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Press review · Saturday, 7 November 2026
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bbc.com
New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?
With the New Zealand election too tight to call the BBC's Tiffanie Turnbull reports from a Labour Party gathering after an inconclusive night.
+1 source- bbc.co.ukNew Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?
Kiwi voters chose between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins, but the result might be unclear for days.
- bbc.co.ukNew Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?
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krcrtv.com
California police association says Newsom’s commutation plan disregards victims’ families
The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) opposes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to commute all 548 of the state’s death sentences, saying the mov
+9 sources- bbc.comCalifornia Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
California has historically had the largest population of death row inmates in the US.
- cnn.comNewsom commutes sentences of all California death row prisoners | CNN
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is commuting every death sentence in his state to a sentence of life in prison without parole.
- nbcnews.comCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom commutes all death sentences
“I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values,” he said.
- theguardian.comGavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California
Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors after Christa Pike’s failed execution
- aljazeera.comCalifornia governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
Gavin Newsom cites state values and flaws in the legal system as he grants largest mass clemency in US history.
- sandiegouniontribune.comGov. Newsom just commuted death sentences. Here are the 34 people from San Diego on death row.
Condemned inmates sent from San Diego include Cleophus Prince, David Westerfield, and most recently, Jesse Gomez.
- yahoo.comMICHAEL RUIZ: California prosecutors revolt after Newsom orders state's worst killers off death row
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's blanket clemency for 548 death row inmates draws outrage from prosecutors, including in the Gabriel Fernandez case.
- vaticannews.vaCalifornia Governor commutes all of US state’s 548 death sentences - Vatican News
The Governor of the US state of California, Gavin Newsom, announces plans to commute all of the state’s 548 death sentences, saying the convicted ...
- foxnews.comNewsom’s death-row commutations spark DA revolt as prosecutors warn of legal fight
California district attorneys accuse Gavin Newsom of overriding juries and ignoring victims' families with his plan to commute all 548 death sentences in the state.
- bbc.comCalifornia Gov Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
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Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.
+26 sources- kyivpost.comUS Midterms: What Will Change for Europe?
The Democrats’ resounding success in the US midterm elections could also translate into changes for Europe in areas such as support for Ukraine, trade policy and the regulation of artificial intelligence.
- dw.comFrom data centers to tariffs: What the Democrats' huge midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. So can the Democrats now make a difference?
- aljazeera.comIran, Gaza, Ukraine: What will US midterm results mean for these conflicts?
Despite wins, Democrats lack the two-thirds majority needed to overturn a presidential veto and push through a law.
- yahoo.comMidterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades, a 2028
- theguardian.comTech barons cozied up to Trump. What will they do in newly blue America?
Democrats’ success was helped by popular anger over tech, AI and the super rich – life for billionaires could become much more difficult
- foxbusiness.comHow Democrats’ midterm gains could reshape the political landscape for AI
Democratic midterm wins could increase scrutiny of AI data centers and power demand, but President Donald Trump retains veto power over any federal legislation.
- npr.orgWhat's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.
- news.bgov.comHouse Democratic Leadership Elections Set for Nov. 18 and 19
House Democrats will hold their leadership elections in mid-November after a resounding victory in Tuesday’s midterms that allowed Democrats to take majorities in both the House and the Senate.
- pbs.orgAfter taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking.
- wbur.orgSen. Bernie Sanders on wave of progressive midterm wins
Democrats won in Republican-leaning states like Michigan, Texas, Montana and Wisconsin, all by delivering a message of economic populism that promised to lower costs for everyday American families.
- cbsnews.comWhat Trump's final 2 years in office will look like with Democrats in charge
Investigations, a struggle to confirm nominees and maybe some bipartisanship lie ahead for President Trump.
