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Four Nominees Forwarded to Gov. Pillen for 11th Judicial District Judgeship
Nebraska's Judicial Nominating Commission has sent four names to Governor Jim Pillen for a District Court judgeship in the 11th Judicial District after one candidate withdrew.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalGeneral Politics NebraskaJim Pillen11th Judicial DistrictJudicial Nominating CommissionDistrict Court JudgeSandra J. AllenKristi L. HilliardOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Nvidia CEO Resignation Underscores Need for U.S. to Accelerate AI
Newsweek reports Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned amid reports of extramarital affairs, and argues the episode shows why America should accelerate its artificial intelligence race with China.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAChinaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTradeFederal GovernmentElection Jensen HuangNvidiaChuck SchumerHoward LutnickSaudi ArabiaNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Wearable Tech, Veterans Tribute and Gettysburg Address Display
The Cornell Chronicle's week in review covers researcher Cindy Kao's work on seaweed yarn and robotic knits for wearable tech, Vietnam veterans thanking Cornell's future service members, and a rare handwritten Gettysburg Address on view Nov. 19.
Science & TechnologyEducationHealthArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMedical ScienceEnergySocial Issues Cornell ChronicleCornell UniversityCindy Kaowearable technologyVietnam veteransGettysburg AddressAndrew Ramage
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NPR Life Kit's Thanksgiving Guide: Turkey Tips, Pie Crusts and the Best Time to Nap
NPR's Life Kit newsletter offers Thanksgiving hosting tips, houseguest etiquette, flight cancellation hacks and sleep experts' advice on the ideal window for an afternoon nap.
HealthMediaBusiness NPR Life KitThanksgivingnappingsleep medicineEric KimElaine SwannPaco de Leon
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Fairfax County Police Launch Three Public Dashboards on Calls and Aviation
Fairfax County Police unveil a near real-time Calls for Service dashboard plus drone and helicopter mission dashboards, part of a push for transparency and community engagement.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentCalls for Service DashboardDrone as First ResponderPolice Helicopter Missions Dashboardpolice transparencyConnect FairfaxFairfax County, VirginiaReston
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Media Monitor: WIRED Backchannel Examines Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Storytelling and Scandal
WIRED's Backchannel reports on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose storytelling prowess could not contain sex scandals that have shaken his reputation as an ever-prescient founder.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaComputers and InternetSocial Issues Jensen HuangNvidiaWIRED BackchannelMadison HuangSIGGRAPHDenver, Coloradocorporate scandal
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Wallet With Amex, Mastercard and Visa
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Wallet, letting AI agents pay for purchases without seeing users' card details, with a security check for every transaction. It launches first for US ChatGPT Pro subscribers.
BusinessScience & TechnologyBankingFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceTrade ChatGPT WalletOpenAIagentic commerceAmerican ExpressMastercardVisadigital paymentsOpen AI
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OCC Flags Credit, Market, Compliance and Operational Risks in Fall 2026 Banking Report
The OCC's Fall 2026 Semiannual Risk Perspective highlights interest rate and refinancing risks, modest credit risk, Super Intelligence opportunities and threats, and record bank profitability.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBankingEconomyFinancial MarketsArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencySemiannual Risk Perspectivefederal banking systemcommunity banksSuper Intelligencecybersecuritybank profitabilityOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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UAS Responders Course Schedule Announced for 2026–2027
Ten sessions of the A-450 course are listed from December 2026 to May 2027, each capped at 20 seats, with registration requiring an approved user account.
Science & TechnologyEducationLaw Enforcement UAS RespondersA-450 coursetraining scheduleSalem OregonOrange County Fire AuthorityTEEXclass registration
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns of Growing Threats to Wolves, Promotes Wildlife Adoption Gifts
Sierra Club is reporting upsetting wolf news out of Idaho and urging supporters to protect wolves and other vulnerable wildlife through holiday plush animal adoptions that fund conservation work.
EnvironmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementLegalPolitics and Government Sierra ClubwolvesIdahowildlife conservationEndangered Species Actpublic landsholiday gifts
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Promotes Subscription Access to Breaking News and Investigations
The Washington Post is promoting unlimited digital access billed at US$29 for the first year, then US$90 annually, highlighting live updates, political and international coverage and saved stories across devices.
