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Kevin McCarthy told Fox News on Tuesday that Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation last Friday is an early warning sign for the Republican party ahead of next year, given an unusually high number of House GOP retirements. Greene, a three-term representative from Georgia, stepped down after a public dispute with former president Donald Trump that … Read more
Global equity markets advanced Wednesday as Wall Street rallied on growing investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will move to lower interest rates. U.S. futures showed modest gains—S&P 500 futures were up 0.3% and Dow futures 0.2%—while major European and Asian benchmarks largely rose in early trading. Traders cited mixed U.S. economic signals and central-bank … Read more
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 — A strong storm that moved into Michigan overnight will bring rapidly developing snow and high winds across much of the state today, creating near white-out conditions and hazardous travel by Wednesday afternoon and evening. Forecast gusts inland of 40–50 mph and up to 60 mph along Lake Michigan coincide with … Read more
Lead: The latest College Football Playoff rankings issued Tuesday kept the same top five but sparked attention at the 6-7 spots, swapping Oregon and Ole Miss after the Ducks’ 42-27 win over USC. Miami rose to No. 12 while Utah dropped in a switch after surrendering 472 rushing yards in a close win over Kansas … Read more
Lead: On Nov. 26, 2025, a fast-moving fire ripped through several towers at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing at least four people and sending five others to hospital, three in critical condition. The blaze spread rapidly across buildings sheathed in bamboo scaffolding, prompting mass evacuations and temporary sheltering at nearby community … Read more
Nov. 26, 2025 — Stocks climbed into the Thanksgiving holiday as futures rose early Wednesday and major U.S. indexes extended gains for a third straight session after last week’s selloff. Investors cited softer-than-expected economic readings and growing hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, while the broader tech trade rebalanced: Nvidia and AMD … Read more
On Nov. 26, 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her second annual budget to Parliament in London, framing tax and spending choices as essential responses to slower growth and rising costs. The announcement comes amid tumbling approval ratings for both Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and is expected to include tax increases, targeted spending … Read more
A fast-moving fire tore through bamboo scaffolding and exterior netting on Wednesday at a large residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing four people and leaving others trapped, authorities said. Video from the scene showed flames and heavy smoke issuing from multiple adjacent high-rise blocks as firefighters attacked the blaze from ladder trucks. The … Read more
Lead Pope Leo XIV opened a six-day trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday, his first foreign journey since becoming pontiff, arriving amid renewed regional tensions and an unfolding diplomatic agenda. The visit centers on themes the pope has emphasized since his election — peace, dialogue and Christian unity — and includes stops in Iznik, … Read more
Lead Xiaomi spin-off Poco has teamed up with audio specialist Bose to give its new F8 series a stronger audio identity: both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra use stereo speakers tuned with Bose, while the F8 Ultra adds a built-in subwoofer intended to deliver deeper bass. The phones were revealed alongside two value tablets … Read more
Lead Pope Leo XIV will make his first foreign journey, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2 to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and to minister to Lebanese communities still reeling from the Aug. 4, 2020, Beirut port blast. The trip — originally planned by Pope Francis … Read more
Lead: Ole Miss faces a pivotal moment Friday afternoon after the Egg Bowl in Starkville: head coach Lane Kiffin is expected to tell the school whether he will stay for the 2026 season or accept an offer from LSU, Florida or another program. The answer, which could arrive while the team buses return to Oxford, … Read more
Lead: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025 in London, confronting a roughly £20 billion fiscal shortfall while seeking to restore fiscal ‘headroom’. Ministers are widely expected to combine targeted tax increases with incentives such as a three-year stamp duty holiday for new London listings and changes to the sugar levy … Read more
Michigan rolled to a decisive 102-72 victory over No. 21 Auburn on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Las Vegas, clinching a spot in the Players Era Championship game Wednesday. The Wolverines shot 52% as a team, sank 14 three-pointers and led by at least 20 points for the final 24:29, improving to 6-0 on the … Read more
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 — The Moon sits in Aquarius today and the daily Moon Alert notes there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. Across the zodiac many signs receive favorable support for money, domestic matters and relationships, while a few experience average or especially dynamic energies. Readers are encouraged to act on … Read more
