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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says Midterm Voters "Flipped Off" Trump; Faults Newsom on Death Penalty
L.A. Times columnist George Skelton says midterm voters rejected President Trump over the war, tariffs and conduct, and criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to commute 548 death sentences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyLegalState Governments midterm electionsDonald TrumpGavin Newsomdeath penaltyCaliforniaGeorge SkeltonLos Angeles TimesL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Trump Replaces Chief of Staff With Stephen Miller After Midterm Losses
Newsweek's newsletter says Trump replaced Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller after midterm losses, while Trump signaled openness to an immigration deal and Rep. Massie threatens an impeachment vote on Hegseth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWhite HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionArtificial Intelligence Stephen MillerSusie WilesDonald TrumpimmigrationPete HegsethThomas MassieJensen HuangNewsweek
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Ohio Firefighter Ryan C. Milligan Dies After Being Trapped in Basement of Burning Home
Career firefighter Ryan C. Milligan, 36, of the North Royalton Fire Department in Ohio, died after becoming trapped in a basement while battling a house fire, one of 76 firefighter fatalities reported in 2026.
Law EnforcementDisastersFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Firefighter Fatality NotificationRyan C. MilliganNorth Royalton Fire DepartmentNorth RoyaltonOhiohouse firefirefighter fatalities
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Driver Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Fairfax Police Cruiser on I-95
A 26-year-old Arizona man faces DWI and other charges after his GMC Sierra struck an unoccupied Fairfax County Police cruiser during a DWI enforcement traffic stop on southbound I-95 in Springfield.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalUSA Fairfax County Police DepartmentDWIInterstate 95Springfield, VirginiaMove Over lawtraffic stoparrestReston
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Lubrizol Ties AI, Cloud to Faster Materials Research
MIT Technology Review reports Lubrizol is building a digital foundation linking data platforms and cloud infrastructure to speed R&D, with an executive saying AI supports rather than replaces scientific judgment.
BusinessScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEnvironmentEmployment and Labor LubrizolMIT Technology Reviewcloud computingresearch and developmentspecialty chemicalsdigital twinsMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact rates Jon Stewart's Schumer claim Mostly False, examines Florida Amendment 3 fallout
PolitiFact fact-checks Jon Stewart's claim that Chuck Schumer fought half the Democratic Senate winners, rating it Mostly False, and examines claims about Florida's Amendment 3 property tax measure.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementDemocratic PartyCongressState GovernmentsElectionLegalReal Estate PolitiFactJon StewartChuck SchumerU.S. SenateFlorida Amendment 3Ron DeSantisproperty taxesPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Commentary Says Trump's Meme Posting Has Worn Thin After Midterms
Newsweek commentary argues President Donald Trump's social media meme habit is wearing thin after the midterms, calling him a "quirk chungus" in late-stage politics.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseElectionSocial Issues Donald TrumpNewsweekmidtermssocial media memesChina espionageJensen Huangmilitary drones
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Yale Study Finds Letting Users Wait for Free Content Can Be More Lucrative Than Flat Subscriptions
A Yale School of Management study suggests an alternative to the "Netflix model" of unlimited access for a fixed monthly fee: letting users pay to unlock the next installment immediately, or wait to get it for free.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationMediaMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEnvironmentFilm and TV Yale School of Managementsubscription modelepisodic contentNetflix modelspintronicsjade palm pit viperYale UniversityUniversity
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United and MWAA Unveil Concourse E, Dulles' First New Concourse in Two Decades
United Airlines and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority have previewed the 435,000-square-foot Concourse E at Dulles, opening Nov. 10 with 14 gates and a nearly 40,000-square-foot United Club.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentTransportationEconomyFederal GovernmentState Governments United AirlinesWashington Dulles International AirportConcourse EMetropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityDulles Global GatewayAirbus A321XLRAirport Construction
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Media Monitor: CBS News' 60 Minutes Interviews President Trump on Deportations, Faith and the White House
CBS News' 60 Minutes is reporting that President Trump told correspondent Ross Douthat his deportation policy "might be too tough" and said he probably cannot forgive his enemies.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentElectionSocial Issues CBS News60 MinutesDonald TrumpRoss Douthatdeportation policyWhite House interviewOval Office renovationCBS News: 60 Minutes
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Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts Says Mission Unchanged After Midterm Setback
Kevin Roberts says Heritage is "armed with a clear vision" after a consequential week, acknowledging conservatives "took it on the chin" while pointing to opportunities ahead.
