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Press review · Sunday, 15 November 2026
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nytimes.com
What to Know About Friday’s Nationwide Ground Stop
The air traffic control system’s overloaded, antiquated telecommunications equipment sustained its latest widespread failure, prompting a call for more money to fuel faster upgrades.
+26 sources- bbc.comFlights grounded across US due to air traffic control 'communication issue'
US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA has ordered a "nationwide ground stop" and the issue is being investigated.
- abcnews.comRare nationwide ground stop ordered at airports over communication issues: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airports due a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
- nbcnews.comGround stop ordered for all airports nationwide for ‘reasons of safety’
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that it was halting all departing flights “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”
- cnbc.comFAA issues nationwide ground stop citing communication issues affecting ‘multiple’ air traffic control facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon, "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
- aljazeera.comUS grounds all flights after ‘communication issue’
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the US aviation agency was investigating.
- npr.orgFAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- pbs.orgWATCH: Homeland Security Secretary Mullin says FAA flight stoppage ‘isn’t another 9/11’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there are no indications of an attack against the nation, after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems.
- komonews.comFAA ground stop leaves UW football team stuck in Seattle before Michigan State game
The University of Washington football team currently cannot fly to Michigan for Saturday’s game after the FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, halting all flights.
- nypost.comFAA launched new AI ‘SMART’ tool to all air route traffic control centers just days before nationwide ground stop
A new AI-supported air traffic system was rolled out to all of FAA’s control centers three days before an extremely rare ground stop halted planes across the US Friday, according to the agency.
- cbsnews.comFAA ground stop could disrupt college football team travel ahead of Saturday games
There are multiple reports of college football teams that haven't made it to their Saturday game locations.
- abc7ny.comFAA ground stop live updates: Nationwide ground stop lifted
The FAA said the nationwide ground stop is over, after more than four hours on Friday when all airlines were grounded "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
- finance.yahoo.comFAA lifts ground stop flights, airline stocks fall
Airline stocks fell right before Friday's close after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop. Departing flights cannot take off, while flights already in the air may continue to their destination.
- fox5dc.comAmtrak booking system returns to normal after outage during nationwide FAA ground stop
Amtrak said its booking system is returning to normal after a network outage that coincided with a nationwide FAA ground stop.
- seattletimes.comFAA ground stop creates chaos for WSU, Gonzaga, Seattle U sports teams
Gonzaga, Washington State and Seattle University were among the many schools across the country impacted when the FAA suspended airline travel nationally Friday.
- yahoo.comFAA says nationwide ground stop is over after thousands of flights canceled
FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights in the United States.
- deadline.comAri Emanuel Blames FAA Issues On Pete Buttigieg
As Trump's FAA implemented a nationwide ground stop, Ari Emanuel is placing blame on the previous administration.
- foxbusiness.comNationwide FAA ground stop lifted but cancellations, significant delays to continue: Transportation secretary
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop after more than four hours due to communication issues impacted Air Route Traffic Control Centers on Friday.
- independent.co.ukUS ground stop live: Passengers stranded and thousands of flights delayed
Over 9,000 flights were delayed Friday in the US
- nbcsports.comGround stop nudges Ole Miss-Oklahoma game to Sunday (and OU doesn't like that)
Friday's nationwide shutdown of the aviation system has resulted in a delayed kickoff for several college football games on Saturday.
- bleacherreport.comUpdated College Football Schedule as Ole Miss-Oklahoma, More Games Impacted by FAA Flight Stoppage
The nationwide grounding of all flights by the FAA on Friday has caused several games on the college football schedule this weekend to adjust their start times to account for travel delays.
- scientificamerican.comU.S. grounds all flights after air traffic control system becomes 'overwhelmed'
National ground stops of this kind are exceedingly rare
- statecollege.comMinnesota Football Team's Flight to Penn State Delayed by Nationwide Ground Stop
Updated 11:04 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. An hours-long ground stop for all airports nationwide on Friday put travel in limbo for college football teams
- tmz.comDHS Chief Markwayne Mullin Throws Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Under Bus
Things got a little awkward during a press conference about the nationwide ground stop when DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin inadvertently laid blame on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ... before the FAA revealed they lost 12,000 flights.
- whowhatwhy.orgAir Travelers Can Rest Assured That Donald Trump Is on the Job
With the country looking for answers as to what caused the administration to ground most commercial air travel on Friday, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy assured the American people that Donald Trump is the best.
- theguardian.comUS 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
- i24news.tvTrump on Iran war: If the crazies in Iran are still in power when I leave office, that would be a defeat | LIVE BLOG - i24NEWS
US transportation secretary says an air traffic control communications problem forced the nationwide halt to flight departures
- bbc.comFlights grounded across US due to air traffic control 'communication issue'
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cbssports.com
UFC 334 fight predictions, expert picks for Josh Hokit vs. Ciryl Gane card tonight
Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the pair of title fights on Saturday
+3 sources- espn.comUFC 334 preview, picks for Ciryl Gane-Josh Hokit and Kayla Harrison-Amanda Nunes
A look at the matchups and experts' picks for both title fights at UFC 334 in New York City.
