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Brian Devine banned for two years over cricket cheating scandal
Brian Devine has been banned from cricket for two years after clicking his fingers to imitate a bat edge. Saltburn’s second XI has been relegated and fined.
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson says neurological symptoms hospitalized him
TreVeyon Henderson says unexplained neurological symptoms led to several days in hospital. He says the cause remains unknown and the symptoms affected his strength and coordination.
Nasdaq plunges as investors question AI and data center spending
US technology shares fell sharply after Democrats’ midterm gains raised concerns about data center rules and the returns on AI investment. The Nasdaq dropped 5.5% on Thursday.
“It’s so focused on one theme and the unwind of that theme. I think it’s something that needed to happen as we have too much focus on AI and it became too big a part of the market.”
Macao jails former pro-democracy lawmaker for 12½ years
Au Kam San was sentenced after a closed-door trial in Macao’s first national security case. His wife called the case a political trial and groundless persecution.
Japan unveils emergency cybersecurity package after data breaches
Japan is setting up expert teams and using AI to help detect and respond to cyberattacks after breaches affected companies and government agencies. The package is backed by 10 billion yen.
California governor moves to commute sentences of all 548 people on death row
Gavin Newsom says he will change the death sentences of 548 California prisoners to life without parole. About 382 cases require state Supreme Court approval before the commutations are final.
EU says TikTok must change its For You feed over user safety
The European Commission says TikTok’s recommendation system can repeatedly expose users to harmful content. It wants changes to the For You feed, with fines possible if its findings are upheld.
The European Commission says TikTok’s recommendation system breaks EU rules by repeatedly showing users similar videos.
The case concerns TikTok’s For You feed, which recommends videos based on what people watch and interact with.
Regulators say repeated videos about sadness, isolation or body image may harm mental health, especially for young and vulnerable users.
The investigation focuses on legal videos that may seem harmless alone but could have harmful effects when watched repeatedly.
US stocks plunge as investors reassess AI spending outlook
US stocks fell sharply Thursday, reversing the previous day's post-election rally. Technology shares led the drop as investors worried that political changes could slow AI infrastructure projects.
US stocks rallied after the midterm election results.
US technology stocks led a sharp sell-off, with the Nasdaq falling about 5.5% and the S&P 500 about 4.4%.
Asian markets fell sharply, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi.
European markets dropped as the global sell-off spread.
George Russell to take five-place grid penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix
Russell will start at least five places lower than his qualifying position at Interlagos after Mercedes fitted a new engine. He said Brazil was a good place to take the penalty.
- Penalty
- Five grid places
- Engine
- Sixth internal combustion engine of the season
- Original allowance
- Four engines
- Previous engine change
- Fifth engine taken at the Singapore Grand Prix
Paraguay's Peña resigns as Ueno Bank crisis triggers impeachment push
Santiago Peña submitted his resignation after Ueno Bank’s collapse froze millions of customers’ savings and sparked protests. Congress voted to pursue impeachment, but the Senate must decide his fate.
Responsibility for Ueno’s rise
Peña said his stake in a company related to Ueno was an investment and that he had disposed of his shares.
Critics questioned his ties to the bank and alleged improper favouritism in directing state and pension funds to it.
Response to the crisis
Peña said his priority was ensuring the return of customers’ funds and cited social peace and democratic institutions in announcing his resignation.
Protesters demanded their savings and his resignation; former president Horacio Cartes endorsed impeachment.
Jannik Sinner to end five-year partnership with coach Darren Cahill
Sinner will part ways with Cahill after the 2026 season and add Magnus Norman to his coaching team. Simone Vagnozzi will remain with the Italian.
Wisconsin infant dies as measles outbreak reaches 431 cases
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Meg Onli and Zack Winokur to Curate the 2028 Whitney Biennial
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Democratic midterm gains raise pressure on US data centre expansion
Voter concerns about data centres featured in the US midterms as Democrats gained power. The results could bring tougher scrutiny, though they do not mean the AI buildout will stop.
“even stop runaway data centre build”
Democratic midterm gains put pressure on Trump’s foreign policy
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, raising questions about Trump’s ability to pursue his agenda on China, Iran and Israel.