- wjla.comDC Council to ask newly-elected Democratic governors to pull back National Guard
The tectonic shift in the political landscape after Tuesday's midterm elections may provide an opening for D.C. leaders to get some of the National Guard soldie
- thehill.comGen Z men split from GOP in midterms, and broke hard for Democrats
Tuesday was a big night for Democrats, and Gen Z was a big reason why. Young voters aged 18-29 broke hard for Democrats, including young men, who had been an important constituency for President Trump in 2024. The voters were also a big part of the winning formula for the party in Texas, where some…
- rollingstone.comThe Midterms Could Unleash a New Era of Clean Energy in These States
The Democrats secured legislative trifectas in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Arizona in the 2026 midterms, and they have big plans for climate action.
- nytimes.com2026 Election Results Live Updates: Size of Democratic Majorities Hinges On Close Races
Democrats have won at least 253 seats in the House and 54 in the Senate, but about two dozen remain too close to call.
- ms.nowEmpiricists strike back: Midterms propel scientists and physicians to Capitol Hill
Undoing the White House’s war on science won’t be easy. Having new Democratic scientists and doctors in Congress will be a big help.
- jacobin.comThe Democratic Coalition Still Has a Class Problem
The blue wave was undeniable. But early survey data suggest the party rode on a backlash against Donald Trump and a midterm electorate tilted toward college graduates, not a return of the working-class voters the party will need in 2028.
- cnbc.comTrump says Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
Trump revealed the shake-up three days after Democrats' landslide victory in the midterm elections, winning majority control of the House and Senate.
- taxfoundation.orgWhat a Democratic Congress Means for Federal Tax Policy in 2027
With Democrats retaking control of the US House of Representatives and US Senate, several new federal tax issues are on the table for 2027.
- nbcnews.comThe White House’s post-election shake-up: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the midterms reveal a much larger slice of the electorate is up for grabs.
- grist.orgHow the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats achieved long-sought trifectas in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action.
- thenation.comOrganizing Brought Us to This Moment
Voters across the country have given the keys to Democrats. But can the party get in gear?
- clickorlando.comTrump announces plans for major air and space show at Kennedy Space Center
Following a major upset in the midterms this week, President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a state that managed to hold on amid a massive wave of Democratic victories across the U.S.
- techcrunch.comFrom the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech | TechCrunch
After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the markets are about to do.
- dallasnews.comLetters — Reactions to the midterm election results
Readers offer advice to Democrats and Republicans and share their hopes for the future.
- semafor.comRepublicans’ Senate comeback could get even harder
Democrats could win still-uncalled races in Mississippi and Alaska.
- kyivpost.comUS Midterms: What Will Change for Europe?
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New Zealand election 2026: Live updates
New Zealand voters are going to the polls to elect a new goverment and prime minister.
+3 sources- aljazeera.comNew Zealanders head to polls on final day of voting
More than half of New Zealand’s voters cast early ballots in the tightly contested race.
- theguardian.comNew Zealand election 2026 live results: National and Labour neck-and-neck as minor party eyes kingmaker role
Polls show no coalition is expected to secure a majority of seats, in one of the closest elections in recent history
- cnn.comNew Zealand in political limbo after knife-edge election | CNN
New Zealand voters face weeks of political limbo after a knife-edge election that has left country’s conservative coalition government at risk of losing its majority after just a single term in office.
- aljazeera.comNew Zealanders head to polls on final day of voting
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cnbc.com
Anthropic IPO meets AI backlash after midterms show stinging rebuke of data centers
Anthropic is poised to become the first pure-play AI company to hit the public market at a time when the public is increasingly leary of the industry.
+1 source- bloomberg.comAnthropic IPO Valuation Expectations Pressured After AI Rout
Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering plans ran into a punishing post-election selloff, prompting a rethink among prospective investors of the company’s expected valuation.
- bloomberg.comAnthropic IPO Valuation Expectations Pressured After AI Rout
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With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.
+4 sources- thehill.comSusie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump’s chief of staff
President Trump announced Friday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is leaving the White House and longtime advisor Stephen Miller will take her place. The move comes after Republicans suffered sweeping defeats in the midterms, losing dozens of House seats and control of the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller,…
- npr.orgStephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as Trump's chief of staff
The change comes after sweeping Republican losses in the midterm elections.
