Community colleges in Arizona are offering a free, three-month semiconductor crash course that leads to interviews with major technology companies, as the US chip industry faces a looming labor shortage.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 18:00
Claude’s Personal Finance feature lets users connect bank and card accounts through Plaid and ask questions about their finances.
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 18:00
Anthropic’s new Claude Personal Finance feature connects bank and card accounts through Plaid to summarize spending and answer questions about bills, affordability, and savings. Access is read-only: Claude cannot move, manage, or invest money. The beta is rolling out this week to US subscribers on Pro, Max, and Ultra plans.
More than five years after the coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and using double-tap strikes.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:58
Tech and AI stocks fell, sending SpaceX shares sharply lower. Markets have been reacting to the possibility of tougher scrutiny of data-centre construction and the AI industry after the US midterms.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:57
The Met’s Costume Institute announced a new theme Thursday for next year’s gala exhibit. Organizers had scrapped their original plan to honor John Galliano two months earlier, after backlash over his past anti-Jewish and anti-Asian remarks.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:56
US markets fell on Thursday as chip and data-centre stocks led a technology-sector selloff. The Nasdaq was down 4.8 percent in midday trading, while the S&P 500 fell 3.6 percent. Investors assessed whether Democrats’ midterm victories could bring political resistance to AI infrastructure projects.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:56
Technology shares fell sharply Thursday, extending recent losses and raising concerns about whether the AI boom can last. That boom has driven much of recent U.S. economic growth.
Mi Familia President and CEO Héctor Sánchez Barba discusses the impact of the diverse electorate and the role Latino voters played in Texas during the midterms.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:54
A Kharkiv language school said its 44-year-old co-founder, Oleksandra Kazarovytska, died while held in a Russian pretrial detention center in occupied Crimea. Russian occupation authorities said she died by suicide on Oct. 25 after three months in solitary confinement. She had been detained after correspondence with a volunteer was found on her phone.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:54
After failing to secure a £10bn takeover by Brazilian fintech Nubank, the lender shifted its attention to buyout groups. With those talks stalled, Monzo is exploring fundraising at a £7.5bn valuation.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:51
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms, sweeping through red and swing states. Calls to hold AI companies accountable featured prominently in campaigns, leaving the industry facing possible regulation and slower data center construction. Voters approved 43 of 44 local data center moratorium measures on Tuesday’s ballots.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:51
The Justice Department has renewed its request for a judge to dismiss the conviction of Trump ally Steve Bannon, stemming from his refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House committee investigating Jan. 6.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:50
The United States issued a determination on Thursday paving the way for sanctions on Cuba’s electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology sectors, according to the Treasury Department website.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 17:50
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia’s foreign policy concept allows symmetric and asymmetric measures when other countries’ unfriendly actions threaten its sovereignty and territorial integrity. She was responding to Sergey Shoigu’s claim that Poland and the Baltic states are training specialists to undermine Russia from within.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:49
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for November 6 at 81.7947 rubles, 12.48 kopecks higher than the previous rate. The euro rate rose 55.71 kopecks to 92.1581 rubles, while the yuan was set at 12.257 rubles, up 7.54 kopecks.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:47
Kirill Dmitriev paid tribute at a White House event to Russian field engineer Andrey Vedernikov, who died while clearing mines on roads leading to Alyoshki during the October 30 humanitarian mission. Russia’s Defense Ministry said a device dropped by a Ukrainian drone exploded as Vedernikov approached it.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:46
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Vladimir Putin personally issued the instructions needed to carry out the local ceasefire in Alyoshki. He said Ukraine had observed the ceasefire and that the humanitarian mission showed what cooperation could achieve.
Melania Trump said Russian and Ukrainian officials worked diligently to coordinate a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Kherson Region. Held on October 30, it delivered several dozen tons of supplies, and residents wishing to leave could travel unhindered to either Russia or Ukraine.
The UK version of the reality franchise has canceled its season following allegations that two women were raped while the show was being produced.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:45
The US economic expansion is in its seventh year, with no recession in sight, yet many people feel bad about the economy.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:45
NBC News projects that City Council member Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race. The progressive challenger’s rapid rise culminated in a campaign railing against the “broken status quo” in the country’s second-largest metropolis.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:44
The Democratic midterm sweep solidified livestreaming as a new battleground for media audiences. Left-leaning creators such as Hasan Piker are drawing enough viewers to challenge established media.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:42
Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences involving four women: one rape and three sexual assaults. The offences took place at different locations between 2005 and 2009.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:42
A Thursday verdict convicted British comic Russell Brand of rape and three sexual-assault offenses.
