini Apps Partner Program With 15% Cut for In‑App Purchases

The opt-in plan exchanges lower fees for adoption of Apple’s commerce and age-range APIs to fold mini app payments into its infrastructure.

Red Dead Redemption Returns Dec. 2 to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and Mobile With Free Upgrades

Rockstar uses free upgrades, save continuity plus subscription placement to widen access to the 2010 classic across modern devices.

Storm Claudia Triggers Amber Rain Warnings, 100+ Flood Alerts and Transport Disruption

Emergency and rail teams are standing by as slow‑moving downpours on saturated ground raise the risk of flooding, power cuts and dangerous winds into Saturday.

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

A LOFAR radio burst with a Type II shock signature, paired with XMM-Newton X-ray data, proved plasma escaped a nearby red dwarf’s magnetic bubble.

Starbucks Workers Launch Open-Ended Strike on Red Cup Day at 65 Stores

The walkout seeks to jolt stalled first‑contract talks following the union’s rejection of a company offer in April.

Czech Central Bank Buys $1 Million in Bitcoin for Controlled Digital-Asset Pilot

The controlled pilot is designed to build in-house operational expertise over a two- to three-year evaluation.

Army-Led Task Force Rallies Agencies at White House to Sync U.S. Counter-Drone Effort

The effort prioritizes a one-stop marketplace with common test metrics to accelerate low‑collateral defenses against small drones.

Jaime Moore Confirmed as LAFD Chief, Will Order Independent Lachman Fire Inquiry

He takes office vowing an outside review to rebuild trust after reports that warnings about lingering hot spots went unheeded.

Google Pledges $40 Billion for Texas AI Cloud Buildout With Three New Data Centers

New power contracts plus co-located solar seek to ease grid strain.

DOJ Secures Five Guilty Pleas in North Korean Remote-Work Scheme, Seizes $15 Million in Stolen Crypto

The actions target networks that supply stolen U.S. identities and host company laptops to disguise overseas operatives as domestic hires.

Jack Dorsey-Backed diVine Revives Vine With Restored Archive and AI-Free Uploads

Built on Nostr, the nonprofit-backed beta emphasizes user control over a reconstructed Vine archive.

AI Stock Surge Wobbles as Tech Pullback Fuels Bubble Warnings

Investors await Nvidia’s results next week to gauge whether lofty spending plans are backed by earnings.

Nissan Refreshes 2026 Pathfinder With Bigger Screen, New Cameras, Familiar V6

Pricing remains unannounced with U.S. deliveries expected in early 2026.

Single Apple AirTag Drops to $18 at Amazon in Early Black Friday Record

Deal-watchers note single AirTag discounts are uncommon compared with frequent four-pack sales.

Samsung Lifts DDR5 Contract Prices Up to 60% as AI Memory Crunch Deepens

Long-term deals are tying up supply into 2026, signaling sustained cost pressure for servers and consumer devices.

MLS Matches Move to Apple TV Base Subscription in 2026 as Season Pass Ends

The change is designed to broaden access ahead of the North American World Cup.

ITC Reopens Apple Watch Case, Weighs New Import Ban Over Redesigned Blood-Oxygen Feature

The review will determine if pairing the watch with an iPhone still triggers Masimo’s pulse-oximetry patents.

Rivian–VW JV Marks First Year With ID.1 Prototypes in California, 2026 Winter Tests and Licensing Push

The update signals a shift to a shared zonal platform intended to underpin Volkswagen’s future SSP models with potential for third‑party licensing.

Anthropic Open-Sources Political Evenhandedness Test and Tunes Claude for Balanced Responses

The move seeks shared standards ahead of federal guidance on 'truth-seeking' AI procurement due Nov. 20.

China’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Lands Safely Using Replacement Capsule After Debris Damage

The swap leaves Tiangong without a flight-ready lifeboat for the new crew pending a Shenzhou-22 launch.

Zero Knowledge Proof Opens Whitelist With Built Network, Daily On-Chain Auctions Planned

Reports are sponsor-labeled, so the project's stated audits and readiness have limited independent confirmation.

OpenAI Pilots ChatGPT Group Chats in Four Countries

The trial gathers early feedback on a shared workspace that runs on GPT-5.1 Auto.

