9 Nov 2026, 2:21 pm
Live updates: Massie reads articles of impeachment against Hegseth as Congress returns to DC
Congress returns to Washington after weeks away and a stunning reversal of fortune for Republicans in last week’s midterm election. Senate Republicans, in particular, are furious with President Trump, whom they blame for the loss of both chambers of Congress. And the to-do list for the GOP is potentially massive, including funding the government by……
9 Nov 2026, 2:21 pm
Mississippi Senate Race Ballot Deadline Looms
“Mississippi’s edge-of-the-seat Senate race will come into focus this week as Democrat Scott Colom maintains his lead over Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) on Monday morning, up by 2,574 votes in the unofficial tally, according to the Associated Press,” the Washington Post reports. “Tuesday is the deadline for counting provisional ballots, known in Mississippi as affidavit ballots, which are required if there is any question about a voter’s status at the polling…
9 Nov 2026, 2:19 pm
Trump Veers Back Into Claims of Rigged Election
“For years, President Trump has claimed without evidence that any election he lost or even feared losing was rigged. So it was a surprise to many when, on election night after his party was routed in the midterms last week, he said he was ‘absolutely willing’ to accept the results,” the New York Times reports. “That lasted less than a week.”…
9 Nov 2026, 2:18 pm
Another Senior Official Resigns From Justice Department
“Another senior official resigned from the Justice Department after the midterm elections, and one more appears to be nominated for a federal judgeship,” the Washington Sun reports. “Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate, head of the Civil Division, on social media on Monday. Blanche praised Shumate for the administration’s legal victories in culture war cases involving corporate diversity policie…
9 Nov 2026, 2:18 pm
Trump Confirms He Co-Owns Crypto Firm but Says 'I Know Nothing' When Questioned About $500M UAE Investment
President Donald Trump confirmed he co-owns World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency company he said his sons run, but said, 'I know nothing about it,' when questioned about foreign investors connected to the United Arab Emirates during a CBS News interview broadcast on 8 November 2026. Related Articles Trump Media-Linked Wallets Move 4,259 Bitcoin as $1B Debt Deadline Nears and Democrats Signal Crypto ProbesTrump Has No Public Events Day After Alleged 'Very, Ver…
9 Nov 2026, 2:17 pm
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“There’s really not a limit to the things that we can do if we’re willing to work hard and we’re willing to to drive our goals. We have, you know, God willing, a 56-seat majority, and I think we need to use it.” — Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI), quoted by the Washington Sun.
9 Nov 2026, 2:16 pm
Hegseth to Hold Press Conference On Impeachment Threat
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address a Republican lawmaker’s efforts to impeach him during a press conference on Tuesday morning—his first time taking questions from the Pentagon briefing room in six months,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
9 Nov 2026, 2:15 pm
Low Unemployment, but Job Worries Persist
“Americans have conflicting views of the job market: They are more worried about unemployment rising nationwide, even as they are more confident that they could find another job if they lost their own,” Axios reports. “The perceived probability that unemployment will rise over the next year climbed to 45.3% in October, the highest since April 2020, according to the New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations — an increase driven by those without a colle…
9 Nov 2026, 2:15 pm
Blind Item #11
This Irish Netflix actress is engaged to her British singer boyfriend after just one year of dating. Their relationship was kept secret for months since he went viral for his inappropriate comments to minors. She wants stability, but her friends secretly don’t like her younger fiancé, as they find him immature.Just last September, she was still spotted with her ex-boyfriend at a concert.
9 Nov 2026, 2:14 pm
"Hollie Davidson stood down" – Match officials confirmed for this weekend
Hollie Davidson has been left out of this weekend's Nations Championship appointments, with World Rugby confirming the full officiating teams for all six matches. The Scottish referee was an assistant for Ireland's 42-12 victory over Argentina last Friday but won't feature in the competition this we...