- sports.yahoo.comUFC 334 weigh-ins results: Ciryl Gane 11 pounds heavier than Josh Hokit; 2 fighters miss weight
All four participants in UFC 334's championship double-header cleared their final hurdles Friday morning, successfully making weight at the event's official weigh-ins in New York.
- mmafighting.comLIVE! UFC 334 Results: Gane vs. Hokit
Get UFC 334 results for the Gane vs. Hokit event in New York City on Saturday night.
- espn.comUFC 334 preview, picks for Ciryl Gane-Josh Hokit and Kayla Harrison-Amanda Nunes
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bbc.com
SpaceX successfully catches part of Starship rocket on its return to Earth
The rocket was caught using mechanical arms, nicknamed chopsticks. The first attempt to catch the booster had been aborted a few minutes after launch.
+11 sources- newscientist.comSpaceX aims to safely land Starship and booster stage after orbital flight | New Scientist
The upcoming Starship test flight is the most ambitious to date and, if successful, will mark an important milestone in the company's mission to create a truly reusable launch vehicle that dramatically lowers the cost of space launches
- space.comSpaceX Starship Flight 15 live updates: T-1 day to SpaceX's 1st-ever double Starship landing attempt
SpaceX could make history with the world's first full recovery of an orbital rocket and spacecraft on Starship Flight 15.
- cnn.comSpaceX’s next move is chasing the unprecedented ‘holy grail’ of rocketry. Here’s what’s at stake | CNN
If all goes according to plan, SpaceX will put on an extraordinary show beginning just minutes after liftoff.
- npr.orgSpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust
As it races to develop its new massive rocket, the space launch company is preparing to retire NASA's main ride to the International Space Station.
- scientificamerican.comStarship Flight 15 will put SpaceX’s moonshots to the test
The 15th spaceflight of SpaceX’s giant launch vehicle aims for something unprecedented: snatching both rocket stages from midair after a journey to orbit
- cbsnews.comSpaceX launches milestone Starship flight to demonstrate full reusability of orbit-class rocket
The SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship was designed from the ground up to be fully reusable in a bid to lower launch costs.
- arstechnica.comStarship flight 15 powers to orbit—setting up a possible catch on Saturday
One way or another, the company will get some more data on Saturday.
- dw.comSetback for SpaceX reusable rocket system despite successful launch
SpaceX had planned to catch and later reuse both stages of its biggest rocket for the first time. But the booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, while the spacecraft continued into orbit.
- pbs.orgSpaceX’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.
- cnbc.comSpaceX 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.
- theguardian.comSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company
Although booster exploded, company caught upper stage for first time in campaign to make megarocket reusable
- newscientist.comSpaceX aims to safely land Starship and booster stage after orbital flight | New Scientist
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theguardian.com
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
+5 sources- bbc.comCargo ship collides with cruise ship in New Orleans
More than 120 people were on board the docked cruise ship in the Mississippi River, according to reports.
- nytimes.comSearch and Rescue Underway in New Orleans After Cargo Ship Crashes Into Riverboat
Search and rescue operations were continuing after the riverboat, which was docked and had 129 people aboard, was struck by a cargo ship on Friday afternoon, the authorities said.
- fox8live.comLIVE: ‘Miracle on the Mississippi’ | No fatalities after tanker crashes into river cruiser carrying nearly 150 people near Port of New Orleans
The source said initial reports show that firefighters are in the water performing rescues.
- pbs.orgAll passengers and crew on New Orleans cruise ship survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River
All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for passengers and crew who plunged into the Mississippi River as the ship took on water and began to topple over.
- cbsnews.comPort of New Orleans sues tanker that hit riverboat cruise for $1 million in repair costs
The port asked a judge to seize and sell the tanker that hit a riverboat cruise to cover the costs of repairs.
- bbc.comCargo ship collides with cruise ship in New Orleans
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sports.yahoo.com
How to Watch Penn State vs. Minnesota: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for College Football Game
Here is everything you need to know about Penn State vs. Minnesota, including TV and streaming options for the game.
+2 sources- foxsports.comHow to Watch Minnesota vs. Penn State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
Minnesota vs. Penn State kicks off Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. ET on FS1. Get the FOX One streaming info and players to watch for this game in University Park.
- 247sports.comPenn State vs. Minnesota injury report: 2 defenders ruled out; safety, left tackle are game-time decisions
Penn State and Minnesota released their final Big Ten availability reports ahead of Saturday night's game.
- foxsports.comHow to Watch Minnesota vs. Penn State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time
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After another blowout win, where does Wake Forest fit in College Football Playoff picture?
The Demon Deacons bullied SMU all game and sent a message to the CFP committee.
+1 source- espn.comWake Forest strengthens CFP case with 'statement' win at SMU
No. 13 Wake Forest made a statement to the College Football Playoff selection committee with a 49-7 blowout of SMU on Saturday.
- espn.comWake Forest strengthens CFP case with 'statement' win at SMU
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thehill.com
Greene calls Duffy, Mullin press briefing ‘a shakedown for more money’
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin of using Friday’s nationwide ground stop to demand more taxpayer money, calling their joint press conference “unreal bulls—.” “It doesn’t matter to any of them that the US Congress and every administration has spent like $15 trillion on…
+2 sources- huffpost.com'Biggest F**k You To The American People': Critics Slam Duffy Over Flight Shutdown Response
The transportation secretary demanded $50 billion from Congress at a press conference on Friday about the ground stop.