Chevrolet Unveils Updated Camaro ZL1 Body for 2026 NASCAR Cup Season

The car will make its first on-track appearance at February’s Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

TikTok Rolls Out ‘Bulletin Board’ One-Way Channels for Creator Updates

Access starts with creators 18 or older who have at least 50,000 followers.

Utah, North Carolina AGs Launch Bipartisan AI Task Force With OpenAI and Microsoft

States move to fill a federal gap on AI oversight by drafting voluntary safeguards with industry.

Lions TE Sam LaPorta Likely To Miss Friday Practice, Week 11 Status in Doubt

Detroit has added Anthony Firkser to the practice squad as tight end depth tightens.

LeBron James Ruled Out vs. Pelicans as Lakers Keep Return on Day-to-Day Track

The Lakers are evaluating him day to day after consecutive full-contact sessions with their G League affiliate.

Nico O'Reilly Impresses on England Debut as Man City Convert Rises at Left-Back

The 20-year-old's assured first cap crowns a rapid switch from midfield to full-back under Pep Guardiola.

Pacers' Aaron Nesmith Leaves Phoenix Game With Knee Injury

Rick Carlisle expects him to miss time, expressing hope that evaluation shows no major damage.

Frankie Kazarian Cashes In to Win TNA World Title After NXT Invasion

The opportunistic cash-in followed a live-ring invasion that injured Mike Santana, ending a 32-day reign.

Rams’ Alaric Jackson Sued Over Alleged Nonconsensual Sex Recording as McVay Says He Will Play Sunday

The civil complaint alleges violations tied to a 2024 encounter previously investigated by the NFL.

Scotland Face Greece in Piraeus With World Cup Bid at Stake

Kick-off is 7:45pm on Saturday at Karaiskakis Stadium with live coverage on BBC Two, BBC Scotland, plus iPlayer.

Devils Confirm Jack Hughes Out With Non-Hockey Hand Injury After Team Dinner

The absence tests New Jersey’s thin center depth.

Top-Five 2026 Forward Cameron Williams Picks Duke Over Arizona and Texas

The pledge vaults Duke's 2026 haul into the national top 10, adding a third verbal under Jon Scheyer.

Jets' Aaron Glenn Leaves Door Open to Benching Justin Fields

The coach will use the mini-bye to reassess the offense after New York fell to 2-8.

Arsenal Insist Lewis-Skelly Will Stay in January as Calafiori Injury Opens Path to Minutes

Tuchel left the teenager out of England's squad, increasing the urgency for consistent game time before the World Cup.

Patrick Mahomes Urges Players to Shun Betting, Citing Shift in Fan Behavior

The NFL is weighing tighter limits on prop bets during ongoing integrity reviews.

Browns Stick With Dillon Gabriel for Week 11 as Ravens Scout Backup Shedeur Sanders

Coaches say Gabriel merits a longer evaluation after grading well internally despite growing calls to test Sanders.

Broncos Rule Out J.K. Dobbins With Significant Foot Injury, IR Decision Looms

Denver is considering an injured-reserve move that would keep the running back out a minimum of four games.

Alcaraz Seals Year-End No. 1 With Musetti Win as ATP Finals Semifinals Take Shape

The last four features Sinner versus de Minaur, Alcaraz versus the winner of Zverev–Auger-Aliassime.

Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev Set After UFC 322 Weigh-Ins at Madison Square Garden

Betting markets favor Islam Makhachev in his bid for a second UFC title following clean weigh-ins for both championship bouts.

England Beat Serbia to Stay Perfect as Tuchel Tests New Options

Tuchel's selections spotlight squad depth, leaving key roles unresolved before Albania.

Patrick Beverley Arrested in Texas on Felony Domestic-Assault Charge

Jail records cite a third-degree domestic-assault charge with $40,000 bail posted.

Warriors Rule Jonathan Kuminga Out vs. Spurs With Bilateral Knee Tendinitis

Team characterizes the knee issue as short-term tendinitis with no structural damage.

Canucks Make Hughes a Game-Time Decision as Lankinen Starts vs. Hurricanes

Coach Adam Foote said the captain skated in Raleigh with a decision coming at puck drop.

