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Edition 84 · Monday, November 9, 2026

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Nvidia stocks tumble as CEO investigated over spy claims | First Thing

Nvidia has placed CEO Jensen Huang under an independent investigation after reports of a close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman accused of passing information to Beijing. The company’s board said it had no reason to believe that U.S. national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised, while Nvidia shares fell 5% in premarket trading. Republican lawmakers have asked Huang to brief House foreign affairs and intelligence committees on the company’s security protocols.

The Guardian — US NewsNov 9, 3:54 AM

#Nvidia#Corporate Investigations#National Security#China

Mississippi Officer Who Fatally Shot Toddler Had a History of Aggressive Policing

A new examination of video footage found that a Mississippi officer who fatally shot a toddler in a Walmart parking lot had a history of aggressive policing. The officer had previously escalated encounters by punching, cursing and drawing his weapon.

The New York Times — PoliticsNov 9, 2:02 AM

#Use of Force#Mississippi#Criminal Justice#Police Accountability

As Dengue Cases Rise, a Florida Woman’s Death Raises Alarms

Dengue transmission in the United States is increasingly occurring through local mosquitoes rather than only among travelers returning from abroad. A Florida woman’s death has raised alarms as cases rise, highlighting a changing public-health concern for Americans.

The New York Times — PoliticsNov 9, 2:02 AM

#Dengue#Infectious disease#Florida#Public health

After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol

Tech-backed super PACs spent tens of millions of dollars supporting moderate Democratic candidates over more progressive rivals in California legislative contests. Almost all of the favored candidates won, despite broad voter distrust of AI and billionaires.

CalMattersNov 9, 5:00 AM

#California politics#Campaign finance#Technology

L.A. had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse

California is experiencing its highest level of West Nile virus activity in five years, following Los Angeles’ worst mosquito year of the decade. The source warns that conditions could worsen next year, potentially influenced by El Niño.

CalMattersNov 9, 5:00 AM

#Infectious disease#Climate#Public health

Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi

U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine will resume this week in Abu Dhabi. The talks will not include a cease-fire on the table.

The New York Times — PoliticsNov 9, 5:19 AM

#Diplomacy#Russia-Ukraine war#Peace negotiations

No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks

New Zealand’s election produced no clear winner, leaving party leaders to negotiate for weeks over the formation of a government. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will lead a caretaker government during the talks.

NPR Arts & LifeNov 8, 8:46 AM

#New Zealand#Government formation#Elections

A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat

The contest to replace António Guterres as U.N. secretary general has been disrupted by late entrants and divisions among Security Council members. The race remains unsettled as countries weigh competing candidates.

The New York Times — PoliticsNov 8, 6:33 AM

#Diplomacy#United Nations#International institutions

Apple is racing to make Siri more agentic

Apple is accelerating work on a more agentic version of Siri, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. CEO John Ternus is pressing AI chief Craig Federighi to deliver an AI agent that can compete with products from OpenAI and Meta, although Apple does not yet regard its progress as complete.

The VergeNov 8, 11:18 AM

#Apple#Artificial intelligence#AI agents

Bikers and Bug-Lovers Join Forces to Fight a New Google Data Center

Campaigners in Europe are protesting data-center development, including a proposed sprawling Google facility east of London. Bikers and bug activists have joined forces to try to block the project as data-center protests spread across the continent.

WiredNov 9, 12:00 AM

#Data centers#Environment#Big Tech

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Scientists predict that 2026 could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens. The forecast comes amid growing attention to climate change and its effects.

BBC News — WorldNov 8, 11:30 PM

#Climate change#Extreme heat#Climate policy

Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum

NASA says the Antarctic ozone hole reached its 2026 maximum and ranked as the seventh largest by area in 48 years of monitoring. It was not as deep as some other large ozone holes on record.

NASA News ReleasesNov 8, 9:00 PM

#Ozone layer#Atmospheric science#Climate and environment

Scientists May Have Discovered a Massive Starless Galaxy

Scientists may have identified a massive galaxy containing roughly two billion times the Sun’s mass in hydrogen but apparently no stars. Studying the candidate could help address longstanding questions in astronomy.

WiredNov 9, 3:15 AM

#Cosmology#Galaxies#Astronomy

CHAPEA Mission 2 Crew Reflects After 378 Days on Simulated Mars

Four volunteers completed NASA’s second yearlong simulated Mars surface mission after spending 378 days inside the Mars Dune Alpha habitat. The habitat had no windows, outside-world sounds or real-time calls with family and friends.

