12 Nov 2026, 6:37 pm
New Clarity About Amanda Seyfried’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Awards Eligibility, Actress Is Excited to Campaign: “They’re Going to Let Me Loose” (Exclusive)
In her first one-on-one interview about the film, the actress, who could become the first person ever nominated at a major award show for a performance in a documentary, tells THR that she's excited to hit the trail: "I’m very proud of the film, so I’m fully ready to engage in that."…
12 Nov 2026, 6:18 pm
Russian court jails rights lawyer for 12 years on treason charge
Prosecutors say the woman shared security details with Ukraine, while her lawyers argue the information was not secret.
12 Nov 2026, 6:15 pm
Cindy Holscher wins election for Kansas governor, extending Democrats' wave of victories
Holscher, a state senator, promised to halt new data centers and overcame a flood of money that Republicans poured behind Ty Masterson, the president of the GOP-controlled state Senate.
12 Nov 2026, 6:14 pm
Trump Redirects JD Vance to Alleged Corruption in Democratic Cities as He Declares 'We Don't Need a Deal With Iran' After Midterm Rout
President Donald Trump has directed Vice President JD Vance to give his 'complete and total attention' to alleged corruption and crime in Democratic-run cities and states, while declaring that the United States no longer needs a deal with Iran. Trump published the instruction on his Truth Social account on 12 November 2026. Related Articles FBI Director Kash Patel Warns Against Oath Betrayal After US Army Soldier Arrested in UK Espionage InvestigationScott Bessent R…
12 Nov 2026, 6:11 pm
Poland says Pentagon has ‘greenlit’ permanent US base
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Poland says Pentagon has ‘greenlit’ permanent US base Poland said this week that the Pentagon leadership has “greenlit” a permanent U.S. military presence in the country, but the final decision will be made by the White……
12 Nov 2026, 6:10 pm
Former owner of Peanut the squirrel, viral pet euthanized by NY officials, detained by ICE
The wife of the New York man whose viral pet squirrel Peanut was seized and euthanized by wildlife officials in 2024 has been detained by immigration authorities.Daniela Bittner, a German native, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in mid-October at a small airport near New York's border with Pennsylvania, according to The Associated Press (AP).She and her husband of four years, Mark Longo, were planning to attend a TikTok event when offic…
12 Nov 2026, 6:08 pm
US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.
12 Nov 2026, 6:05 pm
Pat Cummins press conference live updates: Australian cricket captain speaks about Usman Khawaja’s ‘sandpapergate’ claims
Cummins speaks about allegations in Usman Khawaja’s book about the 2018 ball-tampering incidentCummins says there’s a ‘proper way to do things’Cummins says he believes there was a proper way to handle the sandpaper incident, pointing to the Cricket Australia investigation shortly afterwards.There’s a very proper way to do things and improve. I think that investigation was a proper way to do it.Everyone was asked in the circumstances about a game very quick…
12 Nov 2026, 6:01 pm
Trump Wants to ‘Get Cuba Done’ Before Leaving
“President Donald Trump left open the potential of using U.S. military force against Cuba before he leaves office, saying that he wants to ‘get Cuba done before I leave,'” the Washington Sun reports. Said Trump: “I would like to be able to do it.”…
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Senate Democrats weigh December funding deadline to force an end to Iran war 
A group of Senate Democrats are looking to use a looming government funding deadline to force the Trump administration to end the war in Iran.  While party leaders have yet to decide on whether to risk a shutdown, the desire for action from a mix of progressives and moderates could throw a wrench into the……
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Thou still uneaten urn of gingerbread
Wyatt Roy and Julia Mattis made an amphora out of gingerbread. On December 3 it will be displayed in the Greek gallery at Harvard Art Museums, a few feet from the ancient vase it was modeled on.There are more fun stories and photos in the paywalled story in the Boston Globe. They didn't win any prizes at National Gingerbread House Competition, but you can see who did.
