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Religion World

Leo Leaves Uruguay for a Tense Visit to Milei’s Argentina

On November 8, Pope Leo XIV concluded his Uruguay visit with a Catholic feast-day celebration before traveling to Argentina, where austerity and artificial intelligence policy could complicate his meeting with President Javier Milei.

Culture World

Camerimage Opens With Silence for Kraków Victims

The 34th Camerimage Film Festival opened in Toruń, Poland, on November 7 with a minute of silence for victims of a mass shooting in Kraków. The ceremony also honored Darren Aronofsky and screened Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial.

Business U.S.

Social Security faces projected 22% benefit cuts in 2032

On November 8, 2026, projections show Social Security’s retirement trust fund could run out of reserves in late 2032, leaving payroll taxes to cover 78% of scheduled benefits unless Congress acts.

War and conflict World

Missile debris damages Aramco building in Riyadh

Missile interceptions over Riyadh on November 8 left debris damage on an Aramco building in the Saudi capital’s financial district. Saudi authorities reported no casualties, and the Houthis had not claimed responsibility.

Sports Auburn

Auburn Prepares for Appalachian State’s Defensive Challenge

Auburn hosts unbeaten Appalachian State in men’s basketball on November 9 at Neville Arena, with the Tigers looking to build on their season-opening win.

Media World

Taiwan Content Funds Back 27 Projects With NT$5.64 Billion

TAICCA and three private-sector partners presented investments in 27 projects at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taiwan on November 8, 2026. The slate spans film, television, children’s programming, music and live events.

Sports Moosic

Yankees’ Triple-A Club Revives Highlanders Name

The New York Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate will become the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders for the 2027 season, bringing back a name used by the parent club from 1903 to 1912.

Sports Corvallis

Texas State Runs Past Oregon State 42-21

Texas State beat Oregon State 42-21 in Corvallis on November 7, piling up 600 yards of offense, including 386 rushing yards.

Sports Logan

Utah State holds off Fresno State for 17-10 win

Utah State beat Fresno State 17-10 in Logan, Utah, on November 7, limiting the Bulldogs to a late touchdown and 16 rushing yards.

Entertainment U.S.

SNL Mocks Musk Over Midterm Losses

Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update cast member Jeremy Culhane portrayed Elon Musk on November 7, joking about his campaign spending and Texas election losses.

Society Pensacola

Blue Angels Remove Pilot Scott Laux From Team

The Navy removed Marine Corps Maj. Scott Laux from the Blue Angels, saying he failed to meet team standards. He was absent from the squadron’s November 6-7 Homecoming Air Show in Pensacola, Florida.

Politics U.S.

Democrats prepare for a fight over their House agenda

On November 7, House Democrats were preparing to reintroduce progressive bills as the party’s incoming majority faced competing demands from socialist-aligned lawmakers and moderates.