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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports Mississippi elects first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, becoming the state's first Black U.S. senator elected since Reconstruction.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthElectionCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartySocial Issues Scott ColomCindy Hyde-SmithMississippi Senate racePete HegsethHouse impeachment votehazingSocial SecurityUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Scott Colom's Historic Mississippi Senate Win, New Starshield Limits for Ukraine
Newsweek reports Democrat Scott Colom unseated Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, Ukraine faces fresh Starshield restrictions, and European leaders meet in Ireland after bomb threats and cyberattacks.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldConflictElectionCongressDemocratic PartyComputers and InternetEurope Scott ColomMississippi Senate raceCindy Hyde-SmithStarshieldUkraineEuropean Political CommunityEpstein Files Transparency ActNewsweek
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George Mason Names Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of Nursing After $15M Gift
George Mason University has officially named its nursing school after Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry, honoring their $15 million gift, alongside news of a $3.8M NIH grant and two Stevie Awards for Mason Korea.
HealthBusinessEducationMedical ScienceSocial IssuesAsia George Mason UniversityArlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of NursingMason KoreaStevie AwardsNational Institute on Drug AbuseForbes America's Kindest CompaniesDavid J. King Teaching AwardGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Dartmouth President Beilock Lays Out Vision for the Next Decade
Dartmouth President Sian Beilock has set out her vision for the college's next decade, as Geisel School of Medicine veterans reflect on lessons learned in military service.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMilitaryComputers and Internet Dartmouth CollegeSian BeilockGeisel School of MedicineLorenza Violaquantum computinghigher educationveterans
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Five Penn Pioneers Reflect on 150 Years of Women at the University
At the 2026 Silfen Forum, five Penn pioneers marked 150 years of women at the University, sharing lessons on leadership, mentorship, resilience, and creating opportunities for future generations.
Science & TechnologyHealthSportEducationAstronomy and SpaceMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues University of PennsylvaniaSilfen ForumJudith RodinAmy GutmannCherelle L. ParkerAndrea Mitchellwomen in leadership
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Issues Statement Honoring Veterans Day
Governor Jim Pillen marked Veterans Day with a statement honoring active and retired military personnel across Nebraska, recognizing their service to the nation.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitarySocial Issues Veterans DayJim PillenNebraskamilitary veteransstate governmentLincolnOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Mayor Karen Bass to Open 140-Bed Interim Housing Facility and Vision Theatre on Thursday
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will cut the ribbon on a 140-bed interim housing facility in the San Fernando Valley and celebrate the Vision Theatre's grand opening on Thursday, November 12.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesState GovernmentsArts Karen BassLos Angelesinterim housingSan Fernando ValleyHope the MissionVision Theatrehomelessness servicesLA Mayors Office
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Governor Sherrill's Public Schedule for Thursday, November 12, 2026
New Jersey Governor Sherrill will give a live interview at The Washington Post Global Women's Summit in New York, then attend the 33rd Annual Liturgy of the Blue Mass in Newark.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillNew JerseyPublic ScheduleThe Washington Post Global Women's SummitLiturgy of the Blue MassNewarkNew York CityOffice of New Jersey Governor
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House to Vote Thursday on Major Richard Star Act Under Democrat Discharge Petition
The House meets at 9 a.m. for legislative business, with first votes at 9:15 a.m. and last votes expected at 10:45 a.m.
Politics and GovernmentCongressFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegalDemocratic Party Major Richard Star ActH.R. 2102H. Res. 1247House of Representativesveterans' disability compensationRep. Takanodischarge petitionDemocrat Discharge PetitionArmed Services Committee
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Senate Introduces Three Veterans-Focused Resolutions for November 2026
Senate resolutions honor veterans on Veterans Day 2026, back a National Warrior Call Day on November 15 and recognize National Veterans Small Business Week from November 9 to 13.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentCongressMilitarySocial Issues U.S. SenateVeterans DayNational Warrior Call DayNational Veterans Small Business WeekS.Res.956S.Res.957S.Res.958U.S. Library of Congress
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Solar Activity Stays Low With Chance of M-Class Flares Through 14 November
NOAA reports low solar activity with eight numbered sunspot regions and a 45 percent chance of M-class flares on each of the next three days, while geomagnetic conditions remain quiet.