U.S. midterm results could give India more room in trade and diplomacy
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress, limiting President Donald Trump’s political room to manoeuvre. India may gain time in trade talks, but the outcome for U.S. policy remains uncertain.
Democrats’ midterm gains set up a tougher Congress for Trump
After major Republican losses, Democrats are set to control both chambers of Congress in January, giving them more power to investigate Trump and challenge parts of his agenda.
Former U.S. senator Jay Rockefeller dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, a Democrat who represented West Virginia in the U.S. Senate for 30 years, died at his Washington home. His family did not give a cause of death.
Trump says US will end military aid to Israel by year-end
Donald Trump said the US will stop its annual military aid to Israel by the end of the year. Israeli officials said they were surprised and had not received an explanation from Washington.
Democrats secure Congress as House gains grow and Senate races shift
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms, with more than 40 House seats flipping to the party. The Senate race in Mississippi remains unresolved.
Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the U.S. midterm elections.
Their House victories came in districts from the Northeast to South Texas, including places once seen as safe for Republicans.
At least 42 House districts shifted to Democrats, while two shifted to Republicans; many races were still awaiting projections.
In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom led Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by fewer than 2,000 votes as officials continued counting ballots.
Zelensky hopes Democratic control of Congress will bring more US aid
Ukraine’s president says Democratic gains in both chambers of Congress could increase US support and put pressure on Russia. US-mediated talks with Russia are due in Abu Dhabi next week.
Zelensky’s ZDF interview was broadcast, in which he said he hoped for more US support.
The articles reported that Democrats had won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks are due to take place in Abu Dhabi.
Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass to win Los Angeles mayoral race
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass, becoming the city’s next mayor. She has pledged action on housing, homelessness and city services.
- Vote share
- Raman: 52 percent; Bass: 48 percent after 76 percent of ballots were counted, according to Le Monde.
- Age
- Raman was 45.
- Previous role
- Raman was a Los Angeles City Council member.
- Transition
- Bass said she would ensure a smooth transition.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, drawing mixed reactions
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His win drew celebration in Egypt, though his criticism of Cairo tempered official reactions.
Campaign and candidacy
El-Sayed’s campaign emphasized health care affordability, housing costs, inequality and corporate influence.
Trump mocked his name and called him a “jihadist lunatic”; Stevens endorsed his Republican rival after El-Sayed defeated her for the Democratic nomination.
Foreign policy
El-Sayed opposed unconditional aid to Israel and criticized U.S. policy.
His positions put him at odds with influential Democrats and much of the Washington establishment.
Trump designates Oval Office and other rooms as national monuments
Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office and nearby rooms as national monuments, saying it would help prevent future administrations from changing them.
Hegseth vows to fight impeachment effort as Trump backs him
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Democrats gain power in Congress but are unlikely to reverse Trump tariffs
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Democrats win Texas governor, Senate and state House races
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Democratic Congress may press Trump to speed up Taiwan arms sale
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Alaska Senate race remains too close to call as votes are counted
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White House denies Rubio and Hegseth are leaving their jobs
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Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years for 191 murders
Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 190 children and one adult who followed his starvation orders. Twenty-eight co-accused also received prison terms.
“primary criminal culpability”
France Opens War Crimes Probe into 2024 Beirut Strike
French judges are investigating a suspected war crime over an Israeli strike on a Beirut apartment building that killed seven civilians, including artist Ali Cherri’s parents.
Two killed and 16 injured in school bus crash in eastern France
A bus carrying schoolchildren crashed into a tree near Lent in eastern France, killing a minor and an 18-year-old and injuring 16 people. Three people were in critical condition.
Melania Trump urges Russia and Ukraine to build on Oleshky ceasefire
At a White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials, Melania Trump called for a lasting peace after a short ceasefire enabled aid deliveries and civilian evacuations in Oleshky.
China says it is discussing a possible Xi, Putin and Trump meeting
Beijing says it is in contact with Moscow and Washington about a possible meeting of their leaders at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19.
Russian strikes on aid centre and shelter in Ukraine kill at least 24
Russian strikes hit a school distributing humanitarian aid and a nearby shelter in Komyshuvakha, killing at least 24 people and injuring five, Ukrainian officials say.