- commondreams.org'Duffy Lied': Air Traffic Controllers Refute Trump Transportation Secretary's Ground Stop Explanation | Common Dreams
"I’ve spoken with 60 air traffic controllers tonight about what Sean Duffy said at the White House today," said one journalist. "None of them are buying what he said."
- huffpost.com'Biggest F**k You To The American People': Critics Slam Duffy Over Flight Shutdown Response
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Alaska Senate Race Between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola Still Counting Votes
The race between Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Ms. Peltola, a former representative, is the only Senate contest that hasn’t been called.
+5 sources- thehill.comPeltola holds nearly 4-point lead on Sullivan in latest ballot drop
Democrat Mary Peltola has again expanded her lead in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race with more votes counted, now ahead of Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) by nearly 4 points, or more than 10,000 votes, according t…
- alaskapublic.orgPeltola leads in U.S. Senate race, nearing 50% mark with almost all ballots counted
Mary Peltola is at 49.8% and Sen. Dan Sullivan has 46.1% of the vote. Democrat JKT has more than half the vote in the governor's race.
- yahoo.comMary Peltola Widens Lead to 10,412 Votes in Alaska U.S. Senate Race, Campaign Says Victory Is Near
Native Vote 2026 Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (Yup’ik) has widened her lead over Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan to 10,412 votes in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, prompting her cam...
- ms.nowPeltola widens lead in Alaska Senate race, now rated ‘likely Democratic’
Democrat Mary Peltola’s lead has expanded over Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. Alaska has until Nov. 18 to finalize its results.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Mary Peltola is likely to win Alaska’s Senate race, as vote counting continues
NBC News’ Decision Desk has characterized the Alaska Senate race as likely Democratic. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan currently trails Peltola, with both under the 50% mark.
- thehill.comPeltola holds nearly 4-point lead on Sullivan in latest ballot drop
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mprnews.org
O'Connell names Cousins the Vikings' starting QB in Sunday's game at Green Bay
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell says quarterback Kirk Cousins will start in Sunday's game at Green Bay. The Vikings acquired Cousins on Tuesday from the Raiders in a trade deadline deal.
+5 sources- nbcsports.comJustin Jefferson: It's a joy to see Kirk Cousins take over as a leader
Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, and perhaps no one is more excited about that than Justin Jefferson.
- sports.yahoo.comKirk Cousins’ Vikings Return Sparks Strong Justin Jefferson Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings have a new starting quarterback after sending a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Kirk Cousins. No player in Minnesota’s locker room could benefit more from the reunion than star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.Jefferson’s frustration became increasingly noticeable during Minnesota’s Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions […] The post Kirk Cousins’ Vikings Return Sparks Strong Justin Jefferson Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
- foxsports.com2026 NFL Week 10 Best Bets, Expert Picks: Back Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ Return
Geoff Schwartz’s best Week 10 bets include the Vikings covering in Kirk Cousins’ return and a player prop he loves in 49ers-Cowboys.
- nfl.comKirk Cousins to start for Vikings vs. Packers on Sunday, five days after trade from Raiders
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Friday that Cousins will start Sunday against the host Green Bay Packers.
- vikings.comQuarterback Kirk Cousins Starting Vikings at Packers Week 10 Game
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
- nbcsports.comJustin Jefferson: It's a joy to see Kirk Cousins take over as a leader
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tmz.com
'Mormon Wives' Star Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Mortensen Sues Hulu for Defamation
Dakota Mortensen is slamming "Mormon Wives" producers ... claiming they staged scenes and faked storylines to make him appear as a serial cheater and abuser.
+2 sources- thewrap.comEx ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Dakota Mortensen Sues Producers, Hulu for Defamation
Dakota Mortensen, the ex-boyfriend and co-star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul, sued the reality show's producers and Hulu for defamation
- deadline.comDakota Mortensen Sues Hulu & ‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Producers
The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives' Dakota Mortensen has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hulu and series producers.
- thewrap.comEx ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Dakota Mortensen Sues Producers, Hulu for Defamation
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SEC postpones Ole Miss-Oklahoma game to Sunday following FAA ground stop, Sooners AD responds with blistering statement
Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny claimed the SEC threatened the Sooners with a forfeit if they didn't agree to play Sunday.
+3 sources- cbssports.comOklahoma AD Roger Denny blasts SEC after game vs. Ole Miss pushed to Sunday under threat of forfeit
The FAA groundstop on Friday caused travel issues for many teams, including the Rebels, who were facing issues getting to Oklahoma
- foxnews.comPlay Sunday or forfeit: Oklahoma AD rips SEC commissioner over controversial Ole Miss FAA scheduling decision
Oklahoma AD Roger Denny says SEC commissioner Greg Sankey forced the Sooners to play Sunday or forfeit after Ole Miss couldn't fly to Norman.
- espn.comOklahoma AD 'infuriated' with SEC, Ole Miss for Sunday game
AD Roger Denny took aim at the SEC and Ole Miss about Oklahoma's game being moved to Sunday, calling it an "inexplicable" situation that "unfairly burdens" the Sooners.