Science & TechnologyWeatherAstronomy and SpaceGeneral WeatherEnvironment NOAAsolar activitysunspot regionsM-class flaresgeomagnetic fieldsolar windspace weatherSolar Flares
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post Reports on a Man's Discovery of 35 Siblings, Rubio's Flights to Florida Games and El Niño Snow Outlook
The Washington Post reports on a man who learned he has 35 siblings, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's government-funded trips to Florida football games, and where El Niño may bring heavy snow this winter.
WeatherSportHealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral WeatherMilitarySocial IssuesFederal Government The Washington PostNoam TomaschoffMarco RubioEl Niñowinter snow forecastretirement savingsveterans PTSD ayahuasca
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Port of Long Beach Emissions Hit Record Low Per Container in Busiest Year
Port of Long Beach's 2025 emissions inventory shows per-container pollution at an all-time low despite record cargo, with diesel soot down 13% and nitrogen oxides 34% since 2017.
BusinessEnvironmentClimate ChangeTransportationEnergyTrade Port of Long Beachemissions inventoryClean Air Action Planzero-emissions portgreenhouse gasescontainer throughputGreen Port Policy
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle reports veterans' plaque donation, AI safety center and antibiotic monitoring research
Cornell Chronicle reports Vietnam veterans donating a plaque to Cornell's ROTC brigade, a new statewide AI safety research center, and research on antibiotic monitoring to fight superbugs.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputing and InternetState Governments Cornell ChronicleVietnam Veterans of AmericaCornell ROTCartificial intelligence safetyKathy Hochulantibiotic resistanceJohn Kasich
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Teen Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck on Stringfellow Road in Chantilly
Fairfax County Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating the death of a teenager struck by a 2016 Volkswagen on Stringfellow Road in Chantilly on November 4; the victim died November 10.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSALegal Fairfax County Police DepartmentChantillyStringfellow Roadfatal pedestrian crashCrash Reconstruction Unittraffic fatalityCrime Solvers of Fairfax CountyReston
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DEA Honors America's Veterans, Recognizing 2,309 Who Continue to Serve
The DEA marks Veterans Day by recognizing the 2,309 military veterans in its workforce, nearly a third of its staff, with Administrator Terry Cole thanking veterans and military families.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentMilitaryEmployment and Labor Veterans DayDrug Enforcement AdministrationTerry Colemilitary veteransfederal workforcepublic service
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Barnard's Big Sub Returns at 529 Feet as Columbia Celebrates Fall Traditions
Barnard's Big Sub measured 529 feet with 300 pounds of meat, 130 pounds of tomatoes and 125 pounds of grilled veggies, as Columbia marks fall traditions and honors Marie Tharp's Hall of Fame induction.
EducationScience & TechnologySportEntertainmentMedical ScienceMusicAstronomy and SpaceSocial Issues Barnard's Big SubColumbia UniversityMarie TharpNational Women's Hall of FameColumbia NursingEmmet CohenColumbia Field Hockeynewsletter
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Urges Senators to Demand Changes to Permitting Bill
The Sierra Club is urging supporters to press senators for amendments to the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, saying the permitting bill remains deeply flawed despite recent changes.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeCongressDemocratic PartySocial Issues Sierra ClubBipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Actenergy permittingU.S. Senateclean energyTribal sovereigntylame-duck session
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Google Launches Gemini Decisions API for Fast, Calibrated Multimodal Choices
Google DeepMind unveils the Gemini Decisions API and Gemini Decision 1 model, scoring up to 1,000 yes/no, multiple-choice and rubric questions in a single pass across text, images, audio, video and PDFs.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedia Gemini Decisions APIGemini Decision 1Google DeepMindGoogle AI Studiomultimodal AIAPI pricingmodel routingGoogleAlphabet
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Newsom Marks Veterans Day With $10.5 Billion Investment Tally and New Tax Breaks for California Veterans
The administration says it has invested more than $10.5 billion since 2019 for the state's nearly 1.5 million veterans, alongside a $20,000 state income tax exclusion for military retirement pay.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborMilitaryEconomyHealthUSASocial IssuesReal EstateElection Gavin NewsomVeterans DayCaliforniaveterans benefitstax cutshigher educationapprenticeshipsCalifornia Governors OfficeCalifornia Department of Veterans Affairsveteran housingveteran mental healthLindsey SinProposition 1Homekey+Veterans Home LoansCalifornia Veterans Health Initiative
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports Online News Association Pausing Annual Conference, Cutting Staff
Poynter's Kristen Hare reports the Online News Association will pause its annual conference this year and cut staff, prompting reflections from journalists on what the group's gatherings meant to them.