Hoax bomb threats disrupt at least 25 flights across Europe
At least 25 flights across Europe were disrupted by bomb threats on Thursday. Searches found no suspicious items, and investigators have not identified who was behind the threats.
Hoax bomb threats disrupted at least 25 flights across Europe on Thursday, with some planes diverted or sent to make emergency landings.
The threats affected airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air and Finnair, and all affected planes landed safely.
Searches of the aircraft found no explosives or suspicious materials.
Similar threats had affected flights earlier in the week, bringing the total to at least 33 disrupted flights this week.
Meghan’s half-brother named person of interest in Philippines inquiry
Philippine authorities are examining whether Thomas Markle Jr was involved in alleged child sexual abuse offences linked to an inquiry into his father. He is not a suspect.
News broke that an investigation had been launched after Thomas Markle Jr turned over suspected child sexual abuse material.
Thomas Markle Sr denied possessing images depicting child sexual abuse in a statement to the Daily Mail.
Philippine police confirmed to the New York Post that the material included a video of children engaging in sex acts.
Philippine authorities said Thomas Markle Jr was a person of interest, not a suspect, in the inquiry.
Macao jails former pro-democracy lawmaker for 12½ years
Au Kam San was sentenced after a closed-door trial in Macao’s first national security case. His wife called the case a political trial and groundless persecution.
- Sentence
- 12 years and six months
- Age
- 69
- Case
- Macau’s first national security trial
- Arrest
- July 2025
Pope Leo XIV begins 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru
Pope Leo XIV begins a three-country Latin America tour weeks after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. The trip includes a return to Peru, where he served as a missionary and bishop.
Abortion and assisted dying
The Church opposes abortion and euthanasia, and Leo is expected to make a broader case for human dignity throughout life.
Uruguay has decriminalized abortion and approved assisted-dying legislation.
Church and state
The Church’s positions are part of Leo’s expected message during the visit.
Uruguay has a long-standing separation of church and state, including a ban on mentioning God in oaths of office.
Magnitude-6.1 earthquake strikes off Tokyo; no tsunami alert issued
A shallow magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck off Japan’s Kanto region on Nov. 6. No tsunami alert was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Airstrikes on Yemen market kill at least 20, Houthis say
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Iran says US election setback shows voters oppose Trump's war
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Trump meets Russian envoy before Ukraine peace talks, predicts wider deal
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Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit amid divisions over attendance
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Ireland says media bomb hoaxes likely linked to Europe flight threats
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Bomb threats prompt evacuations at Irish media outlets
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Anthropic files for IPO as revenue surges and losses mount
The maker of Claude filed to go public, reporting rapid revenue growth alongside large losses and high infrastructure costs. Its share price and offering size are not yet set.
“It's a watershed event, not just for tech, but the AI revolution in terms of the role Anthropic plays.”
Airbnb raises 2026 revenue growth forecast as bookings rise
Airbnb raised its full-year revenue growth forecast to the high teens after third-quarter revenue climbed 19 per cent and bookings increased worldwide.
Trump blames Democrats for sharp US stock market sell-off
US stocks plunged after Democrats won major midterm election gains. Trump blamed the results, while investors weighed possible effects on AI regulation and data center construction.
Salon.com to stop publishing after 31 years
The online magazine Salon.com says it is closing because its publishing model is no longer sustainable. It has not said what will happen to its archive.
US stocks rise after Democrats win control of Congress
US stocks climbed after Democrats won both chambers of Congress, as investors anticipated political gridlock. Falling oil prices and Treasury yields also supported markets.
Democratic midterm sweep lifts clean-energy shares and pressures data-centre stocks
After Democrats won control of Congress, clean-energy shares rose while data-centre stocks fell as investors anticipated more scrutiny of the AI buildout.
New York Times in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd
The New York Times Company is in exclusive talks to buy movie-focused social platform Letterboxd. Reports put the price at about $330 million to $350 million, but no final deal has been reached.
The New York Times Company is negotiating to buy Letterboxd, a social platform where people log and discuss films.
Letterboxd has grown quickly and is used by movie fans around the world.
