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+ ABC News: Trump says he'll issue $2,000 tariff dividend to all except 'high-income people'—Trump says that a “dividend of at least $2000 a person” will be paid to all Americans except for “high-income people.” [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: Government shutdown updates: USDA tells states to 'undo' issuing any SNAP benefits—White House threatens to impose financial penalties on states that do not “comply” quickly with its new orders to reverse steps they've taken to issue...
+ ABC News: Mamdani's effect: Experts predict more millennial, Gen Z candidates will seek office—Zohran Mamdani's historic election win will likely not be the last time a candidate under 35 will win a major race, political experts said. [Category:...
+ ABC News: Tsunami advisory issued as strong earthquake strikes off Japanese coast—A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday off Yamada, Japan, the USGS said. [Category: International]
+ ABC News: WATCH: US consumer sentiment nears record lows amid government shutdown—ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze reports on weak financial data raising fresh concerns about the economy. [Category: Business]
+ ABC News: WATCH: Airlines cancel hundreds of flights amid shutdown-related FAA reductions—Major airlines say they are planning to cancel hundreds of flights on Friday as the FAA is set to begin limiting flight capacity at 40 major U.S. airp...
+ ABC News: LIVE: ABC News Live—24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events [Category: Live]
+ ABC News: Why young people, newcomers to NYC voted for Mamdani—Exit polls revealed Mamdani captured the majority of votes from the younger population and newcomers to the city. [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: Where 2028 presidential hopefuls have traveled 1 year out from the midterms—ABC News has tracked at least 43 visits or planned visits so far in 2025 and 2026 by Democratic presidential hopefuls to key early or battleground sta...
+ ABC News: Elections give Dems a roadmap -- but not a ticket -- out of the wilderness: ANALYSIS—Democrats get wins in blue states but the midterm battlefield is more difficult. [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: How the economy flipped from a red to blue issue, according to exit polls—The bread-and-butter advantage among Democrats marked a sharp turnabout. [Category: Business]
+ ABC News: Jacob Frey wins third term as Minneapolis mayor—Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has won a third term, defeating challenger Omar Fateh in the city's ranked-choice voting election [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: Election 2025: Winners make history across the country—The state of Virginia elected its first-ever female governor. [Category: GMA]
+ ABC News: Voters gave 'mandate' for progressive agenda: Mamdani—Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appeared Wednesday on "Good Morning America." [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms—Tuesday night's election was a major victory for Democrats and showed a marked shift in the country from a year ago. [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: New Jersey governor election results: Democrat Mikie Sherrill is projected winner—Track live New Jersey governor race results and see how candidates are doing. [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: Proposition 50 live election results: Calif. voters projected to pass redistricting—See Prop. 50 vote counts and learn what the ballot measure will change. [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: New York City mayoral election results: Mamdani is projected winner in historic win—Follow live election results and candidate updates for NYC’s mayoral race. [Category: Politics]
+ ABC News: Mamdani makes history with meteoric rise to be next New York mayor, ABC News projects—He made "affordability" the centerpiece of his campaign pitch to New Yorkers. [Category: Politics]
+ India ET: CII proposes sovereign finance platform for long-term growth —The Confederation of Indian Industry unveils a bold initiative: the India Development and Strategic Fund. This fund is set to unlock substantial long-...
+ India ET: CRPF Jawan injured in IED blast in Sukma —A Central Reserve Police Force jawan sustained leg injuries in Sukma district on Sunday. The incident occurred when a pressure improvised explosive de...
+ India ET: Pakistan Navy ship in Bangladesh after over 50 years —A Pakistan Navy ship visited Bangladesh's Chattogram Port last Friday. This marks the first such visit since 1971. The move follows a significant impr...
+ India ET: Criticism is good, bring it on —Bihar's political arena sees leaders focused on attacking rivals. However, they struggle when faced with criticism from within their own ranks. Inter...
+ India ET: BBC director resigns over Donald Trump speech editing controversy, cites 'mistakes' in letter to employees —Britain’s public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech Trump made on January 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washing...
+ India ET: Munir's constitutional coup, a tweak in Zia-ul-Haq's playbook —Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is consolidating power through a constitutional amendment. This move grants him lifetime immunity and control over nu...
+ India ET: Parents, activists protest rising air pollution; Delhi Police detains several for gathering sans permission — [Link to media]
+ India ET: Moscow busts ISI network's plan to smuggle military tech —Russia has uncovered a Pakistani spy ring. The Inter-Services Intelligence allegedly sought to steal Russian air defence technology. A Russian nationa...
+ India ET: MCA orders SFIO probe into Future Retail, entities —The Corporate Affairs Ministry has ordered the SFIO to investigate Future Retail Limited and its associates for alleged corporate governance violation...
+ India ET: Israel receives remains of deceased soldier from Gaza —Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement the remains were handed over to Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory by the Red ...
+ India ET: Pfizer to acquire obesity drug startup Metsera in $10 billion deal —Pfizer has agreed to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera for up to $86.25 a share, surpassing Novo Nordisk's final offer. This move marks Pfizer's ...
+ India ET: Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, two dead —Super Typhoon Fung-Wong has struck the Philippines, causing two deaths and forcing the evacuation of a million people. The powerful storm, packing 185...
+ India ET: Swear on Quran, I did not: Omar Abdullah on BJP's charges of seeking alliance in 2024 —Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly denied claims by the BJP that he sought an alliance in 2024 for the restoration of stateho...
