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11/28/2025
TechNews for the week: November 26; November 24;
Ukraine/Russia war
Kyiv’s allies insist more work is needed on US-Russian peace plan; Trump says Zelensky can agree to peace plan or ‘fight his little heart out’;
U.S. senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia’s ‘wish list.’ Rubio denies it;
Trump says Ukraine plan ‘not my final offer’ after EU leaders warn deal needs work;
In Russian-Occupied Mariupol, Everything Ukrainian Must Go;
U.S., Ukraine agree to change draft of peace plan that appeased Russia; US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions;
Bolton denounces Trump’s latest peace plan as ‘selling out Ukraine’; Russia’s tiny advances in 2025 sold Putin on inevitable victory in Ukraine;
As Ukraine Sets ‘Red Lines,’ a U.S. Peace Plan Is Slimmed Down; Russia Strikes Ukraine and Signals Resistance to Amended Peace Plan;
U.S., Ukraine move forward on peace deal, but Russian rejection is likely; Trump steps back from Ukraine peace process, sends out envoys;
GOP lawmakers have deep misgivings about Trump’s emerging Ukraine peace deal;
US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, sources say; Leaked Transcript of Witkoff Call Shows U.S. Deference to Russia;
Russia rules out concessions on Ukraine as leak shows Witkoff advised Moscow;
Putin open to new U.S. peace proposal, ready for envoy next week; Europe strains to speak with one voice as U.S., Russia decide Ukraine’s fate;
Zelensky’s top aide, lead negotiator resigns amid corruption probe;
US,Israel/Middle East Conflict
Netanyahu vows crackdown on Israeli violence after attacks on Palestinian villages;
Video appears to show Israeli soldiers 'executing' two Palestinians in West Bank;
Israel plans to seize historical site in the West Bank as a new settlement appears; Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank;
20 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Israel and Hamas Trade Blame Over Truce;
Israelis are moving abroad in record numbers due to fear and discontent;
Israel targets top Hizbollah commander in Beirut strike;
Israeli raid in southern Syrian village kills 13;
Israel’s Ra’am Party reviewing legal options after Netanyahu signals plan to outlaw Muslim Brotherhood;
Report: IDF unit sent dramatic warning before Oct. 7, but no one read it;
US advances ‘alternative safe communities’ to relocate tens of thousands of Gazans;
International Events
U.N. climate talks fizzle out 10 years after Paris accord;
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition; G20 defies Trump as leaders press on without the US;
Trump says South Africa won't get 2026 G20 invite, South Africa calls it punitive;
Kremlin plotted to blame unpopular tax rise on west to shield Vladimir Putin ;
Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan as They Agree to Meet in China in April;
Kyrgyzstan authorities detain opposition figures ahead of snap election;
Trump Says Violence Against Christians in Nigeria Is ‘Genocide.’ It’s Not So Simple;
Caribbean nations tell UK: Help us 'clean up mess' you made;
Brazil police take ex-president Jair Bolsonaro into custody;
Majority of Americans say Trump needs to show evidence that boats US is blowing up are really carrying drugs;
Top U.S. Military Officer to Visit Caribbean as Trump Pressures Venezuela;
US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure;
White House blew past legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats;
Hegseth gave a verbal order to kill everybody in first Caribbean boat strike;
Trump to halt migration from all 'Third World Countries' after National Guard shooting;
ICE and Immigration
Judge blocks IRS from sharing data with DHS for immigration enforcement;
Appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump plan for expedited removals;
FEMA workers pulled from Chicago storm damage surveys because of ICE;
Costa Rica says it would accept Kilmar Abrego García, contradicting U.S.;
Trump says he will cancel temporary protected status of Somalis in Minnesota;
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens;
D.C. and other city takeover
2 National Guard Members National Guard Member Shot Near White House;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
How Rubio Tried to Bring a Pro-Russia Peace Plan to Middle Ground; Kinzinger: Peace plan ‘complete capitulation of Ukraine’ ;
US justice department memo about boat strikes diverges from Trump narrative; Intelligence on U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Is Limited;
Pentagon says it will investigate Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) after controversial video;
Democrats seek police action on Trump’s ‘threatening’ social media posts;
Pentagon urges inquiry of Trump foe Vindman over Ukraine work;
Justice Dept. attacks judge after prosecutors’ stumbles in Comey case; Trump administration prosecutions focus new attention on grand juries;
Justice Dept. again asks for Epstein grand jury testimony to be unsealed;
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend;
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter;
Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield;
Amid distrust and volatility, leaders urge governments to ‘walk the talk’;
$10 Billion and Counting: Trump Administration Snaps Up Stakes in Private Firms;
EPA will abandon air pollution rule that the agency has said would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths;
US Naval Academy fires commandant less than 6 months into role;
Pentagon considers cutting ties with Scouts; GOP co-chair of Scouting Caucus calls Hegseth proposal to cut ties ‘nearsighted’;
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'; Pete Hegseth Has Found His Real Enemy: The Scouts;
USDA’s SNAP guidance unlawfully cuts legal immigrant groups, lawsuit says;
Sen. Jim Justice (WV), wife to pay $5 million in back taxes to settle IRS suit;
Administration again denies FEMA disaster relief for Illinois;
Shapiro signs ‘hair discrimination’ ban in Pennsylvania;
More states are offering cheap health plans to farmers, with a catch;
Congress actions
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress in the wake of a feud with Trump;
Greene: House Republicans ‘totally sidelined by Johnson under full obedience’ of White House;
Why Mike Johnson is losing control of the House; Republican lawmakers grow alarmed over signs of 2026 election wipeout;
House Republicans look for the exits as White House treats members like 'garbage';
The Clock Is Ticking For Republicans To Overhaul Health Insurance; Some Republicans want to try to pass another mega-bill on health care;
Trump Is Considering a Push to Extend Obamacare Subsidies; ‘Obamacare-lite’? Republicans revolt against Trump’s secret health care plan;
Johnson told White House that GOP isn't interested in extending ACA subsidies;
Republicans to Trump: No $2,000 tariff checks;
House Republican moves to force vote on ‘crushing Russia sanctions’ ; McConnell, Wicker pan Trump plan for Ukraine as rewarding Putin;
Lawmakers Request NASA Audit Amid Goddard Facility Closures;
At a Congressional Hearing, Residents Detail the Trauma of the L.A. Raids;
Rep. Bacon (R-Neb.) on Hegseth threatening Kelly: ‘Amateur hour once again’ ;
A top House Democrat pushes to oppose Ghislaine Maxwell pardon;
Senators push Rubio to investigate Israel’s alleged violations in Gaza;
Trump action and proclamations
Trump pivots from bashing Mamdani, predicting he will ‘do a great job’ as mayor;
70 percent of US Latinos disapprove of Trump performance;
Trump’s Retribution Push Has Expanded Even as It Hits Legal Barriers; Trump’s campaign of retribution: At least 470 targets and counting;
Trump wants a bigger White House ballroom. His architect disagrees; What’s going on with Trump’s gold ‘Oval Office’ sign?
