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'Miracle': All rescued from capsized New Orleans riverboat in tanker collision
The incident occurred Friday on the Mississippi River.
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Technology
'The Sun Also Rises' at 100: Women are now leaders in Hemingway scholarship
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Markets
14 dividend stocks selected for long-term growth
These stocks feature attractive dividend payouts and are trading low to the companies’ intrinsic value, according to John Buckingham of Value87 Investment Partners.
Global
2 Americans die in suspected drowning incident in the Bahamas
Two Americans died in a suspected drowning incident in the Bahamas on Friday afternoon after a group of swimmers was swept away by strong currents, police said.
Technology
5 Takeaways From China’s Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival
Beyond Tony Leung Ka Fai’s win and a big night for local hits, a week of seminars and workshops showed how China’s industry is thinking about AI, global audiences and young talent.
Technology
A gadget to make your dumb house smarter
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 152, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, thank you for taking time away from Zelda to be here, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about school apps […] Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 152, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, thank you for taking time away from Zelda to be here, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I've been reading about school apps and AI benches and sports gambling and Megaspeed , watching the surprisingly emotional Dane Cook documentary , learning way more than I ever expected about dial-up sounds , digging out my old Xbox One since it's apparently my best shot at playing GTA VI , seeing what I can get done
Technology
AFM Dealmakers, Talent Agents and Hollywood Stars Left Stranded by Nationwide Flight Stoppage
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a halt on all U.S. flights on Friday at around 1 p.m. PT and didn’t lift the order until approximately four hours later. With the American Film Market, the Governors Awards and numerous FYC panels scheduled over the next several days, the stoppage left many Hollywood insiders grounded on one […]
Technology
Adam Driver Says Disney Killing ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Felt ‘Criminal’: ‘Steven Soderbergh Wants to Make a “Star Wars” Movie. What Are We Debating?’
Adam Driver continues to express his dissatisfaction with Disney over the decision to kill his “Star Wars” sequel movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo,” which he spent two-and-a-half years developing with director Steven Soderbergh. In a new interview with The Associated Press on his “Paper Tiger” press tour, the Oscar nominee said he was surprised […]
Global
Alaska voters reject ballot measure seeking to repeal open primaries and ranked voting system
The ballot measure, decided as part of the Nov. 3 election, marked the second time in two years that voters have rejected attempts to overturn the system and revert to partisan primaries and to general elections in which just one candidate can be selected.
Technology
Alexander Skarsgård Glistens In Liquid Satin COS Men’s Shirt with Dusty Pink Cummerbund
The Swedish actor presented an award at the 15th Annual Hamilton Behind the Camera awards on Friday night.
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All passengers and crew accounted for after New Orleans boat crash in ‘miracle on the Mississippi’
No passengers or crew were killed or critically hurt after a tanker collided with a river cruise ship on the Mississippi River, officials say New Orleans river collision – latest updates In what the city’s mayor declared a “miracle on the Mississippi”, all passengers were accounted for – with none killed or critically hurt – after a tanker collided with a river cruise ship docked on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Friday afternoon. Thirty-two people were taken to local hospitals after the Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck American Cruise Lines’s American Heritage at about 12.30pm – but none of their injuries were considered critical, New Orleans’s mayor, Helena Moreno, said at a news conference. Continue reading...
Technology
Amid Flight Stop, Ari Emanuel Slams Pete Buttigieg for Making ‘Zero Progress’ Modernizing FAA: ‘You Left a Failing System in Place’
As the nation’s air traffic ground to a halt Friday afternoon amid an FAA ground stop, Ari Emanuel had strong words for former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg. The WME executive chairman posted on X, “No one’s hands are clean here. However, Mr. Secretary Buttigieg, you had four years in the job and infrastructure money, yet […]
Technology
Analysis: Companies love a ‘rockstar’ CEO. Until they depend on one
Jensen Huang’s exit tests Nvidia’s succession planning and governance, and offers lessons for companies that elevate their CEOs to rockstar status.
Technology
Andy Burnham says UK has ‘lost more than we gained’ through Brexit
PM accuses Tories of burning ‘all our bridges’ and says deal he is pursuing with EU will ‘get food prices down’ Andy Burnham has said the UK has “lost more than we gained” since leaving the EU, the prime minister’s latest in a string of comments criticising Brexit. Outlining his desire to form closer ties with Brussels, Burnham accused the Conservative party of having “burned all our bridges” with the bloc after Brexit and said a new deal he hopes to secure with the EU next week will “get food prices down” and put more money in the pockets of British exporters. Continue reading...
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Astronauts including Sen. Mark Kelly celebrate the opening of L.A.'s new air and space museum with plenty of kids
When the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center officially opened its doors to the public Friday, astronauts, including Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, were on hand to greet hordes of excited public school children.
Global
At least 6 killed and 11 injured when bus overturns in southwestern Colombia
Police report that at least six people are dead and 11 injured after a bus overturned on a highway in southwestern Colombia
Global
Authorities say DC gunman held long-standing feud with building management
The 55-year-old medical doctor harbored a long-standing grievance with the building's condo association, according to court documents.
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
From Chappell Roan’s fiery red braid to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s smoldering glam, this week’s best beauty looks are all about making an impression.
Technology
Ben Stiller Gives Update on His New York Knicks Documentary: “The Pressure Is on”
The actor tells The Hollywood Reporter that the multi-part doc, in development with HBO and A24, will explore the team's history and championship run.
Technology
Berkshire breaks out to record high with fourth-quarter rally reaching 19%
Berkshire Hathaway's red-hot shares are ending a strong week with four consecutive fresh record high closes.
Science
Bluetongue virus confirmed on County Down farm
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said the virus had been detected in three sheep.
Global
Bomb found at Illinois ethanol plant, prompting evacuations
Peoria officials said a bomb was found at BioUrja Renewables and later defused; FBI said it is investigating Residents were ordered to evacuate parts of an Illinois community on Friday after the mayor there said authorities found a bomb at a local ethanol- and alcohol-production plant. The discovery reported at BioUrja Renewables in Peoria triggered a mandatory evacuation over a one-mile evacuation zone encompassing sections of that city as well as the adjacent municipality of East Peoria. Continue reading...
Global
Bomb rips through Damascus suburb killing 2 including a child
The device placed inside a car in a suburb of the Syrian capital.
Technology
Bonnie Tyler remembers loved ones in posthumous Christmas single
Christmas single Love, Light and Peace was Bonnie Tyler's last studio recording, and was released on Friday.
Technology
Boston College vs. Notre Dame Livestream: Where to Watch the College Football Game Online for Free
Today's game marks the debut of Jason Benetti in the broadcast booth following the sudden passing of longtime sportscaster Dan Hicks.