Reports put the possible price at $330 million to $350 million, though the exact figure differs and no deal is final.
The company is owned by Canadian investment firm Tiny, and other potential buyers have included film studio A24.
Apple plans bond sale of about $7 billion
Apple has filed plans for seven bond series and is reportedly seeking about $7 billion. The money could go toward general business needs, including buybacks, dividends and debt repayment.
Apple raised $4.5 billion through a four-part bond sale.
Apple filed a preliminary prospectus outlining plans to issue seven series of bonds.
Bloomberg News reported that Apple was targeting about $7 billion and that investor orders totaled around $31 billion.
AI stock sell-off drives Wall Street's worst day since April 2025
US stocks fell sharply on Thursday as investors worried that Democratic midterm gains could slow AI data-centre construction. Borrowed-money bets may have intensified the selling.
- S&P 500
- Fell 4.4 per cent on Thursday
- Nasdaq Composite
- Fell 5.5 per cent
- Dow Jones Industrial Average
- Fell 1,833 points, or 3.4 per cent
- Nvidia
- Fell 9.3 per cent, according to CBC
Democrats’ election wins lift major tech stocks but hit Musk’s businesses
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, easing uncertainty for many investors. Tesla and SpaceX shares fell amid concerns about scrutiny and tighter rules for AI data centers.
Market outlook
JPMorgan Asset Management’s David Kelly said divided government could bring “moderation in growth, moderation in inflation, less uncertainty,” helping the market rise.
Some analysts warned that election results could lead to regulation or delays for data center projects and create risks for Musk’s businesses.
AI infrastructure
Needham analyst Laura Martin said higher regulatory barriers could strengthen established hyperscalers.
Voters opposed data centers in 40 of 41 local ballot measures, and analysts warned that projects could be snarled in regulation or blocked.
Disney considers thousands of job cuts as it targets 20% cost savings
Disney managers have been asked to cut annual costs by up to 20%, a plan that could lead to thousands of job cuts. The company says savings could support investment in growth areas.
Apple cannot say when iPhone Duo supply will meet demand
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US midterm results could shape markets as investors weigh policy uncertainty
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AMD posts record $13.4 billion quarter as data center sales nearly double
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Audi considers adding $3 billion phase to planned Georgia factory
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Meta draws €53 billion in orders for first euro bond sale
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CVS Health plans to split into insurance and pharmacy companies by 2028
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Japan unveils emergency cybersecurity package after data breaches
Japan is setting up expert teams and using AI to help detect and respond to cyberattacks after breaches affected companies and government agencies. The package is backed by 10 billion yen.
“bring its full force to bear on strengthening Japan's capacity to respond”
US agencies warn of cyberattacks on industrial refrigeration systems
Five US agencies warn that hackers are targeting vulnerable refrigeration controls worldwide, risking spoiled food, equipment damage and fire hazards. They urge operators to secure their systems.
DigiCert breach exposed archived customer information and identity documents
A network change exposed an internal DigiCert system, allowing unauthorized access to archived customer records. Some included identity documents; the company has not said how many customers were affected.
Researcher finds hidden list limiting iPhone predictive text
Researcher Derik Kauffman says iOS contains a multilingual list of words and phrases its keyboard often will not suggest or swipe-type. Apple says users can still enter them manually.
Delhi air pollution worsens as winter smog returns
Delhi’s air quality reached “very poor” on Friday, with some areas at “severe” levels. Officials expect the city’s overall air quality to remain severe for three days.
Chainalysis says breach exposed credentials for all users
Chainalysis says an attack exposed names, usernames, password hashes and live tokens for all users. The company has taken key services offline while it secures its systems.
Three charged in alleged $129 million AI impersonation scheme
Prosecutors say three people used AI to impersonate company executives and lawyers, helping them steal about $129 million from businesses worldwide.
Three people have been charged in the United States over an alleged scheme that used artificial intelligence to impersonate company executives and lawyers.
Prosecutors say Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan and Guy Sheetrit targeted thousands of businesses around the world for more than a year and a half.
They allegedly sent emails posing as company leaders, then used AI-generated voices and sometimes images in calls to make the requests seem genuine.