Trump exempts coal used in steelmaking from Clean Air Act regulation;
Trump designates chapters of Muslim Brotherhood ‘foreign terrorist organizations’;
Trump Orders Construction of A.I. Platform to Use Troves of Government Data for Research;
How Trump is trying to remake American culture — starting with his favorite buddy-cop franchise;
New Mar-a-Lago no-fly zone means endless plane noise for neighbors;
Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees;
Trump businesses
When Hary (The “Trump of Indonesia”) met Donald: the billionaire key to Trump’s Indonesian plans;
The crypto crash has tanked the investments of the Trump family and its followers;
Kilowatts or connections? Trump’s favored nuclear start-ups soar to riches;
Court news and legal issues
Retired judges warn that the rule of law is unraveling; As judges face more threats, only the Supreme Court gets new security funds;
Pirro’s charging powers expanded by D.C. federal court ruling;
As Trump’s Inquisitors Face Scrutiny, a Divisive Figure Could Play a New Role;
The DOJ must now release its Epstein files. Here's what sets this disclosure apart;
Read: Judge’s order dismissing DOJ case against Letitia James and against James Comey;
Leavitt pushes back on Comey, James case dismissals, vows DOJ appeal;
Supreme Court tells state to reconsider screening child victim from defendant;
Supreme Court punts on Copyright Office director’s firing;
Appeals court panel upholds nearly $1M sanctions against Trump, Alina Habba over Hillary Clinton lawsuit;
United Farm Workers union sues to block Trump from lowering farm pay;
Abortion illegal in North Dakota again after state Supreme Court ruling;
Campaign/Election issues/politics
Supreme Court justice, Alito, temporarily pauses order blocking Texas map favoring GOP;
In reversal, Indiana lawmakers will convene on redistricting;
North Carolina Can Use Republican-Friendly Congressional Map, Court Says;
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) will not run for fourth term, a decision bound to usher in a competitive mayoral race;
Election interference cases
Georgia prosecutor ends 2020 election interference case against Trump and his allies;
Health: COVID-19 and other health issues
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food;
Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2;
Your brain changes at 9, 32, 66, and 83;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
What AI gets right in cybersecurity and where it must improve; Four Ways AI Is Being Used to Strengthen Democracies Worldwide;
Huawei and Chinese Surveillance; U.S. has been cutting cyber defenses as AI boosts attacks;
House Hearing Testimony: DHS Should Lead Assessment Of Cyber Threats To Undersea Cables;
A Swath of Bank Customer Data Was Hacked. The F.B.I. Is Investigating;
Prompt Injection Through Poetry;
IACR Nullifies Election Because of Lost Decryption Key; Math and science
Mars Has Lightning, Scientists Prove;
NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission;
US-China Collaboration In Technology Research At Lowest Level In 20 Years;
Researchers Reveal How Desert Plant Thrives In Extreme Heat;
In these U.S. groups, deaths now exceed births. What’s happening;
University Of Kentucky Gene Editing Study Shows Promise For Alzheimer’s;
Genome study reveals milestone in history of cat domestication;
Study: Target Shooting Could Be Causing Brain Injuries;
Florida Researchers Design New Superconducting Cables To Mitigate Equipment Failure;
The location of historic Native American villages mentioned by John Smith was unknown — until now; Web, computing, technology, Media and social media issues
X erupts after the platform reveals the locations where accounts are based;
Court filing alleges staff at social media giants compared their platforms to drugs;
Trump Says TV Networks Shouldn’t Be Able to ‘Enlarge’ because left-wing dominates the news business;
EU defends its digital rules as 'sovereign right' after Trump tariff threat; EU Declines US Demand For Easing Tech Industry Restrictions;
Appeals panel seems likely to side with Trump in clampdown on AP access;
Sinclair makes full takeover bid for Scripps; Hardly anyone has the ESPN-Fox One bundle;
Next ‘Rush Hour’ Sequel From Brett Ratner Is Being Distributed By Paramount; AI and Chatbot issues
The A.I. Boom Is Driving the Economy. What Happens if It Falters?; How Wall Street's war for AI talent is shaping new power dynamics;
What OpenAI Did When ChatGPT Users Lost Touch With Reality; OpenAI's legal woes are piling up;
OpenAI And Nvidia Collaborating With Foxconn On AI Manufacturing In US;
How Google is disrupting itself to beat OpenAI;
Anthropic unveils new Claude Opus 4.5, its 'most intelligent' model;
Tech Giants Ramp Up Debt Issuance To Fund AI Data Center Investments;
China’s AI capital spending set to reach up to US$98 billion in 2025 amid rivalry with US;
China leapfrogs US in global market for ‘open’ AI models;
White House Has Paused Executive Order To Preempt State AI Laws;
Trump Signs Order Establishing “Genesis Mission” To Boost Innovation Using AI;
Amazon Recommends Engineers Use Its Own Kiro AI Tool Over Third-Party Alternatives;
Tesla Unveils Details Of In-House AI Chip Development; Banking news
Consumer Bureau’s Bank Examiners Criticize New ‘Humility Pledge’;
Hassett Emerges as Frontrunner in Trump Fed Chair Audition;
Italy presses ahead with claim on central bank's $300 billion gold pile;
Tariff news
Small US retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs;
Business and Economics
Gold clinches fourth straight monthly gain, closes in on record high as markets solidify rate cut bets;
S&P 500, Dow rise to end a rocky month, Nasdaq snaps 7-month win streak;
The US economy's 7 deadly signs; What the S&P 500 is hiding about the economy;
AI boom brings fresh risks to US markets, and more money to M&A;
Sandisk Joins the S&P 500 Today;
China GDP grows at 8.2%, fastest in 6 quarters; China bracing for record winter spikes in power and gas demand this year;
Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution;
Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska;
Exxon Pauses Texas Hydrogen Facility Because Of Weak Consumer Demand;
PwC wants to hire 'hundreds and hundreds' more technologists. but can't find the right people;
Campbell’s executive says products are for poor people, mocks Indians, lawsuit claims;
Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid;
Crypto News
The warning signal from bitcoin’s fall;
Finance
How a US home insurance fix is becoming a problem;
Medicare announces price cuts for 15 prescription drugs, including Ozempic;
Social Security payments won’t happen as usual this December;
Other news and history
How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files;
A MAGA Senator Promised Hope for a Dying Ohio Mill. Then Reality Set In;
Education:
Moody’s Issues Negative Higher Education Outlook For 2026;
Trump is causing chaos for America’s study abroad students; In cities targeted by ICE, empty desks and school disruptions follow;
Nursing Excluded From “Professional” Degrees List In Education Department Loan Proposa;
Coalition Of Nursing, Healthcare Organizations React To Administration Plan That Could Limit Access To Student Loans In Some Cases;
Education Department Confirms Upcoming Changes To Student Loan Repayment Plans;
More student-loan borrowers could soon become eligible for lower payments and debt relief;
Many College Students Are Unaware Of Emergency Financial Aid;
Pitt Expands Full-Ride Scholarship Program With $30 Million Donation;
Massachusetts Community College Receives Funding Boost In Statewide Push For Adult Education;
Ohio State University Proposes Program Cuts And Mergers To Comply With State Law;
Cornell College Will Shutter Several Programs After Reviewing Enrollment, Student Interest;
Florida Universities Plan To Cut Several Underperforming Programs;
Spanberger blasts Youngkin for politicizing Va. college boards, vows changes;
Texas A&M Faculty Committee Says University Wrongly Fired Professor;
Student Petition Backs UPenn’s Refusal To Comply With EEOC Subpoena In Antisemitism Probe;
University Of Texas Yet To Decide On Administration’s Compact Deal;
Colorado Program Will Help Rural College Students Access Work-Based Learning;
Virginia Partners With Handshake To Boost Student Internships;
Study: Noncredit Programs Yield Modest Earnings Gains;
Study: Cellphone Bans May Boost Teacher Well-Being;
New Pennsylvania Law Alters Cyber School Attendance Rules;
Indiana Adds Civic Responsibility Requirement For New Degree Programs;
Old Dominion University Launches AI Incubator With Google; Two Virginia School Districts Offer ChatGPT For Teachers Tool;
11/21/2025
TechNews for the week: November 21; November 19; November 17;
Ukraine/Russia war
Russia Pummels Kyiv and Tries to Plunge Ukraine Into Darkness; Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says;
Ukrainian attack halts oil exports from Russia's Novo, affecting 2% of global supply;
EU finance ministers agree using frozen Russian assets most effective way to fund Ukraine;
Ukraine signs deal to obtain 100 French-made Rafale warplanes; Ukraine fired US-made ATACMS missiles at southern Russian city;
Russian intelligence likely behind railway sabotage, Poland says;
Twenty-five killed in Russian strike on apartment buildings in west Ukraine;
U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits Kyiv; U.S.-Russian Peace Plan Would Force Ukraine to Cede Land and Cut Army;
Ukraine and Europeans rebuke U.S. plan as ‘capitulation’ to Russia; U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support;
Zelensky Says Ukraine Ready to ‘Honestly’ Engage With U.S. Peace Plan;
Trump’s grab for Russian frozen assets puts EU Ukraine loan in doubt; Ukraine, Europe chafe at being excluded from negotiations.;
Ukraine faces choice of losing ‘dignity’ or American support, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns; Read Trump's plan to end war in Ukraine;
US,Israel/Middle East Conflict
EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza;
Israel sent 130 Palestinians without to South Africa travel papers; South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda';
Israeli defence minister says he intends to close independent public Army radio station;
Displaced Gazans Face More Misery as Torrential Rain Lashes Enclave; Netanyahu vows to disarm Gaza in line with Trump plan;
Gaza water firm shuts down to protest Hamas kidnapping of worker;
NGO buys buildings in Hebron to return Jews to city center;
Israel wants Trump to condition F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia on Israel normalization; Ben-Gvir: Israel ‘must maintain’ aerial superiority;
Israel’s Jewish Ethiopian population reached 177,600 in 2024;
In Major Breakthrough, U.N. Security Council Adopts U.S. Peace Plan for Gaza;