Police say Russell Brand is being investigated following two further rape complaints. Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped the guilty verdicts would give other potential victims more “courage” and “confidence.”
A jury found Russell Brand guilty of one rape and three sexual assault charges, while clearing him of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. Prosecutors called him a sexual predator. A judge said he faced a significant prison term, with sentencing due Monday.
A jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court found comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and attempted indecent assault. Brand denied the allegations, saying the encounters were consensual or the claims fabricated. He was taken into custody and is due to be sentenced on Monday.
Russell Brand was convicted on rape and sexual assault charges involving allegations dating back more than 20 years. The judge said Brand would receive a prison sentence.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assaults in a London court on Thursday and was told he faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Russell Brand was found guilty in a UK trial. He had denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault.
English comedian and actor Russell Brand was found guilty Thursday of one rape count and three sexual assault counts tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years. He was acquitted of two other rape counts and one attempted indecent assault count.
Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.
Russell Brand, a British actor and comedian, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a UK trial.
A London court found British comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of several rape and sexual assault charges, while finding him not guilty of others.
A London jury convicted British comedian and actor Russell Brand on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
With Grand Theft Auto VI not coming to PC this month, some gamers are devising ways to apply Nvidia’s DLSS 5 to the console-exclusive game. One proposed setup routes PS5 footage through a 4K capture card and the open-source tool Veyra before sending it to a TV. A trailer processed this way has sharper details in places, but looks washed out and sometimes unnaturally smooth.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:40
More than 100 European companies warn that proposed EU carbon-market reforms could sharply increase costs for energy-intensive industries before they can decarbonise, putting investment and production in Europe at risk.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:40
At least 21 flights across Europe have been affected. The UK government described the incident as a “malicious hoax threat”.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:39
Court documents indicate that President Donald Trump’s administration secretly discussed deporting Iranians with Iran during the ongoing war.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 17:39
Kazakhstan plans to ship 1.7 million metric tons of oil through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline in 2027, up from a forecast 1.6 million tons this year. Azerbaijan has said it is ready to receive as much as 2.2 million tons annually.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:38
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said a full return of Russian athletes to international competitions was only a matter of time. She said people around the world want genuine contests open to everyone, while describing Western European or NATO regimes as “sick.”
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:36
As France faces another wave of strikes and protests, Solidaires national secretary Gaëlle Martinez describes the general strike as a struggle over economic dignity, public services and the democratic right to collective protest—not only wages, spending or living costs. She calls for a new budget without cuts and higher taxes on the biggest, most profitable companies.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:36
Tens of thousands of union members joined strikes and demonstrations across France on Thursday, calling for higher wages and supporting a growing high school protest movement. Unions said about 260 protests were planned nationwide. Student blockades and teacher walkouts disrupted roughly a third of high schools, public transport was heavily affected, and the Eiffel Tower closed for the day.
France is facing fresh protests, with the government seeking to prevent a repeat of October’s unrest. Demonstrators are demanding better public services, including education, and criticizing the cost of living.
France saw another round of nationwide protests on Thursday, following weeks of unrest over living costs and public services. Trade unions and student groups mobilised demonstrators across the country.
Thousands are joining strikes and demonstrations across France, calling for higher wages and stronger public services. Authorities have restricted protest routes in Paris, Lyon and at least half a dozen other major cities.
The parents of a US girl who used Google’s Gemini chatbot on a school-provided Chromebook to plan to die by suicide have sued the company. They allege Google promoted its AI products to students without warning them about the dangers.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:35
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday, calling for more funding for schools. The nationwide protest joined a wave of demonstrations spreading from France across southern Europe.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:35
Woot is selling the black, six-ounce Ember Cup for $32.99, a $67 discount, with a 90-day warranty through November 7. The app-controlled cup can hold drinks at 120–145°F and keep them warm all day on its charging dock, but it must be hand-washed.
TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:34
Paraguay’s lower house unanimously voted to impeach President Santiago Peña on Thursday, minutes after he announced his resignation on X. Protests have continued since the takeover of a bank linked to Peña left millions, including pensioners, unable to access their money.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-05 17:33
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned hours after the central bank seized Ueno Bank. The bank said it served more than 60 per cent of the country’s adults, as customers feared their savings had disappeared.
Paraguay’s president has resigned amid a crisis triggered by a bank collapse, leaving millions of customers unable to access their funds.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigns as pressure mounts over a bank collapse.
