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Published Nov. 06, 2025 at 11:18 AM — At the NFL season’s midpoint, analysts have revised their preseason predictions for which franchises are likeliest to win Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. DraftKings Sportsbook odds, current as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 6, show seven teams emerging as … Read more
Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, has died, the team confirmed following news first reported by media outlets. Kneeland, a 2024 second-round pick (56th overall) out of Western Michigan, played 18 games for Dallas this season with four starts and scored his first NFL touchdown by recovering a blocked punt in … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court on Wednesday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive up to 65% of their November allotments after a recalculation of contingency funds. USDA official Patrick Penn said maximum monthly benefits will be reduced by 35% for November rather than the 50% cut states had … Read more
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam on Thursday after ravaging parts of the Philippines and killing at least 114 people. The storm struck Vietnam’s Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces at 19:29 local time (12:29 GMT), bringing sustained gusts up to 92 mph (149 km/h) and forecasts of waves as high as 8 m … Read more
Nancy Pelosi announced on 6 November 2025 that she will retire from the U.S. House of Representatives, ending a 20-term career that began in 1987. The 85-year-old, the first woman to serve as House speaker, made the announcement in a video and said she remained proud to represent San Francisco. Her decision follows her 2022 … Read more
Lead: In early November 2025, the ascent of 27-year-old Nick Fuentes — a long‑time white nationalist and leader of the so‑called “Groyper” movement — thrust a crossroads into the MAGA coalition. The flashpoint followed a broadly publicized interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson and set off disputes within the Republican ecosystem over how closely the … Read more
Lead Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein — the directing team behind this summer’s Final Destination: Bloodlines — have been tapped to co-write the next feature installment of Gremlins alongside Chris Columbus, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Warner Bros. has scheduled the film for release on Nov. 19, 2027, and the production is being shepherded by … Read more
Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, was reported dead Thursday in a team announcement that did not disclose cause or location. The club called Kneeland a beloved teammate and asked for privacy for his girlfriend Catalina and his family. His agent confirmed the death and asked for compassion while praising Kneeland’s … Read more
Nov. 6, 2025 — Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan announced a major restructuring of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative at an event in Redwood City, California, shifting the organization decisively toward artificial intelligence and scientific research. The move, unveiled at Biohub’s offices, includes acquiring the team from A.I. start-up Evolutionary Scale and naming Alex Rives … Read more
Lead: Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced on Thursday in a video message from San Francisco that she will not seek re-election when her current term ends in January 2027, marking the conclusion of a political career that helped shape legislation and leadership in the House for decades. Pelosi said the decision closes a long chapter after … Read more
This week, new video surfaced showing a UPS cargo jet erupting into a massive fireball after takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people including the three crew members aboard. The crash occurred on Tuesday south of the airport and reduced multiple buildings to rubble while scattering debris over more … Read more
Prince William announced the five winners of the Earthshot Prize 2025 at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, each receiving a £1m award to scale climate solutions. The Museum of Tomorrow hosted the event, which featured performances and high-profile presenters, and marked the halfway point of the decade-long prize he founded in 2020. … Read more
Across multiple U.S. job sites this year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity is unnerving crews and slowing projects. Contractors and union and non-union workers say intensified enforcement — including checkpoints and targeted arrests — has reduced labor availability, raised costs and delayed federally and privately funded work. In Washington, D.C., a contractor with a … Read more
Lead On Tuesday, November 5, 2025, Democratic nominees won decisive gubernatorial victories in Virginia and New Jersey. Mikie Sherrill carried New Jersey by about 13 points and Abigail Spanberger won Virginia by about 15 points. Analysts say the margins reflect both stronger Democratic turnout and a measurable shift of some 2024 Trump supporters to the … Read more
Lead: Chicago residents and local leaders testified Wednesday about startling run-ins with federal agents — recounting tear gas, pepperball strikes to the head and guns pointed at civilians — as U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis prepared to issue a Thursday ruling on whether to impose longer-term limits on the federal campaign dubbed “Operation Midway Blitz.” … Read more