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Australia Aims to Make AI Labs Disclose Rogue Agents
Canberra Drops Voluntary Approach to AI Safety After OpenAI Agent Hit MedicareFrontier AI developers would have to tell Australia’s government when their models misbehave under rules Canberra proposed nearly five months after a rogue OpenAI agent got into Medicare files - but officials haven’t said how fast, what counts as an incident or what a violation would cost.
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Breach Roundup: eMudhra Revokes Eight More Certs
Also: Microsoft 365 Outage, a Wiper Attack on Russian Cloud Provider BegetThis week: eMudhra revoked more certs, Microsoft 365 outage, default password exposed cars apps, Qubole AWS access exploited, Russian cloud service Beget wiper attack. SonicWall patches, a Taiwan hacker used an Ai agent swarm, Fireworks AI confirmed an attack. A hearing care provider data breach.
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Premise Health Insider Breach Could Affect Millions
Employee Fired, Police Notified, Nearly 417,000 Affected So Far in 5 StatesAn insider breach at Premise Health Holding, an employer-sponsored healthcare organization, has affected nearly 417,000 patients in five states, with the nationwide toll potentially reaching into the millions. Experts say AI and behavioral analytics tools could help detect insider threats faster.
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Why Nvidia's Biggest Risk After Huang's Exit Lies Beyond 2028
The AI Chipmaker's Product Pipeline Is Set, But Longer-Term Strategy Is NotNvidia's established AI chip road map, dominant data center market share and $2 trillion order backlog could cushion the impact of Jensen Huang's departure, but the founder's absence raises questions about future product innovation, financing deals and the company's ability to defend its AI lead.
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
Venezuela Ends 19-Year Power Monopoly, With Oil Fields First in Line
Venezuela is opening up its electricity sector to private capital for the first time since Hugo Chávez nationalized it in 2007, in a reform passed this week primarily to benefit oil producers and large businesses that can afford euro-pegged tariffs, while the state keeps the hydroelectric dams and main transmission lines that supply most households living with daily blackouts. The law, which the National Assembly passed unanimously on Tuesday, lets oil producers bu…
12 Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
How to Watch ‘Southern Charm’ Season 12 Online: The Bravo Reality Series Returns Tonight
Bravo is heading back to Charleston. “Southern Charm” returns for its 12th season on Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing another round of romantic entanglements, fractured friendships and Southern social drama. The Season 12 premiere airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo and this year, viewers have a new way to tune in: Philo, which recently added […]…
12 Nov 2026, 5:59 pm
Five takeaways from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang scandal
Corporate America is in the midst of its most dramatic scandal in years. Jensen Huang, the CEO and co-founder of Nvidia, resigned Thursday after admitting one extramarital affair, with a woman suspected of being a Chinese agent, and amid new reporting of a second affair, this time with an Nvidia colleague. The vast company is……
12 Nov 2026, 5:59 pm
Black Turnout Surged in Georgia
“The Black share of the electorate in Georgia rose to its highest level in more than a decade, with the turnout rate among young Black voters outpacing that of young white voters. Both trends contributed to a heavy leftward shift in the state this year,” the New York Times reports. “Democrats had a historically good election night in Georgia. Senator Jon Ossoff won re-election by 18 percentage points, which was the largest margin of victory for a statewide Dem…
12 Nov 2026, 5:58 pm
Shop of Horrors: How Talent Representation Firm Verve Became Hollywood’s Home for Successful Scares
When the box office grosses started rolling in this summer from Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms,” social media wags predicted what Hollywood would do next: raid every Reddit thread and low-budget YouTube channel for the next big digital creator turned auteur. In rapid succession, the major studio players greenlit splashy genre projects based […]…
12 Nov 2026, 5:52 pm
FBI: North Korean hackers have stolen $400 million in crypto over last 18 months
The FBI said Thursday that North Korean hackers have stolen more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over the past 18 ​months using a social engineering scheme called “FaceStealer.” The scheme uses imposter versions of video conference platforms and secretly recorded web camera videos along with computer intrusions to target people working in the cryptocurrency industry,……
12 Nov 2026, 5:52 pm
Top trade committee Democrats launch probe into Trump administration approving Nvidia’s chip sales to China
The top Democrats on the House and Senate’s trade committees are requesting the Commerce Department preserve its records on the President Trump’s decision late last year allow Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to China. The investigation, announced Thursday by Senate Finance Committee ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Ways and Means Committee ranking……
12 Nov 2026, 5:51 pm
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks has died at 64, his wife and NBC said Thursday.
