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Sports St. Petersburg

George Mason faces Kansas City in St. Petersburg

George Mason meets Kansas City at the McArthur Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, on November 12, with the 2-0 Patriots seeking to remain unbeaten.

Entertainment Miami

Two South Florida Christmas Parks Open for the Season

On November 12, Christmas Wonderland opened at Tropical Park in Miami, while Ripley’s Believe It or Not Christmas Park welcomed visitors at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Both attractions are scheduled to run through January 3.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sports U.S.

Jefferson Welcomes Cousins Back to Minnesota

Justin Jefferson welcomed Kirk Cousins’ return to the Minnesota Vikings after the team traded for the quarterback before the NFL deadline. Jefferson spoke about the reunion at a press conference on November 12.