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Eisenkot Begins Effort to Form Israeli Government — 5dIsrael’s election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc short of a parliamentary majority, while opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot appears more likely to be asked to form a government but also lacks a clear path to the 61 seats needed. President Isaac Herzog is consulting party leaders as coalition talks begin; election-fraud allegations have not been substantiated, and another election remains possible if negotiations fail.

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Doughboy Voice Actor JoBe Cerny Dies at 78Entertainment — 7hJoBe Cerny, the actor and longtime voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, died at 78 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he also appeared in films and commercials and worked in theater and audio production.

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CFP, ESPN Agree to 24-Team Playoff ExpansionSports — 4dThe College Football Playoff says its expanded media-rights agreement with ESPN is in final review, paving the way for a proposed 24-team playoff starting in 2027, with four Power Four automatic bids, one Group of Six bid and 19 at-large spots. The expansion could bring ESPN an additional $345 million annually, but critics warn that more playoff games could further weaken regular-season viewership and the relevance of bowl games.

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Boeing Plans 5% Commercial Job Cuts Amid Slowdown — 1dBoeing plans to reduce its commercial airplane workforce by about 5% through layoffs and attrition as it slows production increases to give factories and suppliers more time to stabilize. Employees affected by layoffs are expected to be notified in December; the company has not specified which teams or locations will be impacted.

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Tom Gallagher Laying off 5 percent right before December notifications feels especially rough on the workers who have kept things running.

Ravens acquire Falcons starter Neuzil for Vorhees, pick — 4hThe Ravens acquired Falcons center Ryan Neuzil before the trade deadline, sending guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick to Atlanta. The move bolsters Baltimore’s struggling offensive line and could allow recently acquired center Cam Jurgens to move to guard.

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Tom Gallagher Letting Jurgens shift to guard after the deal might finally give the whole interior some better balance.

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.

6-1 Bills visit 6-1 Vikings in Monday night matchup — 2dThe 6-1 Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings meet in a marquee Monday Night Football matchup after Buffalo beat Baltimore and Minnesota lost to Detroit. Vikings backup Carson Wentz is set to start in place of injured Kyler Murray; the game airs on ESPN and ABC from Minneapolis.

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Los Angeles warehouse fire spreads to nearby buildings, reignites overnightWeather — 1dA major fire engulfed a South Los Angeles hardwood-flooring warehouse early Monday, spreading to nearby buildings before more than 150 firefighters brought it under control. The blaze flared up again overnight, and crews continued battling it Tuesday; no injuries were reported.

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Lakers List Luka Doncic Questionable Against PistonsSports — 3dThe Lakers listed Luka Doncic as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of lower-back tightness, a day after he scored a season-high 53 points against Portland. If he cannot play, Austin Reaves is expected to shoulder more of the offense, with Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton also likely to take on larger roles.

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Spurs’ Vassell Questionable With Abductor Tightness — 4dDevin Vassell is questionable for Monday with left abductor tightness, which could create more minutes for Carter Bryant. Despite uneven three-point shooting, Vassell remains a valued scorer and defender, though Tobias Harris’s return could also prompt the Spurs to reconsider Vassell’s starting role.

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Water Heaters Baltimore Rolls Out Repair and Installation ServicesBusiness — 1dWater Heaters Baltimore has launched residential and commercial water heater services across Baltimore and nearby Maryland communities, offering repairs, replacements, conventional and tankless installations, and energy-efficient options.

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Tom Gallagher Finally a local place offering same-day replacements, that could save a lot of headaches during winter.

Rams Beat Commanders 20-13 for Third Straight Win — Nov 3, 2026The Rams enter their matchup with Washington as the more efficient team, and one analyst expects Matthew Stafford and Los Angeles’ run game to exploit the injury-hit Commanders. Others see value in Washington as a home underdog, arguing its physical style and ability to control the tempo could keep the game close.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Padres Weigh Aggressive Offseason Moves — 6dWith major questions in their rotations and bullpens, the Padres could pursue free-agent Dustin May or Nick Martinez while other clubs eye their pitching depth; the Brewers are also weighing affordable options to replace May, and the Phillies may target Padres relievers such as Adrián Morejón. May offers upside but carries significant injury risk, while the Padres’ rotation struggled to stay healthy and provide innings last season.