Brittany Cartwright Targets December to Finalize Divorce, Says Jax Taylor Out of The Valley Season 3

Cartwright now targets December, citing delays on Taylor's side.

Frankie Kazarian Cashes In to Win TNA World Title After NXT Invasion

The opportunistic cash-in followed a live-ring invasion that injured Mike Santana, ending a 32-day reign.

Taylor Swift’s 2017 Note to Liam Payne Heads to Auction With £5,000–£10,000 Estimate

The lot includes the original wax-sealed envelope and a supportive message praising his solo work.

Keeper Opens to Divided Reviews, Elevating Tatiana Maslany and Osgood Perkins’ Craft

Early notices single out Maslany’s performance and meticulous mood-setting, with recurring concerns over pacing and heavy exposition.

‘The Beast in Me’ Premieres on Netflix to Strong Lead Performances and Plotting Critiques

From creator Gabe Rotter with showrunner Howard Gordon, the eight-episode psychological thriller pairs Claire Danes with Matthew Rhys in a binge-release cat-and-mouse story.

Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Opens to Divided Reviews

Critics praise the film’s kinetic craft, with some questioning its emotional impact.

Disney Christens Destiny in Fort Lauderdale Ahead of Nov. 20 Maiden Voyage

The Wish-class vessel centers on a unified Heroes & Villains narrative featuring ship‑exclusive shows and lounges.

Tom Felton Returns as Draco on Broadway, Ovation Briefly Halts ‘Cursed Child’

Footage from the production shows fans erupting as Felton makes his first entrance in the role.

Shakira Brings Sons to Zootopia 2 Premiere, Reveals Their Voice Cameos

Shakira confirms that Milan and Sasha voice Judy Hopps’ younger brothers in the sequel.

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails Debuts on Disney+ as Two-Part Special

The latest LEGO Avengers installment spotlights Hawkeye opposing an influencer wielding ancient Egyptian power.

Columbia Starts New 'Jumanji' in Los Angeles, Sets 2026 Release

The sequel leans on creative continuity following back-to-back hits in 2017–2019 that pushed the series past $2 billion.

Patrick Beverley Arrested in Texas on Felony Domestic-Assault Charge

Jail records cite a third-degree domestic-assault charge with $40,000 bail posted.

Rams’ Alaric Jackson Sued Over Alleged Nonconsensual Sex Recording as McVay Says He Will Play Sunday

The civil complaint alleges violations tied to a 2024 encounter previously investigated by the NFL.

Drake Publicly Denies Long-Running ‘Takers’ Premiere Urination Rumor

He issued the denial in a podcast comment thread after the claim was revived in a recent episode.

Tyler, the Creator Postpones Camp Flog Gnaw to Nov. 22–23 Because of Severe Storm Forecast

Organizers cite an atmospheric river as the reason for the move, with wristbands remaining valid, refunds available.

Karen Huger Reemerges at BravoCon as Bravo Teases Andy Cohen Sit-Down for RHOP Finale

The network is framing her on-camera return as a personal reckoning with addiction.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Opens to Mixed Reviews and Real-Magic Spectacle

Early reviews spotlight practical showpieces over tidy plotting.

Golden Bachelor Finale Chooses Commitment Ring Over Proposal

Interviews say the decision was planned during off‑camera talks in the lead‑up to the finale.

Nuzzi Memoir Alleges RFK Jr. Declared Love and Asked Her to Have His Baby

Advance excerpts describe a yearlong, non-physical exchange that Kennedy’s office disputes.

Paramount Taps Goldstein and Daley to Launch New Standalone Star Trek Film

Skydance-led Paramount is resetting the franchise by commissioning a theatrical project unconnected to prior screen continuity.

China’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Lands Safely Using Replacement Capsule After Debris Damage

The swap leaves Tiangong without a flight-ready lifeboat for the new crew pending a Shenzhou-22 launch.

Aalto Researchers Demonstrate Single-Shot Optical Tensor Computing

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

UVA Case Report Confirms First Known Death From Tick-Linked Alpha-Gal Meat Allergy

Postmortem biomarkers consistent with fatal anaphylaxis are prompting calls for wider testing and prevention.

Houston Heat Holds With Record Highs Possible as Rain Chances Build Next Week

Forecast models point to increasing rain from Tuesday that could bring about an inch over seven days.

