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Lead: On Nov. 8, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled a six-page memo proposing to overhaul how the Pentagon buys weapons, seeking to expand fast, commercial-style procurement across Defense. The plan borrows techniques pioneered by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) but faces entrenched resistance from large contractors, career acquisition officials, and skeptical lawmakers. Hegseth argues … Read more

Lead: A powerful tornado struck the state of Paraná in southern Brazil late on Nov. 8, 2025, killing at least five people and injuring dozens, officials said. The storm, with winds reported above 150 miles per hour, tore through several towns, leaving widespread structural damage and overturned vehicles. Emergency crews in Curitiba and across the … Read more

Former President Joe Biden told a gathering of Omaha Democrats Friday evening that “Tuesday was a good start,” praising recent Democratic victories nationwide while urging local organizers to prepare for 2026. Speaking at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s annual Ben Nelson Gala, Biden referenced wins in the New York City mayoral contest and gubernatorial races in … Read more

Lead On November 8, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla told Rappler he had been informed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa over alleged crimes tied to the Duterte-era drug war. The Department of Justice said it was still verifying the claim and had not received … Read more

Lead: On Nov. 8, 2025, UPS and FedEx announced they were temporarily grounding their MD-11 cargo aircraft following a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky. The move came after Boeing, which now owns the MD-11 design, urged operators to suspend MD-11 flights while it conducts further engineering analysis. The decision follows a Nov. 5 crash shortly … Read more

Olivia Rodrigo and the Department of Homeland Security clashed this week after a promotional video for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement used Rodrigo’s song “All‑American Bitch,” prompting the singer to accuse the agency of promoting “racist, hateful propaganda.” The dispute surfaced when Rodrigo posted a comment denouncing the use of her music; that comment was … Read more

Lead Pfizer agreed on November 8, 2025 to acquire Metsera Inc. for $10 billion, ending a competitive auction for the weight‑loss drug developer. The deal follows a contested run of offers that pitted Pfizer against Novo Nordisk, which said it would not increase its bid after “careful consideration.” The transaction caps a high‑profile scramble for … Read more

Lead: On 7 November 2025 a federal judge in Rhode Island, John J. McConnell Jr., ordered the Trump administration to secure funding to fully pay Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November for roughly 42 million low-income Americans by the court deadline. The ruling rebuked an administration plan to provide only partial payments during … Read more

Moon Alert: avoid shopping (except food and gas) or major decisions between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.; afterward the moon shifts from Gemini into Cancer. Today’s transits favor social ease, practical help from others and pockets of good fortune for financial conversations. Many signs will feel a warmer, family-oriented tone after the morning moon change, … Read more

Lead: UPS and FedEx announced they will ground their remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters “out of an abundance of caution” after a cargo jet crash at UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, that killed 14 people, including the three pilots. The companies said the temporary removal follows a manufacturer recommendation and will allow thorough safety reviews. … Read more

Lead On Nov. 7, 2025, the North Carolina Tar Heels overcame Kansas in an early-season nonconference matchup, winning 87-74 after a decisive second-half performance. The Tar Heels flipped the game with stronger defense and improved offensive execution after halftime, creating a margin that Kansas could not erase. The victory underscored UNC’s ability to adjust in-game … Read more

On Friday night at the Coliseum, Jayden Maiava erased a costly interception with a full-body tackle that forced a fumble out of the end zone and swung momentum to No. 19 USC in a 38-17 win over Northwestern. The play came after a rough stretch for the Trojans quarterback, whose pass had been intercepted moments … Read more

Lead: Iraqis head to the polls this week in a parliamentary election that begins with voting for security forces and displaced people on Sunday and culminates in a nationwide vote on Tuesday. The results will shape whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani can secure a second term and will affect the balance between Iran-backed militias … Read more

Lead: On Friday the US Supreme Court granted an emergency administrative stay that allows the Trump administration to temporarily withhold about $4 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding while legal appeals proceed. The order came after a lower court had directed the government to distribute full November benefits amid an ongoing federal shutdown. … Read more

Lead: U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut on Friday issued a 106-page final order permanently enjoining President Donald Trump from federalizing the Oregon National Guard for deployment to Portland. The ruling, issued Nov. 7, 2025, concluded that while some violent episodes occurred in mid-June, the protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility have … Read more