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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Bird of the Day, theme 'Syncro Flying'

nature
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Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #SyncroFlying. Alt theme: #Pigeons&Doves.

A pair of Canada geese, one partially obscuring the other as they fly, both with their wings fully expanded, over a lake. Fall colors in the background.

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph service

culture
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The monarch led the two-minute silence and laid a wreath as thousands, including 10,000 veterans, marched in London

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski

Slotkin won't rule out challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader

politics
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she will not rule out a bid to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.

nytimes.com

Todd Blanche ready to defend Trump aides targeted by House probes

news
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Article documents Blanche’s actions and controversies as acting attorney general; it does not say he pledged to defend Trump aides from House probes.

lemonde.fr

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair; board launches independent probe

tech
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Huang acknowledged an extramarital relationship with an exec U.S. officials say was a suspected Chinese spy; board ordered an independent investigation.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair; board launches independent probe

UFC’s Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary offer

sports
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Dana White says he will meet with President Trump after being publicly offered the White House press secretary role.

theguardian.comUFC’s Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary offer

How Gen Z helped fuel the Democrats' midterm blue wave

politics
703.8KSunday

NPR analysis says voters under 30 materially boosted Democrats, flipping key House and Senate races in 2026

How Gen Z helped fuel the Democrats' midterm blue wave

SNL cold open features James Talarico; Druski parodies 'You Can See Everything'

tv
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James Talarico made a surprise cold-open cameo on SNL while Druski led a sketch spoofing the documentary 'You Can See Everything.'

James Talarico

Nigel Farage criticised after laying wreath at Cenotaph amid school-era claims

politics
556KSunday

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces fresh school-era allegations of racism and antisemitism, which he denies.

Nigel Farage criticised after laying wreath at Cenotaph amid school-era claims
theguardian.com

Bram Stoker remembered on his 179th birthday

books
511.6KSunday

Readers and creators mark Nov 8 by celebrating Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, with essays, readings and tributes

Bram Stoker remembered on his 179th birthday

Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot to form government

politics
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President Isaac Herzog gave ex‑army chief Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to try to build a coalition after the deadlocked Oct 27 vote.

Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot to form government
theguardian.com

AdventureX conference showcases indie narrative games in London

gaming
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Indie developers, panels and demos are live at AdventureX, highlighting narrative, experimental and retro-style games

AdventureX conference showcases indie narrative games in London

Space capabilities reshape Ukraine war

news
346.2KSunday

Analysts say satellites, Starlink access and space-based comms/sensors are now decisive for drones and battlefield ISR in Ukraine.

Space capabilities reshape Ukraine war
theguardian.com

Vanderbilt astrophysicist Kelly Holley‑Bockelmann leaves US for Netherlands

science
326.3KSunday

Kelly Holley‑Bockelmann is joining the Netherlands Institute after U.S. grant freezes and funding cuts, NYT reports.

nytimes.com

Trump backs Vance, says Iran war and Israel unpopularity hurt GOP

news
31925Sunday

President Trump defended JD Vance and said the Iran conflict and 'dislike for Israel' cost Republicans in the midterms

iowacapitaldispatch.com

Ross Douthat presses Trump in '60 Minutes' interview

journalism
271.4KSunday

Douthat questioned Trump on family business ties and corruption during a 60 Minutes sit-down

Ross Douthat presses Trump in '60 Minutes' interview

Democrats plan probes targeting Elon Musk after midterms

tech
211.5KSunday

With the House flipping, Democrats are preparing investigations that name Elon Musk and other Trump allies as targets.

Democrats plan probes targeting Elon Musk after midterms

Oregon stuns No. 11 Ohio State, 41-28, derails Buckeyes' CFP hopes

sports
30585Sunday

Oregon erased a 14-0 deficit and scored 38 unanswered to beat No. 11 Ohio State 41-28 in Columbus after a decisive fake-punt call.