9 Nov 2026, 2:13 pm
Hegseth Video Likely Violated Federal Law
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of government employees and taxpayer-funded resources to create a self-promoting video attacking Democrats and other political opponents probably violated federal law,” the Washington Post reports. “The video is part of a highly unorthodox Defense Department messaging campaign that debuted on social media Thursday, as Hegseth stepped up efforts to save his job after Republicans’ historic collapse in this week’s midte…
9 Nov 2026, 2:12 pm
‘The Gilded Age’ Is Serving Up Ambition and Shame in Season 4 Return
Series bosses Julian Fellowes and Sonja Warfield, along with various cast members, weigh in on the HBO gem's fourth season.
9 Nov 2026, 2:12 pm
China's robots, AI agents and Nvidia probe: Web Summit 2026 Opens in Lisbon
"The superstars of the future are coming from China, not California,” the Web Summit Founder said amid US-China tech tenions.
9 Nov 2026, 2:11 pm
AMDGPU Linux Driver Patches Posted For Enabling GFX13 Graphics IP - RDNA5
Since the beginning of the year there have been AMDGPU LLVM back-end patches for GFX13 as AMD's next-generation graphics IP. This is most likely for RDNA 5 graphics. Now out today are the GFX13 patches finally surfacing for the AMDGPU Linux kernel graphics driver...
9 Nov 2026, 2:10 pm
Disney launches holiday campaign with 'The Invisible Horse' short film from director Dougal Wilson
Disney kicks off the holidays with the release of a new Christmas short, "The Invisible Horse." Watch at the link below.
9 Nov 2026, 2:09 pm
In memoir, Biden says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'
The first excerpt of "Promise Me, America" was published Monday by The Atlantic. The full memoir is set for a Nov. 17 release.
9 Nov 2026, 2:07 pm
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
More than $40bn allocated by NATO for counter-drone technologies as US agencies ramp up measures against aerial threats.
9 Nov 2026, 2:07 pm
Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections
Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump's poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.
9 Nov 2026, 2:06 pm
Ground Force Star Tommy Walsh Dies Aged 69 'Peacefully After a Long Illness', Agent Confirms
Tommy Walsh, the British builder and television presenter best known for BBC gardening programme Ground Force, has died aged 69. His agent, Debbie Schiesser, confirmed his death on Monday, 9 November 2026, saying he died peacefully surrounded by his family. Related Articles Jeremy London Career Update: Why '7th Heaven' Star Is Asking for Manual Labour Jobs and a HomeMusic Legend Sir Tom Jones Opens up About His Severe Pneumonia Scare and 'Thought This Was It''My Bod…
9 Nov 2026, 2:05 pm
Immigration groups urge Democrats to make pathways to citizenship a priority
A coalition of more than 150 immigration rights organizations and allies are calling on Democrats to cut funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and create a pathway for citizenship when the party takes control of the next Congress. In a letter sent Monday and first shared with Politico, the groups urged Democrats to use their……
9 Nov 2026, 2:05 pm
Peru seeks answers about 459 nationals who joined Russian forces
Peru asked Russia for information about 459 Peruvian nationals who joined Russian forces to fight in Ukraine, including dozens killed or missing.
9 Nov 2026, 2:03 pm
WATCH: Hegseth announces he will hold news conference on impeachment threat to defend his record
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he's eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela.
9 Nov 2026, 2:03 pm
Cocktails, friendship, and custom denim: Meet the best friends behind Two Tequila Sisters
Made with love and a buzz! Two Tequila Sisters making fashion personal.
9 Nov 2026, 2:02 pm
What’s next for US Republicans and Trumpism?
Republican politician Tom Garrett argues his party lost US midterm elections because it made promises it couldn’t keep.
9 Nov 2026, 2:02 pm
Meta says its tiny new Muse Ember AI does Claude Haiku’s job for a third of the cost
Meta has released Muse Ember, the smallest and cheapest model in its Muse family, built for the repetitive work AI agents do all day: calling tools, running coding subtasks, routing requests and pulling data out of long documents. Meta says it matches the best score of Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 5.5 on Artificial Analysis’s independent benchmark index at about a third of the cost per task.
9 Nov 2026, 2:01 pm
Watch: Kitten dubbed 'Chicken Nugget' after N.Y. storm drain rescue
A stray kitten in New York is now named Chicken Nugget in honor of the snack that helped her escape a storm drain in a rescue lasting over 5 hours.