NASA News ReleasesNov 9, 3:00 AM

#Mars exploration#Spaceflight#Human spaceflight

Doctors Absorb the Stunning Failure of Two High-Profile Heart Drugs

Two high-profile heart drugs were no better than placebos by every measure, according to newly released full data. The results have prompted questions about whether the problem lay in the study designs or in the underlying hypotheses about heart disease.

The New York Times — PoliticsNov 8, 6:14 AM

#Cardiovascular disease#Medical research#Clinical trials

Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report

Fewer than one in 15 stroke survivors receive the amount of therapy the NHS should provide to maximize recovery, a report says. The Stroke Association calls the shortfall a damning failure that is hindering patients’ chances of regaining physical and mental function.

The Guardian — US NewsNov 8, 4:01 PM

#Rehabilitation#NHS care#Stroke

Survival after sudden cardiac arrest didn’t improve despite training bystanders, emergency responders

A new study found that survival after sudden cardiac arrest did not improve when bystanders and emergency responders received advance training. Researchers said they are not yet ready to rule out the possibility that training could help.

STATNov 8, 2:15 PM

#CPR#Medical research#Cardiac arrest

Thames Water asks creditors for more time to help repay £20bn debt pile

Thames Water has asked creditors to extend the repayment deadline for an unspecified portion of its £20bn debt from 2027 to March 2028. The UK’s largest water company is seeking the interim deal as it works to remain financially viable.

The Guardian — US NewsNov 9, 2:32 AM

#UK economy#Corporate debt#Utilities

Rare call for more electricity supplies as wind power drops across Europe

Britain’s electricity system operator issued a rare warning of a supply shortfall as low wind generation was forecast across Europe. The notice covered a projected margin gap of almost 1,400 megawatts between 6am and 11am, prompting a call for gas power plants to increase output.

The Guardian — US NewsNov 9, 12:12 AM

#Energy security#Electricity markets#Renewables

The affordable housing we save is as important as the affordable housing we build

Preserving existing affordable housing may be as important as building new units, according to the report. Replacing 63,700 distressed subsidized units could require between $10.2 billion and $26.8 billion in public subsidies.

HousingWireNov 9, 12:00 AM

#Affordable housing#Public policy#Housing

NAR sees pent-up demand waiting on lower mortgage rates, better sentiment

The National Association of Realtors says a large pool of potential buyers is waiting for lower mortgage rates and improved confidence. Lawrence Yun noted that home sales are near 4 million despite a larger population and more payroll jobs, well below 2000 levels.

HousingWireNov 8, 1:55 PM

#Mortgage rates#Home sales#Housing market

Trump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen Miller

President Donald Trump acknowledged that his deportation policy may have been too tough and said he was open to an immigration arrangement allowing some undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States. The concession followed Republicans’ defeat in the midterm elections and came as Trump’s administration faced political fallout from the crackdown.

The Guardian — US NewsNov 9, 12:32 AM

#Immigration#Midterm elections#Deportation policy#Trump administration

Justice Dept. Mulled Naming The Times as Conspirator in Comey Leak Case

The Justice Department considered naming The New York Times as a conspirator in a case involving a leak of information about James Comey. It remains unclear how the department would proceed, but such a move would mark a major escalation in the Trump administration’s attacks on the news media.

The New York Times — PoliticsNov 8, 2:59 PM

#Press freedom#Justice Department#Federal investigations#Trump administration

Democrats won big. Can they lower your grocery bill?

Affordability was a major concern for voters ahead of the US midterm elections, with tariffs and the war in Iran pushing up food prices. Americans now expect the Democratic victory to bring relief from high grocery bills, though the timing and form of that relief remain uncertain.

NPR Arts & LifeNov 9, 2:00 AM

#US politics#Food prices#Cost of living

CalMatters sues Shasta County over its refusal to disclose federal subpoena related to election ballots

CalMatters is suing Shasta County to obtain a subpoena the county allegedly received concerning June 2026 election results. The county has refused to disclose the document.

CalMattersNov 9, 5:00 AM

#California politics#Elections#Government transparency

The memo was never the point. The point was to clarify your thinking

Amazon’s internal AI assistant, Cedric, can produce six-page narratives in seconds, but the analysis argues that quickly generating polished documents can sever the link between writing and clear thinking. It says companies may need new ways to verify that employees understand and can defend AI-assisted work, while managing the volume of material people are expected to absorb.