MediaBusinessEmployment and LaborDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Online News AssociationPoynter InstituteNiketa PatelKristen Harejournalism conferencesmedia industry layoffsAmy O'LearyKristen Hare | Poynter
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers Opens Tickets for AI x Journalism Summit, Sets Nov. 12 AI Real Talk
Hacks/Hackers is reporting early bird tickets for its third annual AI x Journalism Summit are $99 through Nov. 30, with session pitches open and an AI Real Talk set for Nov. 12.
MediaScience & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingEducation Hacks/HackersAI x Journalism SummitBaltimoreAI Real TalkTow-Knight Center for Journalism FuturesCarnegie Mellon UniversityAI search citations
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Media Monitor: CAIR Podcast Examines Effort to Prosecute Israeli Soldiers; Group Seeks Hate Crime Probes in Illinois, California
CAIR's newsletter highlights a podcast on the Hind Rajab Foundation's legal campaign against Israeli soldiers, plus calls for hate crime probes in Champaign, Illinois, and condemnation of a Southern California pastor's remarks.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaConflictSocial IssuesLegalElection CAIRHind Rajab FoundationGazahate crime investigationChampaign IllinoisCAIR-LAU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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House Floor Today: Five Small Business and SBA Bills Listed for Nov. 11, 2026
Congress.gov's House Floor Today list for Nov. 11, 2026 features five bills, including the Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026 and the Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and Internet Congress.govLibrary of CongressHouse Floor TodayCybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency ActSmall Business AdministrationU.S. Library of Congress
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Fairfax County Marks Veterans Day With Tax Relief, Hiring Help and Free Pancakes
Supervisor Walter Alcorn honors Fairfax County's 65,000 veterans, highlighting tax exemptions, county hiring preferences and a free Rotary pancake breakfast on Nov. 14.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesReal EstateEducation Veterans DayFairfax CountyWalter AlcornVeterans and Military Families Commissionbike lanesComprehensive PlanWolf TrapHunter Mill District
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Google Labs Launches Tabletop, a Real-Time Collaborative Space for Group Planning
Google Labs introduces Tabletop, an experiment that lets groups generate shared trip itineraries, dinner polls, expense splitters and tournament brackets, rolling out in the U.S. via waitlist.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence TabletopGoogle Labsreal-time collaborationgroup planningRoman Nurikwaitlistproduct launchGoogleAlphabet
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Columbia Opens Fall Season to Uptown Neighbors With Basketball, Tree Lighting and Community Events
Columbia University is sponsoring fall events for Upper Manhattan residents, including a historic women's basketball matchup against No. 2 Michigan and the annual Manhattanville tree lighting ceremony.
EducationSportEntertainmentSocial IssuesMusicFilm and TV Columbia UniversityUpper ManhattanColumbia Women's BasketballHarlem Holiday LightsManhattanville tree lightingRiverside Park ConservancyStudio Museum in HarlemColumbia Neighbors
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CAH Marks 40 Years of Art Bank With Photography Panel on DC's Changing Landscape
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities celebrates the Art Bank Collection's 40th anniversary with a panel of grantee artists discussing photography, new acquisitions and DC's evolving communities.
EntertainmentMediaWashington D.C.Film and TVSocial Issues DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesArt Bank CollectionMoments in TimephotographyFrank Hallam DayWashington DCVeterans DayDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Flexport to Host North America Freight Market Update Webinar on November 12
Flexport's FMU Live webinar on November 12, 2026 will cover North America operations, ports and labor, Indian Subcontinent updates and air freight, with three company experts on the panel.
BusinessTransportationTradeEmployment and Labor Flexportfreight market updatewebinarair freightNorth America portsIndian Subcontinentocean freight
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American Airlines Adds Light Bites to First Class Menus on Chicago–New York Flights
American Airlines is expanding dining choices for premium customers, introducing new light bites in First Class on select flights, including its Chicago–New York route.
BusinessTransportation American AirlinesFirst Classlight bitesairline diningChicagoNew Yorkpremium cabin