- cbsnews.comTrump installs Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
"I wanted to make a change," President Trump said, explaining the major staffing shakeup.
- foxnews.comHouse GOP erupts at Stephen Miller as Trump elevates him after midterm massacre: 'Megalomaniac'
House Republicans expressed shock and anger after Trump promoted Stephen Miller to chief of staff following the GOP's historic midterm losses.
- thehill.comSusie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump’s chief of staff
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Pope Leo in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
+6 sources- cnn.comPope Leo’s Latin America trip will take him above 11,000 feet, weeks after lung cancer surgery | CNN
Just over three weeks ago, the most significant visit of Pope Leo’s pontificate looked to be in doubt. The 71-year-old’s lung cancer surgery led some in the Vatican to believe his trip to Latin America would be postponed or its intense schedule adjusted.
- nbcnews.comPope Leo XIV, who had cancer surgery just weeks ago, begins grueling South American tour
Leo will address a range of issues facing the continent, including environmental destruction, arms trafficking and regional political instability, the Vatican said. The pontiff will hold several meetings with survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
- vaticannews.vaPope Leo departs for Apostolic Journey to Latin America - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV departs for his 12-day Apostolic Journey to Latin America, marking his sixth international journey since the start of the papacy, which ...
- npr.orgAfter cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.
- yahoo.comPope opens his South American tour in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV Friday opened a South American tour in Uruguay, a country with deep secular roots. The Vatican estimated 30,000 people turned out along his route and at the ceremony. Crowds welcomed the ...
- aljazeera.comPope Leo XIV arrives in Uruguay starting 12-day Latin America tour
The pontiff praises Uruguay's clean energy transition and calls for universal healthcare.
- cnn.comPope Leo’s Latin America trip will take him above 11,000 feet, weeks after lung cancer surgery | CNN
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aljazeera.com
Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel ‘goes unsold’
Moscow is suffering losses on the battlefield as US traders reportedly refuse to honour Trump's diesel deal with Putin.
+3 sources- unn.uaRussian tankers carrying diesel have sharply changed course and are no longer heading to the United States
УНН Economy ✎ Two of the three tankers carrying 140,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are no longer heading to the United States. The reasons for the route changes are u…
- pravda.com.uaSome of Putin's diesel tankers have turned around and are heading away from US – FT
Course changes by Russian diesel tankers threaten to worsen US fuel supply shortages as state officials and Congress warn against receiving sanctioned shipments.
- pbs.orgTankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S.
President Donald Trump's plan to allow imports of Russian diesel appeared to falter this week after state and federal officials warned that handling any shipments could bring legal consequences and two tankers initially bound for the United States changed course.
- unn.uaRussian tankers carrying diesel have sharply changed course and are no longer heading to the United States
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nbcsports.com
Giants serious about JT, Vikings, Broncos less so
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports that the Giants are serious suitors for Jonathan Taylor, while the Broncos and Vikings might be less inclined to acquire him.
+3 sources- espn.comJonathan Taylor 'can't avoid' trade speculation as Colts go through talks
Running back Jonathan Taylor, who is the subject of talks between the Colts and multiple teams ahead of the NFL trade deadline, said he's ready for some finality after weeks of speculation about his future.
- bigblueview.comJonathan Taylor trade rumors: Giants, everyone else, waiting on Colts
Hey, Colts, can we get a decision already?
- sports.yahoo.comAdam Schefter says he’s shocked after what he’s heard about Jonathan Taylor’s potential trade
The main NFL insider has revealed that even he is starting to get surprised by some of the news coming through regarding Jonathan Taylor maybe moving on from the Indianapolis Colts. The Indianapolis Colts have finally become sellers at the NFL trade deadline.