President Santiago Peña resigned after the collapse of digital lender ueno left millions of customers unable to access their accounts. He faced an impeachment motion and protests, while lawmakers accused him of conflicts of interest, misuse of pension funds and covering up the bank’s condition. Vice President Pedro Alliana is set to replace him.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña said he was resigning after Ueno Bank collapsed, freezing the accounts of nearly 3 million customers. Opposition senators had earlier complained to the Prosecutor General’s Office, accusing Peña of illicit enrichment tied to the digital bank scandal.
Paraguay President Santiago Peña has resigned after a bank collapse and a vote in the lower house of Congress supporting an impeachment trial against him.
Opposition senators have lodged a complaint with the prosecutor general accusing President Santiago Peña of illicit enrichment over the Ueno Bank scandal, in which accounts belonging to about 3 million clients were frozen. The complaint also names Economy Minister Oscar Lovera and central bank leaders. The lower house is already considering a request to begin impeachment proceedings against Peña over an alleged conflict of interest.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned, days after the country’s central bank took over Ueno Bank following its collapse.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned following the collapse of a bank.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday as demands for his removal grew after digital lender ueno collapsed, leaving millions of customers unable to access their accounts.
Santiago Pena resigned as Paraguay's president amid pressure over his ties to collapsed digital lender Ueno. The bank's frozen accounts have left about 2.94 million customers without access to their money, with pension and health care funds also affected. Lawmakers had been considering his impeachment.
Paraguay’s Congress began proceedings on Thursday to seek President Santiago Peña’s removal, after the collapse of digital lender ueno triggered protests and calls for his resignation.
A massive hole in Ueno Bank’s accounts is draining public funds, leaving thousands unable to access their deposits and driving Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
An accounting shortfall at Ueno Bank has wiped out public funds, left thousands unable to access their deposits and plunged Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years.
A huge accounting shortfall at Ueno Bank has drained public funds, left thousands unable to access their deposits and pushed Paraguay into its worst institutional crisis in years. President Santiago Peña has resigned as a result.
NBC News’ Allie Canal and Brian Cheung explain how the midterm elections, the war with Iran and artificial intelligence are affecting the stock market.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:31
The Nasdaq fell by as much as 5% on Thursday, entering correction territory after dropping more than 10% from its recent record and heading for its worst day in 18 months. Investors worried that Democrats’ midterm gains could bring tougher AI regulation and scrutiny of data-centre expansion. Chip stocks led the decline, which spread to markets worldwide.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 17:31
CERT-In’s CRAFTY FALCON advisory says attackers are targeting victims again after incomplete remediation, with stolen cryptocurrency wallet keys among the campaign’s effects.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:30
A Washington state court judge ruled on Thursday that Albertsons must pay the state $900 million. The judge said the company’s pharmacies failed to prevent misuse of addictive painkillers, helping fuel the opioid epidemic.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:30
Both parties are quickly looking past the lame-duck president for a new direction.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:30
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies charged five alleged criminal-group members on Nov. 5 over a network accused of protecting scam call centers, trafficking drugs and counterfeiting foreign currency. The agencies say the group was also involved in torture-for-hire, kidnappings and extorting millions of dollars. Two suspects were placed in pre-trial detention.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:30
Harmeet Dhillon, a Donald Trump ally who led the Justice Department’s civil rights division, is reportedly leaving. She is the first senior department official to depart after the 2026 midterms, which gave Democrats control of Congress and are expected to prompt aggressive investigations of executive agencies, including the department.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:28
Harmeet Dhillon, a senior US Justice Department official who led the Civil Rights Division and oversaw investigations involving universities, voting and religious liberty, plans to resign imminently, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
TikTok has released a separate TikTok Shop app in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Available on Android as well, it offers personalized product recommendations, livestreams, and short videos, but is not listed in the US or UK app stores.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:27
Melania Trump and envoys from Russia and Ukraine praised the Oleshky ceasefire at the White House, describing it as a possible spark for peace beyond a temporary regional truce. She said both sides agreed to work with her as an intermediary on a ceasefire, humanitarian aid and a safe civilian evacuation route. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and Ukrainian representative David Arakhamia also praised the effort.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 17:26
LIV Golf, the breakaway tour backed by Saudi royalty and featuring some of the sport’s biggest names, said Thursday it had planned for bankruptcy. The venture had received billions of dollars in backing.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:25
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was aware of reports about events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv but does not comment on individual incidents. It said concerns about people affected by armed conflict would be raised privately with the relevant authorities through bilateral dialogue, reiterating its neutrality and exclusively humanitarian mission.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:24
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said the company is not considering further changes to the Switch 2’s price. The console rose by $50 earlier this year to a $499 starting price, while sales fell 37.4 percent year over year. Furukawa also said Nintendo can secure sufficient memory supplies.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:24
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Vladimir Putin highly values Donald Trump’s peacemaking efforts over Ukraine. Putin backed Trump’s initiatives on prisoner exchanges, the release of US prisoners and humanitarian work, Dmitriev said at a White House ceremony attended by Melania Trump.
