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November 13: Boebert Loses Colorado Seat, Brooklyn Collapse Search Ends
In the Colorado House race
Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated Republican Representative Lauren Boebert by less than one percentage point, according to the Associated Press. The result removes a three-term incumbent backed by President Trump who has been a prominent voice in conservative media.
In Brooklyn
Police and fire officials have ended the search after Wednesday’s building collapse, identifying eight people killed, including a boy and a girl. Eighteen others were injured, and one remained in critical condition Friday morning. The three-story building collapsed while workers were digging at an adjacent construction site. Building inspectors and prosecutors are investigating as residents, including people who lost relatives and homes, demand answers.
In tech
Nvidia’s top lawyer invoked President Trump while pressing officials in January to ease proposed conditions on H200 chip exports to China, Semafor reports. The company opposed identifying cloud customers and sought a higher threshold for buyer checks. The Bureau of Industry and Security said consultations are routine and license conditions undergo review by four departments. Nvidia declined to comment.
Microsoft says it is still restoring services as a widespread outage enters its second day. Server failures have disrupted governments, businesses, and individuals worldwide.
On food assistance
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he reached a deal with President Trump to delay new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rules for bodegas and convenience stores nationwide by 90 days. Mamdani says the extension begins Friday, giving stores more time to comply following his conversations with Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
On NATO fuel supplies
A NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence study warns that refinery closures, restricted imports, and stalled alternative-fuel production could cause military jet-fuel shortages in a major European war in the mid-2030s. Most scenarios showed adequate supplies. But in its “unlikely but possible” worst case, even diverting all civilian jet fuel would not meet military demand. The study does not represent official NATO policy.
In New Orleans
Officials say the tanker Atlantic Asphalt struck the docked American Heritage cruise ship on Friday afternoon, prompting efforts to rescue people from the Mississippi River. A Port of New Orleans spokesperson said the cruise ship carried about 129 passengers, along with crew members.
In Nigeria
Nigeria has completed 21 days of monitoring for 62 contacts identified after an initial Ebola case, with no secondary cases recorded. Thirteen contacts reported fever, but none developed Ebola.
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