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Democrats plan to challenge Trump's fossil fuel agenda and push clean energy to lower bills
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January, though President Donald Trump says he will use his veto power aggressively.
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Fourth Justice Department official resigns in less than a week
Brett Shumate, the assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Civil Division, resigned.
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Quick Facts About Johnny McEvoy: The Life, Music and Legacy of the Irish Folk Legend Who Died at 81
Irish folk singer Johnny McEvoy died aged 81 at his home in Greystones, County Wicklow, on Sunday, 8 November 2026. His manager, Darren Farrell, confirmed his death the following day. The singer-songwriter leaves behind a six-decade career that made him a familiar figure in Irish music. Related Articles Retro Jake Dies After Reported Heart Failure Hospitalisation as Family Issues Urgent Warning to Fans97-Year-Old Man Ironically Dies at His Birthday Party After Danci…
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Data centers need power—lower-income rural residents pay the price
As the engines of artificial intelligence, large data centers can consume as much power as medium-sized cities, straining grids and prompting expensive upgrades to U.S. energy infrastructure. New research finds that residents, and especially lower-income and rural residents, are disproportionately bearing the costs.
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Internal probe into CEO Jensen Huang and 'foreign intelligence' weighs on high-flying Nvidia shares
Shares of Nvidia tumbled 5% at the opening bell Monday after the computer chipmaker, central to the artificial intelligence race, opened an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the "target of a foreign intelligence effort."…
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
People don't know full story behind England exile - White
Arsenal defender Ben White says people don't know the "full story" behind his decision to previously make himself unavailable for England selection - but says he would make the same decision again.
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Commerce Dept. Chip Inquiry Was Halted After Nvidia Intervention
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Investigators at the Commerce Department were deep into a monthslong investigation of a Singaporean company that they suspected of smuggling Nvidia's artificial intelligence chips into China when their work came to a sudden halt late last year. The investigation centered on Megaspeed, a data center company led by an executive who U.S. officials now believe to be a Chinese spy who had a relationship with Nv…
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Directors Board Animated Short ‘Living With a Visionary’ as Exec Producers (Exclusive)
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans join Stephen P. Neary's documentary about a poet’s 50-year marriage to an art curator grappling with Parkinson’s, which is narrated by James Cromwell.
9 Nov 2026, 2:00 pm
Blind Item #10
Speaking of permanent A+ list authors, this southern legal one who had a zillion movies made from his books, still believes that watching child p*rn should be 100% legal.
9 Nov 2026, 1:58 pm
Hardline Trump aide Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff
Miller, known as the architect of Trump’s controversial immigration crackdown, is replacing Susie Wiles in new roleUS politics live – latest updatesStephen Miller, the architect of Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy and hardline crackdown on immigration, took up his new role as White House chief of staff on Monday.Miller, 41, began his new role serving as Trump’s right-hand man after Republicans suffered massive losses nationwide in the midterm elections…
9 Nov 2026, 1:58 pm
Silicon Valley and Trump rally behind Nvidia CEO after his affair with alleged Chinese spy
Elon Musk and other finance moguls defend Jensen Huang after he admitted to the affair in an email to employeesNvidia’s board needs to do some succession planning – sharpishDonald Trump, Elon Musk and prominent finance moguls have expressed their support for embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the head of the world’s most valuable chip company faces an internal investigation over a romantic relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.“I have not ​spoken to…
9 Nov 2026, 1:58 pm
James Gunn “Incredibly Relieved” to Leave DC Studios: Job Was “Trying, to Say the Least”
The DC Studios co-chief admits that the executive role wasn't quite right for him and looks forward to returning to filmmaking full time.
9 Nov 2026, 1:58 pm
Pink announces Las Vegas residency show at Sphere
Grammy-winning singer Pink will become the first solo female pop artist to headline a residency show at the Sphere in Las Vegas in 2027.
9 Nov 2026, 1:57 pm
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Active investigations are under way after a vehicle crashed at Lafayette Park and a second individual jumped a barrier.