Oregon stuns No. 11 Ohio State, 41-28, derails Buckeyes' CFP hopes

UK government mulls ban on under-16s using Vinted and eBay

news
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Culture secretary says Vinted and eBay could be added to a planned under-16 social media ban, possible from March

A boy holds a phone. He is wearing a green t-shirt and is in the background of the photo. The phone is in the foreground.
bbc.co.uk

Packers rout Patriots, Jordan Love throws for 372 yards

sports
41531Sunday

Jordan Love passed for 372 yards, three TDs and ran for one as Green Bay beat New England 45-27

wkow.comJordan Love

Godzilla Minus Zero, intense IMAX sound and darker human drama

movies
37457Sunday

Sequel pairs thunderous IMAX kaiju spectacle with trauma‑heavy human story and wartime moral questions.

eyeforfilm.co.ukA still from the film Godzilla Minus Zero. Japanese soldiers watch in awe as reptilian giant Godzilla strides purposefully along the docks under a darkly clouded sky.

Rubio warned officials about Nvidia CEO’s entanglement with alleged Chinese spy

news
27437Sunday

NYT says Marco Rubio helped draft a classified memo last spring flagging Jensen Huang’s ties to a woman linked to Chinese intelligence.

nytimes.com

Patrick Mahomes leaves after right-arm hit, later returns to game

sports
22432Sunday

Chiefs QB grabbed his right elbow after a sack by David Bailey, exited briefly with pain but later returned to play.

Patrick Mahomes leaves after right-arm hit, later returns to game

White House deputy chief of staff Richard Walters departs amid Stephen Miller shakeup

politics
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Deputy chief Richard Walters is leaving his role as Stephen Miller consolidates power in the West Wing and reshuffles staff.

thehill.com

Michigan State upsets Michigan, reclaims Paul Bunyan Trophy, 15-6

sports
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Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 in Ann Arbor; Liam Boyd converted five field goals and MSU forced four turnovers.

spartansillustrated.comMichigan State upsets Michigan, reclaims Paul Bunyan Trophy, 15-6

No Kings movement schedules voter‑education and protest events

politics
15328Sunday

No Kings activists are organizing voter‑education sessions and recurring visibility protests across California and beyond.

No Kings movement schedules voter‑education and protest events
cbsaustin.com

Man Utd salvage 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, Carrick's future questioned

sports
20252Sunday

United beat Roma 3-2 in a Champions League comeback; Michael Carrick remains under pressure.

goal.comMichael Carrick at Spurs 2004/5

‘Ram Altman’ script emails Sam Altman daily about unused RAM

tech
22248Sunday

A Linux BASH script, Ram Altman, can be configured to email Sam Altman daily unused RAM reports but does not send mail by default.

‘Ram Altman’ script emails Sam Altman daily about unused RAM

Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game with Karlie Kloss

music
31232Sunday

Swift watched Travis Kelce's Chiefs vs Jets matchup at Arrowhead Stadium in a suite alongside Karlie Kloss and family.

Taylor Swift and Martha Hunt hugging on the beach

Sharp rise in Turkish nationals facing UK removal sparks 'Windrush' accusations

news
15226Sunday

Errors in indefinite‑leave refusal letters have surged for Turkish applicants, prompting MPs to compare it to the Windrush scandal.

Sharp rise in Turkish nationals facing UK removal sparks 'Windrush' accusations
theguardian.com

UK public bodies battle onslaught of AI-generated complaints

tech
29171Sunday

MPs, councils, schools and courts report floods of chatbot-written grievances that swamp staff and slow responses

UK public bodies battle onslaught of AI-generated complaints

Timo Meier scores twice as Devils take early lead

sports
2252Sunday

Timo Meier netted two goals in the second period to put New Jersey up 2-0 against Toronto

Timo Meier scores twice as Devils take early lead

Mark Scheifele buzzer beater lifts Jets to dramatic win

sports
2095Sunday

Mark Scheifele scored with 0.3 seconds left, completing a comeback and handing Winnipeg a 4-3 victory