The group allegedly directed employees to send large payments to bank accounts overseas, then converted the money into cryptocurrency to hide its origins.
Siberian tomb offers evidence of cannabis use 2,800 years ago
Cannabis seeds and chemical traces in preserved hair from a Scythian tomb in southern Siberia suggest people used the plant for its intoxicating effects about 2,800 years ago, though experts question the evidence.
The archaeological dig began at the Tunnug 1 burial mound in southern Siberia.
Radiocarbon dating and other evidence indicate the cannabis seeds entered the grave.
The study’s findings were published in Science.
Cyberattacks on European supermarket freezers spoil food as Russia denies involvement
Hackers remotely raised temperatures in supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, spoiling food. Two Russian hacktivist groups claimed responsibility, but who was behind the attacks remains unclear.
- Affected ICA franchise store
- Freezers reportedly reached 50°C in a Stockholm store
- Colruyt
- Five shops had refrigeration systems attacked
- SuperValu
- Systems in 13 stores were affected in Ireland
- Coop-branded stores in Sicily
- At least three in Catania and one in Palermo were reported affected
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Cyber for vulnerability research
OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Cyber, a model for finding software flaws and developing exploits. It is initially limited to approved customers in the company’s Daybreak Red program.
Access to advanced models
OpenAI says it is expanding access to approved security researchers to help find and patch vulnerabilities.
Max Justicz says limits on defenders’ access can leave them disadvantaged if bad actors can use less restricted models.
Risks and safeguards
OpenAI says GPT-6 Cyber is trained and monitored to follow authorized scope and reduce misuse.
Justicz warns that AI-assisted exploit discovery could lead to more vulnerabilities being found and exploited.
Hydrogen chloride on Mars may point to underground volcanic activity
The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter detected hydrogen chloride above fissures near Alba Mons. Researchers say it may come from magma below the surface, but more observations are needed.
Amadeus breach exposes booking data at several Asian airlines
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OpenSSH flaw lets long passwords access some musl-based Linux accounts
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Enough Phone launches Kickstarter campaign for a compact Android handset
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Residential proxy traffic traced to White House network
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Week 10 college football games could reshape the playoff race
Week 10 features six AP top-20 matchups, including unbeaten Miami at Notre Dame and BYU at Utah. Results could change the College Football Playoff picture.
“This is a must-win game for the Cougars to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.”
Malik Nabers extends 100-yard streak despite Giants’ quarterback changes
Giants receiver Malik Nabers has four straight 100-yard games with backup quarterbacks. After missing practice with a knee issue, he said he expects to play Philadelphia on Sunday.
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten is questionable for game against Ravens
Bhayshul Tuten missed practice all week with ankle and foot injuries and is questionable for Jacksonville’s Thursday game in Baltimore. If he sits out, Chris Rodriguez Jr. is expected to lead the Jaguars’ backfield.
Lamar Jackson to Have Thumb Surgery After Ravens’ Loss to Bills
Jackson injured his thumb on his first play back as Baltimore lost 36-10 to Buffalo. He will have surgery and go on injured reserve, but a return this season is uncertain.
Ravens Near Trade for Jacoby Brissett After Quarterback Injuries
Baltimore is finalizing a trade for Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett after injuries sidelined Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The deal is expected to be completed this weekend.
Packers Plan to Keep Josh Jacobs During NFL Investigation
Green Bay says Josh Jacobs will remain on the roster while the NFL investigates allegations from three additional women. Jacobs denies those claims and pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges tied to a May incident.
Former Seahawks and Giants running back Dan Doornink dies at 70
Dan Doornink, a former NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants, died on October 31 at 70 after years of battling two rare autoimmune diseases.
Former NFL running back Dan Doornink died at 70 on October 31 after years of battling two rare autoimmune diseases.
The Yakima, Washington native played for the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks, with his strongest seasons in Seattle from 1979 to 1985.
Doornink was known as “Mr.
Third Down” for his play in clutch situations, and he recorded 3,842 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns with the Seahawks.
Micah Parsons returns to Packers practice after ACL injury
The Green Bay Packers have opened a 21-day practice window for Micah Parsons, who is recovering from a torn ACL. He has not set a date for his return to games.
