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Politics U.S.

Nvidia CEO Asked to Brief Congress on China Spy Concerns

House Republican committee leaders asked Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to attend a closed-door congressional briefing on November 18 about concerns he was targeted by a Chinese spying operation.

First: Ars Technica · 1 more source
Politics World

Iran Reviews Qatar Proposals on Nuclear Talks

Iran is reviewing Qatari proposals to address its nuclear program and differences with the United States, as mediators seek to prevent renewed fighting in the region.

First: The Boston Globe · 4 more sources
Politics Washington

Johnson Seeks Delay to Senate GOP Leadership Vote

Sen. Ron Johnson is trying to postpone next week’s Senate Republican leadership election after the party’s election losses, arguing members should first discuss what went wrong.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Crime Grayslake

Grayslake Residents Challenge $18 Billion Data Center in Court

Residents opposing an $18 billion data center in Grayslake, Illinois, argued against the project in Lake County court on November 6 as a judge heard a motion to dismiss their lawsuit.

First: FOX 32 Chicago · 1 more source
Health U.S.

Millions of Little Giant Ladders Recalled Over Fall Risk

Little Giant Ladder Systems is recalling about 3.66 million ladders sold across the United States after reports that their Rapid Locks can retract unexpectedly. The recall was announced on November 5, 2026.

First: Denver7 · 2 more sources
Crime Gaithersburg

Jorden Hungerford Sentenced to 40 Years in Gaithersburg Killing

Jorden Hungerford, 20, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in the April 2025 robbery and killing of Henry Gilbert in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

First: FOX 5 DC · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

DeSantis Turns Midterm Loss Into a Case for His Leadership

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Republicans after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterms, while renewing speculation about a 2028 presidential run. He also clashed online with former Sen. Mitt Romney over the pandemic response.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Crime Oxford

Ohio Student Arrested After Threat Targeted Pro-Life Campus Display

A Miami University student was arrested on November 2 after an October 28 Yik Yak post appeared to threaten a pro-life display in the Armstrong Student Center in Oxford, Ohio.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Media New York City

SNY Axes Two Shows in Major Staff Cuts

SNY canceled SportsNite and Baseball Night in New York and laid off much of its editorial staff on November 6. The New York sports network will continue producing Mets and Jets pregame and postgame coverage.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Society Troy

Troy Pool to Close for 2027 as City Weighs Costly Repairs

Troy will close its Family Aquatic Center for the 2027 summer season after water loss revealed widespread failures in its underground systems. City officials announced the closure on November 6, 2026, and estimate basic repairs could cost about $1 million.

First: ClickOnDetroit WDIV · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Wiles Offered to Resign After Trump’s Anger Over Midterm Losses

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles offered to resign after President Donald Trump became furious over Republicans’ midterm losses. On Monday, Trump said Stephen Miller was set to assume the White House chief of staff role.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Culture Phoenix

Phoenix Symphony to Resume Performances After Funding Push

The Phoenix Symphony will return to concert stages in Phoenix on November 12, after raising enough money to resume performances through December 31. More fundraising will be needed to continue into 2027.

First: AZFamily · 1 more source