Technology
Box Office: Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Leads With $6.7 Million on Opening Day, ‘How to Rob a Bank’ Struggling With $2.2 Million on Friday
“Ebenezer,” an adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” starring Johnny Depp as Scrooge, led the box office on Friday with $6.7 million on opening day. The PG-13 take on the Charles Dickens classic is projected to earn $18 million to $20 million from 3,535 North American theaters in its opening weekend. “Ebenezer” should bring in another […]
Technology
Brand, Walliams and MAFS: Is this a reckoning for the entertainment industry?
Noor Nanji, culture correspondent, explores how these stories represent the consequences of changes that began years ago, rather than being a sudden cultural shift.
California
California Democrats plan to investigate Trump but leave a third impeachment off the table for now
Top California Democrats in Congress plan to investigate Trump, his administration and his family over policies and entanglements they allege heightened the nation's affordability crisis.
News
Canada’s Carney reports progress in trade talks with Trump as he expands ties with Asia
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. are making progress on a trade deal after talks collapsed in August
Global
Choking fires, deadly heat and devastating floods: 2026 in extreme weather
People around the world have contended with unprecedented weather events and their fatal effects caused by the climate catastrophe After the world’s hottest summer since records began in 1850, the death toll from extreme weather in 2026 is already in the high tens of thousands. That is a conservative estimate and is certain to rise much higher. As Cop31 continues and scientists warn that climate breakdown may be accelerating , the Guardian looks back at a year of droughts, fires and floods as a reminder that, unless the world takes urgent action to cut emissions, this disastrous year will be one of the best of the rest of our lives. Continue reading...
California
Christian Cousins, former child actor who played Dominic in 'Kindergarten Cop,' dead at 43
Christian Cousins, a former child actor known for his role as Dominic in 'Kindergarten Cop' and Bobby Ewing on the CBS soap opera 'Knots Landing,' has died at 43.
Technology
Christopher Abbott Reveals How His ‘You Can See Everything’ Moment Came to Be
The actor appears alongside Amanda Seyfried in Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's hit doc.
California
Commentary: Russell Brand doc excoriates a predatory chameleon and the culture that celebrated him
Netflix's 'Russell Brand: Open Secret' is less interested in the psychology of a criminal predator than it is in the culture that rewarded him and the women who finally brought him to justice.
Global
Copper wire upgrade caused nationwide flight suspension, US transport secretary says
The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.
Global
Corporate Democrats are weaponizing identity politics to smear progressives | Arwa Mahdawi
House members have responded to legitimate criticism with cynicism. Let’s not have another ‘Bernie bros’ moment Before we get started, some ground rules. You are, of course, completely free to disagree with everything I have to say here. However, doing so might mean that you’re racist, homophobic and/or sexist. (Not to boast, but I have a lot of oppression cards to play.) So, you might want to tread carefully, OK? That might sound ridiculous, but I don’t make the rules: I’m just taking a page from the corporate Democrat playbook. From Haley Stevens to Hakeem Jeffries, cynically weaponizing identity politics to ward off reasonable criticism seems to be all the rage. Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
Technology
Dawn Greenhalgh, Canadian Stage Veteran Who Voiced the Queen in ‘Babar,’ Dies at 93
Dawn Greenhalgh, a veteran Canadian actress of stage, film and television, died Nov. 6 in Toronto. She was 93. Born in Shanghai, China, she spent her childhood with her family in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, where she discovered a love for music, theater and dance. Greenhalgh moved to Canada with only a guardian […]
Global
Democrat wins Alaska governor’s seat for first time in nearly 30 years
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins’ victory means Democrats will now hold 30 US governorships after midterm blowout Democrats have captured Alaska ’s governor’s seat for the first time in nearly three decades, marking another major victory for their party in a midterm election period that has dramatically shifted political power across the US. Former Alaska state legislator Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins defeated three Republican opponents, including a candidate backed by Donald Trump , becoming the first Democrat elected governor of Alaska since 1998. Continue reading...
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Democrats try out a strange new emotion at post-midterms What's Next conference: hope
Democrats spent two days chewing over their future at the What's Next conference and trying to deal with the fact that it looks, for a moment at least, quite bright.
Technology
Drake’s Nocta Brand Will Debut a New Nike Technology on Its Next Sneaker Release
The first-of-its-kind Nocta x Nike Air Modmax will be released next week.
Technology
Ecuador wants to monetize its biodiversity — while still drilling for oil
Ecuador is planning to channel funds into its biodiversity, but faces a key challenge: its reliance on oil.
Global
Ecuadorian fishermen who survived US boat strikes sue Trump administration
US military has killed nearly 250 people in attack on ‘narco-terrorism’, and on 17 March, sank the 16 plaintiffs’ boat, leaving two with serious burns More than a dozen Ecuadorian fishermen are suing the US government after they survived a military drone attack in the Pacific ocean earlier this year that sank their boat and left two of them with serious burns from the explosions. The 17 March attack on the La Negra Francesca Duarte II was part of the Trump administration’s Operation Southern Spear campaign, announced in November 2025 ostensibly to counter “narco-terrorists” it said operated in the Caribbean and Pacific. Continue reading...
Technology
Eric Trump-backed robot soldier startup can't pay staff after founder borrowed $4.6 million from company to buy home
Eric Trump-backed robot startup Foundation Future Industries has run low on cash and missed payroll, as CEO Sankaet Pathak faces scrutiny over a $4.6 million company loan.
Technology
European Film Award Nominations: ‘Fatherland’ Reigns Over Contest, Followed by ‘La Bola Negra’
Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland,” which centers on the relationship between the writer Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika, leads the contest for the 39th European Film Awards, followed close behind by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s “La Bola Negra.” “Fatherland” has 11 EFA nominations, while “La Bola Negra,” a triptych about the history of gay men’s […]
Global
Evacuations underway after bomb found at plant
Police in Peoria, Illinois, are investigating a "credible" bomb threat at a local plant and urge those within a one-mile radius of the facility to evacuate immediately.
Technology
Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6
The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.
Global
FAA ground stop live updates: 'Zero evidence of anything nefarious,' FAA head says
The DHS secretary said there were no indications of a cyberattack.
Technology
FAA lifts ground stop after four hours, but flight cancellations will stretch into the weekend
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon, disrupting thousands of departing of flights.
Technology
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that blocked takeoffs for hours
Takeoffs from airports throughout the US largely stopped on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop at 3:44PM ET "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," while planes in the air will be allowed to land. The FAA tweeted just after 5PM ET that, "There has been a temporary telecommunications outage […] A view of an information board at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, filled with waiting passengers on November 13, 2026. Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) | Anadolu via Getty Images Takeoffs from airports throughout the US largely stopped on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop at 3:44PM ET "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," while planes in the air will be allowed to land. The FAA tweeted just after 5PM ET that, "There has been a temporary telecommunications outage - out of an abundance
Technology
FAA lifts rare nationwide ground stop on flights; air travel may take days to recover
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said that there was ‘zero evidence’ of cyberattack as fewer flights amid fuel-cost surge may hamper rebookings.