Parsons tore his ACL during the Packers’ loss to the Denver Broncos.
Parsons returned to practice and his 21-day practice window opened.
Parsons said he expected to do more during workouts.
Reports identified this as a likely time for Parsons to make his 2026 debut.
Jaguars beat injury-hit Ravens 33-10 for Baltimore’s fourth straight loss
Jacksonville beat Baltimore 33-10 on Thursday night as rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano made his first start. The Ravens have lost four games in a row.
- Final score
- Jaguars 33, Ravens 10
- Jacksonville record
- 6-2
- Baltimore record
- 4-5
- Jaguars passing
- Trevor Lawrence: 16 of 26, 242 yards, one touchdown
Several NFL Teams Show Interest in Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor
Several NFL teams are open to trading for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Colts have not said they will trade him, and Taylor says he is focused on his teammates.
Trade interest
Multiple teams are reportedly open to acquiring Taylor.
The Colts’ owner said she expected the team to compete, improve and win games.
Eagles fall to Commanders as coach Sirianni faces pressure for changes
Philadelphia lost 27-10 to Washington for its sixth straight defeat, dropping to 2-6. Coach Nick Sirianni said the team needed better execution and that he would try a different approach.
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell hospitalized after neck injury
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Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after spitting suspension
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Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy with over $3.45 million in debts
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Nebraska visits Illinois in a Big Ten matchup between 5-3 teams
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Carson Daly named co-anchor of NBC’s Saturday Today
Daly will join Laura Jarrett as co-anchor of Saturday Today from Nov. 7 while continuing his weekday Today role and hosting The Voice.
“I’m thrilled to add Saturday ‘Today’ to my weekday morning schedule.”
Documentary on BioWare's history and closure is planned for 2027
Massive Effect: The BioWare Story will trace the studio's history from its 1995 origins to its closure. The documentary is expected to arrive in 2027.
Lady Gaga, Jack White and Blondie Members Nominated for 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame
The 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include Lady Gaga, Jack White and Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. Voting ends December 14, with inductees to be announced early next year.
Future Releases “Ya Hit” With Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy
Future’s new single “Ya Hit” features Drake, Travis Scott and Loe Shimmy. Its release marks another collaboration between Future and Drake after their relationship appeared strained during the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud.
Nier: Automata Update Raises PC File Size to 366GB
A Steam update meant to add three languages has increased Nier: Automata’s PC file size from about 50GB to 366GB. Square Enix is investigating and has offered a temporary workaround.
Angine de Poitrine adds a third member for new song in Toronto
The Montreal math-rock duo briefly became a trio at a sold-out Toronto show, where an unnamed musician joined them on triangle for a new song.
Ramayana: Part One Opens in Theaters as Early India Estimates Top ₹60 Crore
The film opened worldwide on November 5, with one early estimate putting its first-day India net collections above ₹60 crore. Another forecast placed its opening between ₹75 crore and ₹100 crore across languages.
Ramayana: Part One opened in theaters worldwide on November 5, adapting the Indian epic for the first of two planned films.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
One early estimate puts first-day India net collections above ₹60 crore, including about ₹45 crore from the Hindi version and ₹16–17 crore from dubbed versions.
Another trade forecast put the opening across languages at ₹75–100 crore, so early estimates differ.
Meg Onli and Zack Winokur to Curate the 2028 Whitney Biennial
The Whitney Museum named curator Meg Onli and arts director Zack Winokur to lead its 83rd Biennial, which is set to open in March 2028.
Onli co-curated the Whitney Biennial with Chrissie Iles.
The Whitney announced Onli and Winokur as curators of the 2028 Biennial.
The 83rd Whitney Biennial is scheduled to open.
‘I Play Rocky’ revisits Stallone’s unlikely rise as ‘Rocky’ turns 50
Peter Farrelly’s film tells how Sylvester Stallone fought to star in ‘Rocky,’ as the 1976 boxing classic returns for its 50th anniversary.
