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Lead On Nov. 17, 2025, President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he does not “rule out” deploying U.S. ground forces to Venezuela as options are being reviewed. The comment came during a public appearance tied to a White House task force meeting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The same day the … Read more
NASA will publish a large set of images and observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during a live event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. UT). The collection draws on data gathered by both space missions and ground telescopes while the object moved through the inner Solar System. Scientists expect … Read more
Lead Apple is reportedly exploring protective cases that add touch-sensitive controls to future iPhone Pro models, according to a recent leak and an existing Apple patent. The feature is described as a “second touch interface” that would sit on the case rather than the phone’s main screen. Pro models with the new accessory are expected … Read more
On Sunday, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended without pay for one game after video showed him spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during a fourth-quarter altercation; Ramsey was ejected after grabbing Chase’s facemask and throwing a punch. The NFL said the receiver was disciplined under a rule covering acts that violate … Read more
Lead On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 on Monday Night Football. Dallas, honoring the memory of late edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland, built a multi-score lead behind Dak Prescott’s four touchdown passes and a breakout night from George Pickens. The Cowboys’ defense, boosted by new … Read more
Lead At least two high-profile Japanese films have had their planned releases in China postponed after comments by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan sparked a diplomatic backlash. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported the delays on Monday, naming Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers. Ticketing for … Read more
Nov. 17, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday that he would sign legislation compelling the Justice Department to turn over additional records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein probe if the bill reached his desk. His public reversal, after weeks of resisting congressional pressure, reignited a simpler question: if Mr. Trump believes the … Read more
Former Harvard president and ex-Treasury secretary Larry Summers said he will step back from public commitments after emails showing continued contact with financier Jeffrey Epstein emerged following a congressional release. The messages indicate Summers communicated with Epstein up to the day before Epstein’s arrest in July 2019; Summers said he is “deeply ashamed” and will … Read more
Lead On Nov. 17, 2025, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced more than $700 million in gifts to 15 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), delivering large, unrestricted awards to institutions across the United States. Among the recipients, Howard University received an $80 million gift and Philander Smith University received $19 million—the largest in that college’s 147‑year … Read more
Published November 17, 2025 5:45 PM PST Lead Offset says he did not publish—and then remove—an Instagram story that appeared to reference Cardi B and her newborn with Stefon Diggs. The claim surfaced over the weekend and prompted a stern response from Cardi B, who warned about escalating online threats. A representative for Offset told … Read more
Over the weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, a federal immigration operation led to more than 130 arrests and prompted some local businesses and community programs to close out of fear. Residents described widespread sightings of Border Patrol agents, clashes at storefronts and cancelled community activities, and some people reported staying home to avoid encounters. Authorities … Read more
On Nov. 17, 2025, federal Border Patrol agents led a high-profile enforcement operation in Charlotte, N.C., centered in a Home Depot parking lot and immigrant neighborhoods, resulting in at least 130 arrests through Sunday. The sweep, which included Gregory Bovino — a Border Patrol official previously prominent in immigration actions in Los Angeles and Chicago … Read more
Global equity markets extended a multi-day downturn on Nov. 17–18, 2025 as investors pulled back from risk assets ahead of Nvidia Corp.’s scheduled earnings and a key U.S. jobs report later this week. The selloff pushed the MSCI All Country World Index toward a one‑month low while Asian shares fell about 1.2%, led by technology … Read more
On 18 November 2025 the UN Security Council voted 13-0, with China and Russia abstaining, to endorse a US-backed package of proposals for Gaza advanced by former President Donald Trump. The resolution calls for an international stabilisation force (ISF), an oversight body described as a “board of peace” and a conditional pathway toward Palestinian statehood … Read more
Lead: Tom Cruise, 63, accepted an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, receiving a prolonged standing ovation as peers celebrated his 45-year career. The actor used his acceptance to praise filmmakers and the theatrical experience, saying cinema shaped his life and identity. The Academy’s Board of Governors recognized him for his … Read more
