Bird of the Day, theme 'Headshots'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Headshots. Alt theme: #Faraway.

New Senate Democrats press for generational change in Schumer's leadership

A cohort of newly elected Senate Democrats are publicly pushing for leadership change, setting up a potential clash over Chuck Schumer's return as majority leader.

Democrats press Hakeem Jeffries over Israel stance as leadership scrutiny grows

Critics inside and outside the party question Jeffries' support for Israel and pressure mounts around his House leadership bid.

Jim Jordan elected House GOP minority leader

David Walliams named in sexual misconduct allegations after failed injunction

Multiple women accuse David Walliams of grooming and sexual misconduct, including allegations from when some were teenagers; a High Court rejected his injunction.

M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize for The End of Everything

81-year-old M. John Harrison becomes the first science fiction author to win the Booker for The End of Everything.

Rep. Thomas Massie forces House vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and coercive control

Goldsmith says ex-partner Russell Brand physically assaulted her and subjected her to coercive control during their 2013, 14 relationship.

Jeremy Latcham named President and Chief Creative Officer of DC Studios

Skydance appoints Jeremy Latcham to lead DC Studios following James Gunn and Peter Safran's departures.

House Oversight says DOJ failed Epstein victims, urges new probe

House Oversight finds federal authorities repeatedly failed Jeffrey Epstein victims and calls for a fresh investigation

Jake Lang crashes Seattle cat‑owners convention thinking it's a furry meetup

Pardoned Jan. 6 activist Jake Lang showed up at CatCon in Seattle expecting furries and was humiliated, reports say.

Chris Van Hollen hints at Senate Majority Leader run

Chuck Hubbard leads Virginia Foxx by about 335 votes as counts wrap up in NC

Eileen Laubacher projected to unseat Lauren Boebert

Scott Colom widens lead in Mississippi Senate race

Scott Colom’s lead over Cindy Hyde‑Smith grew to nearly 2,600 votes as absentee and provisional ballots are being reviewed; final certification is due Friday.

Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake

Ocarina remake for Switch 2 spurs midnight streams, restocks and early reviews as players post first impressions.

Kemi Badenoch proposes £36bn welfare cuts, draws fury over amputee remark

One Nation disendorses Victorian candidate who praised Hitler

One Nation removed Preston candidate Franco Guardiani after social posts emerged praising Adolf Hitler.

Kirk Cousins Traded Back to Vikings

The Las Vegas Raiders traded QB Kirk Cousins to Minnesota for a 2027 third-round pick as teams closed NFL deadline moves.

Veterans Day observed across US with ceremonies and local freebies

Communities held parades and ceremonies on Nov. 11; in Vermont government offices and the U.S. Postal Service were closed for the day.

Alina Habba Mildon Loses $50 Million Contract

Measles Declared Endemic in United States

Genetic data show ongoing transmission chains in Utah and Arizona, meaning the U.S. no longer meets elimination standards.

Rep.-elect Don Leonard Says He Was Threatened Over Jeffries Vote

Don Leonard says senior House Democrats warned they'd make his life 'a living hell' unless he backs Hakeem Jeffries.

Pat Murphy wins third straight NL Manager of the Year

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy becomes the first MLB skipper to win three consecutive Manager of the Year awards.

Report: Bill Gates profited from investments in landfill operator

ProPublica reports Bill Gates earned billions via his stake in Republic Services, raising questions about climate conflicts and landfill pollution.

California voters reject one‑time billionaire wealth tax, AP says

Haitian boy detained by ICE unaccounted for

An 8-year-old Haitian third-grader detained by ICE in California is reportedly unaccounted for, Rep. Juan Vargas says he’s working to reunite him.

Switch and Switch 2 update adds eShop gifting support, rolling out Nov 17

Firmware 23.5.0 prepares Nintendo eShop gifting to family-group members, with gifts enabled from 17 November.

Jaylen Brown brushes off Jayson Tatum before Celtics‑Sixers game

Brown appears to ignore a pregame greeting from former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, fueling coverage of their post‑trade tension.

Titans trade safety Amani Hooker to the Bills

Buffalo acquires safety Amani Hooker from Tennessee in a deal that sends a 2nd-round pick to the Titans, per reports

Rachel Maddow on The Daily Show

Rachel Maddow sits down with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, discussing the midterms, Medicare and DOJ issues.

Warhammer Survivors launches on PC, consoles and Xbox Game Pass

Auroch Digital's Warhammer Survivors is out now with 40+ champions and 75+ weapons, arriving on PC, consoles and Game Pass.

Michael Carrick set to be sacked as Manchester United manager

Reports say Manchester United plan to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties, with Mauricio Pochettino linked as a leading candidate.

Grand Theft Auto VI begins pre-download ahead of Nov 19 launch

Rockstar opened pre-downloads for GTA VI ahead of its Nov 19 release; PS5 edition will need roughly 212 GB of storage.

FBI probes Nvidia CEO over affair with alleged Chinese spy; shareholders sue

President Trump says the FBI is investigating Jensen Huang's relationship with a woman accused of spying; shareholders filed suit.

Prince Harry and Meghan open Lost Screen Memorial in Brussels and back EU kids law

The Sussexes attended the European Parliament memorial and voiced support for the EU Kids Act to curb online harm to children.

Katy Perry quote about 'controlling' Russell Brand resurfaces

An old Katy Perry comment describing Russell Brand as 'controlling' has resurfaced amid new allegations against him.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion The Siege of Castle Doom DLC

New DLC adds Doctor Doom and Invisible Woman plus a roguelike 'Siege' mode; critics call it ambitious but uneven.