- cbssports.comOklahoma AD Roger Denny blasts SEC after game vs. Ole Miss pushed to Sunday under threat of forfeit
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Bomb Found at Ethanol Plant in Peoria, Ill., Mayor Says
Residents in a one-mile radius of the plant were advised to evacuate after the device was located at an industrial site along the Illinois River.
+4 sources- cbsnews.comBomb threat prompts mandatory evacuation order in one-mile radius in and near Peoria, Illinois
Police have issued a mandatory evacuation order for a large section of Peoria and neighboring East Peoria in central Illinois, as they investigate a bomb threat at an ethanol and alcohol production plant.
- nbcnews.comDevice deemed ‘credible threat’ triggers evacuation around ethanol plant in Peoria, Illinois
FBI Special Agent Ryan Presley told media that authorities had determined that a “suspicious package was a threat and rendered it safe,” with police continuing to search the site.
- theguardian.comBomb 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
- npr.orgBomb found near ethanol plant in central Illinois forces evacuations
The bomb was discovered Friday afternoon at the BioUrja Renewables plant in Peoria. Officials say the bomb has been "rendered safe," but called it a "credible threat." The FBI is investigating.
- cbsnews.comBomb threat prompts mandatory evacuation order in one-mile radius in and near Peoria, Illinois
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ms.now
‘We don’t believe so’: Duffy dismisses cyberattack as cause for air traffic shutdown
Instead, the transportation secretary pointed fingers at potential “incompetence” by an FAA contractor.
+1 source- foxbusiness.comWho is L3Harris, the federal contractor Sec. Duffy says may have caused the FAA outage?
Sec. Sean Duffy says L3Harris may be to blame after routine fiber optic work on an FAA telecom line triggered a router failure and nationwide ground stop.
- foxbusiness.comWho is L3Harris, the federal contractor Sec. Duffy says may have caused the FAA outage?
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npr.org
Hegseth's failed impeachment was a warning to Democrats. Where will they go from here?
Democrats have been given a huge opportunity with majorities in both the House and Senate — but the balance of priorities, timing, messaging and discipline are all going to be major tests.
+8 sources- denverpost.comDemocrats flock to Denver for a post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration
The schedule includes some of the victorious candidates from the midterms.
- pbs.orgDemocrats gather in Denver for post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration
The two-day What's Next conference, hosted by a new group called Majority Democrats, was put on politicos' calendars months ago as another stepping stone as the party charted its way out of its post-2024 political wilderness.
- nytimes.comDemocrats Unite on Economic Populism After Midterm Victories
Moderate Democrats and progressives have long feuded over who should drive their party’s economic agenda. But many newly elected members say they share the same big goals.
- rawstory.comDems warned not to get ‘too big-headed’ as post-midterm truce shows cracks
Democrats’ feuding wings have called a truce after the midterms — but a new Politico poll shows it may not hold, and one incoming House member says the party shouldn’t get ahead of itself.The PF Global survey, taken Nov. 7-10 among 2,000 U.S. adults, found half of progressives and moderates say the ...
- aljazeera.comCan the Republican Party survive Trump?
The party faces a battle for its future after the midterms, but Democrats may ultimately determine whether it recovers.
- cbsnews.comLeading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
The midterms marked one of the biggest rebukes of the Republican Party since Watergate. What is the fallout from this year's elections, and how are Democrats going to address a lame-duck President Trump?
- foxnews.comThe mistake newly-elected Dems admit they can't afford to make with Trump after sweeping 2026 wins
Newly elected Democrats at a Denver conference urged their party to work with Donald Trump on costs and policy rather than focus solely on investigations.
- thehill.comSome Republicans say rising stars should sit out 2028 after midterm shellacking
Republicans are actively talking about the wisdom of GOP candidates skipping the 2028 presidential race and focusing on 2032, arguing the political atmosphere in two years will be too poisonous for their brand. The discussions come in the context of sweeping losses for the GOP in last week’s midterms, which have a number of Republicans…
- denverpost.comDemocrats flock to Denver for a post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration
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cbssports.com
College football live updates, scores: Week 11 schedule features Miami, Alabama, Ohio State in action
NCAA football scores, live updates and highlights from the full slate of Week 11 action on Saturday
+2 sources- sports.yahoo.comCollege football Week 11 picks, odds: 2 best bets for this week's games
Our college football handicapper gives out two bets he likes this week.
- ksl.comKSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 of college football
Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
- sports.yahoo.comCollege football Week 11 picks, odds: 2 best bets for this week's games
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Nvidia Scandal Prompts Questions of What It Means to Be a Spy
U.S. intelligence agencies believe a woman who had an affair with Jensen Huang was a Chinese asset. But there is much more that they are still assessing about her role.
+19 sources- bbc.comNvidia's shares plunge as US tech giant's board reportedly weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang - follow live
Board members are set to meet after US media reported that Huang allegedly had a second affair with an executive at his tech company.
- finance.yahoo.comNvidia live updates: Stock tanks after new affair allegations, board reportedly preparing to oust Jensen Huang
Follow along for live updates and reactions to reports of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's involvement in two extramarital affairs and his potential ousting from the company.