9 Nov 2026, 1:56 pm
Ridley Scott Will Miss Academy’s Governors Awards, Accept Honorary Oscar Remotely (Exclusive)
The 88-year-old, who is based in London, underwent a minor medical procedure last week and has been advised not to fly while he is still healing, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
9 Nov 2026, 1:56 pm
Russell Brand Jailed for 10.5 Years as Judge Slams Star Who Thought Fame Meant 'You Could Act How You Liked'
Russell Brand was jailed for 10 years and six months at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, 9 November. Brand was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009. Related Articles Russell Brand Told Loose Women He Kissed Meghan Markle in a Scripted Scene Before Her Royal WeddingKaty Perry's Bizarre Russell Brand Red Carpet Encounter Resurfaces After His Rape Conviction as Fans Spot 'Disgusting' Detail10 Photos of Georg…
9 Nov 2026, 1:54 pm
John Fetterman to be challenged for Senate seat by democratic socialist born in Gaza
Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American, said he would run in a primary to be the Democratic nominee in 2028US politics live – latest updatesJohn Fetterman, the maverick Democratic senator who has provoked widespread anger by increasingly siding with Republicans, is to be challenged for his Pennsylvania seat by a democratic socialist candidate who is originally from Gaza.Ahmed Moor, a Palestinian American, said he would run in a primary to be the Democratic nominee in…
9 Nov 2026, 1:54 pm
Argentina: Pope Leo XIV urges Milei's government to protect the most vulnerable
The Pontiff visited the Cottolengo Don Orione, which cares for over 400 people and has been hit by Javier Milei's cuts, and said a nation's progress should be judged by how it treats those most in need.
9 Nov 2026, 1:54 pm
Thanksgiving airfare is up 31% this year — here's how flexible travelers can still save money
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and millions of Americans are getting ready for their holiday travel plans.If you're planning to fly for Thanksgiving, you might want to take a closer look at those airfare prices because being flexible could save you some money, whether that means leaving a day earlier or flying on Thanksgiving morning.For some people, getting home for the holidays is nonnegotiable. But getting there without spending a fortune? That's a diffe…
9 Nov 2026, 1:54 pm
Massie Says Hegseth’s Impeachment Odds Are Up
“Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said Monday that the chances of the House voting to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are better following the Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses,” the Washington Sun reports. Said Massie: “I think the odds went up because of the election. There might be some members of Congress who want to put some daylight between themselves and the administration and this war, and this might be the most practical way.”…
9 Nov 2026, 1:53 pm
Trump fails to learn midterm lesson with Stephen Miller chief of staff pick 
After that blue tsunami hit the Republicans in the midterms, you might expect a president to reassess, but President Trump’s lesson from all of this seems to be that it’s time to double down.
9 Nov 2026, 1:53 pm
“It’s All Cinema!” Directors of 2026’s Top Docs on Taking Risks, Interacting With Subjects and the Huge Success of ‘You Can See Everything’ (Video)
In front of a capacity crowd at the 1,237-seat Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah, Nathan Fielder posed questions to fellow filmmakers, Chai Vasarhelyi and Amir Bar-Lev debated the ethics of climbing docs, Ron Howard performed his impression of Martin Scorsese, plus more.
9 Nov 2026, 1:53 pm
David Ellison on DC Shakeup: Jeremy Latcham Will ‘Build the Future of DC,’ Praises James Gunn and Peter Safran’s ‘Passion’
Skydance CEO David Ellison is addressing his decision to shake up the executive ranks at DC Studios. In a surprise shuffle, James Gunn and Peter Safran are exiting as co-CEOs and chairmen. Jeremy Latcham, an executive who helped shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will serve as president and chief creative officer. “We’re thrilled to welcome […]…
9 Nov 2026, 1:51 pm
The Guardian view on Jensen Huang’s affair: why did Trump ignore the warnings? | Editorial
The AI chip boss’s actions raise urgent questions about corporate influence, national security and the US president’s willingness to listen to intelligence warningsIt could be the plot of a spy thriller. One of the most powerful figures in the AI revolution admitted to having an affair with a Chinese businesswomen said to have passed intelligence to Beijing. When Donald Trump was briefed about the Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang’s liaisons with Alice Huang, he…
9 Nov 2026, 1:50 pm
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Ali was an award-winning pioneer of animated political caricatures and Pakistan's first court artist.