Politics and GovernmentRepublican PartyConservative PartyElectionSocial IssuesEconomy The Heritage FoundationKevin Robertsconservative movementelection integritysocialismPéter MagyarLloyd and Bea Smith Fellowship
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Media Monitor: Poynter Recaps Democratic Midterm Wave, Trump's '60 Minutes' Interview and a Surprise Press Secretary Offer
Poynter reports on CNN's John King calling the Democratic midterm sweep historic, Trump's post-midterm '60 Minutes' interview, and his offer of the press secretary job to UFC's Dana White.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyWhite HouseDigital and Print Publishing PoynterJohn Kingmidterm electionsDonald Trump60 MinutesDana WhiteJD VancePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports Midterm History-Makers, GOP Redistricting Setback and Europe's Far-Right Drift
TIME reports on barrier-breaking midterm winners, why Republican redistricting fell short amid Trump's low approval, and European far-right leaders distancing themselves from the president.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyEuropeArtificial Intelligence midterm electionsredistrictingDonald TrumpAlexandria Ocasio-CortezmillennialsAlternative for GermanyAnthropicTIME magazine
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Concerns Raised Over Older Heavy Drinkers as Post-Pandemic Declines Seen Among Younger Adults
Medical experts flag elevated health risks for older heavy drinkers, as a recent study finds post-pandemic declines in drinking among younger adults.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentClimate ChangeEmployment and LaborEducation heavy drinkingolder adultspost-pandemicHarvard Universitycancer researchmethane emissionsworkplace scheduling
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Columbia University Marks 18th Year as Major Sponsor of NYC Veterans Day Parade
Columbia General Studies is a major sponsor of the NYC Veterans Day Parade for the 18th consecutive year, as the university highlights its veteran community, including more than 300 veteran students.
EducationSocial IssuesMilitaryNew YorkUSA Columbia UniversityNYC Veterans Day ParadeSchool of General StudiesMilitary Veterans of Columbia UniversityCenter for Veteran Transition and Integrationveteran studentshigher educationnewsletter
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Dartmouth's Phi Beta Kappa Chapter Inducts 21 Students From Class of 2027
Dartmouth College's fall ceremony welcomes 21 students from the Class of 2027 into Phi Beta Kappa, while Michelle Warren is named interim associate dean and Matthew Delmont serves as interim provost.
EducationPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyElectionGeneral Politics Dartmouth CollegePhi Beta KappaClass of 2027Michelle WarrenMatthew DelmontEric ZitzewitzHigher Education
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Urges Action in Lame-Duck Congress, Weighs Midterm Fallout
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board says Republicans may have their last chance in years to pass priorities, while its columnists assess midterm spending, a Supreme Court case and Susie Wiles' dismissal.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressElectionLegalArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastLatin America lame-duck CongressWall Street Journal editorial boardSusie WilesDonald TrumpDepartment of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchardsmidterm electionsIsrael unity government
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Penn Engineering Dean Vijay Kumar Reappointed Through June 2029
President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. credited Kumar with advancing research, education and innovation at the school.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesSportLegal Vijay KumarPenn EngineeringUniversity of PennsylvaniaJ. Larry JamesonJohn L. Jackson Jr.Academic appointmentsHigher educationreappointment
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Penn Engineers Build Placenta-on-a-Chip to Study Toxic Metal Exposure in Pregnancy
University of Pennsylvania bioengineers have developed a placenta-on-a-chip device that could allow ethical, safe study of how toxic metals like cadmium affect pregnancy, says researcher Dan Huh.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborSocial Issues University of Pennsylvaniaplacenta-on-a-chipcadmiumpregnancy healthDan Huhenvironmental toxinsbioengineering
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Pentagon Taps Viasat for $450 Million Golden Dome Data Relay Operations Center
Space Force satellites still cannot talk to each other, a gap likely to need a roughly $1 billion fix, as Congress weighs defense funding and a Hegseth impeachment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictMilitaryCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionAstronomy and SpaceTradeEuropeMiddle EastAsiaFederal Government Breaking DefenseGolden DomeViasatSpace ForcePete HegsethShield AISaudi ArabiaBreaking DefenceSpace Data Network BackboneGCAPSyriaNavy trainer aircraftBreaking Defense Daily
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NOAA: Minor Geomagnetic Storm Periods Likely Nov. 9, Radio Blackouts Possible Nov. 14
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center reports G1 geomagnetic storm levels on Nov. 7-8 and forecasts isolated G1 periods on Nov. 9, with R1-R2 radio blackouts likely Nov. 14.