Global
Filipino singer Carmelle storms to victory in Eurovision Asia debut in Bangkok
Filipino singer Carmelle has won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with her fiery performance of “Sobra-Sobra.”
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Flights slowly resume after US aviation agency lifts nationwide ground stop
Transportation secretary Sean Duffy says the airspace is now open and the problem has been identified Chaos at US airports as stoppage grinds travel plans to a halt What to know about the rare nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA Flights in the US have slowly started resuming after being grounded for several hours on Friday due to a major communications outage, but authorities have warned that a return to normal operations will take time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop about four hours after it was declared on Friday afternoon, delaying or canceling more than 11,000 US flights, according to aviation tracker FlightAware , and throwing airports into sudden chaos. Continue reading...
Technology
Florence Pugh Sees Your Statement Coat and Raises You a Statement Shoulder
“East of Eden” star Florence Pugh continues to play with the overlaps between period dressing and her own maximalist personal style.
Technology
Florence Pugh Was “So Nervous” to Release ‘East of Eden’ and Still Hasn’t Read the Reviews: “It Was Too Much With This One”
The actress both stars in and executive produced Netflix's hit adaptation of the 1952 John Steinbeck novel.
Global
French-speaking nations hold a summit in Cambodia but an African conflict threatens a rift
France's President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders are attending a biennial meeting of French-speaking countries and territories in Cambodia
Technology
From Fjord to U2: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve are in a custody battle in Cristian Mungiu’s powerful drama, while the Irish stadium monsters are back, and back on form, after nine years away Fjord Out now Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu’s latest stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve in a Norway-set drama about a Romanian couple whose five children are taken from them by the state. Based on real events, it looks at how an intersection of immigrant status, religious beliefs and prejudice may have contributed to the separation. Continue reading...
Technology
Heating oil prices are up 59% from last winter. The spike is 'crushing folks,' Maine nonprofit says
With household budgets already squeezed by persistent inflation, some residents are seeking emergency help with heating oil bills before winter begins.
Technology
Here are our favorite deals from REI’s giant Holiday Sale
Black Friday has become a shopping season of its own, with retailers once again offering discounts well ahead of the actual shopping holiday. We’ve already rounded up some of the best early Black Friday deals we’ve come across, but if you’re looking to save on outdoor gear or pick up something for an upcoming trip, […] Black Friday has become a shopping season of its own, with retailers once again offering discounts well ahead of the actual shopping holiday. We’ve already rounded up some of the best early Black Friday deals we’ve come across, but if you’re looking to save on outdoor gear or pick up something for an upcoming trip, REI’s annual Holiday Sale , which runs through November 23rd, is worth checking out. As usual, the outdoor retailer is offering discounts on everything from smartwatches to camping equipment. In some cases, we’re seeing some of the lowest prices we’ve seen
Culture
Here’s How to Watch UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit Live Online for Free
Live from New York City on Nov. 14, you can watch the entire MMA event online for free.
Technology
Hoobastank, Simple Plan Play Mid-Flight Concert Aboard Warped Tour-Bound Plane
The Used and LØLØ also played as part of Southwest's Live at 35 gig that coincided with nationwide air travel shutdown
California
How Iran used data from social media, fitness apps and satellites to target U.S. bases
The U.S. military is trying to counter what experts call an era of ubiquitous technical surveillance and reduce digital footprints that have proved all too easy to track.
Technology
How Nvidia turmoil and a Democratic Congress could reshape the AI trade, according to ETF experts
ETF experts say Nvidia’s leadership turmoil and Democratic control of Congress could shift AI demand to the benefit of other Big Tech stocks, rival chipmakers.
Technology
How Rockstar's 'GTA VI' release could reshape gaming, streaming and even paid time off
"Grand Theft Auto VI" launches Nov. 19 with huge expectations. Its impact could reach creators, streaming, music, workplace time off, food delivery and tourism.
Global
How telecoms upgrade work sparked US flight chaos
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.
Culture
How to Dress Like a Pop Star, According to Street Style’s Best-Dressed Musicians
Ahead of the Grammy nominations, we’ve rounded up the artists most in tune with style.
Science
How to spot November's planetary parade in the pre-dawn sky
The planets of Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter will align in pre-dawn sky throughout November.
Technology
How ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Pulled Off the Impossible With Latest Milestone: ‘It Will Never Happen Again’
“Some partnerships don’t end.” It’s a quote Ice-T’s Fin said during the 600th episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” on Thursday night — and one that means so much more than just the partnership between Benson and Stabler. The same could be said about Mariska Hargitay and Dick Wolf. The pair have been […]
Technology
How ‘The Basement Yard’ Host Joe Santagato Got Into the World of ‘Hot Ones’
The comedian and podcaster is hosting and executive producing a 'Hot Ones' spin-off 'Hot Ones: Game Night.'
Technology
Huge crowds, low vaccination rates raise measles alarms as pope visits South America
While millions of Catholics gather to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV in South America, health authorities are watching for a different kind of visitor: measles
Science
Hundreds of children in England prescribed weight-loss jabs, figures show
Exclusive: investigation finds prescriptions for children under 12, as experts stress need for specialist supervision and long-term monitoring Hundreds of children in England are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 medications, including some younger than 12, the Guardian can reveal. GLP-1 medications were initially developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, but have since become a popular slimming aid, with products such as Wegovy and Mounjaro becoming household names. Continue reading...
Global
Hungarian authorities uncover $20m during probe of Orbán-era minister
Prime Minister Péter Magyar promised a sweeping anti-corruption drive after ousting Orbán in April.
Culture
Immersive show brings Kyffin Williams’ rugged Welsh landscapes to life
Paintings by one of country’s most important artists have been animated and set to music at National Library of Wales The paintings of artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne and David Hockney have been brought to life in all-singing, all-dancing immersive shows in recent years. Now one of Wales’s most important artists, Sir Kyffin Williams , known for capturing the spectacular landscapes of his homeland with layers of paint thickly applied with a palette knife, has been given the same treatment. Continue reading...
Culture
In Canada: Canada Music Fund to Receive $67M Boost; Women in Music Executive Award Winners Share Their Wisdom
Also this week: Sean Paul appears on the first episode of Billboard Canada News .
