Sunday, November 8, 2026
Bird of the Day, theme 'Syncro Flying'
natureBird of the Day, theme 'Syncro Flying'
Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #SyncroFlying. Alt theme: #Pigeons&Doves.
King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph service
cultureKing Charles leads Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph service
The monarch led the two-minute silence and laid a wreath as thousands, including 10,000 veterans, marched in London
Slotkin won't rule out challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader
politicsSlotkin won't rule out challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she will not rule out a bid to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
Todd Blanche ready to defend Trump aides targeted by House probes
newsTodd Blanche ready to defend Trump aides targeted by House probes
Article documents Blanche’s actions and controversies as acting attorney general; it does not say he pledged to defend Trump aides from House probes.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair; board launches independent probe
techNvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair; board launches independent probe
Huang acknowledged an extramarital relationship with an exec U.S. officials say was a suspected Chinese spy; board ordered an independent investigation.
UFC’s Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary offer
sportsUFC’s Dana White to meet Trump over press secretary offer
Dana White says he will meet with President Trump after being publicly offered the White House press secretary role.
theguardian.comHow Gen Z helped fuel the Democrats' midterm blue wave
politicsHow Gen Z helped fuel the Democrats' midterm blue wave
NPR analysis says voters under 30 materially boosted Democrats, flipping key House and Senate races in 2026


SNL cold open features James Talarico; Druski parodies 'You Can See Everything'
tvSNL cold open features James Talarico; Druski parodies 'You Can See Everything'
James Talarico made a surprise cold-open cameo on SNL while Druski led a sketch spoofing the documentary 'You Can See Everything.'
Nigel Farage criticised after laying wreath at Cenotaph amid school-era claims
politicsNigel Farage criticised after laying wreath at Cenotaph amid school-era claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces fresh school-era allegations of racism and antisemitism, which he denies.


Bram Stoker remembered on his 179th birthday
booksBram Stoker remembered on his 179th birthday
Readers and creators mark Nov 8 by celebrating Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, with essays, readings and tributes
Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot to form government
politicsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot to form government
President Isaac Herzog gave ex‑army chief Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to try to build a coalition after the deadlocked Oct 27 vote.


AdventureX conference showcases indie narrative games in London
gamingAdventureX conference showcases indie narrative games in London
Indie developers, panels and demos are live at AdventureX, highlighting narrative, experimental and retro-style games
Space capabilities reshape Ukraine war
newsSpace capabilities reshape Ukraine war
Analysts say satellites, Starlink access and space-based comms/sensors are now decisive for drones and battlefield ISR in Ukraine.


Vanderbilt astrophysicist Kelly Holley‑Bockelmann leaves US for Netherlands
scienceVanderbilt astrophysicist Kelly Holley‑Bockelmann leaves US for Netherlands
Kelly Holley‑Bockelmann is joining the Netherlands Institute after U.S. grant freezes and funding cuts, NYT reports.
nytimes.comTrump backs Vance, says Iran war and Israel unpopularity hurt GOP
newsTrump backs Vance, says Iran war and Israel unpopularity hurt GOP
President Trump defended JD Vance and said the Iran conflict and 'dislike for Israel' cost Republicans in the midterms
Ross Douthat presses Trump in '60 Minutes' interview
journalismRoss Douthat presses Trump in '60 Minutes' interview
Douthat questioned Trump on family business ties and corruption during a 60 Minutes sit-down


Democrats plan probes targeting Elon Musk after midterms
techDemocrats plan probes targeting Elon Musk after midterms
With the House flipping, Democrats are preparing investigations that name Elon Musk and other Trump allies as targets.
Oregon stuns No. 11 Ohio State, 41-28, derails Buckeyes' CFP hopes
sportsOregon stuns No. 11 Ohio State, 41-28, derails Buckeyes' CFP hopes
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.
UK government mulls ban on under-16s using Vinted and eBay
newsUK government mulls ban on under-16s using Vinted and eBay
Culture secretary says Vinted and eBay could be added to a planned under-16 social media ban, possible from March


Packers rout Patriots, Jordan Love throws for 372 yards
sportsPackers rout Patriots, Jordan Love throws for 372 yards
Jordan Love passed for 372 yards, three TDs and ran for one as Green Bay beat New England 45-27
wkow.com

Godzilla Minus Zero, intense IMAX sound and darker human drama
moviesGodzilla Minus Zero, intense IMAX sound and darker human drama
Sequel pairs thunderous IMAX kaiju spectacle with trauma‑heavy human story and wartime moral questions.
eyeforfilm.co.uk

Rubio warned officials about Nvidia CEO’s entanglement with alleged Chinese spy
newsRubio warned officials about Nvidia CEO’s entanglement with alleged Chinese spy
NYT says Marco Rubio helped draft a classified memo last spring flagging Jensen Huang’s ties to a woman linked to Chinese intelligence.
Patrick Mahomes leaves after right-arm hit, later returns to game
sportsPatrick Mahomes leaves after right-arm hit, later returns to game
Chiefs QB grabbed his right elbow after a sack by David Bailey, exited briefly with pain but later returned to play.
White House deputy chief of staff Richard Walters departs amid Stephen Miller shakeup
politicsWhite House deputy chief of staff Richard Walters departs amid Stephen Miller shakeup
Deputy chief Richard Walters is leaving his role as Stephen Miller consolidates power in the West Wing and reshuffles staff.
Michigan State upsets Michigan, reclaims Paul Bunyan Trophy, 15-6
sportsMichigan State upsets Michigan, reclaims Paul Bunyan Trophy, 15-6
Michigan State beat Michigan 15-6 in Ann Arbor; Liam Boyd converted five field goals and MSU forced four turnovers.
spartansillustrated.comNo Kings movement schedules voter‑education and protest events
politicsNo Kings movement schedules voter‑education and protest events
No Kings activists are organizing voter‑education sessions and recurring visibility protests across California and beyond.


Man Utd salvage 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, Carrick's future questioned
sportsMan Utd salvage 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, Carrick's future questioned
United beat Roma 3-2 in a Champions League comeback; Michael Carrick remains under pressure.
goal.com‘Ram Altman’ script emails Sam Altman daily about unused RAM
tech‘Ram Altman’ script emails Sam Altman daily about unused RAM
A Linux BASH script, Ram Altman, can be configured to email Sam Altman daily unused RAM reports but does not send mail by default.
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game with Karlie Kloss
musicTaylor Swift attends Chiefs game with Karlie Kloss
Swift watched Travis Kelce's Chiefs vs Jets matchup at Arrowhead Stadium in a suite alongside Karlie Kloss and family.
Sharp rise in Turkish nationals facing UK removal sparks 'Windrush' accusations
newsSharp rise in Turkish nationals facing UK removal sparks 'Windrush' accusations
Errors in indefinite‑leave refusal letters have surged for Turkish applicants, prompting MPs to compare it to the Windrush scandal.


UK public bodies battle onslaught of AI-generated complaints
techUK public bodies battle onslaught of AI-generated complaints
MPs, councils, schools and courts report floods of chatbot-written grievances that swamp staff and slow responses


Timo Meier scores twice as Devils take early lead
sportsTimo Meier scores twice as Devils take early lead
Timo Meier netted two goals in the second period to put New Jersey up 2-0 against Toronto
Mark Scheifele buzzer beater lifts Jets to dramatic win
sportsMark Scheifele buzzer beater lifts Jets to dramatic win
Mark Scheifele scored with 0.3 seconds left, completing a comeback and handing Winnipeg a 4-3 victory