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No. 1 Miami Underdog at No. 4 Notre Dame — 5dNo. 1 Miami visits No. 4 Notre Dame in a pivotal matchup, with the Hurricanes underdogs after star receiver Malachi Toney’s injury and Notre Dame seeking a signature win to strengthen its playoff hopes. Analysts point to Miami’s pass defense and Notre Dame’s recent defensive struggles as key factors, while the game is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans and deliver a major boost to the local economy.

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Lidl Opens Two Stores, Plans MoreBusiness — 4dLidl is expanding across the U.S. and the U.K., with a second Baltimore store scheduled to open Dec. 16 and a Silver Spring location planned for a former Amazon Fresh site. In the U.K., a proposed Paisley store could create 40 jobs, while a new Stockport location has opened.

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Five States Report Mixed Holiday Airport TrafficTravel — 8hU.S. holiday air travel hit record levels in 2025, averaging more than 2.53 million passengers daily—8.2% above pre-pandemic levels—with the sharpest surges at small regional airports. State trends varied, including increases in South Dakota, Georgia and Massachusetts and declines in Mississippi and Tennessee, as federal infrastructure funding supports airport upgrades.

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Priya Raman Mississippi and Tennessee dropping while others rise suggests their airports might be missing out on needed improvements.

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Baltimore strengthens winter storm response after last season's costly cleanupWeather — 1dBaltimore officials say they have strengthened winter-weather preparations after last season’s costly, disruptive storms, including reviewing plow routes, equipment, contractor coverage and agency coordination. They urged residents to stock emergency supplies, sign up for BMORE Alert, check on vulnerable neighbors and use cold-weather shelters and warming centers when activated.

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Baltimore Council Creates New Safety Department for Some 911 Calls — 1dBaltimore’s City Council approved creating a Department of Neighborhood Safety to route some nonviolent 911 calls, especially mental health crises, to trained clinicians and social workers rather than relying solely on traditional emergency services; some calls may involve both a clinician and police officer. The bill awaits Mayor Brandon Scott’s signature, while a councilman raised concerns about funding and the department’s oversight.

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Jim Jordan defeats Scalise to lead House Republicans after midterm losses — 1dJim Jordan emerged as the apparent frontrunner in the contest to lead House Republicans after their midterm losses, with allies claiming he had more than 100 votes—a count disputed by Steve Scalise’s team. Jordan’s pitch as a fighter has drawn support from prominent Republicans and a strategist who argues the party needs new leadership, while Scalise’s backers point to his experience.

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Maya Lindstrom This leadership change might keep the party stuck arguing instead of focusing on results.

U.S. New-Car Prices Hit Record $51,109Auto — 12hThe average U.S. new-vehicle transaction price hit a record $51,109, up 2.1% from a year earlier—a rise below inflation. Tariffs and demand for larger, higher-end vehicles are contributing to the cost, while elevated auto-loan rates make buying more expensive; sales of cheaper compact cars and SUVs are also growing.

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Jared Kim With new cars averaging over fifty thousand dollars, it's no wonder more people are buying cheaper compact models instead.

Inflation Rises More Than Expected in October3 sources — 12h

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Sam Okafor Higher prices like this make it tougher for wages to keep up, especially for working families.

Food Access Shapes Health Across CommunitiesHealth — 2dArticles highlight how access to fresh, affordable food and sustained eating patterns can shape long-term health, while food production also affects environmental well-being. They point to community growing efforts and call for better-coordinated food policies that make nutritious choices more available and support healthier populations.

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Hospitals May Have Secret Weapon In Making Care More Affordable: Google Gemini — 9hGoogle added a new member to its family of artificial intelligence models — Gemini for Healthcare — an AI assistant that may help with hospital medical costs.

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Authorities Seize Meth, Cannabis Hauls in California, NamibiaWorld — 3dCBP seized more than 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a tractor-trailer’s fuel tank at California’s Calexico Port of Entry after officers noticed discoloration during an inspection. The separate reports describe the same seizure; authorities did not say whether the driver was arrested or charged.

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More than 8 million veterans bring skills to civilian workforceBusiness — 1dMore than 8 million veterans work in the U.S. civilian workforce, with Army veterans applying skills developed in service to careers across industries. Other Veterans Day stories highlighted veterans sharing their experiences at a Vermont community gathering and retired Army Lt. Col. Charley Watkins’s continued support for service members and their families after his military career.

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Marcus Bell The Vermont gathering sounds like a good way for veterans to connect and share what they learned in service.