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Politics U.S.

Senate Republicans Race to Confirm Trump’s Judicial Picks

On November 11, Republicans accelerated efforts to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees before Democrats take control of the Senate in January, amid disputes over several choices.

First: Townhall · 2 more sources
Politics Washington

Democrats Open Probe Into Nvidia’s China Chip Sales

On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s handling of Nvidia chip sales to China, after CEO Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify to Republican-led committees.

First: TechCrunch · 1 more source
Entertainment

The Body Creators Leave Grace’s Revival Open to Interpretation

Netflix’s The Body ends its first season with Grace waking from a coma, leaving the cause unclear. Creators Quinn Shephard and Gina Gammell discussed the finale and possible Season 2 storylines on November 12, 2026.

First: Deadline · 1 more source
Health

Travis Barker Says Precancer Diagnosis Led Him to Quit Cannabis

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker said on November 11 that an esophageal precancer diagnosis prompted him to stop smoking marijuana. He discussed the diagnosis on the Big Bro with Kid Cudi podcast.

First: E! News · 1 more source
Environment World

El Niño Threatens Tonle Sap’s Fishers and Floating Communities

On November 11, 2026, communities on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap faced lower water levels and threatened fishing and farming as a severe El Niño was expected to bring hotter, drier conditions.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Crime Garland

Garland Police Boxing Gym Closes After Coach Arrest

The Garland Police Boxing Gym in Garland, Texas, temporarily closed after coach Agenis Apdul Santos was arrested on child sexual assault charges on November 11.

First: CBS Texas · 1 more source
Sports Morgantown

West Virginia Pulls Away From Mercer for 3-0 Start

West Virginia beat Mercer 75-61 in Morgantown on November 12, improving to 3-0 after opening the second half with a decisive run.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Dan Patrick Says Texas Has Turned Purple After Democratic Wave

On November 12, outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on his podcast that Texas had become purple after Democrats won every statewide race and defeated him.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 1 more source
Sports Philadelphia

Maxey and Embiid Power 76ers Past Short-Handed Raptors

Philadelphia beat Toronto 123-112 at home on November 12, led by 27 points from Tyrese Maxey and 20 from Joel Embiid. The 76ers played without LeBron James, while the Raptors were missing Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes.

First: Sports Illustrated · 3 more sources
Sports Boston

Canadiens Build Five-Goal Lead, Defeat Bruins 5-2

Montreal beat Boston 5-2 at TD Garden on November 12, taking a five-goal lead and moving ahead of the Bruins in the Atlantic Division.

First: Sports Illustrated · 4 more sources
Politics U.S.

Trump Says He Would Easily Beat Obama in Hypothetical Matchup

In a November 12 interview, President Donald Trump said he could prevail over former President Barack Obama in a theoretical presidential contest. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim and challenged Trump’s account of their records.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Business Los Angeles

LAX People Mover Bonds Downgraded as Deadline Nears

On November 12, 2026, Fitch cut its grade for $1.2 billion of debt tied to the Skylink people mover at Los Angeles International Airport to B-, citing the likelihood it will miss a December completion deadline.

First: Los Angeles Times · 1 more source