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Valve Unveils Steam Machine Console PC, Steam Frame VR Headset, and New Steam Controller for Early 2026

A Steam Deck successor stays unannounced, signaling a shift toward a unified, cross‑compatible SteamOS hardware family.

Epstein Emails Citing Trump Set Off Document Fight as House Sets Vote on DOJ Files

A floor vote next week will decide whether to compel the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein records, a move set in motion by a bipartisan discharge petition.

Severe Solar Storm Sends Northern Lights Deep Into U.S., With More Possible Tonight

NOAA says additional CME arrivals could keep aurora viewing chances going into Thursday.

Apple Tests ‘Edge Light’ in macOS 26.2 to Turn Mac Displays Into Virtual Ring Lights

The on-device effect uses Apple Silicon to tailor lighting to your face in dim rooms.

Apple Rolls Out Digital ID in Wallet for U.S. Passports at TSA Checkpoints

The rollout starts as a U.S.-only public beta with acceptance at more than 250 airports for domestic travel.

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1 With Warmer Presets Under Growing Safety Scrutiny

OpenAI prioritizes personalization in a phased rollout that keeps older GPT-5 models temporarily available.

NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani to Call Trump, Confers With Democratic Governors on Strategy

He is opening channels to navigate the approvals his affordability agenda will require across federal and state governments.

Trump Formally Urges Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu

Herzog’s office said a pardon would require a formal petition from Netanyahu under Israeli procedures.

IEA Restores ‘Current Policies’ Outlook as New Data Show Record 2025 CO2

The return of a Current Policies Scenario follows intense political scrutiny of the agency’s transition modeling.

Nomad Unveils Tracking Card Pro, a Find My Wallet Tracker With 16-Month Rechargeable Battery

Preorders are live at $39, offering Qi/MagSafe charging, 16-month battery life, and Find My support.

U.S. Mint Strikes Final Penny, Ending General Production After 232 Years

Treasury ended the coin to curb mounting production losses.

After Tearful Tribute, Jimmy Kimmel Pauses Show Following Death of Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III

Kimmel said the longtime house band leader, his friend since childhood and a fixture on the show since 2003, died at 59 as the cause remains unconfirmed.

White House Says Trump Still Pursuing $2,000 ‘Tariff Dividend’ as Feasibility Questions Mount

Key details remain unresolved, with limited tariff revenue, congressional approval requirements, a pending Supreme Court ruling constraining the plan.

Landslides Topple Section of New Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan After Preemptive Closure

Officials closed the span after spotting cracks, a day before landslides undermined the approach.

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta 2 With CarPlay Pinned Messages Toggle and Liquid Glass Tweaks

The developer update prioritizes practical refinements ahead of a December public rollout.

Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown With Funding Through Jan. 30, 2026

Key ACA premium tax credits were left out, leaving their fate to a tentative December Senate vote.

Hitler’s DNA Reconstructed From Bunker Blood Points to Kallmann Syndrome, No Jewish Ancestry

Experts caution that genetics cannot diagnose or explain Hitler’s crimes.

Ukraine Shakes Up Government in $100 Million Energy Graft Probe as Fronts Heat Up

EU leaders pledged new financing for Ukraine during the corruption crisis.

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

A combined radio–X-ray view identifies a shock-driven burst that proves plasma escaped a nearby red dwarf.

Waymo Starts Fully Driverless Freeway Rides in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Phoenix

Waymo begins with opt-in access after a year of freeway trials under protocols coordinated with highway patrols.

Zero Knowledge Proof Opens Whitelist, Touts $100 Million Build and Daily On-Chain Token Auctions

The privacy-focused AI compute project is promoting a build-first presale with hardware and on-chain auctions, but most coverage is sponsored and key claims have limited independent verification.

Reports: Apple TV to End MLS Season Pass in 2026 as All Matches Move to Base Service

The shift is intended to widen MLS viewership by leveraging Apple TV’s far larger subscriber base.

Joby Flies Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Demonstrator, Deepens Defense Push With L3Harris

The first flight marks a pivot to dual‑use operations centered on defense missionization through a partnership with L3Harris.