- theguardian.comNvidia board reportedly meeting to decide CEO Jensen Huang’s future as chip giant’s share price plunges – follow live
Huang’s potential departure would leave a leadership vacuum at the roughly $4tn chipmaker he co-founded, with Nvidia’s shares sliding about 8% in after-hours trading
- abcnews.comNvidia board reportedly preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after alleged affairs
The Nvidia board is reportedly planning to oust CEO Jensen Huang amid reports he engaged in two extramarital affairs.
- cnbc.comWhat we know so far about Nvidia partner Megaspeed’s Asia footprint
Megaspeed is at the center of a U.S. probe over its role in sending billions of restricted Nvidia chips to China, and its executive's alleged affair with Jensen Huang.
- ft.comNvidia shares tumble in after-market trading
Stock sinks almost 9 per cent in after-market trading as chief executive’s fate hangs in balance following more revelations
- techcrunch.comWho could replace Jensen Huang? A highly unscientific list of possible successors | TechCrunch
Nvidia has no succession plan and a CEO in hot water, so we’ve drafted a shortlist.
- semafor.comNvidia board prepares to oust CEO, name interim chief
The board is meeting Wednesday to determine the executive’s future.
- bloomberg.comElon Musk Says It Would Be an Honor to Hire Nvidia’s Huang
Elon Musk said it would be an honor to hire Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, who is at risk of being ousted following reports of multiple extramarital affairs, including with a woman reportedly suspected of spying for China.
- foxbusiness.comDemocratic senators demand NVIDIA records from Trump administration over alleged Chinese spy ties
Two Democratic senators demand the Trump administration preserve Nvidia records amid reports linking CEO Jensen Huang to a suspected Chinese spy.
- nvidianews.nvidia.comNVIDIA Announces CEO Transition
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) Board of Directors announced today that Jensen Huang has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective immediately.
- nbcnews.comNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after affair with suspected Chinese spy
Huang resigned after it was reported that he had a relationship with Alice Huang, a businesswoman who is accused of being a Chinese agent, and also engaged in a relationship with an Nvidia executive.
- cbsnews.comLutnick should have prevented the diversion of sensitive Nvidia AI chips to China, critics charge
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire by critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies friendship with ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang contributed to a lack of oversight over Nvidia AI chip sales.
- npr.orgWhat's a Honey Trap? The spy tactic that helped topple Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, the leading AI chipmaker, resigned after admitting an extramarital affair with a woman the U.S. says is a Chinese spy. This espionage tactic is known as a honey trap.
- rollingstone.comJensen Huang Allegedly Had Multiple Affairs. Did It Make Him More Vulnerable to Espionage?
Jensen Huang has been accused of having an affair with Alice Huang, accused Chinese spy, and Kimberly Powell, Nvidia’s vice president of healthcare.
- businessinsider.comIn the end, the biggest risk Jensen Huang faced for Nvidia was himself
Jensen Huang became the rock star of the AI revolution. Then revelations about his personal life upended his legacy.
- foxnews.comFollowing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation, some staff call to bring him back, report says
Colette Kress, the current executive vice president and chief financial officer of Nvidia, was named its interim CEO following the resignation of Jensen Huang. President Donald Trump said he spoke to Huang and said the tech executive is “going through hell” and is focused on his wife and family.
- tomshardware.com‘Broken and shattered’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang surrendered during resignation meeting, report claims — thousands of employees rally, calling for reinstatement on internal forum
Jensen Huang reportedly called himself 'a piece of sh--" after his forced departure, but employees still want him back.
- fool.comThe AI Trade Just Cracked. Here’s the Price at Which I’d Start Buying Nvidia. | The Motley Fool
Nvidia stock is plummeting amid a flurry of scandals involving the company's co-founder and former CEO, Jensen Huang.
- bbc.comNvidia's shares plunge as US tech giant's board reportedly weighs ousting CEO Jensen Huang - follow live
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Schumer allies voice confidence, argue Van Hollen challenge about ending ‘filibuster’
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer’s (N.Y.) allies are predicting he will get more than 40 votes in his leadership contest against Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) while slamming the challenge as …
+12 sources- pbs.org'The time is now for change.' Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
The demand for change sets up a seismic confrontation after the party's sweep to power in the midterm elections.
- thenation.comExclusive: Bernie Sanders on Why It’s Vital for Democrats to Replace Chuck Schumer
In an interview with “The Nation,” the progressive icon says that the Senate leader is “way out of touch with where the American people are at.”
- foxnews.comBernie Sanders says he won't back Schumer as push for new leadership gains steam
Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin say they will not support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, calling for a new generation of leadership.
- nytimes.comBernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader
The progressive leader was among a few Democrats who signaled skepticism about Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, though his allies offered support and called for party unity.
- nbcnews.comSen. Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for majority leader
The Maryland Democrat said he is “answering the call of the American people” as grassroots progressives and some newly elected senators call for change in leadership.
- npr.orgChris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo."
- aljazeera.comChris Van Hollen launches bid to lead Democrats in US Senate
Van Hollen's leadership drive follows Democratic sweeps in elections and challenges veteran leader Schumer.