- espn.comJonathan Taylor 'can't avoid' trade speculation as Colts go through talks
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espn.com
NFL Week 9 predictions: Upsets, fantasy sleepers, stat lines, TD scorers, more
QB controversy in Minnesota? Browns upsetting the Saints? Touchdowns for two rookie RBs? Let's predict 15 things for Week 9.
+1 source- cbssports.comWeek 9 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Chiefs and Commanders
SportsLine's model simulates every Week 9 game 10,000 times and reveals NFL best bets for spread, over/under and money line
- cbssports.comWeek 9 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Chiefs and Commanders
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hindustantimes.com
Florida governor Ron DeSantis denies report on 2028 presidential run
Ron DeSantis has called a Washington Post report that he is preparing for a 2028 presidential run “fabricated” and a “pathetic attempt to garner clicks.”
+12 sources- weartv.com'Extinction-level event': DeSantis warns Republican Party faces political catastrophe
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sounding the alarm after devastating Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, warning the party could face years in the pol
- tampabay.comDeSantis’ election post-mortem: ‘Extinction-level event’ if not for Florida
DeSantis had harsh words for the brutal losses Republicans nationwide suffered.
- yahoo.comDeSantis says Florida GOP 'held the line'
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against w...
- wjla.com'Extinction-level event': DeSantis warns Republican Party faces political catastrophe
"We're in a deep hole nationally as a result of this election," DeSantis warned.
- bloomberg.comDeSantis Calls GOP’s Midterm Wipeout ‘Extinction Level Event’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the blue wave that swept over just about every corner of the US on Election Day — except his state — was akin to a “meteor strike” for the Republican Party.
- fox13news.com2026 Election: DeSantis warns of ‘deep hole’ for Republicans nationally, says Florida held the line
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against what Republicans described as a nationwide "blue wave."
- foxnews.comFlorida DeSantis describes GOP midterms wipeout as 'close to an extinction-level event' for Republicans
Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the midterm elections results a "close to an extinction-level event" for Republicans around the U.S.
- thehill.comDeSantis: ‘No question’ midterms a ‘rebuke’ of Trump, Congress
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) cast blame on Congress and President Trump after Republicans suffered significant losses in the midterm elections. “This midterm, no question, was a rebuke of the president and the Congress by Democrats, independents and some Republicans that crossed over,” he told Fox News’s Laura Ingraham. “But a lot of our voters…
- fox49.tv'Extinction-level event': DeSantis warns Republican Party faces political catastrophe
"We're in a deep hole nationally as a result of this election," DeSantis warned.
- huffpost.comRon DeSantis Finds Scapegoat For GOP Midterm Flop — And It Isn't Iran Or High Prices
The Florida governor, who made it clear that the results were a rebuke of Trump, took his scapegoating in another direction.
- cbsnews.comGov. DeSantis calls midterm losses a "meteor strike," says Florida held the line against Democratic sweep
DeSantis warned Republicans could face years of political setbacks after sweeping midterm losses nationwide, even as Florida's GOP held key statewide offices.
- abcnews.comRon DeSantis keeps the door open on presidential run, hasn't made final decision on 2028: Sources
In the days leading up to and after the midterms, DeSantis has ramped up his media appearances, reflecting on what went wrong for the Republican Party.
- weartv.com'Extinction-level event': DeSantis warns Republican Party faces political catastrophe
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Victims in rape cases must not feel like they are on trial, Burnham says
The PM was responding after a police chief said comments made during Russell Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
+9 sources- nbcnews.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sex assault
“As I became more successful and famous I was very comfortable allowing that to facilitate sexual access, which I agree was wrong,” the British actor-comedian testified.
- cnn.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault | CNN
British actor, comedian and media personality Russell Brand faces a lengthy prison sentence after he was found guilty in a London court on Thursday of raping a young fan and sexually assaulting three women.
- pagesix.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault, faces ‘significant’ prison sentence
Brand will be sentenced on Monday.