9 Nov 2026, 1:50 pm
Watch: Holmes, Fielder look-alikes compete in San Francisco contest
Dozens of impersonators gathered in a San Francisco park to discover which of them most closely resembled Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder.
9 Nov 2026, 1:49 pm
Vance jokes about last week’s ‘devastating loss’
Vice President Vance joked about a “devastating loss” last week while addressing veterans at an event in Washington on Monday, but what appeared to be a discussion about the GOP losses in the midterm elections was actually just about football. “Before I get into the meat of my remarks, I wanted to talk, of course,……
9 Nov 2026, 1:48 pm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment vote
Rep. Thomas Massie is expected to introduce an impeachment resolution.
9 Nov 2026, 1:48 pm
Qatar PM meets with Trump for talks on ending war on Iran
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with US President Donald Trump.
9 Nov 2026, 1:45 pm
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to Capitol Hill days after Democrats win back control
The Senate on Monday is set to take up bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for data centers and other infrastructure projects, in the first major action since last week's election that soundly repudiated President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.
9 Nov 2026, 1:45 pm
Blind Item #9
It is going to be very interesting when this offspring of a permanent A+ list horror author writes a book of her own and how she had to deal with dear old dad.
9 Nov 2026, 1:44 pm
Johnny Depp Says 'I'm Not the Man I Was' in New Film as He Makes Comeback After Amber Heard Trial
Johnny Depp returns to major Hollywood filmmaking on Friday, 13 November 2026, with Paramount Pictures' Ebenezer, four years after his defamation trial against Amber Heard. Playing Ebenezer Scrooge, the 63-year-old actor declares, 'I'm not the man I was,' in the film's trailer. Related Articles David Walliams' Film Setback Adds to Fallout After Publisher Dropped His BooksPrince Harry and Meghan Markle Are 'Desperate for Recognition' After UK Return, Ex-Royal Press S…
9 Nov 2026, 1:44 pm
China: World’s largest renewable energy system reaches 60.1% of power capacity
China is making significant changes to its energy sector through investment in renewable power, modern infrastructure and cleaner electricity generation. Its renewable energy system, the largest in the world, is expanding rapidly and strengthening the country’s influence in the international clean energy market. A report released by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society (CERDS) highlights these developments, including falling carbon emissions, growin…
9 Nov 2026, 1:42 pm
A new book sheds light on the camps of colonial Australia’s ‘most ruthless killing machine’
Queensland Native Police photographed in 1864 at Rockhampton Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC-SAFirst Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people, and uses potentially distressing terminology. Buried is an ambitious and intriguing investigation into frontier conflict and the Queensland Native Mounted Police, by three academic writers. It meshes the techniques…
9 Nov 2026, 1:42 pm
Senate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy
Environmentalists torn over procedural vote to boost infrastructure projects but weaken environmental lawsIt’s a bill that would make it easier to build big infrastructure projects in America – everything from fossil fuel pipelines to transmission lines that would add more clean energy to the grid. And it would roll back environmental and social protections to achieve this goal. That is why climate advocates are torn over the Bipartisan American Affordability an…
9 Nov 2026, 1:42 pm
It’s possible to predict some El Niños a year in advance. Here’s why that matters
Emad aljumah/GettyA remarkably strong El Niño has formed in the Pacific. This natural phenomenon drives variations in temperature, rainfall and winds across the globe. The ongoing El Niño has already contributed to sudden floods in eastern Africa, blistering heatwaves in Europe and intense hurricanes in the eastern Pacific. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology warned us of this El Niño in June, which is currently the earliest point at which reliable predictions…
9 Nov 2026, 1:42 pm
1 in 3 births are induced. It can be life-saving but it’s also linked to more complications
Around one in three women in Australia now have their labours induced rather than starting naturally, or spontaneously. The rate of induction increased from 25% in 2010 to 33% in 2023. For first-time mothers, it rose from 30.6% to 39.7% in 2023. Labour can be induced using the synthetic hormones such as prostaglandin or oxytocin. A balloon-shaped catheter can also be placed in the woman’s cervix to open it up. Additionally, midwives or obstetricians can break t…
9 Nov 2026, 1:41 pm
Can Gadi Eisenkot turn the ‘disaster bloc’ into Israel’s next government?