- bbc.comChris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate leadership
Maryland Senator Van Hollen says "new leadership" is needed following the party's recent midterm successes.
- vox.comDo the Dems need new leadership?
A Schumer challenger has entered the ring.
- theguardian.comAs Van Hollen wages a challenge, Senate Democrats are torn on whom to elect as their leader
Maryland senator’s bid against Chuck Schumer for leadership could decide direction of the Democratic party
- rollingstone.comCan Chris Van Hollen Really Unseat Chuck Schumer?
Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer's reign as leader of Senate Democrats. Can he marshal enough support to pull off the upset?
- bloomberg.comFetterman Says Van Hollen as Senate Leader Would Be ‘Troubling’
Senator John Fetterman suggested he may reevaluate his role in the Democratic Party if Senator Chris Van Hollen were elected majority leader, citing his colleague’s criticism of Israel.
- pbs.org'The time is now for change.' Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
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nbcsports.com
Schultz: Kenneth Walker (groin) out vs. Falcons
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker (groin) is out for Week 10's game against the Falcons.
+2 sources- wral.comChiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 rusher, for Sunday's game in Atlanta with a groin injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have ruled Kenneth Walker out of Sunday's game in Atlanta because of a groin injury, leaving them with rookie running back Emmett Johnson, ailing youngster Jaydn Ott and journeyman Nate Carter against Bijan Robinson and the Falcons.
- espn.comChiefs' Kenneth Walker III (groin) to sit out vs. Falcons
Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III will miss Sunday's game due to a groin injury.
- wral.comChiefs rule out Kenneth Walker, NFL's No. 2 rusher, for Sunday's game in Atlanta with a groin injury
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weather.com
Storms to batter West Coast with mountain snow, rain, waves
Pacific storm systems will bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous marine conditions to the West Coast and eventually the rest of the West next week.
+6 sources- abc7news.comLIVE UPDATES: Bay Area prepares for Level 2 storm; rain, winds and dangerous surf in forecast
A Level 2 storm is expected to bring rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf to the Bay Area, and the first accumulating snowstorm of the season to the Sierra.
- sfchronicle.comTwo rounds of heavy rain are headed to the Bay Area. Here’s a timeline of the storms
A looming storm is likely to bring the heaviest rain in more than six months to San Francisco, with another system to follow.
- pressdemocrat.comOfficials warn of slick roads as storm moves into North Bay
Rainy road conditions were wreaking a bit of havoc for motorists across the North Bay Friday morning, as drivers get a taste of an approaching storm.
- nytimes.comCalifornia Could Face 50-Foot Waves as Storms Slam Its Coast
Back-to-back systems over the next few days will deliver the season’s first widespread rain. Here’s what to know about the forecast.
- sfgate.com'DO NOT GO TO THE BEACH': Weather service warns Bay Area waves could top 60 feet
A hurricane-strength system could make the Bay Area coast exceptionally dangerous.
- yahoo.comBack-to-back storms to bring heavy rain and feet of snow to the western states
A pair of storms will sweep from Washington to California this week, bringing rain, gusty winds and hazardous surf to the coast, with the heaviest snow expected in the Sierra Nevada and Rockies.
- abc7news.comLIVE UPDATES: Bay Area prepares for Level 2 storm; rain, winds and dangerous surf in forecast
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cleveland.com
Passengers get an unexpected concert during FAA flight chaos
Passengers aboard a Southwest flight got a surprise concert from Hoobastank, Simple Plan and The Used as a nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted air travel across the U.S.
+1 source- consequence.netSimple Plan, Hoobastank, and The Used Turn Southwest Flight into In-Air Concert
Simple Plan, Hoobastank, and The Used surprised passengers with an impromptu concert aboard a Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Orlando.
- consequence.netSimple Plan, Hoobastank, and The Used Turn Southwest Flight into In-Air Concert
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vulture.com
Shane Gillis Gave His SNL Monologue a C Minus
“I was like, ‘Fellas, I’m giving you a solid C minus of a monologue but I promise there’s no controversy.’”
+3 sources- deadline.comShane Gillis Says He Promised 'SNL' "No Controversy"
One month later, Shane Gillis is addressing the fallout from his 'Saturday Night Live' opening monologue.
- variety.comShane Gillis Was Surprised by ‘SNL’ Monologue Backlash and Says He Doesn’t ‘Have a Problem’ With How Women Dress at the Gym
Shane Gillis was surprised by the backlash that came after his 'SNL' monologue where he said that women “dress like whores now” at the gym.
- hollywoodreporter.comShane 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.
- deadline.comShane Gillis Says He Promised 'SNL' "No Controversy"
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newsweek.com
Nvidia scandal deals blow to Trump's tariff strategy
The Nvidia scandal puts Howard Lutnick's future in doubt, potentially shifting influence over Trump's tariffs and trade deals.