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U.S. first lady Melania Trump met Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House. Both sides said she played a key mediating role in arranging a humanitarian evacuation in Oleshky, Kherson region, during which a temporary ceasefire held for several days.
First lady Melania Trump welcomed Russian and Ukrainian delegations to highlight the humanitarian ceasefire she helped broker in Oleshky. She praised both countries for honoring the agreement and choosing “humanity over war.”
First lady Melania Trump convenes Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House to discuss the humanitarian ceasefire she helped broker between the two countries, and delivers remarks.
First Lady Melania Trump is set to receive representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday. The meeting is her latest diplomatic effort, following an unprecedented humanitarian ceasefire between the warring sides that she helped broker.
As Donald Trump and fellow Republicans assess a devastating midterm result in which Democrats took control of Congress, Melania Trump is preparing to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine. They are almost certain to praise Washington’s actions.
Melania Trump’s office said she would bring Russian and Ukrainian officials together at the White House before talks in Abu Dhabi.
US First Lady Melania Trump is set to receive officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, before talks in Abu Dhabi intended to end the war in Ukraine.
Philippine authorities have named Thomas Markle Jr a person of interest in an inquiry into allegations that his father, Thomas Markle Sr, possessed child sexual abuse images. Interior and local government secretary Jonvic Remulla said there were signs pointing to the son’s involvement, but he is not being treated as a suspect.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:20
The re-election of leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Brazil’s president is likely to frustrate US President Donald Trump’s hopes of gaining swift access to Brazil’s rare earths, which are the world’s second-largest reserves.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:15
The vote reflected voters’ economic concerns, and the outcome may shape household tax bills, retirement planning, investment choices, housing and routine costs.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:15
The AP Voter Poll found that most voters are exhausted and exasperated with President Donald Trump.
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz blamed the Iran war, tariffs and pressure from rising living costs for Democrats’ midterm victory. Their comments reflect Republican efforts to explain defeats across the country, including in former strongholds.
The Democrats’ midterm rout highlighted growing Republican distaste for the Trump brand. After losing control of both chambers of Congress, party leaders questioned what went wrong. Vance blamed the defeat on the Iran war, while analysts said potential 2028 contenders would need to distance themselves from unpopular parts of Trump’s record.
Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said the European Commission could not determine whether false bomb threats involving aircraft in EU countries were connected or identify who was behind them. National investigations are ongoing. Thirteen passenger planes operated by European airlines made emergency landings on Thursday after bomb threats were reported.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:14
The FAA is introducing E-IDS, a digital system to replace four legacy setups across more than 400 air traffic control facilities. Upgrades have begun at five sites, with rollout planned across 435 facilities by the end of 2028. The article argues that replacing floppy disks will not fix deeper aviation problems, including controller shortages and burnout.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:13
LIV Golf is winding down rather than launching a new version because it lacks financial support, a lawyer said at a bankruptcy hearing.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:12
GasBuddy petroleum analysis head Patrick De Haan explains what is driving the drop in fuel prices.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:11
Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said AI identified 6,000 urgent cases among three million inquiries submitted by Russian citizens for the 2025 Direct Line with Vladimir Putin, and that all had been resolved. The system takes an average of three seconds to read a message.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:11
Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said GigaChat will handle calls for Vladimir Putin’s Direct Line, replacing the automated answering system. The AI operator will work around the clock, with each inquiry allowed up to 30 minutes; an AI assistant will clarify concerns and route requests to the responsible organizations.
Senior diplomats hold several calls and meetings across the Middle East as efforts seek to ease regional tensions.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:08
Jordanian authorities say a stabbing near the Sri Lankan embassy in Amman was a terror attack. One Jordanian security officer was killed and another wounded.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:08
Jordan’s state news agency Petra reported that a stabbing attack in Amman on Thursday killed one Jordanian security officer and wounded another. The suspect was arrested.
A security officer was killed in a stabbing attack in Amman, Jordan’s state media reported. The assailant tried to seize the officer’s weapon, and a second officer intervened; both were injured. The attacker was arrested, and a preliminary investigation found he had planned an attack on security personnel.