- cbsnews.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London
Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
- yahoo.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults; actor being investigated over more rape allegations
A jury found the actor guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- theguardian.comThe Russell Brand verdict is a landmark victory for the understanding of consent | Gaby Hinsliff
The conviction of the comedian for rape and sexual assault upholds the vital principle that women can say no, even after they’ve said yes, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
- npr.orgRussell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
- deadline.comKatherine Ryan Feeling "Grief & Relief" Over Russell Brand Conviction
Katherine Ryan has said she is feeling "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in London on Thursday.
- variety.comKatherine Ryan Feeling ‘Grief and Relief’ Over Russell Brand Conviction After Reportedly Calling Out His Behavior on Comedy Central
Katherine Ryan, who worked alongside Russell Brand on Comedy Central's "Roast Battle," has reacted to his rape conviction with "grief and relief."
- nbcnews.comRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sex assault
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Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrested
Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
+6 sources- euronews.comUeno Bank collapse in Paraguay prompts President Santiago Peña to resign
The accounting black hole at Ueno Bank wipes out public funds, leaves thousands without access to their deposits and drives Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
- cnn.comPresident of Paraguay resigns amid crisis over bank collapse that left millions unable to access their money | CNN
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned from office this Thursday after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night due to a solvency crisis, leaving customers unable to access their money and triggering a scandal.
- yahoo.comSantiago Pena, Paraguay president struck down by a bank scandal
Paraguay's Santiago Pena has had a colorful career, going from an IMF economist to finance minister to the youngest-ever president of his small South American nation.He worked as a Paraguay Central Ba...
- aljazeera.comParaguay Congress rejects President Pena’s resignation after bank collapse
Lawmakers are advancing impeachment proceedings against Pena, questioning his ties to the digital lender Ueno.
- theguardian.comOusted Paraguay president under house arrest after banking crisis leaves 60% of country unable to access accounts
Santiago Peña was detained minutes after he was impeached by Congress, as protesters took to the streets demanding answers after the suspension of the Ueno bank
- dw.comParaguay: President Santiago Pena impeached, under house arrest over bank crisis
Paraguay’s Senate has ousted President Santiago Pena over the collapse of a major bank tied to his government. Millions of customers' accounts are frozen, with public pension and health care funds also tied up.
- euronews.comUeno Bank collapse in Paraguay prompts President Santiago Peña to resign
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Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan'
The pop superstar's appearances at NBA games were deemed "a little performative" by New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride.
+2 sources- espn.comKnicks 'appreciative' of Taylor Swift after Kolek, McBride question fandom
The Knicks have come to the defense of Taylor Swift and say they are "incredibly appreciative" of her support after Tyler Kolek and Miles "Deuce" McBride named her as the fakest celebrity fan at games.
- nbcnews.comTaylor Swift is the ‘fakest’ celeb Knicks fan, players say; team rushes to her defense
“Taylor Swift has been a Knicks fan for many years” the team said in response to Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride saying she was “a little performative” in her fandom.
- espn.comKnicks 'appreciative' of Taylor Swift after Kolek, McBride question fandom
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theguardian.com
US carries out another round of ‘minor’ strikes on Iran, Trump says
The president’s announcement comes days after an earlier attack on Iran was made public, and as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have accelerated
+4 sources- aljazeera.comTrump: US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran; ‘you’ll know soon enough’
Trump says the US may have to 'destroy' the rest of Iran, adding that people will 'know soon enough'.
- jpost.comDonald Trump: Iran largely destroyed, US ready to ‘finish the job’ if needed | The Jerusalem Post
"I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office following a meeting with his national security advisers, "but maybe I'll have to."
- cbsnews.comIran War Updates: Trump touts imminent decision on new U.S. strikes, keeping up threats, but also diplomacy
President Trump says he will make a decision "very soon" on whether to "destroy what is left of" Iran, calls Qatari emir as mediators push for a peace deal.