After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region; Survey: 70% of Israelis oppose Palestinian state;
Rights group says Palestinians dying at "alarming rate" in Israeli prisons since Oct 7, 2023;
Israel struggles to curb West Bank violence as settlers ramp up attacks; The muddled morass of ‘settler violence’;
American Jewish groups shirked their primary mission, encouraged antisemitism;
Israeli Airstrike on Refugee Camp in Lebanon Kills at Least 13;
Netanyahu leads visit to IDF-controlled security zone in southern Syria;
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Truce;
International Events
Arctic leaders warn of growing risk of hybrid warfare in the far north;
Gazprom forges ahead with long-delayed China pipeline ; Russian spy ship targeted RAF pilots with lasers;
White House to meet clergy with ties to pro-war Russian Orthodox Church;
China expands desert nuclear test site as Trump revives nuclear tension;
China sends coastguard to disputed islands as row with Japan escalates; Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China;
Key Japanese official gives nod to restart of world's biggest nuclear power plant;
Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for student crackdown;
Fuel Tanker Diverted in Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Iranian Seizure; Iran cancels new nuclear inspections it agreed to after bombing campaign;
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35s to the Saudis despite Pentagon concerns; Why Trump’s plan to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is so controversial;
3 things to watch as Trump hosts Saudi’s crown prince at White House; Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally in defense agreement;
UN labour body’s proposal to move Mideast HQ to Qatar sparks staff alarm;
Chile’s hard-right holds the upper hand as presidential election goes to a tense runoff;
Ecuador voters rebuke pro-Trump president;
Trump floats talks with Maduro as US raises military pressure on Venezuela;
Trump says he won’t rule out sending troops into Venezuela, despite his claim that U.S. may be open to talks with Maduro;
Trump open to conducting strikes in Mexico to thwart drug smuggling;
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Trump’s offer of military intervention against cartels;
Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain momentum;
Trump says 2026 World Cup ticket holders to get priority US visas;
More than 80 countries back push for ‘road map’ to quit fossil fuels at COP30;
Trump only wants to come to the WEF if "woke topics" are canceled;
ICE and Immigration
Immigration raids begin in Charlotte; Guard pulls back in two cities; DHS arrests over 130 people in first two days of Charlotte raids;
Fear spreads as federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina expands to Raleigh;
DHS: Charlotte immigration operation ‘not ending anytime soon’ ;
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep;
Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts;
Trump admin cancels multiple citizenship ceremonies in New York, claiming unmet legal requirements;
Border Patrol monitoring drivers in cities, looking for suspicious travel patterns;
Federal judge dismisses case against Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol;
Appeals Court Blocks Release of Hundreds of Chicago-Area Immigration Detainees;
National Guard deployment/ City takeover
Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocks National Guard Deployment in Memphis;
Trump’s Border Czar Threatens More Immigrant Arrests in New York City;
Appeals Court Blocks Limits on Federal Agents’ Use of Force in Chicago Area;
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt ‘unlawful’ Guard deployment in D.C. while lawsuit plays out in court;
Judge blocks DC National Guard deployment finding it likely exceeded federal authority;
Shutdown
Nearly 800 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during shutdown to receive $10K bonuses;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
Bush, Biden, former VPs gather to honor Dick Cheney; 5 notable moments from Dick Cheney’s funeral;
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols; In reversal, Coast Guard classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols;
GAO Says Defense Department Not Adequately Safeguarding Publicly Accessible Information;
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar;
Trump said gangs invaded this city. Voters booted the officials who agreed;
Preservationists sue Trump over plans to paint Eisenhower building;
Housing Official Who Attacked Democrats Invokes a Disputed Family Legacy;
US hires 50,000 federal workers under Trump, boosting immigration roles;
Inside Trump’s N.E.H.: Fired Scholars and Big Grants to Favored Projects;
Federal judge blasts Justice Department over Comey case, citing government misconduct that could lead to dismissal of charges;
Judge orders DOJ to turn over grand jury materials to James Comey, cites ‘disturbing pattern’;
Comey criminal case in jeopardy after DOJ admits grand jury never saw final indictment; DOJ reverses, says grand jury approved Comey charges;
Judge in James Comey case questions whether the indictment of the former FBI director was properly approved by a grand jury;
Comey attorney argues indictment is an abuse of power by Trump;
“It’s a culture now of fear”: The Times talked to 60 attorneys about the Department of Justice’s unraveling;
Fannie Mae officials saw no evidence of mortgage fraud against Letitia James, filing shows;
Fourth Democrat referred to Justice Department for fraud accusations;
FEMA leader resigns after short tenure and criticism for being inaccessible during Texas floods;
A Trump-appointed panel concluded FEMA should be strengthened. Noem wants to take it in a different direction;
Florida Lawmaker Stole FEMA Funds for House Campaign, Prosecutors Say;
Kash Patel’s girlfriend given FBI security detail;
Bessent: $2K tariff checks will require legislation in Congress;
Mark Epstein: ‘Jeffrey definitely had dirt on Trump’; Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt;
The Charlie Kirk purge: How 600 Americans were punished in a pro-Trump crackdown;
Trump’s All-but-Forgotten Border Wall Reaches an Angry Laredo, Texas;
Congress actions
What’s next for the House as it returns from the shutdown fight; 'We were gone far too long.' House members reflect on longest shutdown;
Shutdown fight exposes growing turmoil within Democratic Party;
In shift, Trump says House should vote to release Epstein files; Trump Has the Power to Release the Epstein Files, With or Without Congress;
Trump says he’ll sign bill to release Epstein files but claims ‘all’ the dead sex offender’s ‘friends were Democrats’;
House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Epstein files after months-long impasse, sending bill to Senate;
Congress to send bill to Trump forcing disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files; Trump signs bill directing Justice Department to release Epstein files;
Massie warns Senate against changing Epstein disclosure bill: ‘Do not muck it up’;
Massie warns DOJ’s new Epstein probes may block document releases; GOP senators warn Bondi not to slow-walk release of Epstein files;
Fight over abortion could doom Congress’s health care plans; GOP plans to replace Obamacare have failed. Here’s what lawmakers propose now;
GOP barrels toward ObamaCare cliff as prospects dim for subsidy extensions;
Rick Scott releases Obamacare subsidy alternative to create Trump Freedom Accounts;
House committee sets hearing on congressional stock trading ban;
Democratic senators request GAO probe of Trump official’s conduct in criminal referrals;
Congressional committee urges swift action on escalating Chinese threats;
Jordan refers former Jack Smith attorney for prosecution;
Trump's $2,000 tariff checks would cost $450 billion, analysis finds;
House Republicans push to repeal Senate litigation provision in funding measure; House Votes to Kill Bill Allowing Senators to Sue Government;
Fight erupts on Senate floor over provision letting senators reap millions from suing DOJ;
House passes Chuy García disapproval resolution that divided Democrats;
Nancy Mace to force vote on censuring Cory Mills;
Ethics Committee opens investigation into Mills ahead of censure vote , infuriating Mace;
House members want to make it harder to censure each other;
Vindman demands release of Trump-Mohammed bin Salman call after Khashoggi murder: ‘You will be shocked’ ;
Senators Introduce Bill Pushing NSA To Develop AI Security Strategy;
Senate Democrats are investigating Kennedy Center’s deals and spending;
Slotkin, Kelly lead Democrats in military, intelligence appeal: ‘You can refuse illegal orders’;
Trump deems Dems ‘traitors’ over calls for military to resist unlawful orders; Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I never thought I’d see a President call for my execution’;
Does the military have to follow unlawful orders? What the oath says;
Concerns raised about potential oil drilling announced by Trump administration;
Trump action and proclamations
A Tiny West Wing Office Is Big on Trump Messaging;
Trump goes on defense over tariffs as prices on everyday items keep rising;
Trump turns to McDonald’s in affordability push; RNC Chair Spills On The Wild Way Trump Eats His McDonald’s Order;
Trump Says America Is in ‘Golden Age,’ Straining to Address Affordability;
Trump gives second pardon to Jan. 6 participant and pardons two others;
Trump Defends Tucker Carlson After Nick Fuentes Interview;
The White House killed a Biden-era proposal that would have given cash payments for delayed or canceled flights;
Trump proposes to narrow where Clean Water Act applies;
Seth Meyers mocks Trump’s calls for his firing: ‘You’re clearly a medical expert’;
Trump jabs reporter over Epstein files question: ‘Quiet, piggy’; White House defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’;
Gretchen Carlson: Trump treatment of female reporters ‘despicable’;
Trump gives Saudi crown prince opulent White House welcome; 5 takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed;
Khashoggi widow calls on Trump for ‘justice’ ahead of Saudi crown prince meeting;
Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince MbS over killing of Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying ‘things happen’;
Trump says visiting Saudi crown prince knew nothing about Khashoggi killing, contradicting US intel;
Trump faces blowback from journalists over Khashoggi remarks;
Trump proposes to narrow Endangered Species Act protections;
Trump approval falls to lowest of his term over prices and Epstein files;
Opposing MAGA critics, Trump says he will ‘welcome’ foreign workers;
White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulations;
Trump businesses