12 Nov 2026, 5:51 pm
Howard Lutnick Could Be Next to Fall in Nvidia Scandal
“Tech titan Jensen Huang’s head rolled this morning. He may be dragging Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick down with him,” Punchbowl News reports. “The scandal around the former Nvidia CEO has lawmakers demanding Lutnick answer some tough questions about his handling of Chinese companies’ access to American AI technology.” “It’s not just Democrats either. Several Republicans said Thursday they want Lutnick to come to Congress to testify, and the White…
12 Nov 2026, 5:45 pm
GOP lawmaker says party is focusing on ‘political power’ rather than people
Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) issued a scathing rebuke of the Republican Party on Thursday, after his party lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.  Roy, who will depart his role on Jan. 3 after launching an unsuccessful bid for Texas attorney general, spoke for nearly half an hour on the……
12 Nov 2026, 5:43 pm
Philadelphia City Council, Krasner launch investigations into foster care system following Malayshia Allford’s death
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford has sparked outrage among Philadelphia officials, prompting investigations into the city’s Department of Human Services and questions about how the tragedy happened and how similar incidents can be prevented. “There will be action taken, and this will never ever happen again. That whole department will face…
12 Nov 2026, 5:41 pm
Man stabbed his aunt's boyfriend before fleeing the apartment to go buy more beer, thinking he was just fine
Inset: Deon Jennings (West Valley City Police Department). Background: The Aspenwood Apartments in West Valley City, Utah (Google Maps). A Utah man who fatally stabbed his aunt's boyfriend after an argument is headed to prison. Deon Jennings, 35, was convicted by a jury in August of stabbing his aunt's boyfriend, 59-year-old Willie Houston, to death, but jurors told the court they believed Jennings acted in "imperfect self-defense." According to courtroom coverage b…
12 Nov 2026, 5:40 pm
Google launches Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Pro and Ultra users
Google launches Gemini 4 Hydrogen for faster coding and agentic workflows, with four thinking levels, flat API pricing and a broad rollout.
12 Nov 2026, 5:40 pm
Gauff saves three set points to beat Kostyuk and keep WTA Finals hopes alive
American saves three set points in second-set rallyGauff wins six straight games to seal 6-4, 7-5 victoryWorld No 4 needs Noskova help to reach last fourCoco Gauff clawed out a 6-4, 7-5 round-robin victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday to keep her WTA Finals hopes alive in Indian Wells, California.The world No 4 still needs help to reach the semi-finals of the elite season-ending event. If fifth-ranked compatriot Jessica Pegula beats Wimbledon champion Linda Noskov…
12 Nov 2026, 5:40 pm
SEC enforcement actions drop to multi-decade lows
Enforcement actions and penalties levied by the US Securities and Exchange Commission have fallen to multi-decade lows, reflecting a dramatic pullback by Wall Street’s top watchdog. The agency, which has seen budget and staff reductions under the Trump administration, doled out $1.1 billion in penalties last year, the lowest in two decades. The decline drew a rebuke from Democrats who vowed increased scrutiny of its enforcement program in the next Congress, though…
12 Nov 2026, 5:37 pm
What we know after Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia's CEO
Nvidia announced Huang's resignation on Thursday, effective immediately. The California-based company said that Colette Kress — who has been Nvidia's chief financial officer and executive vice president since 2013 — will step into the role of interim CEO.
12 Nov 2026, 5:35 pm
Veteran suing over Trump arch: 'We continue to be gaslighted'
"Each new excuse that comes up is just designed to move his personal vanity project over.”…
12 Nov 2026, 5:34 pm
Trump administration invests $4.9 million to research psychedelic as PTSD treatment
The Trump administration is investing $4.9 million into studying the psychedelic ibogaine as a potential treatment for PTSD and other serious mental health issues. The drug has shown potential, but it also carries risk of abnormal heart rhythms and death.