- cnbc.comTrump says U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran as missiles hit Qeshm Island
Trump said the U.S. carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran after Iranian media reported two missiles hit Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
- aljazeera.comTrump: US may have to ‘destroy’ rest of Iran; ‘you’ll know soon enough’
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dw.com
US: China giant pandas delight onlookers in first public debut at Atlanta zoo
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the first giant pandas to be housed in Zoo Atlanta after a gap of two years.
+1 source- wral.comGiant pandas make their way back to the U.S.
Two giant pandas, a female named Fu Shuang and a male named Ping Ping, are on exhibit at the Atlanta Zoo.
- wral.comGiant pandas make their way back to the U.S.
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npr.org
Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election
Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.
+2 sources- aljazeera.comJoint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.
- haaretz.comEisenkot secures 67 endorsements to Netanyahu's 46, paving way to form gov't
Both Arab-majority parties backed Eisenkot, while United Torah Judaism – traditionally aligned with Netanyahu and Likud – declined to endorse either candidate
- aljazeera.comJoint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
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motherjones.com
The DOJ official who spent 19 months terrorizing colleges is resigning
Harmeet Dhillon turned the Civil Rights Division into a weapon against DEI, and she’s leaving after the GOP’s midterm rout.
+10 sources- npr.orgHead of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.
- theguardian.comHarmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, steps down
Dhillon is first high-level justice department official to leave after historic Republican defeat in 2026 midterms
- cbsnews.comHarmeet Dhillon, controversial head of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, resigns
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, resigned from the Justice Department on Thursday.
- nbcnews.comHead of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon had overseen a massive overhaul of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, targeting universities and focusing on culture war issues.
- abcnews.comTop DOJ official and longtime Trump ally Harmeet Dhillon resigns
Longtime Trump ally Harmeet Dhillon has resigned from her role leading the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.
- foxnews.comDOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon resigns, says White House asked her to wait until after midterms
Harmeet Dhillon resigned Thursday as the Department of Justice's assistant attorney general for civil rights, sources told Fox News.
- them.usHarmeet Dhillon, a Senior DOJ Official Who Oversaw Trump’s Anti-Trans Initiatives, Resigns
Harmeet Dhillon is the first reported top official to leave the Trump administration following an Election Day that saw Democrats win in historic numbers.
- jezebel.comI Guess Anti-Woke Crusader Harmeet Dhillon FAFO’ed Too Hard
Dhillon reportedly submitted her resignation from the DOJ on Thursday, shortly after Dems. swept the nation in a blue tsunami win. But going after voters was just her latest crusade
- democracydocket.comHarmeet Dhillon, architect of Trump's failed voter roll crusade, resigns from Justice Department
Dhillon’s tenure leaves behind an aggressive anti-voting agenda whose most prominent objectives largely failed.
- yahoo.comThree Justice Department officials resign following midterms
Three Justice Department officials have now resigned in the wake of a tidal wave of Democratic midterm election wins.
- npr.orgHead of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns
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hollywoodreporter.com
James Bond Surprise: Robert Pattinson Screen Tested to Play 007
The A-list star, already juggling the Batman franchise, teamed with Bond director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming third 'Dune' movie.
+1 source- deadline.com'James Bond' Search Adds Rob Pattinson & Nicholas Hoult To Mix
After weeks of speculation around the mystery James Bond screen test, Deadline has learned that Robert Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult rounded out the pool.
- deadline.com'James Bond' Search Adds Rob Pattinson & Nicholas Hoult To Mix
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Houston to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Mayor said only immigrants that ‘pose a danger’ would be referred to ICE, after Democrats gain control of governor’s seat
+5 sources- yahoo.comHouston mayor orders police to turn back on ICE after election blowout
"I will take the responsibility even with the current administration in office."
- ms.now‘Elections matter’: Houston mayor rolls back police cooperation with ICE
Following Democratic wins in Texas, Mayor John Whitmire reversed a policy requiring Houston police to notify ICE about immigration warrants, even during routine traffic stops.