Technology
Incoming congressman Bobby Pulido was just one political moment at the Latin Grammys
Bobby Pulido is a member-elect for the U.S. House of Representatives who has also recently won the Latin Grammy for best Tejano album
Technology
India seeks to triple clean energy capacity to 900 gigawatts by 2035, but major hurdles remain
India has set an ambitious goal to install enough clean energy to power over 1 billion homes by 2035
Global
Indigenous students retrace Lewis and Clark’s historic journey: ‘We can’t protect what we cannot see’
Two centuries after the expedition, Indigenous students are conducting a new wildlife survey along the route In 1804, when Thomas Jefferson dispatched Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery to explore the newly acquired land west of the Mississippi, the president’s primary aim was political: Americans needed to establish presence, power and trade routes in these territories before the Europeans beat them to it. But Jefferson, an ardent naturalist, had a secondary agenda. He ordered that the expedition also survey the flora and fauna of these landscapes. On their two-year jaunt across the western half of the country, Lewis and Clark kept meticulous journals of the animals and plants they encountered: bison, horned lizards, sage grouse, prairie dogs, wild licorice and catfish, among them. These observations were pivotal in shaping an early understanding of North Am
Culture
Inside the Y2K Costumes and Sets of Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson’s ‘Mouse’
From vintage prom dresses to Seventeen-covered bedrooms, the designers of “Mouse” reveal how fashion and interiors bring 2002 Arkansas to life.
News
Investigation says understaffing and unexpected fire behavior led to firefighter deaths
Unexpected fire behavior, chronic understaffing, a lack of trained employees and a new policy to quash fires quickly were among the factors that contributed to the deaths of four helitack firefighters as they battled a blaze in western Colorado in June
Technology
Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
The social media giant is accused of not informing 20 million users it had access to their photos.
Science
It’s Open Enrollment Season. Hear Reporters Discuss ACA Sign-Ups, High Costs, and More.
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Global
James Blunt: ‘Do I have a nickname? Yes, it rhymes with blunt’
The singer on his love for Ibiza, the weirdest thing he’s done in the name of romance, and being signed up for Celebrity Traitors against his will You were a punching bag for such a long time after You’re Beautiful became a massive hit, but your consistent good humour is deeply admirable. Does it ever get tiring? It was a surprise, at the beginning. I was just a little guy with a dream. And when you achieve your dream, you think people would be happy for you. For them not to be happy for you, but angry with you, for your song, seems irrational, an overreaction. It is interesting how people generally want to tear people down for achieving their little dreams. But I’d had a real proper job before that [as a captain in the British army]. My friends might have been on operations in Afghanistan or Iraq, so if I were to complain to them at the time saying, “Oh, the Guardian said something real
Technology
Jensen Huang and the decline of the visionary showman founder CEO
On January 6th, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang got his rockstar moment at last. He strode triumphantly onstage, hand raised in the air, to the claps and cheers of a 14,000-person arena absolutely packed with influencers and fans, their faces awash in blue glow, as he made his entrance in a black leather jacket that […] Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2025. | Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images On January 6th, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang got his rockstar moment at last. He strode triumphantly onstage, hand raised in the air, to the claps and cheers of a 14,000-person arena absolutely packed with influencers and fans, their faces awash in blue glow, as he made his entrance in a black leather jacket that shimmered in the stadium's lights. Few are cheering for Jensen Huang now. He has left Nvidia after seemingly enabling two chip smug
Technology
Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Conjuring Up Box Office Victory in Star’s Return to Studio Fare
Fellow newcomers 'Ghost Soldier' and 'How to Rob a Bank' are getting quieter starts over the weekend.
Global
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in Alaska
His victory means Democrats will control the governor's office in 30 states, including several they flipped after years of Republican control in places such as Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.
Technology
Journey Announces Drummer Deen Castronovo Is Exiting Band, Days After Another Health Scare Forced His Second Mid-Show Departure
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo is out of the band, the group announced Friday, due to health issues that caused him to have to drop out of two shows mid-concert in the space of just over a month, the latest of which was Tuesday night in Boston. After he was replaced by his drum tech as […]
Science
Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo Exits Mid-Tour to Focus on His Health
Steve Murphy will fill in for the rest of November, weeks after Castronovo suffered an onstage medical emergency in Tulsa.
Global
Judo star Teddy Riner is taking on what may be his toughest battle in the French presidential race
Judo star Teddy Riner is taking on what may be his toughest battle in the French presidential race
Technology
Juice your growth and save on taxes in this workplace investment account
High-deductible medical benefit plans with health savings accounts are on the menu at many employers as enrollment season for 2027 continues.
California
Kamal Khera Named New Canadian Consul General In Los Angeles, Will Meet With Studios
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new Consul General in Los Angeles, who says she hopes to inspire a renewed sense of unity between Canada and the U.S. The Honourable Kamal Khera was introduced as Canada’s Consul General in Los Angeles on Thursday night at a reception at Canada House, the Consul General’s […]
Technology
Kanye West Settles Lawsuit Over Sample Blocked by Descendant of Holocaust Survivors
The German singer-songwriter said she refused to let West, nown known as Ye, sample her song because of his antisemitic remarks
Culture
Karol G Surprises Mexico City Fans With Thalía as Special Guest: ‘The First Person I Wanted to Be’
The Nov. 13 show at the GNP Seguros Stadiums marked the first performance of the Mexican pop icon in Mexico City.
Global
King jokes with Elton John as he marks 78th birthday with radio show
The monarch appears on a special episode to coincide with his 78th birthday on Saturday.
Technology
L.A.’s Most Celebrated French Chef Is Staging a Comeback
Onetime culinary wunderkind (and heartthrob) Ludo Lefebvre is keeping the city’s Gallic tradition alive with a handful of new concepts.
California
Longtime Northern California congressman ousted by political newcomer
Self-funding political newcomer Eric Jones has edged out longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in the Democrat-on-Democrat race for Northern California's 4th District.
Markets
Medicare at age 50? What ‘Medicare for more’ could mean for American workers.
It’s not “Medicare for All,” but a new bill would lower the Medicare age to 50, expanding coverage for 60 million adults
Technology
Meet Plave, the Very Real Virtual K-pop Boy Group
As AI continues to push its way into the creative space, K-pop boy group Plave, powered by real performers and real artists, offers compelling and authentic counter-programming.
Global
Meta fined $887M in Italy over Android gallery photos, videos on Facebook
Meta violated a European privacy directive incorporated into Italian law.
Global
Methane blast kills 2 at Colombian mine, search continues for 2 missing
A methane explosion at a mine in central Colombia killed two workers and left two others missing, mining officials said
Technology
Microsoft says services fully restored after day-long global outage
Efforts to address the underlying problem with Outlook, Teams and Copilot are complete, the tech firm says.
Global
Microsoft says services fully restored after global outage
The outage affected governments, courts, healthcare services, businesses, airlines and banks in many places. Governments including those of Japan, Singapore and Australia reported that the hourslong episode had impacted some of their operations.