Amir Levy/GettyOn Sunday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced he would grant Gadi Eisenkot – main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – the opportunity to form a new government in Israel. It followed almost a fortnight of political gridlock, after what has been called the “most consequential election in Israel’s history” failed to produce a clear winner. Eisenkot now has 28 days (with a possible 14-day extension) to attempt to convene a…
9 Nov 2026, 1:41 pm
COP31 climate summit begins after disastrous year of extreme weather
orld leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday kicked off talks in Turkey on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures and deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond.
9 Nov 2026, 1:41 pm
Changes are coming to Airbnb. Here’s what travellers and hosts need to know
Being faced with an endless list of chores when it’s time to check out of your Airbnb stay isn’t the best way to end a holiday. Facing complaints from travellers, Airbnb is changing the rules to limit what hosts can ask guests to do before checkout. The new policy starts on November 20. What do the changes mean for hosts? From November 20, hosts will need to re-check and revise their checkout chores to ensure they are simple and reasonable – and not “oner…
9 Nov 2026, 1:41 pm
The world will soon shoot past 1.5°C. What does this mean?
Did you know that global heating will unavoidably soar past the 1.5°C temperature goal over the next three to four years? This is certain, despite our efforts to address the climate crisis. In fact, a recent United Nations report found that with current climate and energy policies, the world is on track to heat 2.6°C above industrial levels by the end of this century. This is well beyond the Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C, and we know the dangerous consequences…
9 Nov 2026, 1:41 pm
Jan. 6 should follow Trump 'to his grave,' Biden says in new memoir
Biden has harsh words for Donald Trump in his new memoir, "Promise Me, America," which goes on sale Nov. 17.
9 Nov 2026, 1:41 pm
Most uni students now use AI, but that doesn’t mean they like it
Xavier Arnau/Getty via Canva, Wikimedia, The Conversation, CC BY-NCThe university experience has changed drastically since artificial intelligence (AI) became widely available four years ago. Students are increasingly using AI for around-the-clock feedback, and most are required to use it as part of new assessment redesigns. But as AI is used more in courses and changes how university works, how do students feel about it? Our research In 2024, we began a rese…
9 Nov 2026, 1:40 pm
AI use is now universal in higher education. Why are universities failing to adapt?
Artificial intelligence (AI) use among university students is now near-universal in many countries. Yet, as of a year ago, fewer than one in five universities in a 90-country UNESCO survey had a formal AI policy. Since ChatGPT arrived in late 2022, the threat to academic integrity has loomed large. Unis must now ensure students earn degrees by showing what they can do, not what AI can do. This requires policies that drive structural change to assessment and curri…
9 Nov 2026, 1:40 pm
Mamdani celebrates socialist takeover of Congress; Dem leadership panicking  
Maybe the Democratic establishment just isn’t cut out for this.
9 Nov 2026, 1:40 pm
How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.
9 Nov 2026, 1:40 pm
Directional VR passwords improve recall with a sense of place
Researchers have demonstrated a new password authentication technique for use in virtual reality (VR) settings, which allows users to choose directions rather than numbers. The approach supports the same number of possible combinations as a six-digit numeric password, but is much easier for users to remember.
9 Nov 2026, 1:39 pm
‘Survivor 51’ Castoff Brady Booker on That “Toxicity” Comment, Starving Through Challenges and What It Means to Be a “Brodie”
The professional wrestler opens up about his blindside elimination, why he believes his personality rubbed some players the wrong way and how hunger pushed him to his limits.