Trump Organization Is Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal; A Mideast Development Firm Has Set Up Shop in Trump Tower;
Kushner’s and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund's $55 Billion Deal for Electronic Arts Is Biggest Buyout Ever;
Trump family and Saudi partner unveil tokenised Maldives resort;
With visit from Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, foreign affairs intersects with Trump's personal fortune;
Trump Sons’ Deals on Three Continents Directly Benefit the President;
Court news and legal issues
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding;
Supreme Court to consider case that could limit asylum rights for migrants;
Appeals court denies Trump’s bid to revive defamation claims against CNN;
Supreme Court Won't Hear Case on Challenge to Expired Patents;
Court blocks GOP-friendly Texas voting map — a ruling that is likely to help Democrats keep 5 seats in 2026 midterms;
Redistricting blitz ignites in courts; Abbott vows to appeal ruling on Texas congressional map;
Judge orders some Texas public schools to remove Ten Commandments posters;
Meta is not an illegal monopoly, judge rules, dealing a major blow to government efforts to rein in tech giants;
The Trump prosecutor probing former top Obama administration officials;
Campaign/Election issues/politics
Trump withdraws support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former MAGA ally;
Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025;
DHS expanding citizenship system for voter verification, despite concerns about potential disenfranchisement;
Poll: Most in both parties say ‘extreme political rhetoric’ contributed to Kirk killing;
Abbott sets runoff for Sylvester Turner’s House seat for Jan. 31;
Gerrymandering looks like a worse and worse bet for GOP;
Wall Street Journal: Failed Texas gerrymandering push ‘could cost’ Republicans their House majority;
Trump threatens to endorse against Indiana Republicans opposed to redistricting efforts;
Trump threatens war on Indiana Republicans over redistricting; Indiana Senator swatted after President Trump's callout over redistricting;
With battle lines drawn on redistricting, Ferguson and Moore work to shift line in their favor;
Confirmation News
Trump Pulls Nominee for Top I.R.S. Lawyer;
Trump nominates OMB official to lead CFPB amid attacks on watchdog agency;
Election interference cases
Georgia prosecutor keeps case against Trump alive for now;
Health: COVID-19 and other health issues
Federal cuts upended clinical trials. A new study reveals the toll;
Under RFK Jr., CDC promotes false vaccines-autism link it once discredited;
Canada loses its measles elimination status, and the US is close behind; Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks;
Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected;
Trump says he would only approve direct health care payment legislation;
What to know about GOP’s ObamaCare talks, Trump’s push for direct payments;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
November Crypto-Gram Nresletter Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Hacking and more;
Over 60 Digital Trade Groups Call For Governments To Protect Encryption;
Legal Restrictions on Vulnerability Disclosure;
AI and Voter Engagement; AI as Cyberattacker;
Scam Scam USPS and E-Z Pass Texts and Websites; Math and science
New Satellite Technology Provides Insights Into Milky Seas;
SpaceX To Launch Over 100 Satellites In Transporter 15 Rideshare Mission; NRO Launches Space Cyber Program;
NATO's new drone-killer with nearly 2,000 combat victories go to work. Here's what it can and can't do.;
Western soldiers are turning to Xbox controllers to fight a new kind of drone war;
Ancient DNA Charts Native Americans’ Journeys to Asia Thousands of Years Ago;
EPA Relaxes “Widely Criticized” Water Pollution Regulation; Climate Change Poses Flood Risk To Thousands Of Hazardous Sites Across US;
In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research;
IBM, Cisco outline plans for networks of quantum computers by early 2030s; Web, computing, technology, Media and social media issues
ESPN blackout on YouTube TV ends, as Disney and Alphabet strike deal; MSNBC officially rebrands to MS NOW;
Trump admin rages at ABC, Kimmel after questions and jokes about Epstein;
How Bari Weiss Is Trying to Overhaul CBS News; Famous writers at New Yorker are up in arms after fact-checker’s firing;
China has lent $200B to U.S. tech and infrastructure projects;
Ukraine proved this drone-killer works. Now, the West is giving it a shot;
State leaders push laws to bring down drones;
Virginia's Social Media Law Violates First Amendment, Suit Says;
Elon Musk suggests AI will make work ‘optional’ and money irrelevant;
Feds approve first batch of finalized BEAD plans;
Texas-Based Startup Planning US Gulf Coast Floating Solar Project;
Bored of Google? Here are the smartest ways to search the web; AI and Chatbot issues
How government leaders can balance the pros and cons of data center development;
Utilities struggling to deal with data center power demand;
Cloudflare blames a software crash after sites like X and ChatGPT went down;
Trump Calls for Federal Standard to Block State AI Laws: What Employers and Tech Companies Should Know Now;
Jeff Bezos Creates A.I. Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive;
UT Austin Acquires 4,000 Nvidia AI GPUs For Supercomputer Project;
Microsoft Forms New AI Infrastructure Partnership With Anthropic, Nvidia;
Trump Leverages Nvidia Alliance To Shape Foreign Policy Deals;
Physical AI Transforms Robotics With Adaptive Capabilities In Logistics, Manufacturing;
Anthropic's first AI classes with Coursera are here;
Google's Gemini 3 is imminent. It could reshape the AI race; Google Tests AI-Powered Search Tool For Research Queries; Banking news
Former Fed Official Violated Trading Rules, Disclosures Show;
Top Fed official warns on risk hedge funds pose to $30tn Treasury market; The Fed Is Cutting Bank Oversight. Critics See Risks;
China maintains key loan prime rates for straight 6th month amid cautious policy stance;
U.S. Banks Shelve $20 Billion Bailout Plan for Argentina;
Tariff news
Trump Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Into Contraction;
US and Saudi Arabia reach deal for rare earths facility in Gulf kingdom ;
Trump’s Global Tariffs Curtailed Trade, Data Shows;
Tariffs will cut deficits by $1 trillion less than expected, CBO says;
Business and Economics
Dow tumbles to one month low as November's selloff picks up steam;
Stock Indexes Sink for 2nd Straight Day; Dow Drops 450 Points; Nvidia, Microsoft Shares Fall on Anthropic Deals;
Delayed jobs report shows hiring grew in September; Labor Department scraps October jobs report due to shutdown;
Jobs report revision flips Trump-era gain to loss — and it’s fueling bad poll numbers;
Wall Street's roaring start turns into another rout; Bubble or breakout? Nvidia earnings put AI boom under the microscope;
Major Indexes Move Sharply Higher as Stocks Rebound From Thursday Selloff;
Consumer sentiment dropped nearly 30 percent year-on-year earlier this month;
Buy Now, Pay Later Credit: User Characteristics and Effects on Spending Patterns;
‘Buy now, pay later’ is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone;
SEC weighs looser independence rules for Big Four auditors;
UK consumer price inflation eases to 3.6% in October;
Chinese Automakers Expand EV Presence In South America;
Russia’s Oil Price Plummets to $36 Per Barrel;
Saudi Arabia’s PIF sells stakes in US groups ahead of Crown Prince’s White House visit;
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Has Big Plans, but His Giant Fund Is Low on Cash;
The Great Freeze is almost as bad as the aftermath of the Great Recession if you're looking for a job;
As Struggling Farmers Take On Debt, a Bailout From D.C. May Come Too Late;
Is Delaware Different? Stockholder Lawyering in the Court of Chancery;
Jeffrey Gundlach Warns of ‘Garbage Lending’ as Private Credit Booms; Blue Owl private credit fund merger leaves some investors facing 20% hit;
Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America — without Tesla;
Amazon Raises $15 Billion in First US Bond Sale in Three Years;
Weinstein's Saba sells credit derivatives on Big Tech as AI risks grow;
Trump administration issuing $1B loan to bolster Three Mile Island restart;
Scott Bessent's $20 Billion Lifeline For Argentina A Bailout For 'His Hedge Fund Buddies,' Says Paul Krugman;
Family Affair: Commerce Secretary Lutick’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy;
Crypto News
The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’;
Bitcoin Humbles Wall Street Faithful After $600 Billion Fall; Fear Engulfs Bitcoin Traders Betting on Free Fall to $80,000;
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as traders grow cautious; Bitcoin bears dominate: odds of year-end price below $90,000 rise;
Finance
The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch;
Full Retirement SS age to change in 2026;
Foreclosures Rising, Fueled by FHA Delinquencies;
Sports
College ads, a staple of sports TV, shift tone in response to Trump;
Other news and history
How billionaires took over American politics;
Michelle Obama’s New Book Is a Historical Document Dressed Up as a Coffee-Table Tome;
Education:
US Institutions Excel In Interdisciplinary Science Rankings;
Employers Predict Tough Job Market For Class Of 2026;
Trump administration to announce dismantling of much of Education Department;
Open-Admission Colleges Exempted From Disaggregated Data Mandate;
The Crucial Changes to Student Loans; Sale of student loan portfolio could be next target of Trump Education Department;
New foreign student enrollment at U.S. colleges dropped 17 percent in the fall;
SUNY Reports Steady Enrollment Growth After Years Of Declines;
Iowa Community College Partners With Arizona State University Transfer Program;
Colleges Are Simplifying Admissions To Attract More Students; University Of Houston Sets New Admissions Standards For 2027;
Report Highlights Reasons For Community College Dropouts;
UC Regents Approve Tuition Hike Despite Student Opposition; Cal State System Questioned Over AI-Generated Legal Document;
DOJ Challenges California’s In-State Tuition For Undocumented Immigrants;
California Legislative Office Predicts Schools’ AI Revenue Surge Will Be Short-Lived;
DC Education Nonprofit To Use $20M Gift To Tutor 6,000 Children In Math;
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates More Than $700 Million To HBCUs;
AEP Ohio Foundation Awards $50K To Ohio University For STEM Promotion;
University Of Alaska System Expects Up To 10% Increase In Healthcare Costs;
LSU Navigates Financial Strain From Athletics Buyouts;
Tribal College Leaders Wary Of Federal Funding Commitments;