12 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
Ukraine says its facing Starlink disruptions again
Ukraine said Thursday that a fresh disruption to Starlink services hampered its military operations, in what Kyiv suggested could be a pressure tactic by Washington amid ongoing negotiations to end the war. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, following trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi earlier this week, which yielded no breakthroughs. Washington has pursued diplomacy through attempted business arrangemen…
12 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
Peyton List, Milo Manheim returning for 'School Spirits' S4
Peyton List, Milo Manheim and Jennifer Tilly are returning for the fourth season of the supernatural drama, "School Spirits."…
12 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
SpaceX's S42 Launch Is Named "Don't Panic"
Various sources report this, and include this picture as corroboration: Thanks to InstaPundit and @AaronGaalema for the pointer. And, while we're saying thanks, thanks for all the fish. (If you really need to ask, here's the answer.)The post SpaceX's S42 Launch Is Named "Don't Panic" appeared first on Reason Magazine.
12 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
‘Ebenezer’ Reviews Roundup: Johnny Depp’s Comeback Gets a Chilly Reception
Critics are very split on Ti West's 'A Christmas Carol' adaptation, calling Depp everything from a "soulless worst Scrooge ever" to "eminently redeemable."…
12 Nov 2026, 5:33 pm
Arnold Schwarzenegger Explains to Jimmy Kimmel Why He’s ‘Absolutely’ Still a Republican After the Blue ‘Tsunami’ Midterms
Arnold Schwarzenegger, action icon and former governor of California, said during his Wednesday appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he’s “absolutely” still an outspoken member of the Republican Party. “Yeah, I’m a Republican, absolutely,” he said. “A traditional Republican is someone that admires the Republican Party for having freed the slaves.” Jimmy Kimmel pointed out […]…
12 Nov 2026, 5:31 pm
Ray Nicholson Was “Scared” to Tell His Dad Jack Nicholson He Wanted to Pursue Acting
"My education really taught me that dad isn’t God. He’s not the only thing in this film industry. He’s a beautiful part of it, but a very small part," the actor said in a new Interview magazine conversation.
12 Nov 2026, 5:31 pm
Microsoft Goes Down, and the Media Business Takes Off Early
A global outage of Microsoft systems has the entertainment business (and frankly all of corporate America) reeling, and employees cutting out early.
12 Nov 2026, 5:30 pm
AccuWeather Alert: Severe storms to be followed by colder air in the Philadelphia region
Severe weather swept through the area today, and the storms will be followed by colder air on Friday.
12 Nov 2026, 5:30 pm
Cunk on Cinema review – Diane Morgan baffles Hollywood with some of the stupidest jokes ever told
This sensationally idiotic guide to film history is hilarious. From a crude Mary Poppins gag to confusing the hell out of Michael Bay, I could listen to Cunk’s surreal tosh all dayIn a world of slow-burn, jargon-littered dramas, there’s something to be said for the TV programme that sets out its stall within the first 12 seconds. Cunk on Cinema is one such programme. The latest series from Diane Morgan’s sensationally idiotic documentarian is a three-part his…
12 Nov 2026, 5:30 pm
Aspyn Ovard on Her Divorce, Being in a Throuple and Joining ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Universe: ‘I Hope People Can Understand Me a Little Bit Better’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” now streaming on Hulu. Not even 15 years of living life online could have prepared Aspyn Ovard for the release of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.” The show, a spinoff of Hulu’s uber-popular, ever-controversial Utah-based franchise, hit small […]…
12 Nov 2026, 5:29 pm
Shaheen, Tillis demand probe into Ukraine Starshield restrictions
Outgoing bipartisan senators outraged over Ukrainian reports of interruptions to military-grade satellite access are calling for Congress to pursue accountability for the shutdown, focusing on Elon Musk’s company SpaceX and the Pentagon.  Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) issued a statement obtained exclusively by The Hill urging Congress to conduct oversight on Kyiv’s……
12 Nov 2026, 5:29 pm
Sen. Blumenthal says federal prosecutor attempting to investigate him for conducting an inquiry
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who is set to chair the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations when the Democratic majority takes control of the Senate next year, said the implied investigation is baseless.