Researchers Sequence 39,000-Year-Old Mammoth RNA in Proof-of-Concept Breakthrough

The Cell study shows RNA can endure in permafrost to reveal gene activity near death.

Maryland Lawmakers Press NASA on Goddard Closures as Agency Defends Long‑Planned Consolidation

NASA has told Congress the relocations predate the 2026 budget request and are being coordinated to avoid mission impacts.

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

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

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Launches NASA Mars Probes and Lands Booster at Sea

The flight marked New Glenn’s first customer mission, validating Blue Origin’s reusable-booster strategy with a successful barge recovery.

Hitler DNA Sequencing Indicates Kallmann Syndrome, No Jewish Ancestry

Independent verification of a bunker blood sample underpins findings to be detailed in a Channel 4 documentary.

Leonid Meteor Shower To Peak Nov. 16–17 Under Mostly Dark Skies

A thin crescent moon should keep skies dark for a better view.

Salt Lake County Confirms First Measles Case, Signals Community Transmission

Health officials urge anyone who visited Taylorsville InstaCare on Nov. 7 to check MMR immunity.

Astrophotographer Captures Skydiver Silhouetted Against the Sun in 'The Fall of Icarus'

Meticulous hydrogen-alpha planning put the skydiver on target with sunspots.

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

A LOFAR radio burst with a Type II shock signature, paired with XMM-Newton X-ray data, proved plasma escaped a nearby red dwarf’s magnetic bubble.

China’s Jinlin Crater Confirmed as Earth’s Largest Known Holocene Impact Site

The identification relies on shock features in quartz, prompting follow-up work to refine the age as well as determine the meteorite’s composition.

Ethiopia Confirms First Marburg Outbreak With Nine Cases in Southern Omo Region

WHO support accelerates testing, contact tracing, infection control to contain cross-border risk.

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps in Younger Women

Researchers report an observational link that persisted after accounting for other known risks.

Dog Diversity Dates to 11,000 Years Ago, Science Studies Find

Extensive skull morphometrics with ancient DNA reframe canine variation as a deep prehistoric process.

Jane Goodall Honored at Washington National Cathedral as DiCaprio Leads Tributes

Speakers urged a renewed commitment to her conservation legacy through youth programs, practical stewardship, institutional support.

New Evidence Links Heavy Generative AI Use to Weaker Critical Thinking

Researchers report widespread unverified use of AI tools, urging human-centered checks to preserve judgment.

Climate Leaders Concede 1.5°C Overshoot as COP30 Grapples With What Comes Next

Climate chiefs now cast 1.5°C as a temporary breach to reverse, refocusing COP30 on limiting the scale and duration of overshoot.

NYC Council Panel Defeats 'Ryder’s Law' After Forced Vote

With the vote over, advocates pin hopes on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's stated support for a ban.

Mamdani Presses $1.1 Billion Community Safety Plan as Audit Flags Troubled 911 Pilot

The mayor-elect seeks to scale B-HEARD into a new department using a public-health model despite findings that many eligible crisis calls went unserved.

Jaime Moore Confirmed as LAFD Chief, Will Order Independent Lachman Fire Inquiry

He takes office vowing an outside review to rebuild trust after reports that warnings about lingering hot spots went unheeded.

Trump Border Czar Rebukes U.S. Bishops Over Anti–Mass Deportation Message

An overwhelmingly approved bishops’ message condemns indiscriminate mass deportations.

U.S. Revises Gaza Resolution to Cite Path to Palestinian Statehood as Russia Tables Rival Text

Opposition by Russia, China, plus several Arab members has stalled a vote.

BU College Republican Says His ICE Tips Led to Allston Car Wash Detentions

The detainees’ lawyer says several held work permits, with bond hearings expected next week.

Trump Withdraws Donald Korb Nomination for IRS Chief Counsel, Treasury Legal Role

The reversal follows scrutiny of his Senate testimony over reported remarks about a resigning IRS official.

Tennessee's 7th District Special Draws National Focus as Cook Moves Race to Likely Republican

National investment reflects a closer-than-usual contest in a district Trump won by 22 points.

South Carolina Set to Execute Stephen Bryant by Firing Squad Tonight

The execution follows the state supreme court’s refusal to pause the case over defense claims of prenatal brain damage and childhood abuse.

