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November 9, 2025

AP News

Flight Cancellations Soar

U.S. airlines have canceled over 2,500 flights this weekend due to an FAA mandate amid a government shutdown, with impacts on air travel and economic sectors escalating as Thanksgiving approaches.
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CBS News

Senate in Rare Saturday Session

The U.S. Senate met on a rare Saturday session, led by Majority Leader John Thune, to resolve a 39-day government shutdown with no immediate breakthrough, planning to reconvene on Sunday.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Warner Bros. for Sale: Who’s Buying?

Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring strategic alternatives for its streaming and studio divisions as CEO David Zaslav confirms interest from potential buyers, although no offers have met the company's criteria yet.
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Yahoo News

Carville Would “Bet Alot” on 2028 Outcome

Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville has predicted that Democrats will take the White House, the Senate and the House in the 2028 elections. “I would bet a lot of money that that’s what’s going to happen. A lot!” said Carville.
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The Wall Street Journal

JP Morgan Chase’s Soaring Skyscraper

JPMorgan Chase's new skyscraper combines modern design with human-focused features like natural light and sustainable materials, reflecting a trend in corporate architecture prioritizing well-being and productivity.
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The Telegraph

What Happens When You Drink a Coke?

A paper examining the dietary patterns of more than 123,000 people in the UK over 10 years revealed that consuming a sugary beverage on a daily basis is sufficient to raise your risk of fatty liver disease by 50 per cent.
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Popular Mechanics

Humans To Soon Reverse Development

Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts that by 2029, advancements in medicine and technology will extend human life expectancy beyond our annual aging rate, though access and other risks remain challenges.
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NPR

Israeli Court Considers Fate of U.S.Teen

A Florida teen, Mohammed Ibrahim, has been sentenced to six years by an Israeli military court for violent protests, with his family contesting the evidence and the U.S. State Department seeking more information on the trial's fairness.
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Inquirer

When To Deck the Halls?

The debate over when to start holiday decorating sees some starting in November, while others wait until after Thanksgiving, highlighting the trend of 'Christmas creep' as retailers cater to early holiday shoppers.
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ABC News

Mega Millions Hits $900M

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $900 million, becoming the eighth largest in the game's history, with the next drawing set for Tuesday night.
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