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On 26 March 2024, investigators concluded that a loose electrical cable aboard the container ship Dali likely triggered a power outage that contributed to the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six construction workers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the chain of events — including a ship systems failure, delayed warnings … Read more

On November 18, 2025, Governor Michael S. Barr addressed the Federal Reserve’s role in banking supervision, arguing that recent policy and staffing moves risk eroding safeguards that keep the banking system resilient. He warned that changes to supervisory ratings, enforcement standards, stress-testing rules, and a planned 30% staff reduction at the Board could reduce oversight … Read more

Lead On Nov. 18, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Mich., a dispute erupted between the Big Ten Conference and University of Michigan regent Mark Bernstein after Bernstein said Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened penalties if Michigan declined to back a $2.4 billion private equity proposal. The Big Ten has formally denied any coercion, saying member discussions have … Read more

Lead On Nov. 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump, seated beside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office, responded to a question about the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi by saying, “Things happen.” The comment came as a reporter cited U.S. intelligence findings that the crown prince had approved … Read more

Lead The Universal Pictures sequel Wicked: For Good is projected to deliver a global opening north of $200 million as it hits theaters over the Thanksgiving window. Industry forecasts peg roughly $125M–$150M or more from about 4,000 U.S. and Canadian locations and more than $70M from 78 overseas markets, with room for upside. If those … Read more

On November 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington issued a ruling that the Federal Trade Commission failed to prove Meta Platforms Inc.’s purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp violated U.S. antitrust law. The decision ends a high-profile trial in which the agency sought to unwind the deals and pursue a company breakup after … Read more

Lead: The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that an improperly installed and ultimately disconnected wire caused an initial loss of propulsion aboard the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali, contributing to the vessel striking a pier of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. The collision caused the span to collapse and killed six roadway … Read more

James Franklin has arrived at Virginia Tech and immediately shifted focus to rebuilding the recruiting board for the Class of 2026. With two games left on the schedule and the Hokies’ final home game set for Saturday against Miami with a noon kickoff, Franklin and his staff will use the weekend to evaluate current players … Read more

Lead: Analogue’s 3D console, released in 2024 and reviewed using original cartridges, brings accurate, low-latency N64 reproduction and convincing CRT-style display filters to modern HDTVs. The unit pairs a well‑crafted physical design with an Altera Cyclone FPGA carrying 220,000 logic elements, delivering faithful gameplay and visible visual improvements over raw composite output. Despite strong image … Read more

On Nov. 18, 2025, a federal judge found that Meta did not illegally suppress competition when it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp, delivering a significant victory to the $1.51 trillion company. Judge James E. Boasberg issued an 89-page opinion rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s claim that the deals amounted to an illegal “buy-or-bury” strategy. The decision … Read more

While Shedeur Sanders was making his NFL debut on Nov. 18, 2025, three masked intruders entered his residence southwest of Cleveland and left with roughly $200,000 in property, according to a Medina County Sheriff’s Office news release. The break-in, which occurred during the Cleveland Browns’ 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field, … Read more

Lead: On November 18, 2025 in New York City, singer Joe Jonas was photographed spending time with model Tatiana Gabriela, prompting renewed dating speculation. Photographs show the pair moving through the city together in a relaxed, low-key manner; the sightings were first reported in the morning and updated later the same day. Neither party has … Read more

Lead On November 18, 2025, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a series of interagency agreements intended to move significant operational work away from the U.S. Department of Education to other federal agencies. The plan covers elementary and secondary education, postsecondary programs, Indian education and several targeted initiatives, while the department says it will retain statutory … Read more

This morning many internet users on the U.S. East Coast found websites inaccessible after Cloudflare reported widespread 500 errors that also affected its Dashboard and API. The company posted an incident update at around 7:00 AM ET that it was investigating an issue potentially impacting multiple customers. Over the next few hours engineers worked to … Read more

Lead Security minister Dan Jarvis told Parliament the UK will not tolerate covert attempts by foreign powers to meddle in British affairs after MI5 circulated a warning to MPs, peers and staff about suspected Chinese intelligence activity. The alert named two LinkedIn profiles allegedly used on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security to … Read more