In blistering letter, former U-Va. head blasts Justice Dept. and board over ouster;
Harvard Already Engaged In Workforce Development Space Even Before Administration Push;
Sterling College Announces Closure Of Academic Programs;
UT-Austin Undecided On Administration Compact As Deadline Looms;
DeSantis’s makeover of ‘left-wing’ Florida college, New College, has been costly;
West Michigan University’s AI Program First To Receive NSA Designation;
Ohio’s New Higher Ed Law Transforms University Campuses;
Texas Higher Education Board Sued Over Work-Study Programs;
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Pass Historic “No Confidence” Vote Against Chancellor;
Harvard Initiates Review Of Faculty Members With Epstein Ties;
Arkansas Legislature Requests University’s Middle East Course Syllabi;
Alabama library board votes to pull books that discuss being transgender from children’s sections;
Experts Share Advice For Managing Study Abroad Obstacles;
Elite Universities Particularly Affected By Recent Data Breaches; Princeton Says Database With Donor, Alumni Info Compromised;
North Carolina Launches Digital Skills Course For State Residents;
Study Reveals Inequities In 8th Grade Algebra Access; Race is linked to who gets to take algebra, data show;
Students Increasingly Use Discord For Collaborative Learning;
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT for Teachers;
Schools Are Expanding Technology’s Role In CTE Programs;
Hands-On Learning Programs Teach Students Hard And Soft Skills;
11/14/2025
TechNews for the week: November 14; November 12; November 10;
Ukraine/Russia war
Millions of Ukrainian face dark and cold after one of Russia’s largest attacks on energy infrastructure;
Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into battered Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, video shows;
Russia pounds Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing eight and hitting energy sites;
US,Israel/Middle East Conflict
US looks to build ‘new Gaza’ on half of Strip under IDF control, but faces pushback; The Trump Administration Has a New Plan for Gaza;
US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say;
Israel’s opposition unites: But can it topple Netanyahu; Kushner in Jerusalem for unannounced talks with Netanyahu;
Israeli right skewers efforts to prosecute soldiers for wartime abuses; Some Israelis argue all soldiers are heroes, should not be prosecuted;
Knesset advances bill to permanently ban ‘Al Jazeera’; Israeli parliament backs death penalty bill targeting Palestinians;
Gaza partition into areas controlled by Israel, Hamas becoming more likely;
Houthis signal halt to Red Sea shipping attacks and attacks on Israel;
Key Netanyahu Minister Steps Down From Israel’s Government;
Israel Arrests 4 After Jewish Extremist Attack in Occupied West Bank;
Trump escalates campaign to pardon Netanyahu with letter to Israel’s president;
Al-Sharaa sets Israeli pullout as condition for Syrian security pact;
US intel revealed Israeli officials discussing use of human shields in Gaza;
Path to Palestinian state ‘may finally be in place,’ American draft of UN resolution says;
Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on;
International Events
Russia Moves To Increase Rare Earths Production;
Xi’s Military Purges Show Unease About China’s Nuclear Forces; China’s new aircraft supercarrier challenges U.S. dominance in Pacific;
World's biggest mining project begins operations in Guinea is a win for China;
Japan rebukes Chinese diplomat as Taiwan furore escalates; US approves potential $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump;
South Korea bans flights as 500,000 take crucial university admission test;
Thailand halts ceasefire deal with Cambodia previously heralded by Trump;
Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know.; Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections, but May Struggle to Form Government;
In Syria’s south, Bedouins uprooted by sectarian clashes see little hope of return;
Syrian president to meet with Trump in White House after unlikely ascent;
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán;
European Commission Considers New Dedicated Intelligence “Cell”;
U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops;
UK to build its first mini nuclear power station in north Wales Instead Of Large US-Led Plant, angering Washington;
How protecting Christians in Nigeria became Trump’s next crusade;
African Union calls for urgent action in insurgency-hit Mali;
In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing;
Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa;
Roadmap to $1.3 trillion seeks to tip climate finance scales but way forward unclear;
At COP30, nations target the jet set with luxury flight tax; At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy;
U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as naval buildup fuels speculation that Trump intends to escalate antidrug campaign;
Venezuela placed on high alert with massive mobilization of soldiers and militia, defense minister says;
Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes;
UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break;
Hegseth: 2 more alleged drug boats struck in Eastern Pacific, 6 killed bringing total to 76;
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced;
Trump weighs Venezuela strikes as U.S. forces prepare for attack order;
Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects;
Trump’s historic cut to refugee program poised to face legal challenges;
ICE and Immigration
Venezuelans begin fleeing U.S. as protections end and threat of war looms;
Immigration Agents Arrest Man in L.A. Raid and Drive Off With His Toddler;
Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Chicago, Federal Officials Say;
German far-right activist seeks asylum in U.S. as Trump ties deepen;
Judge orders DHS to determine if hundreds of immigrants should be released;
Rubio says U.S. visas can be denied for obesity, cancer and diabetes;
Trump officials preparing to deport some Ukrainians despite conscription fears;
D.C. and other city takeover
Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying National Guard in Oregon;
Federal Judge Plans to Release Some Immigrants Arrested in Chicago Area;
Shutdown
Supreme Court temporarily blocks order on releasing SNAP benefits; Fact-Checking Misinformation About SNAP;
Trump administration orders states to pause efforts to pay full November SNAP benefits;
Appeals court backs ruling requiring full SNAP benefit payments for November;
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps;
Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again;
Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits;
Judge rules administration can't force states to undo delivery of SNAP benefits;
Weekend flight cancellations total 4,500 amid shutdown; Trump bashes air traffic controllers who didn’t work during shutdown;
Duffy: ’15 to 20′ air traffic controllers retiring daily during shutdown; Flight disruptions will persist even after shutdown ends, airlines warn;
The government reopened — but chaos for travelers and federal workers isn't over yet;
End of government shutdown won’t stop SNAP mayhem;
Trump demands ACA subsidy changes as Senate remains divided over shutdown;
TSA agents 'who served with exemplary service' during the shutdown to receive $10,000 bonuses;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation;
U.S. troops not liable in boat strikes, classified Justice Dept. memo says;
Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels;
Army Secretary says Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment;
On Trump’s urging, Justice Dept. investigating foreign meatpackers; Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced;
Bondi says Justice Dept. will investigate relationships to Epstein as requested by Trump;
State Department erases 15 pages of nuclear history — with no warning;
FBI defends probes, pushes back on critics with feisty social media account;
Safety Officer or Administration Messenger? Sean Duffy Juggles Roles in Shutdown; Duffy, FAA freeze flight reduction plan at 6 percent;
Trump airport nominee wants to eliminate Dulles ‘people movers’;
Dismantled by DOGE, a Foreign Policy Center Finds New Life;
The I.R.S. Tried to Stop This Tax Dodge. Scott Bessent Used It Anyway;
MAGA offers fresh pushback on Trump’s immigration policies;
Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP;
Pointed questions and gasps in courtroom: Takeaways from hearing on fate of Trump’s handpicked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan;
Jack Smith, Trump’s Target, Shifts From Defense to Counterattack;
Watchdog group files bar complaint against prosecutor Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases;
Federal Judge, Warning of ‘Existential Threat’ to Democracy, Resigns;
Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants;
Interior Department plan would open California to offshore oil drilling;
Trump Administration Revokes Biden Ban on Drilling and Mining in Alaska Wilderness;
Turning Point USA event prompts protests, arrests at UC Berkeley;
Trump Loyalists Push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as New Subpoenas Land;
Mamdani becomes MAGA's immigrant bogeyman;
Congress actions
Democrats offer to end shutdown for one-year health care subsidy extension; Republicans reject;
Senate takes key vote toward ending government shutdown after group of Democrats strikes deal with Republicans;
Senate votes to advance proposal to end 40-day government shutdown; Full text of Senate’s plan to end the government shutdown;
Deal to end longest-ever government shutdown passes Senate, heads to House;
Democratic lawmaker: Schumer ‘should be replaced’; Schumer stares down progressive fury over handling of shutdown;
House Republicans Slam ‘Self-Dealing’ Senate Republican Payday In Funding Bill;
Lawmakers outraged by provision allowing senators to sue over Jan. 6 records;
Coming end of shutdown tees up health care test for Republicans; Senate GOP deeply divided over next steps on rising health care costs;
House Democrats release Epstein email that claimed Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim; Read: Epstein emails referencing Trump;
Epstein alleges Trump ‘knew about the girls’ in emails; White House responds to Epstein emails invoking Trump;
Johnson to Seat Grijalva, Seven Weeks After She Was Elected;
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) sworn in after 7-week standoff, setting up vote on release of Epstein files;
Trump, allies reach out to Boebert, Mace ahead of Epstein discharge petition deadline;
House set to end historic shutdown as Republicans claim victory; House passes bill to reopen government after longest-ever shutdown;
Ocasio-Cortez on shutdown deal: ‘This problem is much bigger than Leader Schumer’;