- click2houston.comWhitmire ends routine ICE cooperation after Democrats sweep Texas: ‘Elections matter’
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced an executive ordinance limiting contact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to jail-related offenses. He called the policy a potential model for other U.S. cities.
- foxnews.comHouston mayor bolts early from ICE cooperation after blue wave crashes in Texas
Houston Mayor John Whitmire bars police from notifying ICE during nonviolent stops despite defeated Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order.
- bbc.comTexas mayor instructs police to limit cooperation with ICE
The new policy, which comes after a Democratic sweep of the state, will limit the people it will inform the immigration agency about to those who have been arrested for jailable offences.
- yahoo.comHouston mayor orders police to turn back on ICE after election blowout
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Cornell faculty declares ‘no confidence’ in school leaders in fallout from alleged gang-rape
Faculty senate passed resolution expressing deep discontent with school’s response to alleged fraternity rape
+4 sources- nbcnews.comCornell faculty senate issues no confidence vote on administration’s handling of sexual assault
The governing body took up the issue after a former student alleged she was sexually assaulted and forced to take drugs at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
- cbsnews.comCornell's Faculty Senate votes "no confidence" in the university's administration
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution expressing no confidence in the university's administration, including Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators.
- dw.comCornell faculty declares 'no confidence' in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
The university leadership has faced intense criticism for its handling of sexual crimes on campus since a former student filed a lawsuit saying she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in October 2024.
- abcnews.comCornell faculty senate votes no-confidence in school's leadership
Following the alleged gang rape of a student, Cornell's faculty senate passed a no-confidence resolution condemning the school's handling of sexual violence on campus.
- nbcnews.comCornell faculty senate issues no confidence vote on administration’s handling of sexual assault
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democracydocket.com
Peltola campaign sues Alaska for information on rejected mail ballots
With Peltola leading by such a narrow margin, addressing a handful of rejected ballots could prove decisive.
+1 source- adn.comPeltola campaign sues Alaska election officials, seeking data about absentee ballots that may be rejected
The Alaska Department of Law says the state has always treated the preliminary information, which identifies individual voters and is subject to change, as confidential.
- adn.comPeltola campaign sues Alaska election officials, seeking data about absentee ballots that may be rejected
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npr.org
A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
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dvidshub.net
Sgt. Myer Arrives to MCAS Beaufort
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Trevor Felter, center, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, briefs Sgt. Dakota L. Meyer, center-left, senior enlisted advisor to the Secretary of War's barracks task force, during a tour at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 30, 2026. Meyer visited MCAS Beaufort to discuss barracks renovations and upcoming changes while engaging with Marines to hear their concerns and gain insight into their living conditions, (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)
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jpost.com
JD Vance charts his own path ahead of 2028 | The Jerusalem Post
In a blunt election postmortem, the vice president called for a swift end to the Iran war and urged Republicans to focus on affordability and overhaul the US relationship with Israel.
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rnz.co.nz
'Too close to call': Wait begins for special votes after cliffhanger Election night
National appears on track to lead the next Government, but Labour hasn't conceded, and the final result remains too close to call without counting the special votes.
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bloomberg.com
Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Fall, Buybacks Rise
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent about $9.6 billion to buy back its own shares in the third quarter, a sign the company’s executives viewed the stock as undervalued. But declining insurance underwriting weighed on its operating earnings in a mixed quarter for the company.
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cnbc.com
Berkshire shares surge as Wall Street swoons amid AI fears
Berkshire Hathaway shares roared past the S&P 500 index this week and are outperforming the benchmark for the year-to-date.
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npr.org
Border shift: Hispanic voters drive Texas' historic flip to blue
Once reliably a red state, Texas will turn deep blue following this week's midterms. One of the most notable shifts was along the Texas-Mexico border, where Hispanic voters had a big influence.