Technology
Microsoft says services fully restored after global outage hits governments
Tech company says operations restored to all customers and regions affected by one of worst IT failures in years Microsoft has said its service has been fully restored after a massive outage that resulted in widespread disruption to governments, businesses and public services around the world. The technology company said on Saturday morning it had restored service to the remaining customers affected by one of the worst IT failures in years. On its Microsoft 365 status page, the US-based firm said: “We have completed our efforts to address the underlying issue of the incident and restored service to the remaining impacted customers and regions. Continue reading...
Technology
Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage
Microsoft says services are fully restored after a massive, global outage that lasted for hours
Technology
Modern Fairy Tale ‘Mo Amor’ Explores Identity, Transformation and Love in All Its Forms
Estonian director Eeva Mägi is back at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest with her tender new film about a photographer, Princess Niina and her three suitors: The Mentor, The Writer and The Stonemason.
Technology
Nationwide Ground Stop Freezes US Flights, Backs Up Air Cargo
A telecom outage led the FAA to ground U.S. departures Friday, canceling about 3,000 flights and backing up air cargo with disruption likely through the weekend.
Technology
Nationwide ground stop followed contractor upgrade to L3Harris telecommunication system: DOT’s Duffy
The FAA ground stop came after updates to an older communication system managed by L3Harris Technologies, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday.
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Neets review won't be for the faint-hearted - and will test Burnham's appetite for a welfare fight
Milburn is not the first to try and fix the Neets problem - so what’s different this time round, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
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New Orleans officials file $1m lawsuit after ‘Mississippi miracle’ tanker crash
Port also succeeds in seizing tanker, Atlantic Asphalt, to recoup damages after it crashes into cruise ship New Orleans port officials have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $1m in damages from the owner and operator of an asphalt tanker that crashed into a docked cruise ship on the Mississippi River in the city on Friday. In some of the first legal consequences of Friday’s crash, the port has also obtained a federal court order authorizing the seizure of the Atlantic Asphalt tanker. The Atlantic Asphalt slammed into the American Heritage cruise ship, causing the river boat to flip onto its side, injuring more than 30 people and setting off a frantic but successful effort to pull people out of the water. Continue reading...
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New Regency Sues Michael Mann to Retain Rights to ‘Heat’
The production company is challenging the director's attempts to reclaim rights to the screenplay.
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Nigeria cautions against travel via Ethiopia's main airport due to altitude
The foreign ministry in Abuja says 6 Nigerians with underlying health problems have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa.
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Nike Adds to Its Premium Air Max Releases With a Previously Unseen New Colorway That’s Available Now
The just-launched Dark Russet/Mesa Orange style is well-suited for fall and winter.
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Nike Drops New Air Jordan 11 Retro ‘Green Screen’ Sneakers: Here’s Where To Buy a Pair Online
Back in 1996, “Space Jam” was one of the biggest movies of the year. It starred Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny in a winner-take-all cinematic basketball game against the Monstars for the fate of the planet and the galaxy. During the animation-hybrid movie, MJ was wearing the now-iconic Nike Air Jordan 11 sneakers. And for […]
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Noel Fielding 'appalled' by jokes he made with Russell Brand
The Great British Bake Off presenter says he has not been in contact with the convicted rapist "for many years".
Technology
Nvidia board urged to consider 'potential return of Jensen Huang' by two major investors
Two Nvidia investors with about $2.13 billion of stock disclosed as of June 30 are calling for a deliberate leadership search after Huang’s resignation.
Culture
Our critics’ verdicts on this week’s UK cinema releases
From Cynthia Erivo’s bravura barrister to Johnny Depp’s surprisingly good Scrooge, take a quick glance at this week’s new films *** Continue reading...
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Painter Sascha Braunig Pushes Through the Void
“Sascha Braunig: Wrist Painter” is on view at the Portland Art Museum in Maine from November 13, 2026, through March 14, 2027.
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Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Front-runner Carmelle emerges victorious with her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.
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Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia
Filipino entry, pop and rap song Sobra-Sobra, takes 19-year-old to victory at grand final in Bangkok Carmelle Collado has won the first Eurovision song contest Asia, taking the Philippines’ entry, Sobra-Sobra , to victory in Bangkok on Saturday night, at the first regional edition of the contest to be staged outside Europe. Eleven countries competed at the One Bangkok Forum in central Bangkok, and the show ran for two and a half hours including advertising. Continue reading...
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Pope laments violence enveloping Peru as he ministers in his former diocese
Pope Leo XIV prayed for an end to the violence ravaging Peru, addressing one of his adopted homeland’s most pressing concerns from his former cathedral
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Pope's visit to hub of Afro-Peruvian community casts spotlight on African slave trade to Peru
Pope Leo XIV is putting the spotlight on Afro-Peruvians during a visit to a hub of their community
Science
Preliminary study finds a clue in the quest to help diagnose CTE in the living
Scientists stumbled onto a hint that measuring a toxic protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease just might one day be useful in diagnosing a different brain disease in football players and others who have suffered repeated blows to the head
Technology
Remembering Toukie Smith, a Trailblazer Who Redefined Runway Beauty
The model and actress helped expand fashion's vision of beauty, leaving her mark on the runways of America and Europe.
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Retail sales and Fed minutes in focus next week
A report on retail sales will anchor the calendar of economic updates this week, which also includes details about the most recent Federal Reserve meeting and the latest take on consumer sentiment
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Retailers are turning to entertainment to win shoppers’ attention
Retailers are increasingly investing in and building out entertainment studios as the race for audience attention speeds up.
Markets
Retirees should be big beneficiaries of the midterms: ‘Democrats will hold every gavel that matters for aging and public policy’
Here’s what might be coming for Social Security, Medicare and long-term care.
Technology
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Kick Off as Planned Amid FAA Grounding Flights Debacle
There will be no changes to the artists set to appear and perform
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Proceed as Planned Despite FAA Flight Stoppage on Friday
All of the artists set to participate in Saturday's event are already in Los Angeles.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction set for Los Angeles, with many big names skipping the stage
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday may feel like an '80s night
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Rubio acknowledges 'people are struggling' economically in speech after GOP midterm wipeout
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Americans are struggling in the current economy
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Savannah Guthrie, popular and enduring face of morning TV, renews NBC contract after 15 years
Savannah Guthrie has extended her contract with NBC News, ensuring she continues as co-anchor on "Today."
Science
Second catch attempt for SpaceX Starship rocket
The attempt follows an unsuccessful effort to catch of the rocket’s booster which instead came down in the ocean.