GOP lawmakers release thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein;
Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections;
Epstein texted lawmaker during Michael Cohen's 2019 congressional hearing, documents show, possibly influencing questions;
Democrats press ICE to confront imposters amid agents’ ‘failure’ to ID themselves;
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home;
New Jersey Rep. Sherrill to resign seat next week after winning governor’s race;
Another shutdown in January? Some lawmakers are already bracing for it;
Trump action and proclamations
How Trump spent his time during the shutdown;
Trump pardons retired New York cop convicted of acting as Chinese agent;
A closer look at Trump’s apparent struggles to fight off sleep in the Oval Office;
Trump Stadium, home of the Commanders? The president is not opposed;
White House Discussed Naming New Washington Commanders Stadium After Trump;
Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividend’ Payments ; What to know about Trump’s $2K tariff check proposal;
Why Trump's push for a 50-year mortgage could backfire;
Trump moves loyalist to GSA posting after previous nomination fell apart;
Trump says he will ask DOJ to investigate Democrats, business leaders with ties to Epstein;
A 50-year mortgage, $2,000 checks: President Trump is turning to an affordability message as economic frustrations mount;
Trump businesses
Wall Street CEOs flock to White House dinner with Donald Trump;
How the Trump administration is giving even more tax breaks to the wealthy;
Trump Organization requested record number of foreign workers in 2025;
Court news and legal issues
A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision;
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to its landmark same-sex marriage ruling;
Did Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder;
Trump tariffs 'imposition' on Americans, says US chief justice. Why raising revenue 'domestically' may make them illegal;
Supreme Court won’t review pro-Trump lawyer’s disqualification from Dominion case;
Supreme Court to decide if mail ballots must arrive by Election Day;
Demand Justice report spotlights Trump judicial picks’ handling of 2020 election questions;
President Trump asked the Supreme Court to overturn the verdict against him in the E. Jean Carroll case;
Special prosecutor assigned to Trump 2020 Georgia election case with uncertain future;
Nevada’s top court revives state’s ‘fake electors’ case in Clark County;
Industry groups ask Supreme Court to block California climate disclosure laws;
Campaign/Election issues/politics
This North Carolina Democratcan’t win her gerrymandered district. So she’s running as a Republican;
Kansas Republicans fail to get support for redistricting. But their plan isn't dead yet;
Ohio OKs new map giving GOP an edge in 2 districts;
Jan 6th fallout
Trump pardons Giuliani, other allies who sought to overturn 2020 election;
Far Right’s Fixation on Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Reaches F.B.I.’s Top Ranks;
Health: COVID-19 and other health issues
The states where more people are likely to die before turning 65;
‘God is an anti-vaxxer’: Inside the conference celebrating RFK Jr.’s rise;
Applications for ‘big beautiful’ rural health fund open for states; Inside the mad dash for $50 billion in rural health funding;
An emerging shutdown deal doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them;
Obamacare could collapse under Trump’s new plan, policy experts say;
Planned Parenthood closes 20 clinics after Medicaid cuts, warns of grim future;
4 surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist;
Even a 15-minute walk may help boost your longevity;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
Who Really Owns All Your Health Data;
The Role of Humans in an AI-Powered World;
Google Cloud Report: Cyber Attackers Are Fully Embracing AI; Anthropic Says Chinese Hackers Used Its A.I. in Online Attack;
Britain Plans New Security Standards to Thwart Cyberattacks;
Google Sues Cybercriminal Group Behind SMS Phishing Operation;
New Attacks Against Secure Enclaves; Prompt Injection in AI Browsers;
Report blames Nevada hack on employee downloading malware;
Congress Temporarily Extends CISA 2015, Cyber Grant Program;
On Hacking Back; Math and science
What a monster explosion detected on a star could mean for life beyond Earth;
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Successfully Launches In Debut Mission; New Glenn rocket sticks landing in key milestone;
China Leads Remote Sensing Research Output;
IBM Announces “Massive Jump” In Quantum Computing;
How a frozen mammoth named Yuka is redefining the study of ancient RNA;
Inside the debate over a tech breakthrough raising questions about life itself;
The world’s wealthiest 10% caused two thirds of global warming since 1990; Study Reveals CO2 Increase From AI Data Centers;
Research Reveals How Desert Plant Thrives In Extreme Heat;
This lab is key for tracking deadly waves. Its sensors are about to go offline; The Hidden Math of Ocean Waves;
Colorado State University Students Develop New Prosthetic Foot Design; Web, computing, technology, Media and social media issues
BBC boss Tim Davie resigns over Trump documentary edit;
Congress is letting states hoard broadband billions;
Vodacom Partners With Starlink To Expand Connectivity In Africa;
FBI, Tucker Carlson trade barbs over Trump’s attempted assassin;
Russia’s much-hyped humanoid robot face-plants onstage during debut; AI and Chatbot issues
Vigilante Lawyers Expose the Rising Tide of A.I. Slop in Court Filings; Lawyers Expose Other Lawyers Who Wrongly Use AI Tools;
What one Big Law firm told 400 young lawyers about using AI; A.I. Sweeps Through Newsrooms, but Is It a Journalist or a Tool;
Debt Has Entered the A.I. Boom; JPMorgan compares dot-com bubble to Data Center push;
OpenAI argues for a tax break for data centers; Trump administration rules out AI backstop amid OpenAI uproar;
OpenAI expects its operating losses to balloon to $74 billion by 2028; OpenAI Races to Quell Concerns Over Its Finances;
Meta Plans $600 Billion US AI Investment; Meta’s US Infrastructure Investment Plans Would Require Tripling Capital Expenditures;
Anthropic Plans $50 Billion AI Infrastructure Expansion In US; Microsoft Announces $10 Billion AI Data Center In Portugal;
Michael Burry accuses tech giants of inflating profits by stretching asset lifespans;
Michigan Sets New Standards For Data Center Energy Use; Google And Microsoft Address Data Center Energy Demands;
Data Center Spending Surpasses New Oil Supplies;
Intel’s top AI executive leaves for OpenAI after 6 months in role;
Startups Find Amazon’s AI Chips “Underperforming” Compared To Nvidia;
How people use ChatGPT, according to 47,000 of its conversations;
SC News and Politics
Graham says he’ll sue DOJ for $500K over phone records;
Banking news
FX Volatility Eases as “Trump Shock” Fades, Deutsche Bank Says;
White House says October jobs and inflation data may never be released; US October employment report will not include jobless rate, Hassett says;
US Labor Department urged to prioritize November employment, CPI data post-shutdown;
Fed’s Musalem Says Central Bank Must Lean Against Inflation; Gulf between rich and poor risks US downturn, Fed official warns;
‘Take Money Out of Wall Street’: The Debate Animating the Fed Chair Race;
Tariff news
Treasury Department has taken in $195 billion from tariffs through the first three quarters of the year;
India, Swiss near trade deal with Trump; China to keep US military from getting rare-earths;
China's soybean glut could defeat US export hopes after trade thaw;
Wall Street’s Bet Against the Trump Tariffs; Tariff Refund Gold Rush: How Wall Street Is Monetizing Trade Law Uncertainty;
US announces new reduced trade deals in attempt to cut costs for consumers;
Business and Economics
Dow tumbles 800 points with Nasdaq, S&P 500 hammered as investors pare rate cut bets;
Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates;
Stock Indexes Mixed as Tech Shares Rebound; Dow Declines for 2nd Straight Day; Bitcoin Sinks to Lowest Level in 6 Months;
Small businesses are a huge part of the U.S. economy – and they’re not hiring; Low-Income Shoppers Cut Spending and Businesses Worry;
China consumer inflation rises 0.2% Y/Y, core CPI hits 20-month high, PPI decline slows;
Halt in Fees on Chinese Vessels Endangers U.S. Shipbuilding Efforts;
China’s Version Of H-1B Visa Attracts Global Tech Talent;
Trump, who slapped an extra $100,000 on the H-1B visa, now says there aren’t enough talented people in the U.S. to fill jobs;
White House Considering Measure to Undercut Influence of Proxy Advisers; Proxy Advisers ISS and Glass Lewis Are Facing Antitrust Probes;
It's all about control: CEOs say Get on board or quit;
Tesla is racing to hit Elon Musk's end-of-year Robotaxi goal; BYD's largest Chinese megafactory dwarfs Tesla's Austin site;
Seattle Tech Industry Faces Significant Job Market Contraction;
The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones;
The Credit-Card Rule That Powers Rewards Cards Just Got Broken;
Trump has vowed to make coal king again. How’s it going?;
Disney losing $4 million per day on YouTube TV dispute;
Airbnb rival Sonder Holdings to file for bankruptcy after Marriott ends partnership;
Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Contract;
Bank of America says investors can diversify with these 16 cheap non-AI stocks.;
Crypto News
Crypto treasury companies pivot to fringe tokens, stoking volatility fears;
What Is Aster? The Decentralized Exchange on BNB Chain That’s Taking on Hyperliquid;
Perpetual futures have arrived in the U.S.;
Coinbase Is Leaving Delaware for Texas;
Bank of England dilutes planned rules for UK stablecoins;
Finance
In recent months, retail traders have been speculating increasingly with borrowed funds;
What will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald's, Wendy's, Kroger and other top retailers;
Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket;
Sports
Trump calls for ‘powerful caps’ on college athlete salaries over fears of schools going ‘out of business’;
Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge are baseball’s historic most valuable players;
Other news and history
The Penny Dies at 232;
Ken Burns says Americans have been fighting each other since the beginning;
Education:
First-Generation Students More Likely To Drop Out Due To Low Grades;
Advocates Say Education Department’s Closure May Affect Higher Ed Data;
Undergraduate Enrollment Rises For Third Consecutive Year; Foreign Student Enrollment Dropped By Less Than 1% This Year, DHS Data Shows;
University Of Iowa Instructors Experience Growing Enrollment Strains; University Of Rhode Island Exceeded Enrollment Goals This Fall;
