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.
News from the U.S. and the world
Politics
Washington
Democrats Open Probe Into Nvidia’s China Chip SalesNvidia Probe Puts Trump’s China Chip Deal Under ScrutinyDemocrats Turn Nvidia Resignation Into Broad China Deal Probe
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.On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s Nvidia chip sales to China, questioning whether national security and public policy were compromised.On November 12, Democrats launched an inquiry into the Trump administration’s Nvidia chip sales to China, challenging export decisions even as Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify.
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 CommunitiesClimate-Driven Drought Puts Tonle Sap Communities at RiskTonle Sap’s Fishers Face El Niño, Low Water and Rising Costs
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.On November 11, 2026, Cambodia’s Tonle Sap faced low water and an expected severe El Niño, threatening fishers and farmers already coping with disrupted seasonal floods.On November 11, 2026, Cambodia’s Tonle Sap communities faced low water and weak fishing prospects as El Niño threatened hotter, drier conditions and fuel costs squeezed household livelihoods.
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 WaveTexas Voters Reject GOP as Patrick Calls State PurplePatrick Warns Texas GOP Must Win Back Independent Voters
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.After Democrats won every statewide race in Texas on November 12, outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called the state purple and pointed to affordability and the Iran war as factors in the GOP’s defeat.After Democrats swept Texas statewide races on November 12, outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called the state purple and urged Republicans to rebuild ahead of 2028.
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.
Politics
U.S.
Trump Says He Would Easily Beat Obama in Hypothetical MatchupTrump’s Obama Boast Collides With Midterm RebukeCNN Panel Turns Trump’s Obama Challenge Into a Political Pile-On
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.President Donald Trump said on November 12 that he could prevail over Barack Obama in a theoretical race. CNN commentators challenged the boast as Republicans reeled from midterm losses and Obama-backed Senate candidates won.President Donald Trump said on November 12 that he believed he could prevail over Barack Obama in a theoretical race. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim after Trump pointed to his vote totals and state records.
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.
Crime
Los Angeles
Eight Charged in Alleged $177,000 Benefits Fraud
On November 12, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged eight people with allegedly obtaining more than $177,000 in public assistance through concealed income or assets.
That's all for this week.