Anthropic Discloses Suspected Chinese Use of Claude to Automate Cyber Intrusions

The company says its coding agent executed most steps of attacks on roughly 30 organizations, prompting a shutdown of exploit generation.

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro Firmware: 8B25 for Pro 3, 8B21 for Pro 2

Installation occurs automatically when the earbuds charge near a paired device.

Boeing Defense Machinists Vote on Revised Contract With $6,000 Bonus, 24% Raises

Union leaders urge ratification of a five-year deal that would send strikers back to factories this weekend.

Leaked Dummy Shows 5.5mm Galaxy S26 Edge as Reports Say Samsung Axed the Model

Fresh dummy photos highlight a 5.5mm-thin concept reportedly axed following weak S25 Edge demand.

Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Home Batteries Over Overheating and Fire Risk

The recall follows reports of overheating and small fires, with no injuries reported.

Microsoft Launches Fairwater AI Superfactory Linking Atlanta and Wisconsin

The linked sites operate as one cluster over a dedicated AI‑WAN to run very large model‑training jobs.

Palantir's Alex Karp Warns Much AI Spending Won't Justify Its Cost, Outlines Two‑Market Thesis

He highlights mission‑critical deployments in defense and enterprises as the segment that reliably creates measurable value.

Netflix Launches Phone-Controlled TV Games, Expands Mobile Lineup With Red Dead Redemption

The company is refocusing on social, big-screen play that uses viewers’ phones as controllers rather than chasing console-style games.

Disney+ Set for AI UGC and Game-Like Features in Sweeping Overhaul, Iger Says

Iger positions the pivot as an IP-safe expansion built through deals with AI firms.

Russia’s AIdol Humanoid Topples at Moscow Debut, Prompting Pullback for Fixes

Developers blamed calibration and lighting issues and have paused public demonstrations to inspect the prototype’s balance and control systems.

OnePlus 15 Launches Globally As India Sales Begin, U.S. Release Delayed For FCC Approval

The performance-focused flagship pairs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with a 7,300mAh battery, a 165Hz 1.5K display and OnePlus’ new DetailMax imaging across triple 50MP cameras.

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.1 With Warmer Presets Under Growing Safety Scrutiny

OpenAI prioritizes personalization in a phased rollout that keeps older GPT-5 models temporarily available.

Valve Announces Steam Machine, Steam Frame Headset and New Steam Controller as Half-Life 3 Remains Unconfirmed

The hardware line targets a 2026 release, leaving rumors of a Half-Life reveal unverified despite fresh clues.

Nvidia Begins Rolling Out Shield Experience 9.2.2 With Accessibility Upgrades and Disney+ Audio Fix

Years after launch, the Shield TV line continues to receive software support as the 9.2.2 update starts reaching devices.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Toward Mars After Space-Weather Scrubs

The probes take an L2 parking route with an Earth gravity assist, giving Blue Origin a chance to validate New Glenn’s deep-space capability and reusability.

Report: Tesla Is Testing Apple CarPlay in Major Infotainment Shift

Bloomberg reports Tesla is trialing a windowed, wireless version of CarPlay that preserves Tesla’s interface and leaves features like Full Self-Driving untouched.

Apple Launches Mini Apps Partner Program With 15% App Store Commission

Participation requires Apple’s in‑app purchase system alongside specified age and commerce APIs.

Reports: Apple TV to End MLS Season Pass in 2026 as All Matches Move to Base Service

The shift is intended to widen MLS viewership by leveraging Apple TV’s far larger subscriber base.

Clase Surrenders in Federal MLB Betting Case After Ortiz Wins Release on $500,000 Bond

Prosecutors say the pitchers coordinated pitch outcomes with bettors for bribes, prompting MLB to tighten limits on individual‑pitch bets.

De Minaur Beats Fritz to Stay Alive as Alcaraz–Musetti Decides Semis and Year-End No. 1

Alcaraz can lock up year-end No. 1 with a victory, leaving de Minaur dependent on that result.

Trump Pardons British Billionaire Joe Lewis Over Insider-Trading Conviction

The clemency leaves Tottenham operations unchanged under the Lewis Family Trust.

