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Lea Michele headlines the new Broadway revival of Chess, which opened at the Imperial Theatre on Nov. 16, 2025, delivering a vocally commanding performance amid a production that blends self-aware comedy with a tangled plot. The revival leans into meta-jokes and topical barbs while trimming and reworking the book, but critics find the political asides … Read more
Lead: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18 in a visit that aims to reset and deepen ties between Riyadh and Washington. Observers expect a cordial summit and a package of agreements spanning security, investment and technology. The trip represents MBS’s rehabilitation … Read more
Lead: On Nov. 16, 2025 in Cleveland, the Browns fell 23-16 to the Baltimore Ravens, failing to score an offensive touchdown. Cleveland’s only touchdown came on a pick-six by linebacker Devin Bush, while kicker Andre Szmyt accounted for three field goals. The result intensified scrutiny of the Browns’ offense after another shortfall in a divisional … Read more
Lead: On Nov. 17, 2025, shares of several major Japanese tourism and retail companies plunged after Beijing issued a warning advising its citizens against traveling to or studying in Japan. The advisory coincided with a visible sell-off in Tokyo, with cosmetics and department-store names hit hardest. Shiseido closed down about 9% and Isetan Mitsukoshi lost … Read more
Lead The 2025 Dubai Airshow opened with a flurry of announcements, flying displays and industry rumours as the event kicked off at Dubai World Central on Monday, 17 November 2025. Organisers and exhibitors staged demonstrations across the day while carriers and manufacturers disclosed fleet and connectivity plans—most notably Emirates confirming Starlink hardware for dozens of … Read more
Lead: A new survey released on Nov. 17, 2025, finds first‑time international enrollments at U.S. colleges fell 17 percent this fall, even as the total population of international students on American campuses dipped only about 1 percent. The Institute of International Education (IIE) compiled the data from roughly 825 institutions, and higher education officials say … Read more
On Nov. 17, 2025, Week 11’s slate delivered a series of results that clarified the postseason picture across both conferences. From Los Angeles to Denver to Buffalo, a handful of Sunday games produced outcomes — and performances — that will shape seeding races and MVP conversations. This roundup distills who won, how they won, and … Read more
Lead Three hours ago in London, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled a package of asylum changes described by several national newspapers as the most far-reaching in a generation. The measures include visa bans on nationals from Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo if those states refuse to improve removals co‑operation, and proposals that … Read more
Lead: On Nov. 16 at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles, Tom Cruise received an Academy Honorary Award in a ceremony that underscored his four-decade career and his personal devotion to cinema. The honor was presented by director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is working with Cruise on an untitled film slated for Oct. 2026. Cruise … Read more
Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after China travel warning over Taiwan Lead: Japanese shares tied to tourism and retail fell sharply on Monday after Beijing warned its citizens against travel to Japan, amid escalating tensions over Taiwan. The sell-off hit department stores, cosmetics groups, airlines and theme-park operators, reflecting China’s importance as a source … Read more
On Sunday afternoon a diver located the body of a young girl who had been pulled into the Pacific by large surf two days earlier near Garrapata State Beach, Monterey County authorities said. The girl, now confirmed as 7 years old, was found about 100 yards offshore shortly after 1 p.m., roughly a half-mile north … Read more
President Trump on Sunday reversed weeks of resistance and urged House Republicans to back a measure compelling the Justice Department to release files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, saying the party “has nothing to hide.” The shift came as a growing number of G.O.P. lawmakers, stung by a recent dump of Epstein-related emails, prepared to force … Read more
On Sunday night in Philadelphia (Nov. 17, 2025) the Eagles relied on a disruptive defense to beat the Detroit Lions 16–9. Philadelphia’s front pressured quarterback Jared Goff all game, sacked him twice and forced multiple fourth-down stops, while Jalen Hurts supplied the only touchdown on a 1-yard run in the second quarter. The Eagles rushed … Read more
Lead On November 17, 2025, Tokyo announced it will dispatch a senior diplomat to engage with Beijing after China issued a travel advisory telling nationals to avoid Japan and urging students in Japan to exercise caution. The move came as Japan protested Beijing’s response to remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan. Chief Cabinet … Read more
Lead Philadelphia’s defense dominated Jared Goff and the Detroit offense on Sunday Night Football, securing a 16-9 victory that moved the Eagles to 8-2. The win was decided by stout defensive play, three Jake Elliott field goals and a single Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown on a late second-quarter push. Detroit struggled on crucial downs, converting … Read more
