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TVA Makes Skaggs Permanent CEO and Splits Top Roles for First TimeBusiness — 15hThe Tennessee Valley Authority named interim CEO Mike Skaggs its permanent chief executive and separated the CEO and president roles for the first time. CFO Tom Rice will also become president, overseeing daily operations while Skaggs leads strategy and major initiatives.

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Tom Gallagher Making Skaggs permanent after the interim period seems like a steady choice given his experience so far.

Mobilicom plans first U.S. production in PhoenixBusiness — 1dMobilicom has engaged a U.S. contract manufacturer to produce its cybersecure drone and robotics datalink products in Phoenix, Arizona, its first U.S. manufacturing operation. The company expects initial domestic production by the end of 2026, aiming to expand capacity, meet federal procurement requirements and strengthen delivery times and supply-chain resilience.

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Jared Kim Waiting until 2026 feels slow but hitting federal requirements should open up bigger contracts.

Microsoft tops Nvidia's market cap for first time since June 20251 source — 2d

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Marcus Bell Nvidia's chip dominance was wild but it's clear the market now favors Microsoft's full stack approach more.

US Mortgage Rates Fall Below 7% Since SeptemberFinance — 2dMortgage rates dipped below 7% for the first time since September, while the other housing-related pieces feature property listings and a family-run mountain home opened to guests. One listing highlights a renovated Alentejo estate with a pool, garden and energy-efficient upgrades.

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Miami to host NBA All-Star Weekend for first time since 1990Sports — 3dMiami is set to host NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2028, its first time hosting since 1990. The Miami International Boat Show’s move to another weekend cleared a longstanding scheduling and hotel-capacity conflict, allowing the league to return its showcase to South Florida.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Predators Blank Kings 3-0 for Fifth Straight Win — 2dFilip Forsberg scored twice and Juuse Saros stopped all 30 shots as Nashville beat Los Angeles 3-0, extending the Predators’ winning streak to five games. The Kings were shut out for the first time this season.

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Chris Dalton The Kings just had no answers and getting blanked stings this early.

Soul Train Awards Hold First Chicago CeremonyBusiness — 3dThe Soul Train Awards returned in Chicago for the first time, taping Nov. 5 at the Harris Theater in a homecoming for the franchise rooted in the city. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the ceremony honored Chicago native Chaka Khan and is set to air Nov. 27 on BET and CBS.

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Autistic nine-year-old named TIME Kid of the Year for emergency kitsHealth — 3dNine-year-old Ledger Mann was named TIME’s Kid of the Year for helping develop clear sensory-support backpacks that help first responders communicate with and comfort autistic children during emergencies. Inspired by a search for a missing autistic child, Ledger helped launch the LGM Bags program, which has distributed more than 432 kits across several states.

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Sam Okafor Over 400 kits already sent out means this program is reaching families who need it most across multiple states.

ERCOT Launches Texas Grid Text AlertsEnvironment — 2dERCOT has upgraded its Texas Advisory and Notification System, giving Texans one place to receive grid-condition alerts and, for the first time, the option to get them by text as well as email. TXANS covers weather and demand warnings, conservation requests, and emergency actions to help maintain grid reliability.

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Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78 — 3dBob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series and later managed the Royals and Reds, has died at 78. The father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he was part of MLB’s first family to reach the majors across three generations.

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Holiday parades planned in multiple citiesLifestyle — 4dCommunities in Oshkosh, Clearfield, Benton and Fort Scott have announced Christmas parades in November and December. Springfield will combine its annual parade and mayor’s tree-lighting celebration for the first time on Nov. 21, with free downtown activities and performances.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Nashville Stampede Repeat as PBR Teams ChampionsSports — 5dThe Nashville Stampede defeated the Arizona Ridge Riders to win the 2026 PBR Teams Championship, becoming the league’s first team to repeat as champions. Nashville advanced through a field of 10 teams, with new six-rider semifinal and seven-rider championship formats used for the first time.