Technology
See Robyn Strip Down ‘Sexistential’ Songs for Tiny Desk Performance
Swedish pop icon also revisits "Show Me Love" and "Ever Again" for NPR mini-concert
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Shane Gillis Addresses ‘SNL’ Monologue Backlash, Says He Promised the Show There Would Be “No Controversy”
“Not to defend 'SNL,' they don’t approve it. I mean, they could shut it down. They could, but you don’t write your set and give it to them. Unless you’re not a comedian," he said on a podcast.
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Shane Gillis Was Surprised by ‘SNL’ Monologue Backlash and Says He Doesn’t ‘Have a Problem’ With How Women Dress at the Gym
Shane Gillis is reflecting on his “Saturday Night Live” monologue about women’s gym attire that drew controversy. On the Oct. 10 episode this season, the comedian’s opening monologue included jokes about how women “dress like whores now” at the gym, which inspired a wave of criticism on social media. Gillis revealed on the Nov. 13 […]
Culture
Simple Plan, Hoobastank & More Take Warped Tour Mid-Flight Amid FAA Ground Stop
The Used and LØLØ also joined Southwest’s Live at 35 concert series aboard a flight to Orlando, Fla.
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Skip Hinnant, Actor on ‘The Electric Company’ and Voice of Fritz the Cat, Dies at 86
He also played Cathy’s boyfriend on ‘The Patty Duke Show’ and Schroeder on the stage in ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.’
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Skip Hinnant, ‘The Electric Company’ Actor and Voice of Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Fritz the Cat’ Movies, Dies at 86
Actor Skip Hinnant, best known for his work on the PBS children’s series “The Electric Company’ and as the voice of Fritz the Cat in Ralph Bakshi’s racy animated films from the 1970s, has died. He was 86. Hinnant’s death was confirmed by his family in an obituary notice published by the New York Times. […]
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Sotheby's auction of $180m Van Gogh challenged over claims it was 'sold under duress'
Sotheby's says it will work with the heirs of a family who had previously owned the artwork to try and reach a solution.
Technology
South Sudan postpones first national elections again, to February 2027
South Sudan has again postponed its first national elections since independence in 2011, moving polling from December to February
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Southeast Asian leaders will call for peaceful resolutions of conflicts. Trump will join final talks
Southeast Asian leaders will gather in the Philippine capital this weekend for the annual ASEAN summit that will focus on global conflicts
Science
SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuse
Flight 15 expected to orbit Earth about 14 times over 22 hours, before company catches it at Starbase, Texas SpaceX’s Starship megarocket blasted off from Texas on Friday afternoon as the aerospace company sought to make history with a double catch of its reusable rocket, but ultimately fell short. Starship, the world’s largest rocket, standing at 407ft, is expected to orbit Earth about 14 times over the course of 22 hours, before the company catches the rocket at its launchpad at Starbase in south Texas. Continue reading...
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SpaceX launches Starship in key test flight of massive rocket
The test flight is SpaceX's first attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and upper stage spacecraft of the rocket at its launch site in Starbase, Texas.
Science
SpaceX's Starship soars into orbit after booster malfunction thwarts double catch attempt
SpaceX's attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the launch pad was thwarted when the booster malfunctioned and ended up in the water Friday, but the spacecraft still soared into orbit in its boldest test yet.
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SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
SpaceX has lost out on its attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the Texas launch pad
Science
SpaceX’s attempt for a Starship double catch was thwarted when the booster ended up in the gulf
SpaceX’s attempt for a Starship double catch was thwarted when the booster ended up in the gulf
California
Tax the rich — sometimes. California voters sent mixed signals with ballot measures
California voters shot down a tax on billionaires' assets but said yes to a high-income tax. They were just two of the five tax questions on the ballot.
Technology
Tens of thousands march in Portuguese cities against surging home prices
Tens of thousands of people have marched in Portugal in the biggest protest yet against surging housing prices
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Tesla is inviting some people to buy a Cybercab ‘for personal use’ — but read the fine print
Tesla is doubling, or perhaps tripling down on its bold claims of an autonomous future with the offer to "select customers" to purchase a Cybercab for "personal use." But the gilded, steering-wheel-free two-seater will "only be available in supported service areas" - meaning you'll only be able to buy one if you live in one […] Tesla is doubling, or perhaps tripling down on its bold claims of an autonomous future with the offer to "select customers" to purchase a Cybercab for "personal use." But the gilded, steering-wheel-free two-seater will "only be available in supported service areas" - meaning you'll only be able to buy one if you live in one of the cities where Tesla currently operates its Robotaxi service. The price of a Cybercab is listed at $29,990, plus a mandatory $299-a-month "Autonomy Subscription." Tesla's Robotaxi account on X announced the new offer, including scree
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The 143 best holiday gifts in 2026 – obsessively tested by the Guardian US
Shatterproof wine glasses, Jellycat plushies, ‘yoga paws’ and more gifts handpicked by our experts The best personalized gift ideas Nothing says holiday cheer quite like panic-browsing websites in pursuit of the perfect gift , toggling between 47 open tabs, eyes straining against your screen’s harsh blue light. But finding an item that elicits a squeal of delight from its recipient is one of the best parts of this time of year, when you have a little help. So we’ve curated 143 presents to reclaim holiday shopping as a joyous activity. We recruited seasoned writers and shopping experts to get into the holiday spirit early, vetting gifts across categories such as kitchen, home, tech and more. For months, we cooked, ate, traveled, hiked, ran, showered and slept with test products by our side. And we roped in our mothers, cats, dogs and the kids in our lives to make sure these gifts really w
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The Best Red Light Therapy Panels, Tested by WWD Editors Who Take Their Beauty Tech Seriously
With different wavelengths, treatment areas, and price points to navigate, our editors break down the red light therapy panels worth your attention.
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The OpenAI board member who fired Sam Altman says we still can’t trust AI CEOs
Today, I’m talking with Helen Toner, the executive director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. This episode is part two of our series on AI in real life. Helen is a well-known figure in the AI safety and policy community, though she is perhaps best known for having served on […] Today, I’m talking with Helen Toner, the executive director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. This episode is part two of our series on AI in real life. Helen is a well-known figure in the AI safety and policy community, though she is perhaps best known for having served on the board of OpenAI, when she was one of four board members who voted to fire Sam Altman . That incident, now sometimes referred to as “the blip,” ended with Sam coming back as CEO, Helen resigning, and a new board of directors. OpenAI has since restruct
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The abortion doctor who leads with her faith: ‘God is forgiving’
Dr DeShawn Taylor runs Arizona’s only Black woman-owned abortion clinic amid rapid legal changes When gynecologist and abortion provider Dr DeShawn Taylor has conversations with patients about the afterlife, they ask her if they will be condemned for their choices. To quell their concerns, she shares with them bible verses about free will. “If God wants that vessel, that spirit to get here, God will choose another vessel. You get to say, ‘I’ll pass,’” Taylor said at her clinic one spring afternoon, her short curly hair matching the color of her maroon scrubs. “I think that makes people feel a lot better with that understanding.” As the founder and CEO of Desert Star Institute for Family Planning in Phoenix, Arizona, Taylor heads the only Black woman-run abortion clinic in the state, which also boasts a staff of women of color. On a Tuesday in March, pop music wafted throughout the waitin
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The lonely labor of caregiving: ‘You shouldn’t have to be rich to take care of the people you love’
“Take Me Home” offers a view of how one family faces caregiving issues and finds solutions.