+7 sources- ca.finance.yahoo.comWhite House discussing Howard Lutnick's future as Commerce secretary, people familiar say
WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Senior White House officials are discussing whether Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick should be pushed out in the wake of the spy scandal surrounding Nvidia's now former
- ft.comUS lawmakers pile pressure on Howard Lutnick as Nvidia scandal widens
Legislators demand Trump’s commerce secretary explain why he allowed chip sales to company linked to alleged Chinese spy
- nbcnews.comHoward Lutnick agrees to testify as bipartisan pressure grows over Nvidia scandal
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had previously praised the commerce secretary for his support and involvement in the industry.
- nytimes.comHuang and Lutnick Summoned to Testify Before Congress
Senator Tim Scott said he had requested that the Nvidia co-founder and the commerce secretary appear before the Senate Banking Committee.
- cnbc.comNvidia scandal draws in Commerce Secretary Lutnick, who reportedly agrees to testify about China chip sales
Commerce Secretary Lutnick will testify before the Senate Banking Committee following revelations about Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
- theguardian.comScott Bessent hints at discord between treasury and commerce department over chip exports – US politics live
Treasury secretary says he was in favor ‘for months’ of putting Megaspeed on blacklist to stop Nvidia exporting advance chips to Beijing
- finance.yahoo.com‘An intergalactic freak show’: Republicans are piling on Howard Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has reportedly agreed to testify before lawmakers next month as the spotlight on him grows harsher amid Nvidia's turmoil.
- ca.finance.yahoo.comWhite House discussing Howard Lutnick's future as Commerce secretary, people familiar say
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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
+4 sources- nbcnews.comDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins the Alaska governor’s race
NBC News projects the former state lawmaker won a majority of the vote on the four-candidate ballot to flip control of the office.
- npr.orgDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican
Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.
- adn.comDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins elected to serve as Alaska’s 13th governor
Kreiss-Tomkins will be the first Democrat to hold the position in 24 years.
- alaskapublic.orgAlaska elects Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins governor
The self-described "man of the middle" was endorsed by three former governors — a Democrat, a Republican and an independent — along with Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins the Alaska governor’s race
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yahoo.com
At the Supreme Court, Trump aims to cut the power of judges again
By Andrew Chung Nov 14 (Reuters) - When President Donald Trump's administration convinced the US Supreme Court last year to restrict the ability of federal judges to block his actions nationwide — a
+5 sources- cnn.comSupreme Court to decide if Trump may bar most asylum claims at the southern border | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump may categorically ban migrants arriving at the southern border from applying for asylum, setting up arguments on another divisive policy the White House sees as critical to its anti-immigration agenda.
- theguardian.comUS supreme court agrees to consider Trump’s ban on asylum at US-Mexico border
Trump officials seek to overturn lower court rulings that found executive order banning asylum applications illegal
- nytimes.comSupreme Court Set to Hear Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border
Lower courts have ruled against the policy, which has effectively shut down avenues for people seeking asylum protections and to remain in the United States.
- nbcnews.comSupreme Court to rule on Trump’s asylum ban
The president’s executive order that shuts down asylum claims at the Mexico-U.S. border is currently in effect.
- scotusblog.comSupreme Court agrees to hear case on Trump administration’s suspension of asylum
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether the Trump administration can suspend access to asylum for immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. In a brief list of orders from their private confe…
- cnn.comSupreme Court to decide if Trump may bar most asylum claims at the southern border | CNN Politics
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variety.com
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.
+4 sources- businessinsider.comJohnny Depp's Hollywood comeback comes with a catch
Johnny Depp's new movie "Ebenezer" is marketed as his big Hollywood comeback. PR experts say the box office will decide what comes next in his career.
- deadline.comBox Office: Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' Opening To $20M+
The Johnny Depp Paramount movie 'Ebenezer' made $1.5M in previews yesterday for what's hoped to be a $20M opening at domestic box office.
- yahoo.comNew movies to watch this weekend: See Johnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' in theaters, rent or buy 'Heart of the Beast,' stream 'Heartland' on Netflix
The latest movie releases to catch at the cinema, rent or buy or stream at home, from 'Ebenezer" to "Other Mommy."
- hollywoodreporter.comJohnny 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.
- businessinsider.comJohnny Depp's Hollywood comeback comes with a catch
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Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
The social media giant is accused of not informing about 20 million users it had access to their photos.
+2 sources- aljazeera.comItaly fines Meta $880m over photo privacy
Regulator said Meta's 'lack of cooperation' and the large number of people affected contributed to size of the fine.
- cnbc.comItaly fines Meta $887 million over Android users' data access
Italy fined Meta Platforms $887 million for allegedly accessing Android users' photographs and videos without obtaining consent or informing them.
- aljazeera.comItaly fines Meta $880m over photo privacy
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pressdemocrat.com
Challenger Eric Jones beats Mike Thompson to claim congressional seat
Eric Jones, a 35-year-old political newcomer and former venture capitalist, has unseated incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson in California’s 4th Congressional District.
+2 sources- thehill.comJones ousts House Democrat in California
Democrat Eric Jones will win the race for California’s 4th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects, ousting incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson (D) in a single-party battle. The race had gone uncalled since Election Day, but Jones was projected the winner on Thursday, leading Thompson by more than 4 percentage points. Thompson is the only…
- napavalleyregister.comEric Jones unseats Mike Thompson in congressional upset
Challenger Eric Jones has defeated Rep. Mike Thompson for the 4th District Congressional seat, according to The Associated Press. Jones led 52.5% to 47.5% with 91% of the vote counted.
