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Tanker Collision Leaves New Orleans Riverboat ListingWorld — 1dA tanker collided with the docked American Heritage cruise ship on the Mississippi River near New Orleans’ Crescent City Connection, prompting rescue and response operations. About 129 passengers were aboard; officials had not confirmed injuries or the cause of the collision.

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Rachel Meyers Glad the ship was docked when it happened, but with 129 people aboard someone needs to explain how a tanker got that close.

Brooklyn Building Collapse Traps People Under Rubble as Rescue Continues — 3dThe FDNY launched a major rescue operation after a partial building collapse at 2625 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, with reports of people trapped. The cause and extent of injuries remain unclear as emergency crews continue operations.

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Chris Dalton The FDNY crews are doing the hard work here and I hope they all stay safe during the operation.

ISPR says forces killed 74 militants in KP and Balochistan operationsWorld — 1dPakistan’s military says security forces killed 74 militants in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan: 43 in Mir Ali and Orakzai over 48 hours, and 31 in a campaign in Balochistan. The military said troops recovered weapons and explosives and that clearance operations are continuing.

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Elena Vasquez Security forces deserve support for these targeted operations that disrupt militant networks in KP and Balochistan.

Hegseth Renames Special Operations Office After WWII Spy Agency OSS — 1dSecretary of War Pete Hegseth is reviving the name of America's legendary World War II spy agency as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at giving elite special operations forces greater power, funding and influence within the Pentagon.

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FAA Grounds US Departures Nationwide Amid Telecom OutageTech — 1dThe FAA halted departures nationwide after communications problems at multiple air traffic control centers, which officials have so far attributed to a telecommunications outage. Authorities say there is no evidence of a deliberate attack but have not ruled out cyberattack or other causes, including a possible AI-related issue, as they investigate; officials said passengers are safe and normal operations may take time to resume.

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Dana Whitfield If this turns out to be an AI glitch, someone needs to explain why that risk was accepted in the first place.

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.

Westerners Don’t Want Their Utilities Tied To California’s Power Market, Poll Shows — 11hA federal power agency is weighing whether to join a California-operated electricity market, but most Westerners polled say their utilities should stay independent.

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International Operation Nabs Gang Members Implicated In Mediterranean Migrant Smuggling, INTERPOL Says — 4dAn international law enforcement operation targeting migrant-smuggling networks across the Mediterranean and West Africa resulted in 262 arrests and exposed dozens of transnational organized crime syndicates.

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VAV controllers advance to mass production after prototype reliability testsTech — 23hVariable air volume controllers regulate airflow for industrial environments. Their design process combines ergonomic enclosures and modular internal structures with prototype testing to support reliable operation and easier maintenance.

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Derek Foss Prototype reliability tests are smart before scaling up production on airflow regulators like this.

American 7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot By Mexican Police In Anti-Cartel Operation Near Border — 4dA 7-year-old American girl was fatally shot by Mexican police during an anti-cartel operation near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Senators Ask Musk to Preserve Ukraine Starlink Records — 1dDemocratic senators are asking Elon Musk and SpaceX to preserve records about restrictions on Starlink and Starshield in Ukraine, after reported service disruptions raised concerns about Ukrainian military operations and the company’s control over communications critical to national security. They are seeking communications with government officials as Congress prepares to scrutinize SpaceX’s role in the war.

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Marcus Bell Congress needs those records to check if one company is holding too much sway over military aid.

Allianz Raises 2026 Profit Target to €18.6BBusiness — 3dAllianz reported record operating profit of €14.1 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up from €13.1 billion a year earlier, and raised the upper end of its full-year operating-profit forecast to about €18.6 billion. The company is scheduled to release its third-quarter results Thursday.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto — 1dThe FBI cracked down on a North Korean operation to secretly hack tech employees' webcams and steal hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency from their colleagues on video calls.

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Sheetz names founder’s grandson president, COOBusiness — 5dSheetz has named founder Bob Sheetz’s grandson, Adam Sheetz, president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Current president Travis Sheetz will remain CEO, focusing on long-term strategy, while Adam oversees daily operations.

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Elena Vasquez Travis focusing on strategy while Adam runs operations should help the company stay steady.

California, Philippine Regions Prepare for El NiñoWeather — 2dOfficials are preparing for El Niño’s potential impacts by strengthening emergency response and coordinating support for vulnerable communities and livelihoods. In California, counties are setting up emergency operations and showcasing rescue resources for storms, flooding and snow, while agencies in the Philippines are developing a coordinated plan to address drought and water shortages.

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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotWorld — 4dU.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared fuel-filled vans for the plot; the defendants face terrorism-related charges.

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Derek Foss The fuel vans planned for RAF Fairford show real intent, and these charges need to stick to prevent more threats.

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Report links failures to four firefighter deathsEnvironment — 2dA federal investigation into the June wildfire that killed four firefighters in western Colorado found that extreme fire behavior combined with strained communications, incomplete situational awareness, staffing and equipment problems, and gaps in aerial supervision. The report described cumulative operational and system shortcomings, while a victim’s family called for accountability.

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Otto's Ice House in San Antonio to Close After 19 MonthsBusiness — 2dOtto’s Ice House at San Antonio’s Pearl district will permanently close Nov. 20, less than two years after opening. Operator Goode Company thanked employees and the community but did not explain the decision; the site’s future is unclear.

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Berkshire Hathaway accelerates stock buybacks, operating profit falls2 sources — Nov 7, 2026

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Priya Raman Buffett must see value here to keep repurchasing despite weaker results this time.

CAIR suspends Florida operations after losing lawsuit over terror designation2 sources — Nov 7, 2026

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Jared Kim Shutting down Florida work after the court loss could limit their ability to help local Muslim communities.

Kenosha Man Pleads Not Guilty to ThreatsPolitics — 1dKenosha faces a potential school-budget crunch unless voters approve an operational referendum, while Uline has paused construction plans amid economic uncertainty. Other local developments include a defendant changing his plea in a case involving alleged threats against a judge, county discussions on taxes, committees, energy storage and AI policy, and an unsolved 2024 killing remembered at a memorial.

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Illinois EPA seeks fleet partners for up to $12M diesel emissions grantsPolitics — 5dThe Illinois EPA is seeking public and private fleet operators to partner on a federal program offering up to $12 million per award to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest emissions reductions. The initiative aims to cut harmful pollution while helping fleets manage fuel costs and improve operations.

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TVA Makes Skaggs Permanent CEO and Splits Top Roles for First TimeBusiness — 2dThe 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.

China rejects espionage claims targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — 5dChina rejected allegations that it mounted an espionage operation targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling them baseless smears. Nvidia’s board has opened an investigation into reports involving a former business executive, while saying it has no reason to believe company secrets or U.S. national security were compromised.

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Chris Dalton Nvidia's quick statement that no secrets were compromised is reassuring, though their board needs to finish this investigation properly anyway.

Marriott Opens Vermont Hotel Designed for All-Electric Net-Zero OperationsBusiness — 5dMarriott’s Sugar House Hotel has opened in Winooski, Vermont, combining maple-inspired design and local craftsmanship with plans for all-electric, net-zero energy operations and LEED Platinum certification. Geothermal systems and rooftop solar support its sustainability goals, though its actual net-zero performance remains to be verified.

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