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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
Lead Erich Richter of the New York Post releases his Week 10 NFL betting card, covering Sunday and Monday matchups across the league. The column blends a statistical model with injury updates and roster moves to justify spreads and upset alerts. Picks include favorites such as Buffalo and Baltimore, plus several lean-against calls where personnel … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gabriel Bonfim scored a highlight knockout in the UFC main event on Nov. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas, delivering a standing knee that finished Randy Brown at 1:40 of round two. The 28-year-old Brazilian improved to 19-1 and extended his win streak to five, while 35-year-old Brown fell to 20-7 and absorbed his first knockout … Read more
Lead At the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, Iggy Pop formally inducted The White Stripes into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, spotlighting both members’ contributions. In a speech that opened with the opening riff of “Seven Nation Army,” Iggy singled out drummer Meg White for her modest but forceful presence and … Read more
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
