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November 12: Brooklyn Building Collapse and Reports of Nvidia Leadership Shake-Up
Russia’s ambassador dies
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says Alexander Darchiev, its ambassador to the United States, died suddenly at 66. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said he had been struggling with a chronic illness. Darchiev took the Washington post in 2025. The U.S. State Department offered condolences to his family and loved ones.
In the Middle East
The World Health Organization says fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 320,000 people since August 1. Separately, Israeli media report that Israel’s security cabinet has ordered the military to step up preparations for a possible attack on Iran.
Brooklyn building collapse
At least two people were killed and at least 17 were injured when a three-story building collapsed Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood. Rescue crews are searching for victims. Mayor Mamdani says first responders arrived one minute after the emergency call.
Australia’s research tax changes
Australia’s government is seeking changes to research and development tax breaks that it says would save 590 million Australian dollars by 2030. The bill has passed the lower house and heads to the Senate. Starting June 1, 2028, it would end refundable offsets after ten years in business, or 15 years for therapeutic goods developers, while raising incentive rates and expanding turnover eligibility. The Greens say their support depends on restricting claims by large oil and gas producers.
South Sudan massacre report
Amnesty International says UN peacekeepers and South Sudanese officials failed to prevent a massacre in Abiemnom that killed more than 200 people. The rights group’s report says peacekeepers knew a raid on the village was likely.
Nvidia leadership reports
CBS News reports, citing sources, that Nvidia’s board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang. The Wall Street Journal reports that the preparations stem from a scandal involving an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese intelligence source. The Journal says Huang had enjoyed direct access to President Trump and substantial influence over U.S. artificial intelligence policy.
Experimental antibacterial coating
Flinders University researchers say an experimental coating killed more than 80 percent of bacterial cells within three hours after one minute of stimulation from a nine-volt battery. Tests included antibiotic-resistant MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Researchers say the material could eventually be used in wound dressings and medical devices, but its safety and effectiveness in patients have not been established.
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