Markets
The scandal at Nvidia is exactly what’s wrong with the S&P 500
A big chunk of your retirement is likely invested in the computer-chip giant.
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The search to find a friend for Jojo the gorilla after a lifetime of being alone
Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.
Technology
This tiny gamepad with dual analog thumbsticks pushes the limits of portable controllers
As much as I appreciate the ingenious design of the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con, my family and I can't stand using them as standalone gamepads. So when we travel with the Switch 2, we always bring at least one full-size gamepad, plus a couple of 8BitDo's Zero 2 controllers for games that don't use analog thumbsticks. […] As much as I appreciate the ingenious design of the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con , my family and I can't stand using them as standalone gamepads. So when we travel with the Switch 2 , we always bring at least one full-size gamepad, plus a couple of 8BitDo's Zero 2 controllers for games that don't use analog thumbsticks. I've spent years hunting for an alternative that pairs the size of the Zero 2 with as much of the functionality of a larger controller as I can get, and CRKD's new Atom Plus is nearly exactly that. But if you have larger hands like I do, you may find the
California
Thousands of flights affected by FAA ground stop. Here are your rights as a passenger
Thousands of flights across America were delayed, canceled and stuck on the tarmac Friday after the FAA announced a ground stop. Here's what to know if you are affected.
Technology
Thousands of flights canceled as airlines work to recover from nationwide ground stop
The nationwide stop was the first since January 2023, when another key Federal Aviation Administration computer system that sends notices to pilots malfunctioned, and the second since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Technology
Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres
Demonstrators armed with placards - and some dressed in costume - assembled at the top of the Royal Mile before marching towards the Scottish Parliament.
California
Three men, three agendas: Trump, Putin and Xi will meet in China
The competing agendas could make the summit little more than a spectacle, yet still produce images that harken back to the famous Yalta conference of 1945.
Technology
Trump Says Federal Film Tax Credit Is Gaining Momentum
The proposal for film and TV tax incentives, which drew broad bipartisan support when it was introduced earlier this year, faces an uphill battle for passage in the lame-duck session.
Technology
Trump doesn’t plan to raise Nvidia, spy issue during China trip: U.S. officials
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned this week after reports of multiple affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy, Alice Huang.
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Trump is taking Elon Musk on his Asia trip, but he plans to avoid talking about Nvidia scandal
President Donald Trump plans to take the world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, with him next week when he travels to the Philippines and China
Global
Trump to meet with Putin and Xi in China next week, US officials say
Trump will participate in the first-ever trilateral meeting between the leaders of the U.S., China, and Russia on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in China next week.
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Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says
Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.
Culture
Two courtrooms, one celebrity: how did the Russell Brand case compare with the rape trial next door?
One was a high-profile defendant watched by more than 100 journalists. Another was an unknown man who preyed on a girl almost half his age. Their stories played out minutes apart, one entirely out of the spotlight What is going on inside Russell Brand’s head as he arrives at court for the start of his rape trial? He sees the dozens of cameras and journalists lined outside Southwark crown court, many of whom have been waiting since before 7am, and he tells himself that the media are all against him. “It seems to me that they believe that I am guilty, and that this should be the rubber-stamping of the process of my destruction.” He walks with his wife, Laura, and his bodyguard past the photographers, “clickering, clackering, snickering paparazzi, like locusts, peculiar concoctions, not fully humans”, and up into the court, where he is suddenly overwhelmed by “the presence of something very
Technology
U.S. gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working
The administration clarified that while states still have the option to take action at the beginning of the year, they won't have to kick anyone off or deny coverage for failure to meet the requirement until July 1.
Technology
UFC 334 Livestream: How to Watch Gane vs. Hokit Online
After Alexander Volkanovski defeated Movsar Evloev in a TKO in the second round to retain the featherweight title during UFC 333 in late October, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Abu Dhabi to New York City for UFC 334 on Saturday, Nov. 14. For the main event, French fighter Ciryl Gane (14-2-0) defends his UFC […]
Science
US Has Lost Measles Elimination Status, Global Health Authorities Say
All but vanquished a quarter century ago, measles has taken root again in the U.S. Compared with prior administrations, President Donald Trump’s second term has been marred by misinformation and actions that stifle public health.
Technology
US flight outage live updates: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop; Trump officials suggest new tech overwhelmed old equipment
Sean Duffy says ‘it’s going to take us some time to unwind what’s happened’ but also points finger at Congress, claiming lack of funding for systems upgrades Sign up for the Breaking News US email In other tech-related news, the Microsoft outage is still going. The longest in the company’s history. My colleagues are covering the latest and how it’s affecting millions and pretty much every industry … As I noted earlier, the calls for Howard Lutnick to appear before lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been answered. Continue reading...
Technology
US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working
President Donald Trump's administration is giving states another six months before they must remove beneficiaries from Medicaid rolls for failing to meet new work requirements
Technology
US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.
Technology
US officials say flight stoppage stemmed from ‘routine maintenance’ as travel chaos continues
Thousands of flights still canceled as officials blamed ageing air control system for nationwide grounding The Trump administration says Friday’s four-hour nationwide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground stop that delayed or canceled thousands of flight stemmed from routine maintenance. At a news briefing on Saturday, the US transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said that the issues began when a contractor was performing “routine maintenance” at a remote FAA facility to “switch telecommunications lines” from copper wire to fiber optic cable. Continue reading...
Technology
Venice Prizewinner ‘A Day in the Life of Jo’ Explores ‘Who and What We Truly Are’ Through Emotional Journey of Ordinary, Remarkable Teenage Girl
Following its prize-winning premiere at the Venice Film Festival and a whirlwind tour of the fall festival circuit, “A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra,” by Greek filmmaker Jacqueline Lentzou, celebrates its homecoming this week at the Thessaloniki Film Festival, where it’s competing for top honors in the festival’s main international competition. Inspired […]
Technology
Violent attacks on critics of China in Taiwan raise concern over transnational repression
Comedian Huang Yi-hao was involved in a car accident in September, but it turned out to be a deliberate attack
California
Voters pass Proposition 42, barring new taxes on personal assets
The measure had just over 51% votes in favor and nearly 49% opposed, with about 96% of votes counted.