9 Nov 2026, 1:38 pm
Donnie Dunagan, Original Voice of Bambi, Dies at 92
Donnie Dunagan, who provided the original voice of Disney’s Bambi, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, of lung cancer, his agents confirmed to Variety. He was 92. “We were proud to represent a Marine, beloved by fans around the world for his roles in ‘Bambi’ and ‘Son of Frankenstein,'” his agents Kris Jones and Nery Lemus of […]…
9 Nov 2026, 1:38 pm
Pope Leo draws 2.5 million in Buenos Aires, renews warning over Milei's austerity
Some 2.5 million people have attended Pope Leo's mass in Buenos Aires, his largest gathering yet. The pontiff once again called for protecting the vulnerable as President Milei cuts disability care and social services.
9 Nov 2026, 1:37 pm
Could these bacteria-killing viruses help fight antibiotic resistance? A new discovery takes us closer
Anusorn Nakdee/Getty ImagesWith their spindly legs and geometric heads, they look more like miniature spacecraft than anything living on Earth. But bacteriophages, or simply phages, are among the most abundant biological entities on the planet. These microscopic agents are viruses that can infect and kill bacteria, offering an intriguing alternative to antibiotics at a time that drug-resistant infections are threatening global health. Despite decades of research,…
9 Nov 2026, 1:37 pm
Yemen government forces claim new advances as Houthi border attacks resume
Yemeni forces claim fresh advances across key fronts as cross-border Houthi attacks surge amid heavy clashes.
9 Nov 2026, 1:34 pm
Ex-Trump Aide Says Staffers Treated Trump ‘Like a Baby’
“A former White House aide who quit last month took broad aim at some of President Donald Trump’s senior advisers, saying they had treated the president ‘like a baby in many respects’ and prioritized money for the midterms over Make America Healthy Again policy goals,” the Washington Post reports. “Calley Means, who also served as a top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said Sunday on CBS News’s ‘Face the Nation’ that he was concerned…
9 Nov 2026, 1:33 pm
England wing Feyi-Waboso out of Nations Championship
England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ruled out of the rest of the Nations Championship as his injury misfortune continues.
9 Nov 2026, 1:33 pm
French officials blame Iran for supermarket fridge hacking
The recent cyberattack on refrigerators and freezers in supermarkets in France was organized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said, describing the hacking as "unprecedented."…
9 Nov 2026, 1:32 pm
A New MAGA Group Looks to Push GOP Further Right
“A new Republican group thinks their party is too old, too moderate and too weak. So they’re launching an effort to replace the outgoing generation of politicians with a younger crop of America First-aligned lawmakers,” Politico reports. “American Ascent launches Monday with an eye toward building a bench of young conservatives that could flip some of the dozens of congressional seats that will be held by aging lawmakers in 2028.”…
9 Nov 2026, 1:32 pm
DeSantis rips ‘short-sighted’ College Football Playoff expansion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is not a fan of an expanded college football playoff. In a social media post on Monday, the Florida governor called the move “short-sighted,” saying it “might bolster profits in the near term but will further erode what has traditionally made college football special.” ESPN and the College Football Playoff……
9 Nov 2026, 1:31 pm
Outdated power grids a major hurdle in renewable energy transition
Outdated power grids around the world are a major hurdle in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Older grids often can't absorb all the electricity generated by new solar and wind installations.
9 Nov 2026, 1:30 pm
Who Was Rochelle Fleming? The Voice Behind 'Armed and Extremely Dangerous' Dies at 72
Rochelle Fleming-Finney, the Philadelphia-born lead singer of First Choice, whose 1973 hit 'Armed and Extremely Dangerous' helped establish the group's international reputation, has died. Her death was reported on Saturday, 7 November 2026, following an announcement attributed to her manager, George Iz Correia. Related Articles Former Porn Star Jessie Rogers Reveals Harrowing Ordeal at 18: 'We Won't Pay If You Stop Now'97-Year-Old Man Ironically Dies at His Birthday…
9 Nov 2026, 1:30 pm
Do you have what it takes to be the next NASA astronaut to go to the moon?