Pennsylvania Enacts $50 Billion Budget After 135-Day Stalemate

Shapiro says withheld funds are now moving to communities statewide.

Florida Becomes First State to Adopt Heritage’s Phoenix Declaration for K-12 Education

Officials say the resolution is a nonbinding guide to future policy.

DOJ Demands Examples of Judicial 'Obstacles' After Blanche's 'War' Rhetoric

An internal memo seeks rapid examples of court actions the department considers impediments in targeted prosecutions.

Georgia Trump Case Stays Alive as State Council Chief Appoints Himself Prosecutor

With no outside taker, he assumed the role to decide the case’s future.

Congress Enacts 0.4 mg THC Cap on Hemp Products in Shutdown Deal

Championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell, the signed law rewrites federal hemp rules with enforcement set to begin in about a year.

Wyoming U.S. Attorney Will Rigorously Prosecute Marijuana on Federal Lands, Including Yellowstone and Grand Teton

The move follows the Justice Department's September rollback of Biden-era leniency on minor marijuana cases.

Starbucks Workers Launch Open-Ended Strike on Red Cup Day at 65 Stores

The walkout seeks to jolt stalled first‑contract talks following the union’s rejection of a company offer in April.

Trump Signs Tariff Relief Order, Unveils Latin America Trade Frameworks to Ease Food Costs

The White House says the targeted cuts are designed to ease prices on coffee, bananas and some beef.

Johnson Presses Pre-Thanksgiving Budget Vote as Finance Chair Rejects Head Tax

The push follows revisions that narrow the head tax to larger firms, including a higher cloud-computing levy.

FAA Cuts Flight Limits to 3% as Shutdown Ends and Travel Steadies

Improving controller attendance prompted the rollback, with shortages likely to slow normalization.

Army-Led Task Force Rallies Agencies at White House to Sync U.S. Counter-Drone Effort

The effort prioritizes a one-stop marketplace with common test metrics to accelerate low‑collateral defenses against small drones.

Mamdani Presses $1.1 Billion Community Safety Plan as Audit Flags Troubled 911 Pilot

The mayor-elect seeks to scale B-HEARD into a new department using a public-health model despite findings that many eligible crisis calls went unserved.

South Carolina Set to Execute Stephen Bryant by Firing Squad Tonight

The execution follows the state supreme court’s refusal to pause the case over defense claims of prenatal brain damage and childhood abuse.

Brazilian Fitness Influencer Diana Areas, 39, Dies After Fall From Apartment Building

Police opened an inquiry after officials said she left a hospital without authorization earlier that morning.

Fourth Adult Charged in Wisconsin Teen Neglect Case After 14-Year-Old Found Weighing 35 Pounds

Prosecutors describe years of isolation with no doctor visits or in-person schooling for the child.

Michigan Father Charged With Murder in 2010 Disappearance of His Three Sons

Filing comes weeks before his planned release from a prior unlawful-imprisonment sentence.

Judge Rules Brian Walshe Competent to Stand Trial, Keeps Case in Norfolk County

The ruling follows a Bridgewater State Hospital evaluation that found him capable of understanding the proceedings.

Rams’ Alaric Jackson Sued Over Alleged Nonconsensual Sex Recording as McVay Says He Will Play Sunday

The civil complaint alleges violations tied to a 2024 encounter previously investigated by the NFL.

BU College Republican Says His ICE Tips Led to Allston Car Wash Detentions

The detainees’ lawyer says several held work permits, with bond hearings expected next week.

Georgia Trump Case Stays Alive as State Council Chief Appoints Himself Prosecutor

With no outside taker, he assumed the role to decide the case’s future.

Jaime Moore Confirmed as LAFD Chief, Will Order Independent Lachman Fire Inquiry

He takes office vowing an outside review to rebuild trust after reports that warnings about lingering hot spots went unheeded.

Patrick Beverley Arrested in Texas on Felony Domestic-Assault Charge

Jail records cite a third-degree domestic-assault charge with $40,000 bail posted.

Patrick Mahomes Urges Players to Shun Betting, Citing Shift in Fan Behavior

The NFL is weighing tighter limits on prop bets during ongoing integrity reviews.