MLS Owners to Vote Today on Fall–Spring Switch and Single-Table Overhaul

The plan seeks to align MLS with global transfer windows, requiring MLSPA sign-off under a CBA running through January 2028.

Alabama Readies Marquee Home Tests: No. 1 Purdue Tonight, No. 11 Oklahoma Saturday

Analytics give Alabama only a slight edge entering a demanding basketball-football doubleheader.

UFC 322 at MSG: Jack Della Maddalena Defends Welterweight Title Against Islam Makhachev

Makhachev enters as the betting favorite after his hardest camp as he bids to become a two-division UFC champion.

Ravens Heavily Favored for Week 11 Trip to Browns

Baltimore's momentum meets Cleveland's highly ranked defense in a divisional rematch.

Kai Trump Makes LPGA Debut at The Annika, Opens With Early Stumbles

The sponsor invitation turned her start into a high-visibility test of the LPGA’s bid to reach younger fans.

Avalanche Rule Valeri Nichushkin Week-to-Week With Lower-Body Injury

Colorado labeled the winger week-to-week after a lower-body injury, with a clearer timeline expected early next week.

NFL Files Grievance to Halt NFLPA Team Report Cards

The union calls the anonymous surveys a proven tool for upgrades, with the league seeking arbitration in December.

FIFA Unveils 2025 Puskas Award Shortlist, Featuring Deiola, Yamal and Rice

Fan ballots carry equal weight with a FIFA Legends panel before the winner is revealed at The Best awards.

Prediction Markets Put Aaron Judge on Brink of 2025 AL MVP Ahead of Tonight's Reveal

Voters must weigh Judge’s dominant rate stats against Cal Raleigh’s 60-homer season at catcher.

No. 6 Texas Tech Eyes 10th Win vs. UCF as Rodriguez’s Heisman Buzz Grows

Texas Tech’s home dominance puts a potential on‑campus CFP first‑round game within reach.

Cavaliers Host Raptors Tonight With Garland Day-to-Day, Mitchell Expected to Play

Toronto faces potential wing shortages that could test its defense against Cleveland's size.

Lions Tap Eminem and Paul Rosenberg to Lead Thanksgiving Halftime Through 2027

Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce the Verizon-powered show in a multi-year push to elevate the annual Ford Field spotlight.

Sophie Cunningham Ties Fever Future to Pay at Clark’s ANNIKA Pro-Am

Her on-course remark highlights unresolved WNBA–WNBPA talks that keep free agency on hold.

Bleacher Report Tags Lamar Jackson as NFL’s Most Overrated QB, Prompting Backlash

The dispute centers on whether a 3-5 postseason mark outweighs two MVP awards.

Pedri Nears Early Barcelona Return With Minutes Possible From Nov. 22

A conservative reintroduction reflects the club’s tighter load management after recent muscle setbacks.

Stars Visit Atlantic-Leading Canadiens as Dobes Gets the Net

Dallas arrives on a run of tight wins built on a top-ranked power play, with late-game heroics in Ottawa underscoring the trend.

Lady Gaga Reflects on 'Unhinged' Backlash to Joker: Folie À Deux in New Interview

She says the criticism hurt as it dragged on, leading her to pour that energy into new art.

Dolly Parton Releases Photo Memoir as Health Recovery Progresses

An insider says the 79-year-old is recuperating at home following kidney-stone-related treatments.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 Premieres Feb. 27, 2026 as Kong Takes Center Stage

A new teaser confirms Kurt Russell’s return, signaling a Skull Island storyline.

Prime Video Drops Fallout Season 2 Trailer, Sets Dec. 17 Weekly Premiere

The preview signals a bigger, game‑lore–driven chapter centered on New Vegas.

Reports: Apple TV to End MLS Season Pass in 2026 as All Matches Move to Base Service

The shift is intended to widen MLS viewership by leveraging Apple TV’s far larger subscriber base.

Pluribus Earns Praise for Unnerving Premiere Sequence as Gilligan Downplays Big Twist

Gilligan also underscores the show’s human-made ethos with a “no AI” credit.