NASA is looking to hire a new class of astronauts who will travel to the moon and help expand its Artemis program.Here's what you'll need to qualify to apply: Must hold a masters degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited institution. NASA also accepts certain alternative qualifications, including advanced medical degrees, at least two years of doctoral study in an appropriate technical field or qualifying test pilot…
9 Nov 2026, 1:30 pm
Blind Items Revealed #5
October 26, 2026So, let me tell you a story. Right after the royal wedding, the alliterate one and her cuck were always visiting the A+/A list actor and his wife. During that time, they set up a joint WhatsApp group chat as two couples.Instead of keeping things to the main group, the actor and the alliterate one secretly moved the conversation to a separate, private chat and were texting each other all night long. The wife caught the actor on the private thread at 1…
9 Nov 2026, 1:29 pm
China’s rare-earth rubber trades at 22,500 yuan a tonne, about 35% above standard rubber
China is testing whether a premium rubber can win a place in electric-vehicle tires. Rare-earth cis-butadiene rubber, made with a rare-earth catalyst, now has a Xinjiang plant rated at 100,000 metric tons a year, about 110,000 U.S. tons. It also trades at a higher price than conventional synthetic rubber. Rubber Carries A Premium China Rubber Industry Association data published Nov. 2 quoted rare-earth grade ND9106 at 22,500 yuan (about US$3,400) per metric to…
9 Nov 2026, 1:29 pm
Prosecutors Float Charging New York Times in Comey Case
“Federal prosecutors told a judge last month that they were considering treating The New York Times as a conspirator in a criminal case accusing James B. Comey, the former FBI director, of leaking sensitive national security information,” the New York Times reports. “The assertion, which came during a closed-door hearing in Federal District Court in Washington, raised extraordinary First Amendment concerns and would, if pursued, mark a major escalation of the…
9 Nov 2026, 1:27 pm
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
High winds and heavy train triggered collapse of sand bank overlooking camp for displaced familiesWitnesses have described the frantic struggle to save three members of a family buried by a landslide triggered by high winds and heavy rain in Gaza.A sand bank overlooking a camp for displaced families south of Deir al-Balah collapsed on Sunday, killing five people and crushing at least three tents. Continue reading...
9 Nov 2026, 1:27 pm
Suspected homicide on MSC Seascape cruise ship in Galveston, Texas prompts FBI Houston response, agency says
FBI Houston said it is responding to a suspected homicide that happened on the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which docked in Galveston on Monday.
9 Nov 2026, 1:26 pm
Trump attempts to cast doubt on Democrats’ midterm election victory, questioning early vote numbers and ballot machines – live
President questions result in social media post after initially suggesting he would accept Democratic landslide winTrump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’Sign up for US Breaking News emailDemocratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, currently the House minority leader who is poised to become new Speaker next year, told CBS News that the Trump administration will hold a closed-door congressional briefing today to discuss Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged…
9 Nov 2026, 1:24 pm
Immigration Groups Want More Than Oversight
“Immigration rights organizations and their allies are pushing Democrats to go well beyond investigating the Trump administration. They want Congress to tackle generational issues such as a pathway to citizenship,” Politico reports.
9 Nov 2026, 1:23 pm
College Football Playoff announces expanded 24-team format, ESPN deal
The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams in 2027-28, officials announced Monday. The CFP also reached a media rights agreement with ESPN.
9 Nov 2026, 1:23 pm
Next Generation OPIR GEO: Building America’s gateway to the future of space-based missile warning and tracking
America is advancing next-generation overhead persistent infrared capabilities to strengthen space-based missile warning and tracking for the Joint Force. Next Gen OPIR GEO is designed to provide timely warning and tracking information against evolving missile threats, supporting force protection, informed decision-making, and efforts to save lives. Building on the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) heritage, the program is designed to improve sensing, tracking, re…
9 Nov 2026, 1:23 pm
Apple now sells extra AI for $49.99, but won’t say how much you get
Apple has started charging for extra AI. Apple Creator Studio subscribers who run through their monthly allowance of AI features can now buy an “intelligence usage pack”, a one-time purchase Apple sets out in a new support document. The only pack on offer costs $49.99, 9to5Mac found in the latest Logic Pro update, and Apple doesn’t say how much usage that buys.