12 Nov 2026, 5:29 pm
Petition to make Ayanna Pressley Speaker garners 58K+ signatures
Pressley has not expressed interest in launching a bid to challenge the speakership from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who is poised to become the country’s first Black speaker at the start of the 120th Congress in January.
12 Nov 2026, 5:28 pm
Nvidia turmoil could shake up China's AI landscape
Jensen Huang’s exit from Nvidia could spell a sea change in China’s AI fortunes, as heightened scrutiny from Washington threatens to choke off the supply of American compute to mainland tech titans and AI startups. Huang’s extramarital affair with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang may have helped funnel at least $7.5 billion of Nvidia chips to China, The Information reported, empowering lawmakers to push for tighter US chip export controls. The prospect of more…
12 Nov 2026, 5:28 pm
Husband who 'refused' to sign divorce papers, shrugged and said 'nothing' after fatally shooting wife in bathroom learns his fate
Inset, top to bottom: Takeshia Eads (Facebook) and Lamar Bryant (Orange County (Fla.) Jail). Background: Police on the scene where Takeshia Eads was killed, allegedly by her husband Lamar Bryant (WESH). A 42-year-old man in Florida will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife, fatally shooting her inside their Orlando home after refusing her request to sign divorce papers. Orange County Circuit Judge Ralph V. Seegobin on Thursday sentenced Lamar An…
12 Nov 2026, 5:28 pm
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' cast previews drama, friendships, personal growth
New city, new friendships, new drama. The women of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' open up about relationships, personal growth and the bonds that helped them through it all. The series premieres Nov. 12 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
12 Nov 2026, 5:27 pm
Lawmakers react as Huang leaves Nvidia
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Lawmakers react as Huang leaves Nvidia Lawmakers on Capitol Hill reacted Thursday to the news of Jensen Huang resigning as Nvidia CEO, a move that ushers in a new era at one of the world’s most……
12 Nov 2026, 5:26 pm
Musk signals support for Huang after saying hiring him would be ‘an honor’
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is hinting toward supporting Nvidia’s ex-CEO Jensen Huang, who resigned Thursday following reports of his extramarital affairs — one of which involved an alleged Chinese spy. “That would be an honor,” Musk wrote on social platform X on Wednesday night — prior to Huang’s resignation — in response to financial news……
12 Nov 2026, 5:25 pm
What’s Going On With Joel Embiid’s Terrible Shooting Numbers?
The Sixers are 9-3. They’re sitting in second in the East by one game. The team boasts one of the most dangerous lineups in the NBA, they’ve racked up clutch-time win after clutch-time win, and vibes have been excellent (the Boston loss aside). On the whole, things are going very, very well. Which makes Joel Embiid’s brutal stretch of offense stand out that much more. It pains me to have to acknowledge this, but Joel’s shooting has been terrible, and I t…
12 Nov 2026, 5:24 pm
Trump says US doesn't need Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said Thursday “we don’t need a deal with Iran,” ending negotiations led by his vice president and injecting uncertainty into a Gulf-supported diplomatic push to end the war. Trump earlier this week dismissed the need for further US strikes, suggesting a scenario where Washington could walk away — with the status of the Strait of Hormuz unresolved and energy prices elevated — leaving Gulf allies and the rest of the world “to come…
12 Nov 2026, 5:24 pm
SpaceX to build $74B AI supercomputing facilities in Texas, Arizona
Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Thursday plans to invest more than $74 billion in artificial intelligence supercomputing facilities in Texas and Arizona.
12 Nov 2026, 5:24 pm
Electricity grid watchdog warns of higher prices after delayed PJM market reforms
The Montour Steam Electric Station rises above farmland the plant's owner wants to rezone to allow Amazon to build data centers. (Photo by Peter Hall/Capital-Star)(This article was updated at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, to include comments from a PJM spokesperson.) Electricity customers in the mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest could still be exposed to higher utility costs related to data centers, the independent agency that monitors the region’s whole…
12 Nov 2026, 5:21 pm
Heavy hail piles up like snow in Parkside Borough, Pa.