- Director
- Peter Farrelly
- Stallone actor
- Anthony Ippolito
- Rocky’s first theatrical release
- 1976
- Anniversary
- 50 years in 2026
Slayyyter Releases ‘Hey Boyyy’ Ahead of New Album
Slayyyter has released the single “Hey Boyyy” and a self-directed video set in Hollywood and Paris. The song will appear on her album Wor$t Man in America, due Dec. 4.
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ sequel opens in theaters
‘Godzilla Minus Zero,’ the sequel to ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ is now in theaters. Its final trailer reveals that King Ghidorah appears in the film.
‘Wild Horse Nine’ follows CIA agents on Easter Island in 1973
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Tom Jones returns to stage after hospital stay for pneumonia
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Kamal Haasan announces Sandiyar with director SU Arun Kumar
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Appeals court allows Michael Crichton estate’s lawsuit over The Pitt to proceed
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David Fincher to direct Quentin Tarantino's Cliff Booth sequel
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North of North returns to Netflix for Season 2
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Wisconsin infant dies as measles outbreak reaches 431 cases
An infant has died in Wisconsin’s largest measles outbreak in more than 35 years. The state has recorded 431 cases across 13 counties and hospitalized nine people.
“It is with a heavy heart we are reporting the first death of an infant connected with a measles outbreak in Wisconsin in many years. My heart is broken for the family,”
Gene therapy cut seizures by more than 90% in three patients
Three people with drug-resistant epilepsy had more than 90% fewer monthly seizures after experimental gene therapy paired with clozapine. The early trial was small and preliminary.
Brown Fat Linked to Fewer Recorded Anxiety and Depression Diagnoses
A study of more than 100,000 cancer-center patients found fewer recorded anxiety and depression diagnoses among those with detectable brown fat. The findings show an association, not cause and effect.
Study finds survival gap for lymphoma patients in São Paulo
Five-year survival was lower for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients treated through Brazil’s public health system than for those treated privately, despite a shared treatment regimen.
France launches campaign as antibiotic use rises
France’s health insurance system has revived a campaign urging people to use antibiotics only when needed. Prescriptions have risen 4.8% in a year, while resistant bacteria cause thousands of deaths annually.
Intensive diet and exercise put 54% of trial participants’ diabetes into remission
In a small trial in Canada and the UK, 54% of younger adults with type 2 diabetes achieved remission after an intensive diet and exercise program, compared with 4% receiving usual care.
Experts explain what ferritin says about iron levels
Online posts claim facial changes can reveal low ferritin. Health experts explain ferritin’s role and how iron deficiency can be diagnosed and corrected.
Social media posts claim dark circles, pale skin and hair loss can signal low ferritin.
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body.
Iron helps make red blood cells, which carry oxygen, and supports energy, skin and hair health.
Experts explain why iron levels can be hard to maintain and discuss whether appearance can show that levels are low.
US cuts off two groups handling surprise medical bill disputes
The Trump administration barred IPRO and Network Medical Review from taking new disputes under the No Surprises Act, saying they failed to meet minimum performance standards.
A STAT investigation found that IPRO and other arbitrators were making large profits and frequently deciding in favor of clinicians.
The government announced that IPRO and Network Medical Review could no longer accept new disputes.
Sharad Pawar admitted to Mumbai hospital after discharge in Pune
The NCP-SP chief was discharged from a Pune hospital after two days of observation for chest pain, then admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for further tests.
- Pune hospital
- Ruby Hall Clinic
- Mumbai hospital
- Breach Candy Hospital
- Observation period
- Two days
- Reported symptoms
- Cough and pleuritic chest pain
Guinea-Bissau halts US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial for babies
The government stopped a planned trial involving 14,000 newborns after critics objected to withholding a WHO-recommended vaccine from half the babies. Officials are considering starting birth-dose vaccinations next year.
Ethics
Researchers said Guinea-Bissau offered an opportunity to study the vaccine’s effects because routine birth-dose vaccination was not yet offered there.
The WHO and other critics said withholding a proven, recommended intervention from newborns was unethical.
Purpose
The Bandim Health Project said the study aimed to examine whether the vaccine had broader health effects beyond preventing hepatitis B infection.
Critics questioned exposing babies in a country with widespread infection to risks that might not be accepted in wealthier countries.
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