Glen Powell Brings His UPS Driver to Crash ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘He Thought It Was a Scam, But He Still Came’

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Glen Powell used his Saturday Night Live opening monologue to finish a four-year-old personal story: the actor flew in the UPS driver who witnessed a family celebration years earlier to prove the moment was real. Powell said he was first offered an SNL hosting slot tied to the original premiere of Top Gun: Maverick but … Read more

DHS Launches Operation Charlotte’s Web to Target Criminal Noncitizens in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Lead On November 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced a surge of federal immigration enforcement resources to Charlotte, North Carolina, under a new initiative called Operation Charlotte’s Web. DHS said the operation targets noncitizens arrested on serious criminal charges who were released after local authorities declined to honor ICE detainers. The department cited … Read more

Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Pass Through Disputed Japanese Waters

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On November 16, 2025, four armed Chinese Coast Guard vessels transited waters administered by Japan near a cluster of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, prompting renewed diplomatic strain after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. State broadcaster CCTV, citing China’s Education Ministry, warned Chinese students planning to study in Japan to … Read more

CEOs Push Back on Trump’s Reagan-Style Growth Claim

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Lead In mid-November 2025, senior executives from major financial firms dined with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the U.S. economy. Mr. Trump predicted sustained GDP growth of about 6%, likening his agenda to the Reagan-era expansion, while attendees publicly praised the gathering and privately expressed skepticism. Guests including JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, … Read more

Makhachev Overwhelms Della Maddalena to Claim Welterweight Title at UFC 322

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At Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025, Islam Makhachev delivered a decisive, one-sided victory over Jack Della Maddalena to become UFC welterweight champion. All three judges scored the fight 50-45, and Makhachev controlled every round with takedowns, top pressure and effective striking. The win marked his move up from lightweight, tied his 16-fight UFC … Read more

Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

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Todd Snider, a widely admired alt‑country and Americana singer‑songwriter, has died at 59. His record label announced Saturday that he died Friday after a recent hospitalization in Tennessee. Family statements said he had been diagnosed with pneumonia in Hendersonville and was later transferred as his condition became more complicated; the hospitalization followed the cancellation of … Read more

SNL Debuts Karoline Leavitt Impression in Epstein-Focused Cold Open

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Saturday Night Live opened its latest episode with a fresh impression of Karoline Leavitt by cast member Ashley Padilla, staging a White House press-room cold open that leaned heavily on the week’s revelations about Jeffrey Epstein-related emails. The sketch, which aired this weekend in New York, threaded jokes about the roughly 20,000 emails released by … Read more

Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Bulldogs Live Score and Stats – November 15, 2025 Gametracker – CBS Sports

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ATHENS, Ga. — On Saturday night, No. 5 Georgia beat No. 10 Texas 35-10 at Sanford Stadium, outscoring the Longhorns 21-0 in the fourth quarter to secure its sixth straight victory. Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw four touchdown passes — two to Noah Thomas — and added a rushing score, while Arch Manning and Texas were … Read more

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is receiving threats amid rift with Trump – CBS News

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said on November 15, 2025 that she has been receiving threats after President Donald Trump announced he was withdrawing his support for her. The development follows a high-profile split between Greene and Trump over several recent disputes, including the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and a fight … Read more

Gen Z clash with police in Mexico City after mayor’s killing

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Lead On 16 November 2025 thousands marched through Mexico City to protest the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum after the 1 November assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez. The demonstration, organised initially by young activists from Generation Z, escalated near the National Palace and ended in clashes that left at least 120 people … Read more

OnePlus 15 vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which Android Flagship Wins?

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The OnePlus 15 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra arrive as two of 2025’s most talked-about Android flagships, each aiming at demanding users. OnePlus undercuts Samsung on price while packing a very large 7,300mAh battery, IP69-rated durability claims and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Samsung’s S25 Ultra, priced at launch around $1,299, leans on an … Read more

Belichick’s UNC falls 28-12 to Wake Forest in sixth loss

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Lead On Saturday night in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels fell 28-12 to Wake Forest, handing UNC its sixth defeat of the season. Wake Forest scored four touchdowns while North Carolina could only convert four field goals; two additional UNC kick attempts were blocked. The game featured a pivotal 51-yard scoring run … Read more

Protesters Rage Against Mexico’s Government Over Corruption and Violence

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Lead On Nov. 15, 2025, mass demonstrations erupted in more than 50 Mexican cities after the assassination of a prominent mayor, with large gatherings and clashes in Mexico City’s central plazas. Protesters — spanning Generation Z activists to pensioners — rallied against persistent violence, extortion and perceived government corruption, demanding change. Authorities said hundreds confronted … Read more