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Ukraine's power network suffers further damage after fresh Russian strikes
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
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espn.com
2026 NFL trade deadline: Proposing deals for Tony Pollard, Riq Woolen, others
Our NFL experts pitched trade offers they'd love to see get done before Tuesday's deadline, including moves for Tony Pollard, Riq Woolen, Jonathan Taylor and Jessie Bates III.
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He took her flying when she was 12. Now the father is mourning the copilot killed in the Florida Learjet crash | CNN
Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras was 12 when she started going up in planes while her father was at the controls, watching the ground fall away beneath them. By the time she was 17, she had her own pilot’s license, having fallen in love with flying just as her father had.
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ms.now
Opinion | Vance’s baffling midterm post-mortem leaves unanswered questions
Never before has a candidate alluded to a presidential run with a full admission that their agenda and record have failed.
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yahoo.com
Kendall Jenner Shares Glimpse Inside Her 31st Birthday Celebrations, Including Her Horse-Themed Cake
The supermodel turned 31 on Tuesday, Nov. 3
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4 of nation's largest cities now led by socialist mayors after Tuesday's election, affecting tens of millions
Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., now join Seattle and New York City as top-20 U.S. cities led by DSA-affiliated socialist mayors in office.
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insidehighered.com
The Incoming Lawmakers Who Worked in Higher Ed
State legislators who come from the higher education sector say they hope to use their new posts to make college more affordable and reverse the polarization of the sector that has proliferated in recent years.
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US Senator Abdul El-Sayed launches ‘Habibi’ political action committee
The first Muslim senator's new committee will let him raise money for other candidates.
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foxnews.com
Democrats set sights on Elon Musk probe after midterm wins, but Pritzker draws a surprising line
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., says he feels "pretty certain" at least one committee will investigate DOGE, calling Elon Musk's cost-cutting effort a catastrophe.
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tmz.com
Wild Video Shows 'Celebrity Rehab' Star Kari Ann Peniche's House Exploding in a Fire
"Celebrity Rehab" star Kari Ann Peniche lost everything when her house erupted in flames ... after cameras caught an e-bike battery violently exploding in her home.
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france24.com
Russia hits Kyiv and surrounding region in massive overnight strike
Moscow carried out missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight Friday to Saturday, targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least one person while wounding eight, authorities…
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thedailybeast.com
Trump’s Fired Ice Maiden Hit With Jaw-Dropping Grift Claims
A top Trump official who resigned last month has accused Susie Wiles of running a corrupt operation inside the White House.
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silverscreenandroll.com
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Blazers
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 124-118 win over the Blazers.
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chicago.suntimes.com
Horoscope for Saturday, November 07, 2026
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Two skydivers die after colliding over Southern California
The two were described as experienced and licensed. The collision happened near the Skydive Elsinore facility in Riverside County.
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bgr.com
How Much Would It Cost To Build A High-End Gaming PC In 2026? - BGR
Buying a high-end gaming PC isn't entirely impossible, but even when making certain compromises, you should expect to stretch your budget into the thousands.
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sfchronicle.com
Blue Angels pilot who flew at San Francisco Fleet Week removed from team
A Blue Angels pilot who recently performed during San Francisco Fleet Week has been removed from the Navy’s famed flight demonstration squadron for failing to meet its standards, officials said.
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azfamily.com
Former Arizona GOP chair says Turning Point Action should stay out of elections
Former state GOP chair Gina Swoboda said the political arm of Turning Point USA "killed the party."
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pagesix.com
Russell Brand’s jail hell revealed: Vermin-infested cells, violent inmates and drug searches
The comedian’s new reality behind bars comes with cramped living quarters, rampant violence, and a strict rules for loved ones hoping to see him.
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ft.com
US believes Nvidia’s Huang had romantic relationship with alleged Chinese spy
American intelligence warned the tech boss was involved with executive recruited by China to gather information on US group
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cbssports.com
Valparaiso stuns Purdue: Buzzer-beating 3-pointer in 2OT sends Boilermakers to first 0-2 start since 1976
Purdue entered Friday's game against Valparaiso as a 19.5-point favorite