High natural gas withdrawals from European underground storage at the start of the heating season may reduce maximum daily deliverability in winter, particularly during peak demand, Gazprom said, raising risks to reliable consumer supplies. Citing Gas Infrastructure Europe, it said storage was 74.9% full at the season’s start, a record low.
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Gazprom warned that heavy withdrawals from European underground gas storage early in the heating season could reduce daily deliverability in winter and raise risks to supply reliability. Storage began the withdrawal season at a record-low 74.9% fill level; Germany, the Netherlands and Austria were below 70% on October 28, with Germany at 61.6%. Europe has withdrawn 1.6 billion cubic meters since October 28.
The Independent, citing sources, reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio may leave his post to prepare for a 2028 presidential bid. The paper said he could distance himself from the Trump administration after the Republicans’ midterm defeat and challenge JD Vance for the party’s nomination. The White House and State Department denied the claims.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:02
Washington voters approved Initiative 638, barring transgender girls from girls’ sports teams and requiring students seeking to join those teams to provide healthcare documents verifying their “biological sex.” Opponents warn the rule could subject girls to invasive examinations. It passed with nearly 57% support and is due to take effect in December, though legal challenges may follow.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:02
A dispatch from the front lines of market reporting about Anthropic’s IPO.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:01
Meduza found that Russian regional laws requiring companies to hire veterans of the war with Ukraine have affected educational and cultural institutions. Veterans are encouraged to apply for teaching and school psychologist jobs, while state-funded institutions are recruiting them as ballet dancers, choir soloists and researchers. Quotas are usually 1%; they reach at least 4% in Krasnodar Krai and 3% in Rostov and Tambov regions and Yakutia.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 17:01
Overnight rainfall of 6 to 9 inches has prompted closures in two cities as catastrophic flooding hits Tennessee and Georgia.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:01
Authorities were still trying on Wednesday to determine how a Tennessee prisoner convicted of murder evaded capture for over a week before being tracked down hundreds of miles away in Missouri.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
The laptop is among the market’s priciest, but its vivid display and lighter frame stand out.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
A review finds Apple’s PROLED XDR MacBook Pro lighter, thinner, and faster, with an improved display; its touchscreen is useful at times but does not fundamentally change the laptop experience. The reviewer says it costs about $400 more than a similarly configured standard Pro but is worth the premium.
Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro is largely a chip upgrade in the entry-level model’s existing design. The review says it remains an excellent all-around laptop, with improved performance and battery life, but costs more; a thinner OLED touchscreen design may reach the entry model soon.
Euronews’ evening bulletin rounds up important stories from Europe and beyond, covering world affairs, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
A midday roundup of key stories from Europe and beyond on November 5, 2026, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
A morning roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on November 5, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
The heirs of late designer Giorgio Armani reportedly favor retaining control of his fashion house through a stock listing rather than selling it to a major brand. They plan to offer minority stakes to several investors, with L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica among the leading contenders. Armani’s will requires 15% of the company to be sold within 18 months of his death; if the family does not transfer the remaining controlling stake to one strategic investor, it must list the shares within three to eight years of his death.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
Nikos Stathopoulos of BC Partners is set to relocate to Greece, as Athens targets wealthy investors.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
Foreign investment remains concentrated in a relatively small number of countries, while others struggle to draw funding. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, government and business representatives discussed how more economies could benefit and turn investment into jobs.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Cyber, saying it is better at finding vulnerabilities and less likely to attack other platforms without authorization. The company says the model went out of bounds in under 1 percent of tests, down from about 5 percent for GPT-5.6 Cyber, and outperformed GPT-6 Astra on most cyber tasks.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
Pop star Grimes will lend her likeness and voice performance to the AI-generated sci-fi anthology Gods Don’t Give Gifts, which arrives in theaters on December 4th. Its producer, AI studio Fable, says using performers’ likenesses and voices in AI-made animated films will become more common.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
Microsoft’s redesigned Xbox PC app launches up to 60 percent faster, with simplified navigation, an updated game library, and improved social features. Xbox Insiders can test it starting today; the Xbox Cloud Gaming web interface will roll out over the next few weeks, with similar updates planned for supported TVs and VR headsets.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
Microsoft appears focused on improving Windows 11 rather than launching Windows 12 next year. Sources say it is preparing the major Windows 11 version 27H2 update for 2027, with testing likely to start earlier than usual, and plans to replace the operating system’s default wallpaper. Whether Microsoft will use the Windows 12 name remains unclear.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 17:00
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.