Science & TechnologyWeatherAstronomy and SpaceGeneral WeatherEnvironment NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centergeomagnetic stormradio blackoutsolar radiation stormRegion 4566space weatherBoulder, ColoradoNOAASolar Flares
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House to Vote Monday on Seven Suspension Bills, Six of Them on Nuclear Policy
Lawmakers meet at noon for morning hour and at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with first and last votes expected at 6:30 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyCongressFederal GovernmentLegalLegislation House of Representativessuspension of the rulesnuclear energy legislationNuclear REFUEL ActVeterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026Energy and Commerce Committeelegislative scheduleU.S. House of RepresentativesH.R. 9614
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Solar Activity Likely to Be Moderate With Slight Chance of X-Class Flare, NOAA Forecasts
NOAA forecasts moderate solar activity and a slight chance of an X-class flare through 11 Nov, after geomagnetic storms and solar wind peaking at 814 km/s.
Science & TechnologyWeatherAstronomy and SpaceGeneral WeatherEnvironment NOAAspace weathersolar flaregeomagnetic stormsolar windX-class flareSpace Weather Prediction CenterSolar Flares
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Texas Tech Faculty Protest Teaching Restrictions as Colleges Rework Admissions
NPR reports professors say rules on race, sex and gender have led to self-censorship, while some colleges waive fees and enlist faculty to recruit students.
EducationPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalElectionState Governments Texas Techhigher educationNPRcollege admissionsCornell UniversitySupreme CourtJustice DepartmentNPR EditorialSkidmore CollegeAdvanced Placement
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NVTC Unveils Fall Event Slate, From AI and Hiring to Space Security
Northern Virginia Technology Council announces November and December events including MIT's Eric So on AI and thinking, a student tech hiring chat, data center talks and a Tech100 celebration.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborEnergy Northern Virginia Technology CouncilEric Sodata centersspace securityTech100 CelebrationMission Tech SeriesNVTC Weekly EventsVirginiaReston
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Spanbergers Launch 16th Annual STEAM-H Essay Contest With New Award for Teachers
Governor Abigail Spanberger and First Gentleman Adam Spanberger open the 16th annual STEAM-H Essay Contest, which offers 10 student scholarships and a new Classroom Innovation Award for three Virginia teachers.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesScience & Technology STEAM-H Essay ContestAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Council on WomenscholarshipsVirginia LotteryClassroom Innovation AwardVirginiaReston
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Media Monitor: NPR Health covers seasonal affective disorder, fluoride-free toothpaste and 2027 ACA changes
NPR Health reports on coping with seasonal affective disorder, how hydroxyapatite toothpaste compares with fluoride, and new Affordable Care Act enrollment rules and premium changes for 2027.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues NPR Healthseasonal affective disorderhydroxyapatite toothpastefluorideAffordable Care Acthealth insurance enrollmentRobert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Promotes Eco-Friendly Plush Toys as Holiday Gifts Supporting Conservation
The Sierra Club is urging supporters to skip traditional holiday shopping and instead gift recycled-material plush animals whose adoptions fund endangered species and public lands advocacy.
BusinessEnvironmentSocial IssuesReal Estate Sierra Clubholiday shoppingeco-friendly plush toysEco-Palsendangered speciespublic landsconservation
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Media Monitor: NPR Recaps Melania Trump's Russia-Ukraine Meeting, Newsom's Death Row Commutations and Russell Brand Conviction
NPR's morning newsletter reports first lady Melania Trump hosted a rare meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials, Gavin Newsom moved to commute 548 death sentences and Russell Brand was convicted of rape.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsElectionLaw Enforcement NPRMelania TrumpRussia-Ukraine warGavin NewsomRussell BrandSanfilippo syndromemidterm electionsNPR Breaking News
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Pillen Says Voters Gave 'Clear Mandate' on Property Taxes, Pushes 'Cap, Cover, Cut' Plan
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says Tuesday's election delivered a mandate to fix property taxes, promoting a 'Cap, Cover, Cut' strategy for the 2027 legislative session.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsElectionReal Estate Jim PillenNebraskaproperty taxesCap, Cover, Cut2027 legislative sessionLincolnOffice of Nebraska Governor