+ NYT: BBC’s Director General and Chief Executive Quit Their Posts—The abrupt moves followed controversy over claims that a documentary had been edited to suggest that President Trump had encouraged the Jan. 6 Capitol...
+ NYT: With a Mayor-Elect From Queens, Mamdani’s Borough Is Having a Moment—When Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor, he will be the first with such an intimate connection to Queens. [Category: Mamdani, Z...
+ NYT: Hamas Hands Over Body of Israeli Soldier Held Since 2014—Hamas returned to Israel the remains of Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed in a 2014 war in Gaza. [Category: Defense and Military Forces, Israel-Gaza Wa...
+ NYT: The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program—With no negotiations, no oversight and no clarity about Iran’s stock of nuclear material, many in the region fear another war with Israel is inevitabl...
+ NYT: Israeli Academics Find Themselves Isolated Despite Gaza Cease-Fire—Boycotts of Israeli universities, largely imposed in Europe, have multiplied since the start of the war and reflect Israel’s international isolation o...
+ Top News UPI: USDA orders halt to SNAP benefits for 42 million people—The Trump administration has ordered states to stop distributing benefits to 42 million food insecure Americans, including critical nutrition and aid ...
+ Top News UPI: China suspends export ban on some rare earth metals to U.S.—China's Commerce Ministry announced Sunday that it would suspend an export ban on some rare earth metals to the United States as trade tensions ease.
+ Top News UPI: On This Day, Nov. 9: Arafat makes 1st visit to Israel in decades, mourns Rabin—On Nov. 9, 1995, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat visited Israel for the first time to offer personal condolences to the wife of slain Israeli Prime M...
+ Top News UPI: Wendy’s to close 300 ‘underperforming’ locations—Wendy's is closing about 300 locations over the next year as the fast-food chain seeks to revitalize its business model and become more profitable.
+ Top News UPI: Man fell 130 feet and died while visiting the Grand Canyon—An elderly man slipped and fell 130 feet to his death while visiting the Grand Canyon on Thursday afternoon, which prompted a coordinated recovery.
+ Top News UPI: Shots fired at Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago—One or more people fired shots at Customs and Border Protection agents, who were carrying out law enforcement activities in southwestern Chicago.
+ Top News UPI: Senate adjourns with no vote will resume session on Sunday—Senate Majority Leader John Thune adjourned the Senate on Saturday with no vote held to reopen the government but the chamber will resume session on S...
+ Top News UPI: Philippines bracing for 2nd super typhoon hit in a week—The Philippines is under high alert as Typhoon Fung-Wong is forecast to strengthen and make landfall on Luzon as soon as Sunday evening.
+ Top News UPI: Pentagon cancels Veterans Day NFL flyovers because of shutdown—No military-sponsored events, including flyovers, will take place at this week's Veterans Day "Salute to Service" NFL games -- another victim of the f...
+ Top News UPI: More than 800 flights canceled Saturday as officials reduce U.S. air traffic—Federal officials on Saturday canceled hundreds more flights at airports across the United States as the federal government shutdown entered its recor...
+ Top News UPI: Trump announces U.S. boycott of G20 in South Africa—President Donald Trump said the United States will not participate in the upcoming G20 conference in South Africa due to that nation's alleged race po...
+ Top News UPI: Russian strikes kill Ukrainian residents, damage energy infrastructure—A barrage of Russian missiles and drones attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure and residential areas, killing at least six overnight into Saturday.
+ Top News UPI: 4 dead, 11 hurt after vehicle crashes into crowd outside Florida bar—A speeding driver pursued by police crashed into a bar in Tampa's Ybor City, killing four adults and injuring 11 pedestrians early Saturday, police sa...
+ Top News UPI: Trump grants Hungary one-year exemption from Russian oil, gas sanctions—U.S. President Donald Trump exempted Hungary from sanctions over the nation's purchase of Russian gas and oil after meeting with Prime Minister Viktor...
+ Top News UPI: UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 planes after deadly crash in Louisville—UPS and FedEx, the top two cargo airlines in the world, announced they grounded their MD-11 planes after a UPS jet crashed in Louisville, Ky.
+ Top News UPI: UPS jet crash in Louisville disrupts main air cargo operation—The crash of a UPS plane in Louisville, Ky., has disrupted the shipper's air cargo headquarters, delaying some deliveries.
+ Top News UPI: Judge's 'permanent injunction' bars National Guard troops in Portland—A federal judge issued a permanent injunction that prevents the deployment of National Guard in Portland, Ore., saying Donald Trump "exceeded the Pres...
+ Top News UPI: On This Day, Nov. 8: Americans elect Abraham Lincoln to second term—On Nov. 8, 1864, amid the U.S. Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was elected to his second term as president.
+ Top News UPI: Supreme court justice freezes order on full SNAP payments—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson temporarily froze a lower court order for full federal food benefits, called SNAP, for 41 million.
+ Zero Hedge: Shutdown Breakthrough: Dems Ready To Deal, Thune Hopeful As Thanksgiving Travel Looms—Shutdown Breakthrough: Dems Ready To Deal, Thune Hopeful As Thanksgiving Travel Looms With the government shutdown having ground airline ...
+ Zero Hedge: Ukraine Hits Back: Two Russian Cities Without Power & Heating After Missile, Drone Attacks—Ukraine Hits Back: Two Russian Cities Without Power & Heating After Missile, Drone Attacks We documented Saturday that the night prio...