Fast Company — Work LifeNov 9, 1:30 AM

#Management#AI and employment#Workplace productivity#Skills and training

5 signs you are not going to be made obsolete by AI

An analysis identifies five factors that may make workers less vulnerable to being made obsolete by AI, including having complex work, maintaining curiosity and using AI entrepreneurially. It also argues that employers’ choices—particularly whether they augment or automate workers—can affect job security as much as individual skills.

Fast Company — Work LifeNov 9, 1:00 AM

#AI and employment#Workplace skills#Job security#Automation

Brown, 19, becomes youngest PGA winner in 95 years

Blades Brown, 19, defeated Ben James at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico to become the youngest PGA Tour tournament winner since 1938. The victory marks a record-breaking achievement for the teenager on golf’s premier tour.

BBC News — WorldNov 9, 2:19 AM

#PGA Tour#Championships#Records#Golf

Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP

Joe Burrow has led the Cincinnati Bengals to four straight wins and a 6-2 record, moving him into contention for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. He has thrown 16 touchdown passes over the past four games, the most in a four-game span in Bengals history.

The Guardian — US NewsNov 9, 1:00 AM

#Joe Burrow#NFL#Cincinnati Bengals#Sports

Would you pay Spotify extra to remix your favorite songs with AI?

Spotify is planning a paid AI remix tool for Premium users. The proposal has prompted fan pushback and raised questions about how the feature could affect artists.

MashableNov 8, 12:22 PM

#Artificial intelligence#Platform policy#Creators#Music streaming

Druski brings out Emma Stone in historic SNL monologue

Druski made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut with jokes about what he could get away with on live television. Emma Stone made a surprise cameo during his monologue.

MashableNov 8, 7:43 AM

#Saturday Night Live#Viral moments#Comedy

Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS

Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS, with Epic confirming compatibility alongside support for several other Linux distributions. The move follows Epic’s earlier investigation into making Fortnite compatible with Valve’s Linux-based operating system.

The VergeNov 8, 12:52 PM

#PC gaming#Digital distribution#SteamOS

German Games Industry Association warns the EU KIDS Act could undermine existing age-rating systems for video games

The German Games Industry Association has warned that the EU KIDS Act could undermine established national age-rating systems for video games. The draft legislation, unveiled in September, could have wide-ranging consequences for game developers.

GamesIndustry.bizNov 9, 1:43 AM

#Games regulation#Age ratings#European Union

Phasmophobia players raise over $230,000 for heart charity, more than double last year's total

The Phasmophobia community has raised more than $230,000 for the American Heart Association. That total is more than double last year’s fundraising amount, highlighting the scale of the game’s charity campaign.

EurogamerNov 8, 8:41 AM

#Community gaming#Phasmophobia#Charity

Democrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the money

Democrats won big on immigration issues in the midterm elections and have vowed to rein in ICE’s power. But ICE still has funding, raising questions about what Democrats can actually change.

NPR Arts & LifeNov 9, 2:00 AM

#Immigration#Elections#Government policy

Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10

The government is telling secondary schools to stop teaching GCSE content before Year 10. It says pupils in Years 7 to 9 should receive richer, more engaging learning instead of preparing early for exams.

BBC News — WorldNov 8, 11:00 AM

#Schools#Education policy#Education

Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault and is due to learn his sentence on Monday. A London judge is expected to impose a significant prison sentence.

NPR Arts & LifeNov 8, 7:07 AM

#Legal Issues#Celebrity News#Television and Comedy

James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film

Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in contention to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. The BBC’s overview covers what is currently known about the next 007 film.

BBC News — WorldNov 8, 10:47 PM

#Casting#James Bond#Film

Spy x Family Officially Announces New Season and Movie Coming Soon

The Spy x Family franchise is set to return with both a fourth anime season and its second feature film. Polygon reports that both projects are coming soon.

PolygonNov 9, 2:31 AM

#Television#Anime#Film

Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says

Four people, including three children, were killed in Gaza when a sand embankment collapsed onto tents, according to the health ministry. The incident followed reports that heavy rain had flooded tens of thousands of tents.

BBC News — WorldNov 9, 2:41 AM

#Extreme weather#Humanitarian crisis#Gaza

Thirteen migrants die after boat sinks off Crete

Thirteen migrants died after a boat sank off Crete, according to the Greek coastguard. Eighteen people were rescued, all of them Sudanese nationals.