Mad Men Heads to HBO Max on Dec. 1 With First-Ever 4K Release

The move follows HBO’s decision to pass on the project years before its 2007 AMC debut.

Official Trailer Drops for 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' Ahead of Dec. 19 Theatrical Release

The film marks the series’ first theatrical outing since 2015 under director Derek Drymon after Stephen Hillenburg’s passing.

Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Drops Full Trailer Ahead of Valentine’s 2026 Release

Charli XCX’s new songs drive a modern pulse beneath the moorland romance.

Lions Tap Eminem and Paul Rosenberg to Lead Thanksgiving Halftime Through 2027

Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce the Verizon-powered show in a multi-year push to elevate the annual Ford Field spotlight.

Texas Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Blake Lively as Baldoni Seeks Summary Judgment

The Texas dismissal narrows the side litigation, signaling a shift toward dispositive fights ahead of the March 2026 trial.

Nicolas Cage and John Woo Reunite for 'Gambino' Crime Biopic Shopped at AFM

WME Independent is launching AFM sales, with NextG Films financing the newly packaged project.

Netflix Launches Phone-Controlled TV Games, Expands Mobile Lineup With Red Dead Redemption

The company is refocusing on social, big-screen play that uses viewers’ phones as controllers rather than chasing console-style games.

Latin Grammys Return to Las Vegas Tonight With Bad Bunny Leading 12 Nominations

New categories alongside a two-part schedule signal a broader reach for the Academy.

Sofia Coppola Feted at MoMA’s 2025 Film Benefit as Collaborators Pay Tribute

The honor comes as A24 plans to release her Marc Jacobs documentary next year.

James Van Der Beek to Auction ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ Memorabilia to Fund Cancer Treatment

Bidding runs Dec. 5–7 through Propstore’s Winter Live Auction, with in-room participation in London plus global online access.

Photo-Consent Opt-Out Cited as Kardashian Posts of Harry and Meghan Vanish

Reporting points to the couple declining permission for inside-party photos, with no official clarification yet.

California Appeals Court Upholds Tory Lanez Convictions and 10-Year Sentence

The 46-page opinion rejects alleged trial errors, narrowing his options to a potential California Supreme Court petition.

Christy Martin Publicly Defends Sydney Sweeney After Ruby Rose Attack on Christy

Her statement follows a $1.3 million opening that fueled debate over casting.

Disney+ Set for AI UGC and Game-Like Features in Sweeping Overhaul, Iger Says

Iger positions the pivot as an IP-safe expansion built through deals with AI firms.

Hitler’s DNA Reconstructed From Bunker Blood Points to Kallmann Syndrome, No Jewish Ancestry

Experts caution that genetics cannot diagnose or explain Hitler’s crimes.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Toward Mars After Space-Weather Scrubs

The probes take an L2 parking route with an Earth gravity assist, giving Blue Origin a chance to validate New Glenn’s deep-space capability and reusability.

UVA Team Confirms First Death Linked to Tick-Induced Alpha-Gal ‘Meat Allergy’

Post-mortem testing found alpha-gal sensitization with biomarkers of fatal anaphylaxis, prompting clinician alerts in Lone Star tick regions.

Nature Studies Map Immune Triggers of Pig Kidney Rejection and Show Reversal in Human Decedent

Researchers say the multiomic datasets will guide clinical trial design by highlighting predictable stages of xenograft rejection.

Largest Tagged Male Great White Pings Off Atlantic City as Southbound Migration Continues

OCEARCH says the new ping offers a fresh data point for testing winter feeding theories, with seasonal waypoints possibly pointing to mating grounds.

Neuron Paper Asserts No Evidence the Gut Microbiome Causes Autism

A Neuron opinion paper urges redirecting autism research toward genetics based on pervasive flaws in microbiome studies.

Severe Solar Storm Sends Northern Lights Deep Into U.S., With More Possible Tonight

NOAA says additional CME arrivals could keep aurora viewing chances going into Thursday.

Dogs’ Remarkable Variety Began at Least 11,000 Years Ago, Science Study Finds

Researchers mapped skull shape across 643 ancient and modern canids to show domesticated forms were already widespread soon after wolves split from dogs.