No, it's not snow! Massive piles of hail blanketed parts of Parkside Borough in Delaware County on Thursday.
12 Nov 2026, 5:21 pm
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Reportedly Had Third Affair With Another Employee
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned today amid a scandal involving an affair with a suspected Chinese spy and an executive that reported to him. Now, it's been reported that Huang allegedly had an affair with a second employee. Huang allegedly had an intimate relationship with a second employee, according to two sources inside Nvidia and reported by Reuters. However, Reuters hasn't named the second employee, and attempts to reach her were not successful. This th…
12 Nov 2026, 5:20 pm
The Game Awards makes its Disney+ debut, bringing gaming's biggest night to more fans worldwide
The Game Awards is coming to Disney+ for the first time. Here's details on Geoff Keighley's gaming celebration and how to vote.
12 Nov 2026, 5:20 pm
Mitch Landrieu Is Considering a Run for President
“Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans, is weighing a run for president in 2028,” MS NOW reports. “But his party’s sweeping victories in last week’s midterm elections have pushed back his timeline for a decision.”…
12 Nov 2026, 5:20 pm
'Would be inappropriate': Trump admin seeks stay of discovery in fired assistant US attorney's lawsuit
President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after an unspecified threat at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026, as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche looks on (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). The Trump administration is looking to press pause on discovery in a case filed by a fired former federal prosecutor. On Thursday, in a nine-page motion, the U.S. Department of J…
12 Nov 2026, 5:20 pm
US facing extreme power transmission crisis, experts warn
As electricity demand surges across the United States due to the electrification of transportation and heavy industry and the rapid expansion of data centers, the nation's aging power grid is failing to keep pace.
12 Nov 2026, 5:19 pm
National Gallery outlines woke overhaul to attract more 'diverse visitors' at London museum
The National Gallery is pushing to attract more "diverse visitors" to the historic London museum as part of its new decade-long strategy. The renowned British institution has unveiled its plans in a 14-page document, titled "National Gallery Strategy 2026-2036". In its introduction, the National Gallery outlines its vision to tell an even more "varied" story of painting to its visitors. "We want the National Gallery to be the home to a narrative of painting stretchi…
12 Nov 2026, 5:18 pm
microsoft exchange (and other services) down since around 1:00 EST
developing story on cnet.com as it is being covered. i have not been able to connect to my work email since around 1:00 EST. the strange thing is that it doesn't seem like anyone is really that upset about this. i came to metafilter to see the post, and found there wasn't one here, so i'm posting. is anyone else disrupted by this disruption?
12 Nov 2026, 5:18 pm
Armed man shot by officers after traffic stop in Southwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - An officer shot an armed man during a traffic stop near the intersection of Eastwick Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard in Southwest Philadelphia just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, according to police. Police say the man was taken to the hospital for surgery following the encounter.Routine traffic stop turns violent near Eastwick AvenuePolice say two officers in full uniform and a marked patrol car pulled over an adult man driving a white Chevy Malibu. Offic…
12 Nov 2026, 5:17 pm
‘La Bola Negra’ Creatives Faced a Ticking Clock to Finish the Film for Cannes, But Waiting for Snow Almost Kept the Ending From Being Shot
“La Bola Negra” editor Alberto Gutiérrez knew he was up against time — the plan was that they wanted to take the film to the Cannes Film Festival, and the deadline was March. Filming began in November, and Gutiérrez was editing the movie. But there was one problem. The film didn’t have its ending, and […]…
12 Nov 2026, 5:17 pm
Let’s Write a PostScript Interpreter
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12 Nov 2026, 5:15 pm
Do Young Men Need $1 Million to Live a Middle-Class Lifestyle?
