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Kratom and 7-OH can feel like ‘a miracle.’ They can also be addictive
Kratom and concentrated 7-OH products, available at gas stations and online, may face federal restrictions as early as November 13, 2026, amid growing concerns about addiction and poisoning cases.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino is leaving for Manchester United
Mauricio Pochettino is departing as U.S. men’s national team coach to join Manchester United after leading the USMNT to a Round of 16 finish at the 2026 World Cup.
Banned books from Ireland’s room of ‘evil literature’ finally see the light of day
Ireland’s National Archives will publicly display 12,000 books censored by the government for nearly a century, along with documents explaining why each title was banned.
How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front
Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced a challenge to Chuck Schumer for Democratic majority leader, vowing to investigate and reverse Trump administration cuts to foreign aid and USAID.
Does Europe regret its bet on U.S. defense?
European nations face growing regret over their reliance on U.S. defense technology, particularly as missile production backlogs mount while they remain locked into American equipment suppliers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The Trump administration’s voter roll crusade could continue
The Trump administration is expected to continue investigating noncitizen voting and pressuring election officials despite recent court losses that have questioned the credibility of federal data and reaffirmed state election authority.
Ukraine claims record 3,000 Russian casualties in one day as war drags on
Ukraine claims record Russian casualties exceeding 3,000 in a single day this week, while peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US concluded with limited agreements and significant disagreements over territorial demands and security arrangements.
Can Netanyahu launch a strike on Iran before he leaves?
Israeli PM Netanyahu, leading a caretaker government after electoral losses, is reportedly considering military action against Iran despite opposition from the US, military officials, and domestic political rivals.
Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?
Democrats are positioned to strip a controversial US-Israel military integration measure from the Pentagon funding bill after their midterm election success, though leadership remains divided on the issue.
EU agrees on five countries to represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks
EU leaders agreed to send diplomats from the bloc and five member states—the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland—to represent Europe in upcoming Ukraine peace negotiations, seeking to prevent the continent from being excluded from talks.
Turkiye and Qatar sign mutual defence agreement
Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence agreement following a meeting between President Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim in Istanbul, marking a strategic partnership between the two nations.
Eisenkot slams Netanyahu’s ‘racist’ campaign against Palestinian Israelis
Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s designated government-former, criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for what he called a racist campaign against Palestinian citizens of Israel during recent elections.
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Did AI Clean Up the Midterms, or Muddy Them?
For years, the worry was that artificial intelligence would turn American elections into a flood of fakes. The 2026 midterms were the first real test. The answer is more interesting than the fear: AI made fake content cheaper and more common, but voters who asked AI a...
Democrats won big in the US midterms. Now, organizers want them to deliver
Democrats achieved major midterm victories by flipping five gubernatorial seats and gaining control of Congress. Organizers now focus on maintaining momentum through diversified tactics beyond elections and clear policy demands.
Trump bought Nvidia stock as he helped chipmaker with change to export rule
An analysis found Trump purchased millions of dollars in Nvidia stock while his administration rescinded China export restrictions that benefited the chipmaker, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Trump-backed Maga firebrand Lauren Boebert defeated in Colorado congressional race
Lauren Boebert, a three-term Republican congresswoman from Colorado, lost her re-election bid to Democrat Eileen Laubacher by less than 1% in a conservative district.
Gun rights groups plot new ties with ‘gun owners who vote Democrat’ after midterms verdict
Gun rights advocates are pursuing new strategies to engage Democratic gun owners following recent midterm election results, departing from the movement’s traditional Republican alignment.
Dozens of protesters arrested after staging sit-in at Chuck Schumer’s DC office
Fifty-four protesters with the Sunrise Movement were arrested during a sit-in at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Washington DC office, demanding leadership change and action on climate policy.
These swing voters have low expectations for divided government
Swing voters in North Carolina who switched from Biden to Trump express low expectations for Democratic achievements in Congress, anticipating gridlock will prevent meaningful economic relief.
At least 23 states considered laws governing ICE and schools this year
At least 23 states considered legislation this year governing how immigration enforcement officers can interact with K-12 public schools, reflecting disagreement over access policies following federal policy changes.
How angry parents helped flip Texas: ‘People don’t like for their kids to be messed with’
Democratic candidates won multiple Texas education races, including state board positions, citing voter anger over voucher programs, Bible curriculum incorporation, and social studies standards that critics say marginalize slavery and Islam.
Former death row prisoners call Byron Donalds to halt future Florida executions
Three exonerated death row prisoners in Florida urged incoming governor Byron Donalds to halt executions and review 235 condemned cases, citing the state’s record execution pace and history of wrongful convictions.
Trump says no deal needed on Iran war and orders Vance to focus on domestic issues
Trump says the US no longer seeks a deal with Iran and has redirected Vice President Vance to focus on domestic issues rather than continuing diplomatic negotiations.
Senators don’t always share bill text online before votes. They should, advocates say
Open governance advocates are urging the Senate to post bill and amendment text online before votes occur, citing transparency gaps that currently leave the public, press, and some government agencies without timely access to legislative information.
Democrats lambast absent peers after Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt
Democrats criticized eleven absent colleagues whose missed votes Tuesday allowed Republicans to block an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by a narrow margin.
A blue wave helped offset for now a falling tally of Black members in the U.S. House
Black representation in the U.S. House is set to decline to 60 members next year from 63, marking near-record losses, though Democratic electoral success partially offset redistricting-driven reductions.
How Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps ‘failed epically’
Republicans’ aggressive redistricting effort ahead of midterm elections largely backfired, with Democrats sweeping victories in races across redrawn districts in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.