Moringa Powders Recalled Nationwide After Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Single Imported Lot

Federal testing flagged a contaminated Vallon Farmdirect batch, prompting a broad Food to Live recall.

Northern Taurids Peak Overnight With Chance of Fireballs

A darker moon favors the Leonids on Nov. 16–17, offering a better viewing opportunity.

UK Sets Timetable and £75 Million Push to Replace Animal Tests With AI and Human Tissue Models

The strategy commits £75 million to non‑animal methods under a new oversight committee.

Stanford Study Details How Epstein-Barr Virus Can Drive Lupus

By mapping this mechanism, scientists point to preventive vaccines alongside precise B‑cell treatments.

Study Finds FGD3 Primes Drug‑Swollen Breast Cancer Cells for Rupture, Boosting Chemo and Immunotherapy

Researchers tie FGD3 to drug‑induced lytic death that activates immune clearance across preclinical models.

Centessa Prices $250 Million ADS Offering as Shares Hit Record High

The equity raise follows quarterly results showing wider losses from increased R&D spending.

MeerKAT’s First Radio Detection From Interstellar 3I/ATLAS Backs Cometary Origin

An OH absorption signal measured on October 24 points to water outgassing, reinforcing scientific consensus that the visitor is a natural comet.

Pleiades Recast as Core of a Vast 'Greater Pleiades' Stellar Family

Researchers pinpoint the hidden structure using stellar rotation clocks plus precise motions and chemistry.

China Confirms 900-Meter Jinlin Crater as Largest Holocene Impact Site

A peer-reviewed study links the site to a recent impact using shock features in quartz plus local erosion rates.

Meta-Analysis Finds Lower Prefrontal Choline in Anxiety Disorders

The UC Davis-led review calls for trials to test whether correcting this chemical deficit can improve symptoms.

First New Antimalarial in Decades Tops 97% Cure in Phase III as Novartis Seeks Approval

The ganaplacide–lumefantrine combo could reach patients in roughly 12 to 18 months if regulators grant approval.

AC/DC’s Melbourne Stadium Show Registers on Seismograph as Band Returns to Australia

Seismologists attribute the reading to ground‑borne vibrations from the stage PA with crowd movement amplifying the signal.

Judge Rejects McIver’s Bid to Toss Case, Keeps Two Counts and Weighs a Third

The judge ruled that attempting to stop the Newark mayor’s arrest did not qualify as protected congressional oversight under the Speech or Debate Clause.

Justice Department Sues to Block California’s Proposition 50 House Map

The filing alleges unconstitutional racial gerrymandering and carries potential consequences for control of the House.

Trump Denies Affordability Crisis as GOP Faces Fallout Over Prices, Tariffs and Benefits

Voter concern over prices is intensifying, with tariffs and benefit disputes drawing blame for higher costs.

BBC Apologizes to Trump for Panorama Edit but Rejects Defamation Claim and Payout

The broadcaster expressed regret for the edited clip, asserting the threatened Florida defamation case lacks merit.

Fetterman Hospitalized After Ventricular Fibrillation Flare-Up Causes Fall

Doctors are keeping the Pennsylvania senator under routine observation to adjust his medications following the heart‑rhythm episode.

Security Fears Recast Chile’s Presidential Race as Candidates Close Campaigns

Crime now eclipses the economy in voter concerns, elevating law-and-order pledges across the field.

Dana Williamson Indicted on 23 Counts in Alleged $225,000 Campaign-Funds Scheme

Prosecutors describe a three-year DOJ/FBI/IRS probe that produced co-conspirator pleas with no elected official charged.

U.S. Moves to List Four Europe-Based Antifa-Linked Groups as Terrorist Organizations

The step marks the first use of U.S. foreign terrorism designations against Antifa-linked cells.

Noem Announces $10,000 Bonuses for TSA Agents Who Worked Through Shutdown

Several thousand agents selected for high performance are expected to be paid using DHS carryover funds.

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

The union aims to force movement in stalled talks by targeting the chain’s busiest promotion.

Hitler’s DNA Reconstructed From Bunker Blood Points to Kallmann Syndrome, No Jewish Ancestry

Experts caution that genetics cannot diagnose or explain Hitler’s crimes.

