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Min Jin Lee's 'American Hagwon' Named Amazon's Best Book of 2026
Amazon's Editors pick Min Jin Lee's multigenerational novel American Hagwon as the No. 1 Best Book of 2026, topping a list that adds new Horror and Buzzworthy categories.
BusinessMediaDigital and Print PublishingEconomy AmazonMin Jin LeeAmerican HagwonBest Books of 2026Sarah GelmanBooks and LiteratureAmazon Books
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Arlington County Brings Back "Name that Plow!" Contest for Third Year
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services is again asking residents to name its snowplows and salt trucks, with submissions open through Nov. 29, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherTransportation Arlington CountyName that PlowsnowplowsDepartment of Environmental Servicessnow removalsalt truckswinter weatherArlington County GovernmentReston
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The Met to Open Major Exhibition on Jahangir's Mughal Court in April 2027
Radiant World: Jahangir and Mughal India brings some 230 works to The Met from April 25 to August 15, 2027, exploring the emperor's patronage, his artists and his court's global exchange.
EntertainmentMediaAsiaIndia Metropolitan Museum of ArtJahangirMughal IndiaRadiant World exhibitionIslamic ArtNur JahanMax HolleinMet Museum
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Newsletter Weighs AI Warnings, Nvidia CEO Allegations
Newsweek's "The 1600" newsletter reports new allegations against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and examines stark warnings from AI researchers about superintelligence risk, plus a skeptical counterview.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFinancial MarketsElectionLegal Jensen HuangNvidiaAnthropicOpenAIPaul Christianoinitial public offeringNewsweek
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ICE Detainer Filed After Twice-Deported Honduran Man Allegedly Tried to Storm Cockpit
Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, deported twice before, is charged with bomb threat and terroristic threats after allegedly trying to storm a United Airlines cockpit; ICE has lodged a detainer with local authorities.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesTransportation Rony Alexander Gomez-AlbertoImmigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinasylum fraudUnited AirlinesNewarkU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Arkansas Mail Marketer Sentenced to Five Years for $473,000 Counterfeit Stamp Scheme
A Berryville, Arkansas mail marketing business owner who bought counterfeit stamps from a Chinese supplier was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to repay USPS over $2 million.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFederal Government counterfeit postage stampsUSPS Office of Inspector GeneralU.S. Postal Inspection Servicecontract fraudBerryville, Arkansasmail marketingpostal fraud
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Volunteer Firefighter Gary Smalls Jr. Dies After Cardiovascular Event
Georgetown County Fire/EMS volunteer Gary Smalls Jr., 41, died on Feb. 2, 2026, a day after responding to a fire alarm and a motor vehicle accident, bringing 2026 firefighter fatalities to 78.
Law EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborDisasters Firefighter Fatality NotificationGary Smalls Jr.Georgetown County Fire/EMSSouth Carolinavolunteer firefightercardiovascular eventfirefighter fatalities
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact debunks post-election gas price conspiracy, rates Trump wealth claim Mostly False
PolitiFact says falling gas prices after the Nov. 3 election reflect seasonal shifts and Middle East oil flows, not oil companies scheming to help Democrats, and rates Trump's stock-market answer Mostly False.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessHealthEconomyEnergyElectionArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastSocial Issues PolitiFactgas pricesDonald TrumpIran warStrait of HormuzChuck Schumerartificial intelligence political ads
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Vandenberg Coalition Marks Veterans Day With Call to Go Beyond 'Thank You for Your Service'
The Vandenberg Coalition's executive director says "thank you for your service" felt "too simple" and "too easy," as the group honors veterans and highlights new national security commentary.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldMilitaryElectionMiddle EastAsiaEurope Veterans DayThe Vandenberg Coalitionthank you for your serviceRichard FontaineRebeccah HeinrichsElise Stefaniknational security
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Yale Honors Veterans Past and Present on Beinecke Plaza
Yale's Veterans Day ceremony on Beinecke Plaza honored Yalies who served from the American Revolution onward, including those whose service to others continues after military life.
HealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentEducationClimate ChangeMedical ScienceFilm and TVEnvironment Veterans DayYale UniversityBeinecke PlazaCOP31psychedelics researchhigher educationUniversity
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United Says More Than Half Its Daily Flights Now Have Starlink Ahead of Thanksgiving
United Airlines says Starlink Wi-Fi is now on over half its daily flights as it prepares for 6.6 million Thanksgiving travelers, with nearly 64% of flights equipped expected by end of 2026.
BusinessScience & TechnologyTransportationComputers and InternetEconomy United AirlinesStarlinkThanksgiving travelinflight Wi-FiDavid KinzelmanMileagePlusholiday travel
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IRS Warns Tax Professionals: One Week Left to File Through FIRE System Before Retirement
The IRS says November 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET is the last day to file information returns through the FIRE system, with IRIS becoming the only electronic filing option from January 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetLegal Internal Revenue ServiceFIRE SystemInformation Returns Intake Systemtax professionalsinformation returnselectronic filing2027 filing seasonIRS
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SEC Chief Economist Joshua White Delivers Remarks on "The Economics of Attention"
SEC Chief Economist Joshua White, director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, has delivered a speech titled "The Economics of Attention," the agency has announced.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsFederal Government Securities and Exchange CommissionJoshua WhiteThe Economics of AttentionDivision of Economic and Risk Analysisspeechfinancial regulation
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Media Monitor: Two Top Leaders Depart CBS News' 'Face the Nation' as Poynter Roundup Covers Biden Interview, Hegseth Incident, ONA Cuts and Rex Ryan Arrest
Poynter reports Mary Hager and Anne Hsu are leaving CBS News' "Face the Nation," plus Joe Biden's People interview, a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimand for Pete Hegseth's group, ONA's 2027 conference cancellation and Rex Ryan's arrest.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportLaw EnforcementFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentMilitary CBS NewsFace the NationMary HagerJoe BidenPete HegsethOnline News AssociationRex RyanPoynter.org
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Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Seat, White House Warns Democrats Over Investigations
Colom's defeat of Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith makes him the state's first Black U.S. senator in nearly 150 years and expands the Democratic majority to 55 seats, with Alaska still undecided.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictUSARussiaUkraineElectionCongressWhite HouseDemocratic PartyMilitaryEuropeMediaHealthRepublican PartySocial IssuesBusinessScience & TechnologyComputers and Internet Scott ColomCindy Hyde-SmithMississippi Senate raceRobert GarciaRussia-Ukraine prisoner swapSS United StatesNPR Breaking NewsNPRPete HegsethHouse impeachment votehazingSocial SecurityUSA TODAY Daily BriefingStarshieldEuropean Political CommunityEpstein Files Transparency ActNewsweek
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Harvard Gazette Newsletter Highlights COVID-Era Physician's New Book, AI Threat Panel
Harvard Gazette newsletter spotlights a physician's book on navigating global and personal anxieties, a Harvard Law panel on AI as an existential threat, and wildfire smoke autism research.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEnvironmentEnergy Harvard GazetteCOVID-19Hugging Faceautism researchbabesiosisHarvard Law School
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UK Defence Innovation Offers £1 Million for Rapid Toxic Gas Detection Technology
UK Defence Innovation launches Phase 2 of its Rapid Detection of Toxic Gases competition, with at least £1 million available for technologies that warn of dangerous gas concentrations in busy public spaces.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetMilitarySocial Issues UK Defence Innovationtoxic gas detectionHome OfficeNational Protective Security Authoritypublic safetyDefence Science and Technology Laboratoryfunding competitionUK Government
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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