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TikTok Opens Standalone Shop App in Four Asian Markets

TikTok launched a separate shopping app on November 5 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, expanding its e-commerce presence beyond its main platform.

Business Dallas

Dallas and Denver Restaurants Land on OpenTable’s Top 100

OpenTable’s 2026 list includes three Dallas restaurants and seven in Denver, based on diner reviews and reservation activity from September 2025 through August 2026.

Business Trenton

LIV Golf Abandons Relaunch and Begins Winding Down

LIV Golf is abandoning plans for a revamped league and winding down its business after losing Saudi financial backing. A lawyer disclosed the change at a bankruptcy hearing in New Jersey on November 5.

Business U.S.

Nasdaq Falls Into Correction as AI and Election Risks Weigh

U.S. technology shares tumbled on November 5, pushing the Nasdaq Composite more than 10% below its October record as investors weighed AI investment returns and Democrats’ midterm victories.

Business San Francisco

T&T Supermarket Opens First San Francisco Store

T&T Supermarket opened its first San Francisco location on November 5, bringing the Canadian Asian grocery chain to a 50,000-square-foot space in Anza Vista.

Business World

Qatar Turns to U.S. LNG as Hormuz Disruptions Cut Exports

On November 4, QatarEnergy was projected to become the largest buyer of U.S. LNG by 2033, as war-related damage and Strait of Hormuz risks constrain Qatar’s exports.

Business U.S.

Wendy’s Rejects $1.4 Billion Takeover Bid and Adopts Poison Pill

Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion takeover offer from an investor group on November 5, saying it undervalued the company, and adopted a plan to make a hostile takeover harder.

Business U.S.

Democratic Wins Reshape Energy Stocks and Permitting Outlook

After Democratic victories in the November 3 midterm elections, clean-energy shares rose and oil and gas stocks fell on November 4, as investors weighed possible changes to energy policy and the Iran war.

Business U.S.

OpenAI proposes safeguards and reporting for data center communities

On November 5, 2026, OpenAI announced commitments and a policy blueprint addressing the costs and local impacts of its data centers.

Business U.S.

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 189,000

On November 5, the Labor Department said 189,000 people filed for unemployment benefits in the United States last week, the lowest weekly total since mid-July.

Business World

The Odyssey Drives Record Imax Quarter

Imax posted record box office and sharp increases in revenue and profit in the third quarter, powered by The Odyssey. The company said on November 5, 2026, it expects to beat its full-year box-office target.

Business U.S.

United Adds Spotify Streaming to Starlink-Equipped Seatbacks

United Airlines is adding Spotify to seatback screens on planes with Starlink Wi-Fi, letting passengers access personal libraries and playlists in flight. The service is rolling out as Starlink coverage expands across United’s flights.