Markets Turn Mixed After Trump Signs Law Ending Record Shutdown

Investors face an uncertain policy path due to missing October statistics plus cautious Fed signals.

Boeing Defense Machinists Vote on Revised Contract With $6,000 Bonus, 24% Raises

Union leaders urge ratification of a five-year deal that would send strikers back to factories this weekend.

Stitt Commutes Tremane Wood’s Death Sentence Minutes Before Scheduled Execution

The governor accepted a rare 3–2 clemency recommendation following court refusals to grant a stay.

Seattle Elects Katie Wilson After Late Ballots Secure Narrow Win

Local calls capped a late progressive surge that elevated an outsider organizer to City Hall.

Gaza Militants Hand Over Body Believed to Be Israeli Hostage

Verification by Israeli forensic teams will determine whether the fragile truce can advance to its next phase.

COP30 Talks Press On in Belém as Finance Gap Sharpens and Protests Test Security

A new finance ministers’ report highlights record flows with only a small share reaching developing countries.

Federal Judge Orders Bond and Monitoring for Hundreds Arrested in Chicago Immigration Surge

The ruling enforces a 2022 consent decree limiting warrantless immigration arrests in Chicago, requiring DHS to justify continued detention of low‑risk arrestees.

U.S. Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Special Message Opposing 'Indiscriminate Mass Deportation'

The near-unanimous vote formalizes a unified moral challenge to federal immigration enforcement.

Bondi Vows Arrest After Vandalism at U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s Newark Office

The attorney general pledged to use every legal tool to identify the person who fled after property was destroyed.

Clase Surrenders in Federal MLB Betting Case After Ortiz Wins Release on $500,000 Bond

Prosecutors say the pitchers coordinated pitch outcomes with bettors for bribes, prompting MLB to tighten limits on individual‑pitch bets.

Judge Rejects McIver’s Bid to Toss Case, Keeps Two Counts and Weighs a Third

The judge ruled that attempting to stop the Newark mayor’s arrest did not qualify as protected congressional oversight under the Speech or Debate Clause.

Boston Firefighter Accused of Child Rape Posts Bail After Arraignment

Prosecutors describe a yearslong pattern of abuse beginning in 2018 involving a girl who was under 18.

Dana Williamson Indicted on 23 Counts in Alleged $225,000 Campaign-Funds Scheme

Prosecutors describe a three-year DOJ/FBI/IRS probe that produced co-conspirator pleas with no elected official charged.

U.S. Moves to List Four Europe-Based Antifa-Linked Groups as Terrorist Organizations

The step marks the first use of U.S. foreign terrorism designations against Antifa-linked cells.

Security Fears Recast Chile’s Presidential Race as Candidates Close Campaigns

Crime now eclipses the economy in voter concerns, elevating law-and-order pledges across the field.

Father of Missing Skelton Brothers Charged With Open Murder in 2010 Case

The filing comes days before his planned release on a prior unlawful‑imprisonment sentence.

Stitt Commutes Tremane Wood’s Death Sentence Minutes Before Scheduled Execution

The governor accepted a rare 3–2 clemency recommendation following court refusals to grant a stay.

Milan Opens Criminal Probe Into Alleged ‘Sniper Tourism’ During Sarajevo Siege

A 17-page complaint citing witness accounts alongside archived intelligence prompted prosecutors to seek Italian suspects.

Bondi Vows Arrest After Vandalism at U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s Newark Office

The attorney general pledged to use every legal tool to identify the person who fled after property was destroyed.

Federal Judge Orders Bond and Monitoring for Hundreds Arrested in Chicago Immigration Surge

The ruling enforces a 2022 consent decree limiting warrantless immigration arrests in Chicago, requiring DHS to justify continued detention of low‑risk arrestees.

Murdaugh Housekeeper Publishes Memoir Citing Towel in Police Video as Turning Point

The longtime employee recounts observations she says investigators overlooked, highlighting a beach towel she recognized in bodycam footage the night Maggie and Paul were killed.