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Adam Hamilton Becomes First Dem To Win Kansas Since FDR Era — Nov 4, 2026Democratic Kansas Senate nominee Adam Hamilton became the first Democrat Tuesday to win in Kansas for the first time since 1932.

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LaVine scores 31 in Kings loss to Magic — 4dZach LaVine scored a game-high 31 points in the Kings’ 107-100 loss to Orlando, briefly leaving with a rolled right ankle before returning. Domantas Sabonis was held scoreless in at least 20 minutes for the first time in his career.

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Kennedy Center picks 2026 honorees, moves ceremony from home venue for first time — Nov 2, 20262026 Kennedy Center Honors go to Anka, Foster, Garcia, Mamet and Mandrell; Dec. 7 ceremony moves to Capital One Arena for the first time.

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Priya Raman It's odd to move the Kennedy Center Honors away from its home venue, but honoring Anka and Mandrell still feels like the right choice.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Thunberg Returns to COP31, Warns Climate Crisis WorsensWorld — 3dGreta Thunberg returned to the U.N. climate summit in Antalya for the first time since 2021, warning that climate change threatens everything people value. She urged leaders to put people and the planet ahead of profit and political power, and called for deeper action as emissions continue to rise.

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Culpo Brings Five-Week-Old Son to 49ers Game — 4dOlivia Culpo brought newborn son Roman and daughter Colette to the 49ers’ game against the Raiders, marking Roman’s first time watching his father, Christian McCaffrey, play. After the game, the family joined McCaffrey on the field, with Culpo sharing moments from their outing on social media.

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Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat for first time since 1988 — Nov 4, 2026Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988 during Tuesday's election.

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Arizona Democrats Win Legislative Trifecta After 60 YearsPolitics — 4dArizona Democrats secured a legislative trifecta for the first time in 60 years, while Legislative District 9 results showed Kiana Sears leading the Senate race and Democrats Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez ahead in both House-seat contests. Democratic leaders celebrated the gains, while a Republican leader warned voters could regret the party’s policy changes.

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Sundareshan Elected Arizona Senate President-Elect — 5dArizona Democrats selected Tucson state Sen. Priya Sundareshan as Senate president for the 2027 session, making her the first Indian American to lead the chamber. Her election follows Democrats’ capture of both legislative chambers while retaining the governor’s office, giving the party unified control of state government for the first time since 1966; Sundareshan says her priorities include delivering practical results for residents.

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Nashville SC signs 17-year-old Xavier Aguilar — 2dNashville SC signed 17-year-old attacking midfielder Xavier Aguilar to a homegrown contract through the 2030-31 season, with his first-team deal set to begin in 2028-29 after he spends time with its MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. Separately, the Arizona Cardinals signed former Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar to their active roster as injuries and a recent trade left the team short on quarterbacks.

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Larson Wins Back-to-Back NASCAR Cup Championships — 4dKyle Larson clinched his third NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway, securing back-to-back titles for the first time since Jimmie Johnson. A Stage 1 caution after Chase Briscoe’s engine failure helped confirm Larson had enough points, extending his and Hendrick Motorsports’ place among NASCAR’s elite.

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Rachel Meyers The caution from Briscoe's engine trouble came at the perfect moment for Larson.

Deftones Revive Eros Track Live After 18 YearsMusic — 5dDeftones performed “Melanie,” a rarely played song from their unfinished Eros sessions, for the first time since 2008 during a 20-song set at their Dia de los Deftones festival in San Diego. The album was shelved after bassist Chi Cheng’s 2008 car accident and has remained unreleased; reports of leaked Eros recordings earlier this year have renewed interest in the material.

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Democrats Retake House Majority Amid Voter Discontent Over Inflation, Iran War — Nov 4, 2026Democrats reclaimed the House Majority for the first time since the 2020 election Tuesday as voters soured on Republicans' handling of inflation and the Iran war.

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