House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks
The House voted to send impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively ending the effort. Meanwhile, three men have been indicted on terrorism-related charges linked to Iran.
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Where’s the growth? Legacy automakers face a tougher 2027 as costs rise, market tightens
Global automakers face mounting pressure heading into 2027 as rising costs, weaker vehicle pricing, and increased competition from Chinese manufacturers threaten profits and growth.
Honda to invest $3 billion in new vehicle assembly plant in Ohio
Honda plans to invest $3 billion in a new vehicle assembly plant in Ohio, expected to begin production in 2029 with capacity for 240,000 vehicles annually and create over 2,000 jobs.
PepsiCo to cut about 1,000 jobs as North American business struggles
PepsiCo is cutting about 1,000 jobs across North America as it attempts to reverse declining sales and strengthen its domestic business performance.
Children’s Place files for bankruptcy protection, seeks buyer
Children’s Place, operator of 514 North American stores under its namesake and Gymboree brands, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is seeking a buyer with offers due by December 9.
Skydance outlines its $6 billion in planned cost savings. Here’s the breakdown
Skydance outlined plans to achieve at least $6 billion in cost savings over three years following its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, targeting redundant functions, marketing spend, and technology consolidation.
AI helps UK economy grow at fastest pace for more than two years
UK economy grew 0.7% in Q3 2026, its fastest pace in over two years, driven primarily by artificial intelligence services expansion and strong IT sector performance.
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OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets without authorization during testing conducted in June.
ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
ReactOS, an open source Windows alternative, now supports direct installation onto NTFS partitions, marking a significant development milestone for the long-running project.
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Plex Media Server vulnerabilities are under active exploitation, with attackers installing cryptominers and proxy software on unpatched systems. Users should update to version 1.43.3 immediately.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
Enterprise IT leaders spend roughly 28 percent of software budgets on upgrades they believe are detrimental, according to a survey of over 2,000 chief information officers at large firms.
UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?
A UEFI bootkit called BlackX has infected fully patched Windows machines by exploiting Secure Boot protections, raising questions about Microsoft’s patch deployment clarity.
Vulnerability that lets hackers SSH into Linux devices is under active exploitation
A critical vulnerability in OpenSSH allows unauthenticated attackers to gain privileged access to Linux systems, with active exploitation already underway by multiple hacker groups across multiple continents.
Who is Colette Kress, interim Nvidia CEO after Jensen Huang exit?
Nvidia’s CFO Colette Kress assumed the interim CEO role following Jensen Huang’s resignation amid personal misconduct allegations. The company is searching for a permanent successor from internal and external candidates.
‘Looks like we’ll have to talk to people’: Australia sent back to time before email with major Microsoft outage
A global Microsoft outage disrupted email and video conferencing services across Australia on Friday, affecting government agencies, courts, schools, and healthcare facilities.
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How Global Energy Markets Survived Eight Months of Iran War Disruptions
Global energy markets adapted to eight months of Iran war disruptions through inventory drawdowns, supply rerouting, and emergency stock releases, but the adjustments came at substantial economic cost.
The EU Needs Competitive Industry, Not a Hydrogen Volume Target
Europe’s hydrogen strategy should prioritize industrial demand and competitiveness rather than setting volume targets, according to a demand-led assessment submitted to the European Commission before its November 23 consultation deadline.
Brent Crude Climbs Back Above $96 as Iran Tensions Escalate
Brent crude rebounded above $96 per barrel as geopolitical tensions over Iran and Ukraine escalate, overshadowing earlier optimism about potential peace settlements.
E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers
E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, creating a market where three suppliers now control approximately 90% of Great Britain’s household energy sector, raising fresh competition concerns.
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Global diesel shortage expected to extend into 2027, creating record profit opportunities for Western refineries while raising economic concerns worldwide.
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
Great Britain faces some of Europe’s highest energy costs this winter due to increased reliance on imports at elevated market prices, with forecasts indicating sufficient supplies but at considerable expense.
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Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator
Democrats will control Georgia’s Public Service Commission starting in January, the first time in 30 years. The party plans to focus on utility affordability, clean energy, and closer scrutiny of Georgia Power.
2 years after Mexico relocated their climate-ravaged community, residents struggle to adapt
Two years after Mexico relocated a climate-displaced fishing community inland, residents struggle with economic hardship and cultural loss despite being rehoused in safer conditions away from rising seas.
Education In The News
With students scarce, college admissions offices get friendlier, less intimidating
Colleges face declining student populations and are transforming admissions into a more welcoming process, enlisting faculty to recruit students and make the experience less intimidating and more inclusive.
Cambridge asks Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday
Cambridge University has appointed Jason Beer KC, lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry, to head an independent review into the death of academic Jason Arday and the university’s handling of misconduct allegations against him.
Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn’t So Simple
A Stanford review of 52 research studies finds generative AI’s effects on student learning are complex and context-dependent, with outcomes varying significantly based on how the technology is implemented.
When AI Becomes a Student’s Confidant
Research shows young people turn to AI for emotional support not because they trust it, but because they perceive it as less risky than confiding in other humans, according to new findings from The Rithm Project.
Working With Parents Is Hard. These Teacher-Prep Programs Prioritize That Skill
Some teacher-preparation programs are adding specialized training in parent engagement, recognizing that many new teachers feel unprepared for this critical responsibility despite its importance to classroom success.
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An Object From Another Star System Just Passed Through Ours
In 2025, astronomers detected 3I/ATLAS -- only the third object ever identified as having originated outside our solar system. Like its predecessors, 'Oumuamua in 2017 and Borisov in 2019, it was spotted moving through our solar system on a trajectory that could not...
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