Global
WATCH: Rubio delivers keynote address at Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention
Rubio gave a sweeping speech to fellow conservatives on Friday evening acknowledging that Americans are struggling in the current economy, while also railing against what he called the "weaponization" of international law to constrain the U.S. from acting in its own interests.
Global
Watch: Cruise ship overturns after collision with tanker in New Orleans
Around 130 people were rescued from a cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker while docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday.
Global
What to know about flights after the U.S. nationwide ground stop
The longest flight stoppage in 25 years ended around 8:15 p.m. ET Friday, allowing some domestic flights to take off from U.S. airports. Officials expected a full recovery by Sunday.
Global
When to put up a real Christmas tree - according to an expert
Supermarkets have started selling Christmas trees - six weeks out from the big day.
Culture
Where to Watch the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Free Online
The annual awards show will take place in Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PT, with several streaming platforms offering free trials for viewers at home.
Technology
Why Bruce Buffer Traded the Octagon for the Steakhouse in New Bud Light Campaign
The UFC ring announcer stars in a new Bud Light spot, as the beer brand and Omaha Steaks launch a new fan engagement play.
Technology
Why so much love between Ireland and Garth Brooks?
Country music superstar Garth Brooks will perform a multi-city tour of Ireland in 2027.
Science
Widespread frost and freezing fog forecast as cold health alerts continue
It's a weekend of two halves with a cold start on Saturday giving way to wetter and milder day on Sunday.
Technology
Work to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop
At a press conference today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Friday's nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA was related to work replacing outdated copper wire with a fiber optic line at a "remote FAA facility." The secretary said that this was "routine maintenance," rather than the result of a major modernization effort. He […] A view of an information board at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, filled with waiting passengers on November 13, 2026. | Anadolu via Getty Images At a press conference today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Friday's nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA was related to work replacing outdated copper wire with a fiber optic line at a "remote FAA facility." The secretary said that this was "routine maintenance," rather than the result of a major modernization effort. He told reporters that it was "such an old wire t
Global
Yalta became a byword for betrayal. Will Trump, Xi and Putin enact another carve-up?
Russia and US approach potential summit seeking China’s help to extricate them from wars of choice, as Putin hopes to find consensus on new global order The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is among those who have expressed concern that the world will witness a Yalta 2.0 moment if Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet trilaterally, as expected, on the sidelines of the Apec summit in China next week. It is a truism in diplomacy that if you are not around the table, the risk is that you, or your values, are on the menu and about to be carved up. Many excluded from the summit in Shenzhen, principally Ukraine but also eastern Europe and Baltic countries, Taiwan and even Iran, have reason to be nervous that their sponsors might abandon them in a complex geopolitical trade-off that Putin envisions, and Trump seems to endorse. Continue reading...
Technology
Young people should have legal guarantee of job or training, Milburn tells BBC
The author of a major review on youth unemployment, due next week, acknowledges the change would mean some young people losing out on benefits.
Science
Zelenskyy accuses SpaceX of lying about Starshield – and says US floated Donbas-for-Nato deal
Throttling of Elon Musk’s military-grade satellite system affecting whole frontline, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused SpaceX of not telling the truth over restrictions to Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system , saying the decision to impose speed limits appears to be “political” rather than “technical”. Speaking on Friday, Ukraine’s president said the restrictions affecting Ukrainian drones had been in place for five days. They could no longer fly at speeds of more than 161km/h (100mph), he said, with connections at higher speeds lost. Continue reading...
Global
Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by US could benefit Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. has raised the idea of a new postwar security framework for Europe
Technology
‘Club Kid’ Cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra on Capturing Intimate and Authentic New York Moments
Cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra enjoys working with directors who also act in their films. This year alone, his work includes “The Invite” with director and actor Olivia Wilde, as well as teaming up with Jordan Firstman on A24’s “Club Kid,” in which Firstman directs and stars. Newport-Berra (Variety’s 10 Artisans to Watch 2026) says, “I tend […]
Technology
‘Cookie Queens’ Director Says Girl Scout Cookies Were “A Delicious Way In” to a Larger Conversation (Video)
Alysa Nahmias recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about her life-affirming documentary, which premiered at Sundance, won the audience award at SXSW and is now the year's highest-grossing non-celebrity doc.
Technology
‘Fatherland,’ ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Fjord’ Lead European Film Award Nominations
Sandra Hüller scored a dual best actress nom for 'Fatherland' and 'Rose,' with Renate Reinsve, Sebastian Stan, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Andrew Scott among the acting nominees.
Culture
‘I relive that mission every single day of my life’: how Black soldiers handled the Vietnam war
In ambitious documentary Soul Patrol, the complicated experiences of the Vietnam war’s first Black special ops team are explored both on and off the battleground Ask the average American to name an elite US fighting force, and they might kick off with the Rangers or the Seals. But during the Vietnam war, a specialized patrol of army volunteers became critical to the US military effort. Known as long-range reconnaissance patrols, or LRRPs, these small teams of six to eight soldiers were dropped behind enemy lines to track supply routes and hostile positions, sometimes for days at a time. Stealth was essential. Their job was to identify targets and call in the cavalry, usually in the form of airstrikes, while avoiding direct engagement with enemy forces to preserve their cover. Continue reading...
Global
‘It’s an architect’s dream’: five beautiful eco buildings around the world
From a bamboo gym in Bali to a house made from earth in Wiltshire, these projects show the beauty in sustainable design With construction accounting for more than a third of global emissions, sustainable architecture is central to the world meeting its climate targets. The following five creations from around the world exemplify how “green” buildings can also be beautiful. Children’s Village, Tocantins, Brazil Continue reading...
Culture
‘None of them had ever seen an eclipse in real life’: Maurice Bakley’s best phone picture
An elementary school watch party turned into a great opportunity to take a child’s-eye view of a spectacular astral phenomenon Maurice Bakley was chaperoning an eclipse watch party at his son’s elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, when he took this photograph. As he had arrived early to fit his iPhone to a tripod to capture a time-lapse of the event (with the help of a monocular and a solar filter), he reached for his iPad for this shot. “The boys in the photo, one of whom is my son, are part of a tight group of friends. They’ve known each other since kindergarten through their bilingual Spanish immersion school,” Bakley says. “They were eight and nine years old at the time, and none of them had ever seen an eclipse in real life.” Continue reading...
Technology
‘The Good Daughter’ Stars Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy on Playing Sisters With Secrets and That Twisty Killer Ending
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “The Good Daughter,” now streaming on Peacock. For Sam and Charlie Quinn, the estranged sisters played by Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy in “The Good Daughter,” the truth was always going to set them free. Adapted by author Karin Slaughter from her own bestselling novel of the […]