California Appeals Court Upholds Tory Lanez Convictions and 10-Year Sentence

The 46-page opinion rejects alleged trial errors, narrowing his options to a potential California Supreme Court petition.

Zachery Ty Bryan Responds After 5-Year Restraining Order, Calling Case a 'Painful Wake-Up Call'

No criminal charges have been filed in the case, according to TMZ.

Suspect Arrested After 11 NYPD Vehicles Vandalized Outside Queens Precinct

Police cite surveillance video of a silver Lexus as the case moves to court with the suspect released without bail.

Judge Weighs Challenge to Lindsey Halligan’s Appointment in Comey and Letitia James Prosecutions

Judge Cameron Currie will rule by Thanksgiving after sharply questioning the government over Halligan’s authority.

Epstein Emails Citing Trump Set Off Document Fight as House Sets Vote on DOJ Files

A floor vote next week will decide whether to compel the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein records, a move set in motion by a bipartisan discharge petition.

Akon Briefly Arrested in Georgia on Bench Warrant, Freed After Six Hours

Police say an ALPR alert tied his Tesla to a Roswell bench warrant over a suspended license.

Elizabethtown 19-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With First-Degree Child Abuse After Infant Injured

Officials describe an active case after a two-week probe with CPS, including interviews with medical professionals.

Sheriff Says Border Patrol Operation Could Start in Charlotte This Weekend

Local officials report no notice, with courts still scrutinizing Chicago tactics.

Boeing Defense Machinists Vote on Revised Contract With $6,000 Bonus, 24% Raises

Union leaders urge ratification of a five-year deal that would send strikers back to factories this weekend.

Markets Turn Mixed After Trump Signs Law Ending Record Shutdown

Investors face an uncertain policy path due to missing October statistics plus cautious Fed signals.

Trump Denies Affordability Crisis as GOP Faces Fallout Over Prices, Tariffs and Benefits

Voter concern over prices is intensifying, with tariffs and benefit disputes drawing blame for higher costs.

Security Fears Recast Chile’s Presidential Race as Candidates Close Campaigns

Crime now eclipses the economy in voter concerns, elevating law-and-order pledges across the field.

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

The union aims to force movement in stalled talks by targeting the chain’s busiest promotion.

Home Purchase Applications Hit Highest Since September Despite Slight Rate Uptick

Markets now watch for rate swings with the release of postponed economic reports.

Energy Department Awards Contracts to Buy 1 Million Barrels for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Deliveries to the Bryan Mound site begin in December, signaling a broader push to rebuild the emergency stockpile for energy security.

Trump Hosts Wall Street CEOs at White House Dinner Focused on Costs and Markets

The goal was to secure private investment in priority sectors tied to national security.

Federal Spending Law Effectively Bans Most Hemp THC Products After One-Year Phase-In

A newly signed spending law caps total THC at 0.4 milligrams per container with a one-year phase-in.

U.S. Mint Strikes Final Penny, Ending General Production After 232 Years

Treasury ended the coin to curb mounting production losses.

China Keeps Soy Pledge Vague as U.S. Sales Stall After Trade Thaw

Record inventories alongside weak crush margins leave Brazilian supplies cheaper.

SNAP Funding Restored, With Most States Paying Within 24 Hours

Funding is secured through September 2026; some November payments will lag as states reprocess EBT files.

Telcoin Secures First U.S. Digital Asset Bank Charter, Plans eUSD Stablecoin

The approval creates a regulated path for on‑chain dollars within the U.S. banking system.

National Gallery Reopens Friday as Smithsonian Sets Rolling Restarts After 43-Day Shutdown

A short-term funding law signed by President Trump restarts federal operations, leaving staggered museum timelines to be finalized.

BIS Pauses Affiliates Rule for One Year Following U.S.–China Trade Arrangement

The move stems from a trade arrangement that signals a temporary reprieve with regulators continuing to evaluate affiliate risks.

COP30 Talks Press On in Belém as Finance Gap Sharpens and Protests Test Security

A new finance ministers’ report highlights record flows with only a small share reaching developing countries.

Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown With Funding Through Jan. 30, 2026

Key ACA premium tax credits were left out, leaving their fate to a tentative December Senate vote.