BBC News — WorldNov 9, 5:50 AM

#Migration#Greece#Maritime disasters

Morning, internet.

›Nvidia stocks tumble as CEO investigated over spy claims | First Thing

›Mississippi Officer Who Fatally Shot Toddler Had a History of Aggressive Policing

›As Dengue Cases Rise, a Florida Woman’s Death Raises Alarms

›After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol

›L.A. had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse

›Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi

›No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks

›A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat

›Apple is racing to make Siri more agentic

›Bikers and Bug-Lovers Join Forces to Fight a New Google Data Center

›Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

›Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum

›Scientists May Have Discovered a Massive Starless Galaxy

›CHAPEA Mission 2 Crew Reflects After 378 Days on Simulated Mars

›Doctors Absorb the Stunning Failure of Two High-Profile Heart Drugs

›Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report

›Survival after sudden cardiac arrest didn’t improve despite training bystanders, emergency responders

›Thames Water asks creditors for more time to help repay £20bn debt pile

›Rare call for more electricity supplies as wind power drops across Europe

›The affordable housing we save is as important as the affordable housing we build

›NAR sees pent-up demand waiting on lower mortgage rates, better sentiment

›Trump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen Miller

›Justice Dept. Mulled Naming The Times as Conspirator in Comey Leak Case

›Democrats won big. Can they lower your grocery bill?

›CalMatters sues Shasta County over its refusal to disclose federal subpoena related to election ballots

›The memo was never the point. The point was to clarify your thinking

›5 signs you are not going to be made obsolete by AI

›Brown, 19, becomes youngest PGA winner in 95 years

›Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP

›Would you pay Spotify extra to remix your favorite songs with AI?

›Druski brings out Emma Stone in historic SNL monologue

›Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS

›German Games Industry Association warns the EU KIDS Act could undermine existing age-rating systems for video games

›Phasmophobia players raise over $230,000 for heart charity, more than double last year's total

›Democrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the money

›Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10

›Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault

›James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film

›Spy x Family Officially Announces New Season and Movie Coming Soon

›Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says

›Thirteen migrants die after boat sinks off Crete

Nvidia stocks tumble as CEO investigated over spy claims | First Thing

Mississippi Officer Who Fatally Shot Toddler Had a History of Aggressive Policing

As Dengue Cases Rise, a Florida Woman’s Death Raises Alarms

After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol

L.A. had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse

Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi

No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks

A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat

Apple is racing to make Siri more agentic

Bikers and Bug-Lovers Join Forces to Fight a New Google Data Center

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Ozone Hole Reaches Its 2026 Maximum

Scientists May Have Discovered a Massive Starless Galaxy

CHAPEA Mission 2 Crew Reflects After 378 Days on Simulated Mars

Doctors Absorb the Stunning Failure of Two High-Profile Heart Drugs

Only 6.4% of stroke survivors receive enough therapy, finds ‘damning’ report

Survival after sudden cardiac arrest didn’t improve despite training bystanders, emergency responders

Thames Water asks creditors for more time to help repay £20bn debt pile

Rare call for more electricity supplies as wind power drops across Europe

The affordable housing we save is as important as the affordable housing we build

NAR sees pent-up demand waiting on lower mortgage rates, better sentiment

Trump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen Miller

Justice Dept. Mulled Naming The Times as Conspirator in Comey Leak Case

Democrats won big. Can they lower your grocery bill?

CalMatters sues Shasta County over its refusal to disclose federal subpoena related to election ballots

The memo was never the point. The point was to clarify your thinking

5 signs you are not going to be made obsolete by AI

Brown, 19, becomes youngest PGA winner in 95 years

Joe Burrow is reviving the Bengals and pulling away in the race for MVP

Would you pay Spotify extra to remix your favorite songs with AI?

Druski brings out Emma Stone in historic SNL monologue

Epic Games Launcher is coming to SteamOS

German Games Industry Association warns the EU KIDS Act could undermine existing age-rating systems for video games

Phasmophobia players raise over $230,000 for heart charity, more than double last year's total

Democrats won big on issues like immigration. But ICE still has the money

Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10

Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault

James Bond: What we know so far about the next 007 film

Spy x Family Officially Announces New Season and Movie Coming Soon

Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says

Thirteen migrants die after boat sinks off Crete