Thousands flee to overcrowded camps after Sudan’s paramilitary captures el-Fasher – AP News

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Since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of el-Fasher on Oct. 26, tens of thousands of residents have fled toward Tawila and other makeshift safe points, aid groups say. Many arrive in a barren area about 70 kilometers (43 miles) from the city where tents are scarce and improvised shelters abound, and medical teams … Read more

Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend

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Lead The U.S. government shutdown entered its 40th day on Sunday as senators remained in Washington for a tense weekend of negotiations aimed at restoring funding. The stalemate, which began Oct. 1, has disrupted flights nationwide, jeopardized food assistance programs and left many federal employees without pay. Lawmakers debated a package of stopgap measures to … Read more

Ukraine faces widespread power cuts after generation reduced to ‘zero’ by Russian attacks

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Lead Ukrainian grid operator Ukrenergo said on Sunday that power would be cut for between eight and 16 hours across most regions after Russian strikes on energy infrastructure reduced national generating capacity to “zero.” The attacks, launched from Friday into Saturday, included hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles and killed at least seven people, Ukrainian … Read more

How New York City’s Fiscal Rules Will Check Mayor‑Elect Mamdani

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Lead: After his victory speech this week, mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani laid out an ambitious agenda promising expanded transit, food assistance and broader public services across New York City. His proposals face immediate institutional limits: the city operates a roughly $119 billion budget and is governed by fiscal safeguards created after the 1970s crisis. Chief among … Read more

Minnesota Restores Full SNAP Benefits to Families in Need

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On Saturday, Minnesota began issuing full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to low-income residents after a week of legal and federal dispute. The state Department of Children, Youth and Families said it started distributing full November benefits on Friday, and roughly 440,000 Minnesotans who rely on SNAP should see funds posted to EBT … Read more

Fireball Over Florida Likely Satellite Reentry, Not Meteor or SpaceX Rocket

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Lead At about 6:15 a.m. ET on Nov. 8, 2025, observers from Merritt Island Wildlife Preserve in Titusville and communities along the Space Coast saw a bright fireball re-entering the atmosphere. Reports stretched from Cape Canaveral through Daytona Beach to Palm Coast, and photographers captured streaking, fragmenting lights over Volusia and Flagler counties. Early assessments … Read more

UVA QB Chandler Morris knocked out of Wake Forest game – Cville Right Now

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Lead: Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris left Friday night’s game against No. 15 Wake Forest in Charlottesville in the second quarter after a play that left him down on the field. He did not return and his availability for next weekend’s game at Duke remains uncertain as the team schedules tests early this week. Morris initially … Read more

Salt‑N‑Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes Lead 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class

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Lead On Nov. 8, 2025 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted a diverse class that included Salt‑N‑Pepa, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes and others. Performances, tributes and emotional speeches marked the evening, with Salt‑N‑Pepa resurrecting their ‘Push It’ era look and Outkast appearing together on … Read more

White Stripes Honored at Rock Hall 2025 with Tributes from Olivia Rodrigo, Iggy Pop

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Lead: On November 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, the White Stripes were formally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Jack and Meg White were the honorees; Meg did not attend the ceremony, citing her continued withdrawal from public life. A set of tribute performances — including Olivia Rodrigo and Feist on “We’re … Read more

ByHeart Powdered Formula Recalled After Infant Botulism Cases

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Lead On November 8–9, 2025, ByHeart Inc. agreed to recall some of its powdered infant formula after 13 infants were diagnosed with botulism following consumption of the product. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have opened an investigation into the cluster, which includes hospitalizations reported … Read more

Oceanside Man Convicted in Santa Barbara Family Murders Asked an Online Psychic if He’d Be Caught

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Lead: In late March 2016, Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found shot to death in their Santa Barbara home. Investigators soon focused on Pierre Haobsh, a business associate, after evidence tied him to items purchased and removed from the crime scene; he was arrested in Oceanside within 48 … Read more

Ever feel the need to switch off? Your vagus nerve might hold the key – BBC

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Lead Across social feeds and small local studios, people are being encouraged to “train” their vagus nerve to lower stress and ease burnout, a trend that has accelerated as anxiety and exhaustion rise—especially among under-35s. Reported techniques range from humming and paced breathing to eye movements and wearable stimulators; some participants report rapid calming, while … Read more

Trump news at a glance: President suggests scrapping Obamacare as shutdown flight chaos continues

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President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Senate Republicans to redirect the federal funds that now subsidize premiums under the Affordable Care Act toward direct payments to individuals, a proposal he framed as an alternative to Obamacare as the US government entered its 39th day of a partial shutdown. His call came as senators met over … Read more