Bird of the Day, theme 'Small Beaks'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #SmallBeaks, any bird with a small beak. Alt theme: #Blue, any bird with Blue in its plumage.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen announces challenge for Senate majority leader

Microsoft 365 outage continues as fixes stall, Outlook and Teams disrupted

A global Microsoft outage leaves Outlook, Teams and Copilot down for millions as recovery attempts falter into the evening.

Six more women accuse Russell Brand after his sentencing

The Times reports six additional allegations of sexual misconduct against Russell Brand days after his 10½-year sentence.

Jonathan Kreiss‑Tomkins projected winner in Alaska governor race

Attorney General Todd Blanche denies DOJ probing Democrats over speech

Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has no 'investigations into words' of Democrats after controversy over his comments.

ProPublica finds Georgia election board coordinated with Cleta Mitchell network

Recordings show members of Georgia’s State Election Board worked with Cleta Mitchell’s Election Integrity Network on shared priorities

JD Vance says 2028 run 'may not be his time', aides say

Europe to join Russia Ukraine peace talks, Putin warns against European troops

US envoys said EU delegates will be included in the next Ukraine‑Russia negotiations; Russia has not confirmed this.

Manchester United agree deal to hire Mauricio Pochettino

Sky reports Manchester United have agreed a two‑and‑a‑half‑year contract to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager.

Eleven Democrats absent for Hegseth impeachment vote

11 House Democrats did not attend the impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, helping Republicans shelve the measure

Pope Leo XIV returns to Peru

Pope Leo XIV made an emotional visit to Chiclayo, denouncing machismo and urging respect and protection for women.

Pete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised his group

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented a medal to the Arlington sentinel who rebuked his entourage for poor decorum at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Taylor Swift to perform at the CMAs on November 18, announced on GMA

Good Morning America says Taylor Swift will appear at the Country Music Awards on Nov. 18, sparking fan speculation about the setlist

Pete Crow‑Armstrong unanimously wins 2026 NL MVP

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong swept the NL MVP vote after a breakout season (about .280, 45 HR, 41 SB).

Mercedes-Benz freezes further investments in Germany

Mercedes-Benz says it will halt all new investment at its German facilities amid rising production costs and stalled talks with unions.

Australia debutant Mahli Beardman takes five wickets as England collapse

On ODI debut Mahli Beardman grabbed a five‑for (around 5/16) as England slumped to 7/60 in Perth.