MediaBusinessDigital and Print Publishing The Washington Postsubscriptiondigital news accessbreaking newsinvestigative journalismnewslettersmedia industry
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Media Monitor: CAIR Reports Alabama Mosque Arson, Airport Tirade and Armed Threat Against Demonstrators
CAIR is reporting a $10,000 reward in the Gadsden, Alabama mosque arson, condemnation of an anti-Muslim tirade at Charlotte's airport chapel and a hate crime probe request in Corona, California.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictSocial IssuesLegalElectionMiddle East CAIRGadsden Islamic SocietyAlabama mosque arsonTommy TubervilleCharlotte airport interfaith chapelCorona pro-Palestine demonstratorshate crime investigation
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FTC Sues to Block Covetrus's $3.5 Billion Acquisition of Rival MWI
The FTC has sued to stop Covetrus and its owners Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and TPG from buying MWI Veterinary Supply for $3.5 billion, warning the deal would raise prices for clinics and pet owners.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Federal Trade CommissionCovetrus Inc.MWI Veterinary Supply Inc.Cencora Inc.Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLCTPG Inc.veterinary supplies distribution
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ICE Arrests Mexican National After Illinois Released Him Following Fatal DUI Sentence
ICE arrested Vicente Torres-Vasquez in Wauconda, Illinois, after the Stateville Correctional Center released him on parole without notifying ICE, despite a lodged detainer. He was serving 25 years for a fatal 2011 DUI crash.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues ICEVicente Torres-VasquezIllinoisJ.B. PritzkerMarkwayne Mullindriving under the influenceimmigration enforcementU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Ranks Democratic 2028 Field After Midterms, With Ossoff on Top
Newsweek's post-midterm Democratic power rankings put Jon Ossoff first and AOC second, while downgrading Shapiro, Newsom and Harris as the 2028 primary effectively begins.
Politics and GovernmentMediaDemocratic PartyElectionCongressComputers and Internet Jon OssoffAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez2028 presidential electionChuck SchumerJosh ShapiroGavin NewsomNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Brookings Previews APEC Summit, Warns of Ethiopia-Eritrea War Risk
Brookings is reporting that Trump and Xi will meet at next week's APEC summit in Shenzhen, possibly with Putin, while scholars warn a third Ethiopia-Eritrea war could widen Red Sea conflicts.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldConflictGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceAsiaMilitaryTrade APEC summitShenzhenTrumpXi JinpingEthiopiaEritreaNvidiaUkraineBrookings
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Yale Scholars Draw on Mediterranean Roots to Study Olive Oil's Health Benefits
Two Yale School of Public Health professors with personal ties to Mediterranean olive groves explore olive oil's health benefits, part of a Yale Today roundup also covering law, melanoma research and events.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceEnergyLegal Yale Universityolive oilYale School of Public HealthTassos KyriakidesVasilis VasiliouYale Law Schoolmelanoma researchUniversity
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Governor Ivey to Host 78th Annual Turkey Pardoning at Alabama Governor's Mansion
Governor Kay Ivey will pardon two Bates Turkey Farm turkeys on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time, announcing the names chosen by a public X poll.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial Issues Turkey PardoningKay IveyAlabama Governor's MansionBates Turkey FarmMontgomeryThanksgivingRick PateAlabama Governor's Office
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Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic Leadership
The Maryland Democrat's bid, announced Thursday evening, is the first contested race for the post since 1994 and has split the caucus ahead of a Dec. 1 closed-door vote.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsCongressDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEuropeLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetElectionLegal Chris Van HollenChuck SchumerSenate Democratic leadershipSteve WitkoffVladimir PutinJensen Huanghealth insurance denialsTIME magazineSenate DemocratsNvidiaWashington DC shootingMicrosoft outageUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Four House Bills Presented to the President, Congress.gov Shows
Congress.gov lists four House bills presented to the president: the Common Cents Act, the Claiming Age Clarity Act, the Strengthening America's Turning Point Act and the Criminal History Access Act of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Library of CongressCongress.govUnited States CongressCommon Cents ActClaiming Age Clarity ActStrengthening America's Turning Point ActCriminal History Access Act of 2026U.S. Library of Congress
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Department of War Renames CDAO as Super Intelligence Office