DOJ Demands Examples of Judicial 'Obstacles' After Blanche's 'War' Rhetoric

An internal memo seeks rapid examples of court actions the department considers impediments in targeted prosecutions.

Wyoming U.S. Attorney Will Rigorously Prosecute Marijuana on Federal Lands, Including Yellowstone and Grand Teton

The move follows the Justice Department's September rollback of Biden-era leniency on minor marijuana cases.

Former Manager for Boston School Bus Contractor, Vendor Indicted in 21-Count Bribery Case

Prosecutors allege a 2010–2021 kickback scheme that steered over $870,000 in cash, goods, services from bus vendors to the contractor’s fleet director.

Eastpointe McDonald’s Worker Accused in Manager’s Killing Faces Preliminary Hearing Today

Prosecutors cite a prior 2022 stabbing conviction to seek a habitual‑offender enhancement.

55-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Park Ridge as Police Close Dempster at Potter

MCAT investigators are processing the scene pending a police update after reopening.

Nighttime Blast Hits Damascus’ Mazzeh District, Injuring Woman

Officials describe rocket fire by unknown assailants, with the cause still under investigation.

Suspect Arrested in Laney College Shooting That Critically Wounded Coach John Beam

The attack on the longtime coach, following a Skyline High School shooting this week, heightened concern over campus safety.

FBI Rebuts Tucker Carlson as He Publishes Claims About Trump Shooter’s Online Trail

The bureau’s new Rapid Response account rejected his assertion, citing prior testimony that investigators had identified a suspected account tied to Thomas Crooks.

Pennsylvania Enacts $50 Billion Budget After 135-Day Stalemate

Shapiro says withheld funds are now moving to communities statewide.

Johnson Presses Pre-Thanksgiving Budget Vote as Finance Chair Rejects Head Tax

The push follows revisions that narrow the head tax to larger firms, including a higher cloud-computing levy.

Czech Central Bank Buys $1 Million in Bitcoin for Controlled Digital-Asset Pilot

The controlled pilot is designed to build in-house operational expertise over a two- to three-year evaluation.

Trump Signs Tariff Relief Order, Unveils Latin America Trade Frameworks to Ease Food Costs

The White House says the targeted cuts are designed to ease prices on coffee, bananas and some beef.

USDA Restarts Reporting, Trims Corn and Soy Yields as Futures Drop on Thin China Purchases

USDA's first post-shutdown data reset expectations, pressuring grain futures.

Congress Enacts 0.4 mg THC Cap on Hemp Products in Shutdown Deal

Championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell, the signed law rewrites federal hemp rules with enforcement set to begin in about a year.

Starbucks Workers Launch Open-Ended Strike on Red Cup Day at 65 Stores

The walkout seeks to jolt stalled first‑contract talks following the union’s rejection of a company offer in April.

FAA Cuts Flight Limits to 3% as Shutdown Ends and Travel Steadies

Improving controller attendance prompted the rollback, with shortages likely to slow normalization.

NYC Council Panel Defeats 'Ryder’s Law' After Forced Vote

With the vote over, advocates pin hopes on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's stated support for a ban.

Trump Border Czar Rebukes U.S. Bishops Over Anti–Mass Deportation Message

An overwhelmingly approved bishops’ message condemns indiscriminate mass deportations.

Labor Department Sets September Jobs Report for Next Week as Agencies Reset Data Releases

With key October indicators likely missing, the Fed heads into its Dec. 9–10 decision with a thinner data set.

Mortgage Rates Hold Near 6.24% as FHFA Weighs Portable Loans

Proposals remain exploratory, with potential conflicts with MBS structures and current rules.

USDA Orders States to Restore Full November SNAP as Payouts Roll Out

With funding restored after the shutdown, federal officials say deposits should arrive within days, but state systems will determine exact timing.

AI Stock Surge Wobbles as Tech Pullback Fuels Bubble Warnings

Investors await Nvidia’s results next week to gauge whether lofty spending plans are backed by earnings.

Samsung Lifts DDR5 Contract Prices Up to 60% as AI Memory Crunch Deepens

Long-term deals are tying up supply into 2026, signaling sustained cost pressure for servers and consumer devices.