College Costs Rise Slightly, But Remain Below Historic Peaks; UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Narrowly Approve In-State Tuition Increase;
Administration Seeks To Extend Deadline On Student Loan Relief Deal;
Government Shutdown Stalls SNAP Benefits For Science And Engineering Students;
North Dakota Lawmakers Evaluate Online Education Funding For Out-Of-State Students;
New Report Details Operating Expenses At Florida Universities;
New Mexico Research Universities Could Lose $95 Million In Federal Funding;
Akron, Kent State and others Eliminate Degree Programs Under New Bill; Alabama Legislators Propose Higher Ed Funding Changes;
Advocates Ask Illinois Governor To Release Withheld Higher Education Funds;
University Of California Seeks $130 Million Loan Amid Budget Cuts; UC And Union Avoid Strike With Contract Agreement;
University Endowments Achieve Strong Gains Amid Tax Changes;
H-1B Visa Fee Hike Could Affect Hiring At Pittsburgh Companies And Universities;
How Dakota State University looks to lead on growing the cyber workforce; Ohio State University Announces AI Faculty Hiring Initiative;
Alabama Community College System Will Seek Instructor Pay Raises;
Southern University Systems Form New Accreditation Agency; Administration Proposes New Reporting Rules For Four-Year Colleges;
Texas A&M University Regents To Vote On Teaching Restrictions; Iowa Regents Call For Further Study Of Academic Programs;
Florida Board Requires Public Universities To Post Syllabi, Reading Lists Publicly;
Regents Consider Changes To University Of Iowa’s Intellectual Freedom Center;
Indiana Professor Removed From Class Over White Supremacy Lesson;
Virginia Gov.-elect Requests Pause In University Of Virginia’s Presidential Search;
University Of California Student Leaders Push For More Voting Power;
Oregon Students Increase Participation In AP Exams For College Credit;
DePaul University Pilots Sophomore Success Program;
New tool aims to help schools vet AI tech in education; AI Tools Hinder Academic Integrity In Schools, Teachers Say;
Survey Reveals How Faculty Approach AI In Their Classrooms; Professors, Students Share Mixed Reactions To AI Implementation;
A.I. Cheating Rattles Top Universities in South Korea;
South Dakota Educators Oppose Proposed Rewrite Of Math Standards;
UC San Diego Sees Remedial Math Enrollment Surge;
Teachers Highlight Surge In Classroom Technology Usage;
11/7/2025
TechNews for the week: November 5; November 3;
Ukraine/Russia war
Trump-Putin summit in Budapest axed over Russia’s hardline stance on Ukraine; Trump says no Tomahawks for Ukraine, for now;
Russian and Ukrainian troops battle in ruins of Pokrovsk; Ukraine's strategic city of Pokrovsk: why is Russia pushing hard to take it;
Putin signals Russia may start nuclear weapons tests in response to Trump; Russia adds jet engines to Soviet-era ‘dumb bombs’;
German general says Russia could launch limited attack on NATO any time;
US,Israel/Middle East Conflict
Israel unveils tax benefits in bid to reverse tech brain drain;
Trump sees central role for Turkey in Gaza peace, but Israel is crying foul; The Israeli Right’s Plan to Carve Up Gaza;
US circulates draft UN resolution seeking two-year mandate to govern Gaza, provide security;
Ex-IDF legal chief held for video leak showing abuse of Gaza detainee; Israel pushes forward bill to hand government more control of media;
War Is Coming Back to Gaza; Israel declares Egypt border closed military zone;
Tensions flare on Israel’s northern border as Hezbollah rebuilds itself; Israel carries out wave of strikes on Lebanon;
U.S. steps up presence in Gaza to support ceasefire, replacing Israel as administrator of humanitarian aid;
International Events
Satellites reveal America's global military footprint;
At APEC summit, Xi calls for global AI regulator, positions China as a trade alternative to the US;
Hegseth says South Korea will take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression;
Saudi Prince Plans Ambitious U.S. Visit, but Opening Ties With Israel Is Unlikely;
Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle;
Young Iraqis run for parliament to challenge sectarian rule, push reform;
U.N. Security Council Removes Syria’s President From Sanctions List; US military to establish presence at Damascus airbase;
Erdoğan says Turkey has entered ‘new juncture’ in Kurdish peace process;
At White House meeting, Hungary’s Orbán to seek Trump’s blessing to keep buying Russian oil;
How Russian Oil Could Undo the Trump-Orbán Bromance;
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over violence against Christians;
Trump Says War With Venezuela Is Unlikely but Suggests Maduro’s Time Is Up;
Latest U.S. Strike on Suspected Drug Boat Kills 2 in Pacific, Hegseth Says;
U.S. Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Troop Buildup;
US sold sniper rifles to Brazil police unit tied to deadly raid;
Trump won’t send ‘high level’ representatives to COP30 climate summit;
Norway pauses wealth fund's ethical divestments;
ICE and Immigration
ICE and Border Patrol’s use of tear gas to disperse protesters injures, sickens and tests the law;
Chicago locals take on ICE block-by-block: 'We're Not A Violent City'; Armed ICE officers chase teacher into preschool in Chicago;
Immigration Agents Clash With Chicago-Area Residents on Halloween; Judge slams immigration officers’ use of force in Chicago;
Federal Judge Imposes Restrictions on ICE Facility at Center of Illinois Protests;
ICE indefinitely holds man facing no charges in high-stakes asylum case;
D.C. and other city takeover
Judge Extends Block of Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland;
A judge is set to decide whether President Donald Trump violated federal law when he sent National Guard troops to Portland;
Shutdown
As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters;
SNAP money still faces delays after judges order release of emergency funds;
Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says;
Trump admin says it will provide partial November SNAP benefits; Trump says he’s withholding SNAP benefits until shutdown ends;
Size of November SNAP payments revealed: Here’s the minimum, maximum benefits;
Federal judge orders Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits by Friday;
Trump administration asks to immediately block SNAP distribution order;
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block order on releasing SNAP benefits;
Messages sent from the Trump administration suggest that furloughed workers may not be paid after the shutdown ends;
Trump administration orders 10 percent reduction in flights in 40 U.S. markets as shutdown drags on;
Preliminary list of airports affected by flight cuts amid shutdown includes those serving Atlanta, New York, L.A., D.C. and others;
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order;
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history;
War, Politics and Reports (Also, see Finance and Economics)
White House restricts media access in key area of the West Wing;
Dick Cheney dies at 84; His Obituary;
Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to strikes against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America;
Hegseth bars military officials from discussing drug boat strikes with Congress without prior approval;
New Pentagon Press Crew Is All In on Trump; Laura Loomer, a far-right political activist, is now credentialed to cover the Pentagon;
Why is Trump politicizing the military? Ask the fired generals; Unexplained Hegseth Firings Unsettle the Pentagon’s Top Brass;
Trump Doubles Down on Nuclear Tests. His Energy Secretary Differs;
Hegseth is expected to unveil sweeping changes to how the Pentagon purchases weapons;
The unregulated industry that coaches veterans to pile on benefits;
Trump’s Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor’s Office in Crisis;
Letitia James seeking to block probe by Trump-appointed prosecutor in N.Y.;
Judge scolds Comey prosecutors, orders records to be produced;
DOJ Strips Jan. 6 and Trump References From Court Paper and Punishes Prosecutors Who Filed It;
Judge praises suspended prosecutors before sentencing man for bomb hoax;
The Battle in Virginia Over an Activist Who Protested Stephen Miller;
He Alone Tracked Leaky Oil Wells in National Parks. He Was Let Go.;
FBI fires, rehires, then fires again agents assigned to Trump case;
Kash Patel’s Private Jet Problem Is Even Worse Than It Looks;
DHS ‘erroneously’ told watchdog group it had no Noem text messages;
Labor Department social media campaign depicts a White male workforce;
Congressional Budget Office believed to have been hacked by foreign actor, people familiar with the situation say;
Tucker Carlson’s interview with white nationalist triggers GOP backlash;
Civil war erupts on the right after Heritage president’s Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes comments;
Heritage Foundation shakes up staff in wake of Tucker Carlson-Nick Fuentes controversy;
G.O.P. Figures Seek Distance From Tucker Carlson, Denouncing Antisemitism;
Top Heritage Foundation staffer departs after Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes controversy;
Nick Fuentes’s Rise Puts MAGA Movement in a ‘Time of Choosing’;
The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now re-writing MAGA’s future;
Republicans Point Fingers After Their Losses, but Not at Trump;
Right-Wing Media Warns of Socialism and Chaos After Mamdani Victory;
Hungary’s ‘spoiler’ Orbán receives long-delayed White House debut;
Congress actions
How Democrats, GOP could end shutdown and save face;
A bipartisan group of four moderate House members Release Principles to Temporarily Extend and Reform Affordable Care Act Tax Credits;
Pennsylvania Democrat interrupts Speaker Johnson’s shutdown press conference;
GOP divisions emerge over end date for funding bill to end shutdown; Speaker Johnson throws cold water on December end-date for funding bill;
Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikes;
Bipartisan lawmakers question Trump administration on strikes against alleged drug boats;
GOP senators sink resolution to block potential strikes on Venezuela;
Booker, Boozman to speak with David Sacks as Senate Ag nears draft crypto deal;
GOP makes new funding offer, opens door to reversing mass firings;
New Bill Requires AI Layoff Disclosure As Companies Cite AI For Job Cuts;
House staffers feel the pinch of a historic shutdown;
Deal to reopen government falters over Democrats’ distrust of Trump;
Adelita Grijalva: House 6-week recess is ‘negligent and cruel’;
Trump action and proclamations
Trump’s MRI scan raises specter of secrecy in presidential health;
Four key moments from Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview; White House Redirects Tariff Money;
Dirt from Trump’s ballroom project was trucked to a D.C. golf course. Why?
Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito;
A whole lotta marble! Designers weigh in on Trump’s Lincoln Bathroom reno; Trump adds gold-script signage outside of Oval Office;
Dimon on JPMorgan Chase not donating to White House ballroom: ‘We have an issue’ ;
Trump dials up pressure on the Justice Department over the 2020 election;
Trump Considers National Emergency Over State Elections;
Trump pardons former lawmaker convicted in corruption probe;
White House guest faints during Trump event in Oval Office;
Court news and legal issues
Supreme Court has expanded presidential powers under Trump. How far will it go;
Judge Permanently Bars Trump From Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration;
Trump's new rule that blocks student-loan forgiveness for some public servants is hit with a fresh lawsuit;
Trump’s foe in tariffs case? A legal group funded by conservatives.;
The White House’s Plan A is winning its Supreme Court tariff case. It also has a Plan B.;
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs;
Justices wonder how Trump could refund tariffs, if they decide against him; White House tells Supreme Court it doesn’t care about the tariff money raised;
Judge allows Trump to reconsider previously approved wind project;
Appeals panel revives path to Trump dismissing criminal conviction;
Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports;
Campaign/Election issues/politics
N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties;
Future of Gerrymandering? Here’s How Weird Things Could Look; Redistricting clears major hurdle in Virginia. Here’s what to know;
Republicans re-up trans attacks on Dems that worked for Trump in 2024;
N.Y.C. Early Voting Ends With 735,000 Ballots Cast, as Younger Voters Surge;
Five takeaways as Democrats sweep races and voters deliver a rebuke of Trump;
Mapping a Democratic sweep across Virginia, New Jersey and New York; California Republicans sue to block new House map;
Trump rails against election results before Democrats romp to victories; Trump adviser: Election results ‘great lesson’ for GOP;
Maine Democrat won’t run again for House, blames threats, toxic politics;
With an Eye on the Midterms, Trump Fuels a Nationwide Scramble for Power;
Confirmation News
GOP senators assail Trump Pentagon pick in rare show of disunity;
Trump taps Isaacman to lead NASA months after pulling his nomination for same role;
Health: COVID-19 and other health issues
Trump’s abortion-related cuts prompt Maine clinics to end primary care;
Top FDA drug regulator resigns, sued after post criticizing a treatment;
New study links melatonin and heart failure, but experts say don’t panic yet;
Trump announces deal to lower price of GLP-1 drugs that help with weight loss;
Math, science and technology:
Security issues
See why AI detection tools can fail to catch election deepfakes;
Inside the Secret Service hunt for skimmers as outdated SNAP cards let thieves steal millions;
U. of Pennsylvania Reports Cybersecurity Breach to FBI; Washington Post Impacted by Breach on Oracle Platform;
Cybercriminals Targeting Payroll Sites; Cybersecurity Workers Charged with Moonlighting as Hackers;
AI Summarization Optimization;
Faking Receipts with AI; Rigged Poker Games;
Scientists Need a Positive Vision for AI; Math and science
China Coordinates With NASA To Avoid Satellite Collision; China sends its youngest astronaut to 'Heavenly Palace' space station;
Google Plans Space-Based Data Centers; NVIDIA’s H100 GPU Launched Into Space For AI Testing of satellite-based data center;
Deloitte Launches Satellite Cyber Defense Initiative;
NASA has lost thousands of workers. Here’s what that means for science;
US Army Plans To Deploy Small Nuclear Reactors By End Of 2028;
Texas A&M Scientists Develop Metallic Gel For Safer Batteries;
Minnesota Researchers Develop Autonomous Drones To Track Wildfires;
Georgia Tech Researchers Develop Smart Shoe Insert;
Northwestern University Enhances Cancer Drug Potency;
Inside King Tutankhamun's treasure trove;
Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes;
James Watson, who helped unravel genetic blueprint for life, dies at 97; Web, computing, technology, Media and social media issues
A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic; Now AI fakes are fooling news outlets — and maybe AI pros;
Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America’s Political and Cultural Wars;
Military influencers are going viral, and the Pentagon's social media rules aren't keeping up;
Thomson Reuters wants to be the AI platform for lawyers. Can it pass the ChatGPT test;
Disney's battle with YouTube TV isn't going as expected; Motion Picture Association Wants Meta to Stop Using 'PG-13';
LA ramps up tech ahead of major sporting events;
Half of BEAD funds may end up unspent, report says;
OpenAI, Amazon sign $38 billion computing deal;
Justice Department Closes Investigation Into Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition;
Nonprofit launches tool to help agencies field Medicaid, SNAP rule changes; AI and Chatbot issues
Trump says China, other countries can't have Nvidia's top AI chips; China bans foreign AI chips from state-funded data centres;
US, UAE sign agreement to expand cooperation on AI and energy; Microsoft To Develop 200MW In Data Center Capacity In UAE;
Palantir Thinks College Might Be a Waste. So It’s Hiring High-School Grads.;
KPMG wants junior consultants to ditch the grunt work and hand it over to teams of AI agents;
TikTok Shop says it's fighting a new wave of AI scammers;
Microsoft forms superintelligence team to rival Meta's, stresses 'humanist' focus;
AI drives dramatic expansion of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s funding to end all diseases;
Tech Companies Influence AI Regulation In California; SC News and Politics
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says;
‘It is never acceptable to berate police officers’: Tim Scott hits back at Nancy Mace over airport security incident;
Lindsey Graham backs fellow GOP Sen. Tim Scott in rebuke of Nancy Mace over airport incident;
Banking news
UBS chair warns of ‘looming systemic risk’ from private credit ratings;
JPMorgan Chase says it’s being investigated over debanking claims;
Tariff news
What Trade War? China’s Export Juggernaut Marches On; China suspending retaliatory tariffs on some US farm goods;
Trump announces Uzbekistan trade deal after hosting Central Asian leaders;
C5+1 Leaders Travel To White House For Rare Earth Metals Talks;
EU Works To Circumvent Chinese Mineral Export Restrictions Amid Defense Push;
Here's where the 'Trump Trade' scorecard stands one year after his election win;
Business and Economics
Markets plunge worldwide after ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry reveals $1.1 billion bet against AI stocks;
Coping with disruption: Economic and political outlook for the advanced world; Investor jitters hit Big Tech and crypto;
US manufacturing contracted for an eighth straight month;
Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October; October job cuts highest for the month since 2003;
Consumer sentiment plunged in November to near-record lows; Shutdown Sparks Sharp Drop in U.S. Consumer Sentiment;
This Famous Method of Valuing Stocks Is Pointing Toward Some Rough Years Ahead;
There's an ETF perfectly positioned for the AI-data-center boom, and it's poised to crush the S&P 500;
US stocks slide as investors fret over high valuations for AI companies; Berkshire Hathaway offloads $6.1bn of stock;
Wall Street bonuses are set to surge, from trading floors to M&A desks;
Fannie, Freddie eye tech equity stakes in DeepSeek, Nvidia;
China's exports suffer worst downturn since Feb as tariffs hammer US demand;
Oil prices steady despite OPEC+ plans to pause output increases;
Big manufacturing economies struggle as US tariffs hit order books;
UK's Reeves paves way for tax rises in her next budget;
Glencore plans to shut Canada’s largest copper metal operation over costs;
Kimberly-Clark Agrees to Buy Kenvue, Maker of Tylenol, for $40 Billion;
Starbucks to Sell 60% of Its China Business to a Private Equity Firm;
Hooters is getting a 're-Hooterization' as its founders retake control of the restaurant chain;
Gannett Changes Name to USA Today Co;
Companies hit the brakes on EVs, laying off thousands of workers;
Rivian to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire;
Ford, Hyundai report large declines in October EV sales after end of federal credits;
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show;
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund votes against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay plan; Musk’s ultimatum to Tesla: Make me a trillionaire or I may leave;
Elon Musk wins $1 trillion pay package, tying him to Tesla for a decade; Pay plan is a 12-step package;
Workforce Shortage May Hinder Nuclear Power Goals;
Crypto News
Here's what crypto pros say is next for bitcoin after its tumble into bear market territory;
Finance
Trump Team Vows to Protect Social Security, Even as It Proposes Cuts to Parts of the Program;
Insurers Are Cutting Medicare Advantage in 2026;
IRS Direct File won't be available next year. Here's what that means for taxpayers;
Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series;
A Thrilling Finish to N.Y.C. Marathon as Kenyans Dominate Elite Races;
‘The money does not exist’: Why the buyouts for college football coaches are setting off alarm bells;
Meet the Billionaire Trying to Save College Football From Itself;
Other news and history
Everything's casino; This Trillionaire Economy Thrived in a Global Order Trump Is Ditching;
A Third Term Is a Legal Problem With a Political Solution;
The Trump administration and Norman Rockwell’s family are battling over his legacy;
The Old Farmers' Almanac will cease publication with its 2026 edition;
Education:
Most Administrators Rate Quality Of Undergraduate Education Delivered As Good Or Excellent;
Experts Debate Future Of Education Department;
College Access Groups Warn Mixed-Status Families About FAFSA Privacy Amid Deportation Fears;
Former Trump Administration Official Backs Class Action Over Federal Student Loan Reporting;
Two Separate Lawsuits Challenge Changes To Student Loan Forgiveness Program;
Top Universities Post Double-Digit Endowment Gains In FY2025;
MacKenzie Scott Donates $172 Million to Three HBCUs; University Of Austin Receives $100M Donation For Permanent Free Tuition;
Michigan Public Universities Maintain Enrollment Stability; Public Universities See Fewer International Students Due To Growing Restrictions;
Taco Bell Expands Free Tuition Program For Eligible Employees;
Cornell University agrees to pay $60 million in agreement with Trump administration that restores the university’s research funding;
House Republicans say George Mason University’s president lied to Congress over DEI;
Valley Forge Military College Seeks To Join Compact For Academic Excellence;
Columbia University Sued Over Alleged Antisemitism On Campus;
Trump Research Funding Plans: Penalize ‘Repeat Players,’ Reward Compact Signers;
USC Cuts 259 Jobs Amid $230 Million Operating Deficit; UC to Stop Funding Systemwide Postdoc Program;
Grant Cuts Threaten Futures Of College Students Aspiring To Be Teachers; Texas Colleges Focus On Retaining Homegrown Talent;
Challenger Learning Center At Purdue University Northwest Faces Closure Without Funding;
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Committee Resists Academic Program Cuts;
Colleges Announce Series Of Presidential Changes;
Vanderbilt University Expands With New York Campus; Trinity Christian College to Close;
California Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Against UC’s Hiring Ban On Undocumented Workers;
More students are double-majoring out of fear they won’t be able to get jobs;
Appeals court sides with parent group in fight over Ohio school district’s pronoun policy;
Louisiana State University System Plans Major Restructuring Of Leadership Roles;
Indiana University Reverses Decision To Ban News Coverage In Print Versions Of Newspaper;
UC San Diego Implements Climate Change Course Requirement;
Dual Enrollment Expands, Redefines High School Education;
Nonprofit Preserves Schools’ Wi-Fi Connections Amid E-Rate Funding Gap; Report Highlights Digital Use Divide In Education;
Virginia Schools Experience Thousands Of Cybersecurity Attacks Daily;
Partnership Developing Open Source AI Tools For Higher Education; Students want schools to incorporate AI in learning but express some fears;
University Of Michigan Adds AI Concentration To MBA Program;
Founder Of MagicSchool Addresses AI’s Role In Education;