- thehill.comJones ousts House Democrat in California
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cnn.com
After 26 years, the US has lost its measles elimination status | CNN
Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles had been considered “eliminated” as a continually transmitting illness in the United States since 2000. But not anymore.
+1 source- cbsnews.comThe U.S. has lost measles elimination status. Here's what that means and who is most at risk.
The United States has lost its official measles elimination status for the first time in 26 years. Here's what to know.
- cbsnews.comThe U.S. has lost measles elimination status. Here's what that means and who is most at risk.
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cbssports.com
Indiana vs. USC live updates: No. 9 Hoosiers host No 18 Trojans in battle with College Football Playoff stakes
Live updates, highlights and analysis as Indiana and USC clash in a game carrying CFP implications
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cbsnews.com
U.S. facilitating direct engagement between Europe and Russia amid push for peace in Ukraine, Kushner says
President Trump's senior envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, said they are also preparing for the next round of trilateral talks.
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WTA Finals: Mirra Andreeva beats Jessica Pegula to reach final in Indian Wells
Teenager Mirra Andreeva says she surprised herself with her performance in beating Jessica Pegula in Indian Wells.
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fightingillini.com
Illinois Falls at #4 UCLA on Friday Night - University of Illinois Athletics
The Illini return to Gies Memorial Stadium on Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. CT for Senior Day vs. #16/15 Iowa.
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clemsontigers.com
Georgia Tech Defeats Clemson, 20-6
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Steelers will have backup referee for matchup vs. Bengals
The head referee for Sunday Night Football will work two games in one day.
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RAF Abu Dhabi results: Khamzat Chimaev crushes Chris Weidman; Merab Dvalishvili wins in 90 seconds after chaotic week
After a week of utter chaos in Abu Dhabi, RAF’s maiden voyage to the country proved to another successful night for Khamzat Chimaev and Merab Dvalishvili.
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ktul.com
Stoops blasts SEC for postponing Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss, calls move absolutely wrong
KTUL ABC 8 provides local and national news, sports, weather and notice of community events in Tulsa, Oklahoma and surrounding towns including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Claremore, Jenks, Bixby, Coweta, Muskogee, Westport, Beggs, Okmulgee, Council Hill, Henryetta, Skiatook, Collinsville, and Bartlesville.
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Johnson says ‘we don’t really need any investigation’ on FAA ground stop
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said there is no need for an investigation into the ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, instead highlighting the need for “investment.” “We don’t really need any investigation … we need further investment,” Johnson said during an interview with Fox News’s Saturday in America. “I…
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cbssports.com
Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions for every Week 10 game
SportsLine's self-learning AI reveals top betting picks and exact score projections for the Week 10 NFL schedule
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nypost.com
Georgia football commit Marcellus Young Casario dies after medical emergency
Marcellus Young Casario, a three-star defensive line prospect committed to Georgia football, died Friday after a medical emergency.
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finance.yahoo.com
Anthropic IPO to test Wall Street’s faith in AI as skepticism mounts
Anthropic seeks a valuation of approximately $1.3 trillion to $1.4 trillion.
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thedailybeast.com
Conservatives Turn on Duffy After Car Crash News Conference
“NOT IMPRESSED with Sean Duffy. NOT explaining what the hell really happened.”
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foxnews.com
White House lawyer's hardball warning to Dems has legal experts on both sides questioning one key threat
William Scharf's letter warns Democrats that abusive subpoenas could cross into criminality, but Rep. Robert Garcia says Trump has something to hide.
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bleacherreport.com
Watch Epic Flyover in Viral Video as Boise State Hosts ESPN College GameDay for 1st Time Since 2010
During Saturday's edition of ESPN's College GameDay on the campus of Boise State University, fans were treated to an exhilarating flyover.
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2 Americans die in suspected drowning incident in the Bahamas
Police said the Americans were part of a group swimming beyond an area marked with a warning sign cautioning against strong currents.
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aljazeera.com
EU calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza
The EU said that “Israel must enable the work of the UN and its agencies" after the group was blocked access into Gaza.
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tmz.com
Russell Brand Jokes About Being 'Lonely' In Jail In Resurfaced Interview With Lindsay Lohan
Russell Brand once awkwardly joked about how lonely jail is in front of Lindsay Lohan ... in a resurfaced clip making the rounds from 12 years ago.
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nbcsports.com
Ground stop results in side judge Don Willard serving as referee for two games on Sunday
Flight disruptions result in multiple changes to Week 10 officiating assignments.
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James Gunn Says ‘No One From Skydance’ Has Seen ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ as Rumors Fly After His DC Studios Exit
As rumors fly about James Gunn's exit from DC Studios, the director clarifies that no executives from Skydance have seen his 'Superman' sequel.
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Schumer Allies Predict 40-Plus Votes Against Van Hollen
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Brian Kelly Targeted by Big Ten Team, Latest Rumors on Ex-LSU & Notre Dame HC
More than one year after being fired by LSU, Brian Kelly is on the radar for the University of Maryland following Mike Locksley's firing on Oct. 21.