Bitcoin Sinks Below $95,000 as Outflows and Rate Doubts Pressure Crypto

A wave of redemptions from spot ETFs signals fading institutional demand.

Interior Repeals Biden-Era Curbs on Alaska Petroleum Reserve, Clearing Way for New Leasing

BLM will revert to 1977-style rules under a timeline that requires multiple lease sales through 2035.

Salvation Army Launches 2025 Red Kettle Drives in Milwaukee and Fargo–Moorhead With $3.1M and $850K Goals

Organizers cite higher local need this season, urging donations plus bell‑ringer volunteers through in‑person, cashless or virtual options.

Google Pledges $40 Billion for Texas AI Cloud Buildout With Three New Data Centers

New power contracts plus co-located solar seek to ease grid strain.

Heavy Rains Flood Gaza Displacement Camps, Collapsing Worn-Out Tents

Aid groups say worn-out shelters, coupled with restricted relief, leave families exposed to routine winter storms.

Canceled Splinter Cell Revival Was Redirected Into XDefiant, Report Says

Developers describe a top-down mandate to pursue a live-service, Call of Duty–style shooter.

Rockstar Hit With Union Legal Claim as 220 Employees Demand Reinstatement of Fired Workers

The conflict entered a formal claims process after Rockstar declined union talks, with the company maintaining the firings were for leaking confidential information.

Arc Raiders Draws High Praise as Comprehensive Guide Lands for New Players

A prominent outlet deems the Embark Studios release a potential genre landmark, noting its solo-friendly raids.

Fortnite Crew Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Nov. 18 as Fortnite Becomes Play Anywhere

Ultimate members gain the $11.99-per-month bundle as a perk, with benefits starting once they sign in on Xbox console, Xbox on PC, or a supported handheld.

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

The sprawling round-based map continues Black Ops 6's Zombies narrative in the Dark Aether.

GTA 6 Delayed to November 19, 2026, Triggering an Industry Rethink of Release Plans

Analysts expect publishers to avoid the new window as the game’s outsized pull rewrites late‑2026 strategy.

Fans Revive Sony’s Concord With Custom Servers, Show Full Match Running on PC

The three-person team rebuilt missing backend systems following Sony’s 2024 shutdown.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launch Prompts Scrutiny Over AI-Linked In-Game Art

Activision acknowledged using generative tools without naming specific assets, prompting scrutiny of Ghibli-style calling cards.

Black Ops 7 Launch Triggers Backlash Over Always‑Online Campaign

Early critic aggregates are positive, creating a sharp split with user reviews.

Krafton Takes Over Publishing for Hi‑Fi Rush as Transfer Goes Live

Players should expect temporary connection errors until a December 4 patch restores in‑game services.

Sony and NCSoft Announce 'Horizon Steel Frontiers,' a Mobile-First Horizon MMO for PC and Phones

The absence of a PlayStation version highlights Sony’s push to grow Horizon through mobile-first, live-service partnerships.

Red Dead Redemption Returns Dec. 2 to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and Mobile With Free Upgrades

Rockstar uses free upgrades, save continuity plus subscription placement to widen access to the 2010 classic across modern devices.

Nintendo Says Switch 2 Update Was Not Meant to Break Third-Party Docks as Vendors Ship Fixes

Nintendo says it is not trying to block legal third-party docks following update-related failures.

Football Manager 2026 Debuts at No. 1 in Europe With Series’ Biggest First Week

Early Steam reviews skew negative following the series’ year-long engine reboot.

Early Black Friday Slashes LG Monitor Prices, From $679 OLED Ultrawides to an $89 27-Inch

Deep pre-Black Friday discounts bring premium OLED features to price points typically associated with basic LCDs.

Valve’s New Steam Hardware Rekindles Half‑Life 3 Chatter, With No Confirmation

Speculation centers on an unlisted Steam entry, with no Half‑Life 3 announcement from Valve.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.4 Launches November 26, Introducing Krampus Compliance Authority and Two S‑Rank Agents

The update advances the post–Timesworn Hill arc with the receding Miasma revealing a long‑buried mining site.

Crystal Dynamics Cuts Nearly 30 Jobs in Third Round of 2025 Layoffs

The move marks the studio’s third staff reduction this year.

Disney+ Sets 2027 Premiere for Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding Anime 'Isolations'

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