Bitcoin Repeatedly Tests $100,000 as ETF Outflows and Liquidations Drive a Market Reset

Traders watch ETF prints to determine whether the fragile $100k–$105k band survives.

Seattle Elects Katie Wilson After Late Ballots Secure Narrow Win

Local calls capped a late progressive surge that elevated an outsider organizer to City Hall.

Visa and Mastercard Proposal Would Cut Swipe Fees and Loosen ‘Honor All Cards’ Rule

Court approval is required before any changes take effect.

Prime Video Drops Fallout Season 2 Trailer, Sets Dec. 17 Weekly Premiere

The preview signals a bigger, game‑lore–driven chapter centered on New Vegas.

Red Dead Redemption Rated for PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2 as Netflix Sets December Mobile Launch

Listings point to native current‑gen versions with Undead Nightmare included.

Vampire Survivors VR Shadow‑Launches on Meta Quest With Two Expansions for $9.99

The Quest‑only release presents the action as a diorama‑style voxel experience that preserves the series’ time‑survival loop.

Polygon Hails Arc Raiders as a Once-in-a-Generation Extraction Shooter

Embark Studios’ cross-platform PvPvE release arrived Oct. 30 with a high-risk raid loop that rewards successful extraction.

Where Winds Meet Launches Nov. 14 on PS5 and PC With Early Reviews Mixed

Early coverage points to grand scope and stylish combat, with reports of bugs and an overwhelming economy.

Valve Announces Steam Machine, Steam Frame Headset and New Steam Controller as Half-Life 3 Remains Unconfirmed

The hardware line targets a 2026 release, leaving rumors of a Half-Life reveal unverified despite fresh clues.

Minecraft Blast Soft-Launches on iOS in Malaysia

The test release in Malaysia precedes any global launch plans.

Krafton Offers Voluntary Resignations as It Enforces Hiring Freeze in AI-First Shift

Management frames the program as support for employees' next steps during an AI-centered reorganization.

Disney+ Sets 2027 Anime Series ‘Death Stranding Isolations’ From Hideo Kojima

The Disney+ project marks Kojima Productions’ first partnership with a global streaming platform.

Valve Confirms Steam Frame VR Headset Will Natively Run Android APKs

A developer program will provide dev kits to ease ports ahead of the planned 2026 release.

Silent Hill f Patch 1.10 Adds Casual Mode, New Game+ Skip and Combat Tweaks

Konami and NeoBards released the first post‑launch update in direct response to player feedback to make combat gentler and repeat runs faster.

‘Dispatch’ Finale Pushes Steam Peak to 220,060 as AdHoc Weighs Season 2

AdHoc credits a weekly two-episode cadence for the surge in players.

Nintendo Debuts First Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer, Adding Brie Larson and Benny Safdie

The sequel builds on the 2023 hit with a galaxy-spanning adventure that draws from multiple Mario games and is slated for U.S. theaters on April 3, 2026.

Analogue 3D Finally Sets November 18 Ship Date After Repeated Delays

Preorders sold out at $250 across both color options.

Immortals Fenyx Rising Is Free to Claim on PC Through December 2 as Ubisoft Connect Turns Five

The giveaway anchors a milestone push to spotlight Ubisoft Connect’s cross-platform ecosystem.

Arc Raiders’ ‘North Line’ Update Goes Live With Community-Gated Stella Montis Map

Players unlock the new mountain map by donating common materials in a global event.

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

Revealed at G‑Star, the project targets iOS, Android and PC via NCSoft’s Purple with no PlayStation version announced.

Pokémon Pokopia Sets March 5 Switch 2 Launch as New Trailer Details Gameplay and Game‑Key Card

Nintendo says the physical edition will use a download‑only Game‑Key Card, making it the first Nintendo‑published title in that format and drawing criticism from preservation‑minded players.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine Console PC, Steam Frame VR Headset, and New Steam Controller for Early 2026

A Steam Deck successor stays unannounced, signaling a shift toward a unified, cross‑compatible SteamOS hardware family.

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Release 28-Minute Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Overview

The narrated demo spotlights a narrative sandbox built on day–night duality with choices that push time forward.