Dave Smith is a libertarian comedian and podcaster; he and I agree on some things and disagree on others. He recently sat down for an interview with Jack Neel, a very successful YouTuber, and made some comments that went viral. Here was the clip in question: Dave Smith Explains Why It Feels Impossible for Young Men to Succeed in 2026 "You've got to kind of make $1 million a year to live kind of a middle-class lifestyle." (Via Jack Neel) pic.twitter.com/XNgpjClLUF â…
12 Nov 2026, 5:15 pm
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Sets Season 2 Release Date at Paramount+
“Avatar: Seven Havens” has set its Season 2 premiere date, Variety has learned. The second season, or Book 2 in the “Avatar” universe parlance, will debut on Paramount+ on May 21, 2027 with its first three episodes. Episodes 4-6 will then air on May 28, eps. 7-9 on June 4, and eps. 10-13 on June […]…
12 Nov 2026, 5:14 pm
City Council says it will investigate, but not eliminate, embattled sheriff's office
Philadelphia City Council said Thursday it will hold hearings to investigate the embattled sheriff's office, which has been under fire for a sting of scandals that include reports of it mismanaging $20 million in funds.
12 Nov 2026, 5:14 pm
WATCH: 'More questions than answers' about Nvidia's Huang, Jeffries says in news conference
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is demanding a classified briefing for all members of Congress about the Nvidia situation.
12 Nov 2026, 5:13 pm
The Three Forces Behind the Democratic Landslide
The Republican coalition didn’t just lose the 2026 midterms. It collapsed. But the scale of the Democratic landslide becomes much easier to understand when you look at three extraordinary things that happened simultaneously. Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Elect…
12 Nov 2026, 5:13 pm
Police identify suspect and victim in Washington DC gym shooting that also injured four
Authorities identify suspect as Matt Wade Lambert, 55, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot woundWashington DC shooting latest updatesFour people were injured and one person died after a shooting in Northwest Washington DC on Thursday morning, local police said.In a Thursday afternoon press conference, law enforcement identified the suspect as 55-year-old Matt Wade Lambert, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Continue reading...
12 Nov 2026, 5:12 pm
Dozens of protesters arrested after staging sit-in at Chuck Schumer’s DC office
Protesters with the Sunrise Movement youth climate group push for new Senate leadership and ending the filibuster Dozens of protesters with the Sunrise Movement, a youth climate organization, were arrested after staging a sit-in inside Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer’s Washington DC office ThursdayAccording to the Sunrise Movement, 54 people were arrested, among a few hundred who joined the protest from across the country, including some from New York, which…
12 Nov 2026, 5:12 pm
Italy fight back to beat France 3-1 and move top of Nations League group
Michael Olise gives France the lead, but double from Pio Esposito and one from Davide Frattesi secure win for Italy.
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Atlantic City condo owners in financial limbo months after high-rise fire
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Traffic diverted after cargo ship crashes into Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
The Force is coming to Philadelphia! First look at new ‘Star Wars' exhibit
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Philly City Council calls for hearings to examine Sheriff's Office operations
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Is Microsoft Outlook down? Company investigates error reports from users
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Dan Hicks, legendary NBC Sports announcer, dies at 64
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Pa. man sentenced for intentionally driving SUV into police officer
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Philly man accused of grooming, sexually assaulting child in Abington Twp.
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Gunman dead after ‘horrific' shooting that killed 1, wounded 4 others in D.C.
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Suspect wanted after gunfire between two cars strikes woman in Philadelphia
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Live updates: Storms bring tornadoes to Del. and NJ, hail to Philly area
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
At least 8 people dead at Brooklyn collapse site as rescuers dig through rubble
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Philly officer shoots man dead who brandished loaded gun during traffic stop
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Krasner announces separate investigation into death of Malayshia Alford
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
First Alert: Storms could bring hail, damaging winds and tornado risk
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…
12 Nov 2026, 5:11 pm
Exclusive: Philadelphia police investigating violent attack after NBC10 report
What to KnowJoel Embiid (foot management) was upgraded to available and LeBron James (back management) was downgraded to out.Tyrese Maxey has led the Sixers offensively, averaging 26.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field.The Sixers are coming off a 123-101 loss to Boston, while Toronto most recently lost 118-102 to Memphis.Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s leading scorer at 23.5 points per game, is listed out with a groin/adductor injury.The Sixers average…