The Department of War has redesignated its Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office as the Super Intelligence Office, unveiling a new logo, domain at SI.mil and updated social channels.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Super Intelligence OfficeDepartment of WarChief Digital and Artificial Intelligence OfficeCameron StanleyMaven Smart SystemWar Data PlatformSI-First militaryU.S. Department of War
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SEC Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway to Speak at Baruch College Conference
The SEC has posted remarks titled "Mo' Data, Mo' Problems" by Jamie Selway, Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, delivered at a Baruch College conference.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionJamie SelwayDivision of Trading and MarketsBaruch CollegeMo' Data, Mo' ProblemsSpeeches and Statements
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Lamont Names West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor to Chair UConn Board of Trustees
Governor Ned Lamont has selected West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor, a UConn alumna and trustee since 2014, to chair the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees, succeeding Dan Toscano.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Shari CantorUConn Board of TrusteesNed LamontUniversity of ConnecticutWest HartfordDan ToscanoHigher education governanceConnecticut Governors Office
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Mamie "Peanut" Johnson Honored With New Public Sculpture in NoMa
A new public sculpture in Washington, D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood honors Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of the first women to play in the Negro Leagues, drawing widespread local media coverage.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMediaSportState GovernmentsSocial IssuesFilm and TVElection Mamie "Peanut" JohnsonNegro Leaguespublic sculptureNoMaDC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesArt Bank CollectionJaneese Lewis GeorgeDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Game Changer Products Recalls All Lots of 10 Day Forecast Capsules Over Undeclared Sildenafil and Acetaminophen
Game Changer Products is recalling all lots of its 10 Day Forecast male enhancement capsules after FDA testing found undeclared sildenafil and acetaminophen, which carry serious health risks.
HealthBusinessLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceLegal Product RecallUS Food and Drug AdministrationGame Changer Products10 Day Forecast capsulessildenafilacetaminophendietary supplementsFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Donalds' Hormuz Oil Claim Mostly False, Explains FDA Warning on GLP-1s
PolitiFact fact-checks Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds on Strait of Hormuz oil flows, rating his claim Mostly False, and explains the FDA's new GLP-1 blindness warning labels.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaEnergyMiddle EastElectionMedical ScienceTrade Byron DonaldsStrait of HormuzIran warPolitiFactFood and Drug AdministrationGLP-1 drugsOzempicPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Flags Trump's Post-Election '60 Minutes' Claims, Greenland Deal and Electricity Price Assertions
FactCheck.org is reporting that President Donald Trump twisted facts on the economy, immigration, crime and his net worth in his post-election "60 Minutes" interview, and it also examined the Greenland defense deal and electricity price claims.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyMedia BiasEurope FactCheck.orgDonald Trump60 MinutesGreenlandChris Wrightelectricity pricesCOVID-19 vaccines
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Producer Prices Rise 0.3% in October as Goods Lead Gains
US producer prices for final demand climbed 0.3% in October, with goods up 0.5% and services 0.2%, while the 12-month increase reached 6.5%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Producer Price IndexBureau of Labor Statisticsfinal demandinflationOctober 2026goods pricesservices prices
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Media Monitor: NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64; Poynter to honor Scott Pelley; D.C. shooter had pitched story to reporter
Poynter reports NBC Sports play-by-play voice Dan Hicks died at 64 after an acute illness, and previews its lifetime achievement honor for Scott Pelley.
MediaSportLaw EnforcementBusinessFilm and TVLegalMedia Crisis Dan HicksNBC SportsHannah StormScott PelleyPoynter InstituteLogan Circle shootingWashington PostPoynter.org
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Harvard Gazette Highlights: Data Centers, Reading and Math, and 'Epigenetic Age'
Harvard Gazette newsletter spotlights analysis that data centers' impact on electric bills is overstated, the debate over reading and math instruction, and a study linking "epigenetic age" to lung cancer survival.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationEnergyMedical ScienceComputers and Internet Harvard Gazettedata centerselectric billsreading and mathepigenetic agelung cancerPeabody Museum