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Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz - Al Jazeera
Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz Al JazeeraExclusive | U.S. Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Trump Talks Down War Risks WSJIran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz Al JazeeraOil edges up after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island ReutersU.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as […]
Nasdaq Slide Clouds Asian Open, Oil Falls on Iran: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
Nasdaq Slide Clouds Asian Open, Oil Falls on Iran: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comAsian shares are mixed as tech losses offset broader gains on Wall Street AP NewsAsian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff Yahoo FinanceAsian stocks diverge following Wall Street tech sell-off; PBoC shifts policy anchor to overnight rate Seeking AlphaGlobal shares are mixed and US […]
SCOTUS rejects Trump's bid over disputed California ballots - Axios
SCOTUS rejects Trump's bid over disputed California ballots AxiosSupreme court rules against Trump over bid to force California to set aside ballots The GuardianBlock on US Warnings to Election Workers Lifted by Court Bloomberg.comJudge Declines to Halt D.H.S. Demands for States to Screen Ballots The New York TimesSupreme Court rejects DOJ's bid to block California from counting disputed ballots CNBC
Rain clears but flood risk remains high after destructive storms swamp normally arid Southwest - AP News
Rain clears but flood risk remains high after destructive storms swamp normally arid Southwest AP News‘Devastating’ Damage as Hard Rains and Flash Floods Batter the Southwest The New York TimesSedona flash flood rips out driveways, opens massive sinkholes near Sedona AZ FamilyGov. Katie Hobbs declares state of emergency as severe storms and flash flooding batter Arizona ABC15 ArizonaHeavy rainfall […]
Monday Night Football: Jeffery Simmons, Caleb Williams lead Bears to 34-17 rout of Seahawks - NBC Sports
Monday Night Football: Jeffery Simmons, Caleb Williams lead Bears to 34-17 rout of Seahawks NBC SportsJeffery Simmons, Bears defense handle Seahawks ESPNGame Recap: Bears make statement with impressive prime-time win in Seattle Chicago BearsBears prove they are NFC North's most complete team with commanding win over Seahawks Fox NewsBears' Luther Burden: Stays busy in Week 8 win CBS Sports
East Texas A&M stuns Oklahoma with historic road upset to open season, adding to Porter Moser's struggles in Norman - Yahoo Sports
East Texas A&M stuns Oklahoma with historic road upset to open season, adding to Porter Moser's struggles in Norman Yahoo SportsEast Texas A&M, picked last in Southland Conference, stuns Oklahoma in opener ESPNOU basketball suffers shocking loss in home opener On3East Texas A&M shocks Oklahoma in season-opening upset CBS SportsOklahoma Suffers Historic Upset Loss to East Texas A&M on […]

Essay: How an orchestra's experiment with AI can make for a better democracy November 2, 2026
In this year's election season orchestras have been practicing the call for democratic thinking on a global scale, including in Los Angeles, Leipzig, Germany and Boston, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra is experimenting with AI —to great effect.
Mark Swed
'Bachelor' alum Melissa Rycroft arrested for DWI, again; this time after crashing into ambulance November 2, 2026
'Dancing With the Stars' and 'Bachelor' star Melissa Rycroft Strickland has been arrested for driving while intoxicated for the second time. The star recently agreed to 20 months' probation for a previous charge.
Emily St. Martin
Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, exes of newlyweds T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, tie the knot November 2, 2026
Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig are starting their forever, tying the knot a month after respective ex-spouses T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach did the same.
Alexandra Del Rosario
Juan Atkins, Detroit techno music pioneer, dead at 64 November 2, 2026
As a member of Cybotron, Model 500 and the Belleville Three, Atkins helped invent a subculture: "I know I'm the first one to apply the word 'techno' to electronic music. I can't claim to be the inventor or originator of electronic music, but I can definitely say that I got that."
August Brown
Latin Grammy nominee Milo J charts a new course for Argentine music November 2, 2026
Nominated in six Latin Grammy categories this year, rising star Milo J talks his intrepid album from 2025, "La Vida Era Más Corta," his collaboration with Trueno and navigating criticism as an artist.
Ernesto Lechner
Embroiled Kennedy Center will honor Paul Anka, David Foster and Andy Garcia November 2, 2026
Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell were announced as Kennedy Center honorees, selected by Trump.
Laura Zornosa
Jimmy Webb on the hits that got away and the 'wretched excess' of '70s L.A. November 2, 2026
The Grammy-winning songwriter has a new PBS special and an album of old tunes he describes as his 'problem children.'
Mikael Wood
Lachlan Murdoch says 'viewer fatigue' is cutting into Fox News ratings November 2, 2026
Fox News' October audience fell 28% from a year earlier, with its 25-to-54 audience at a 25-year low, as executive Lachlan Murdoch cited "viewer fatigue."
Stephen Battaglio
Zainab Johnson breaks boundaries for Black female comedians—with some help from an opossum November 2, 2026
In her new special, "Toxically Optimistic," comedian Zainab Johnson turns a recurring backyard opossum into an unexpected story about challenging audiences' assumptions.
Nate Jackson
Martha Stewart apologized for her Halloween costume as a homeless person. She's sorry about that too November 2, 2026
Martha Stewart dressed as a person struggling with poverty for Halloween. She addressed the backlash on Sunday.
Alexandra Del Rosario

King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup November 3, 2026
Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".
King's former horse wins prestigious Melbourne Cup November 3, 2026
Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".
The Papers: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war' November 3, 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's revision of settlement plans for migrant care workers features prominently in Tuesday's papers.
Americans head to the polls for elections that could define Trump's closing chapter November 3, 2026
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.
Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers November 3, 2026
The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.
Wage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close November 3, 2026
These factories, which manufacture for brands like H&M and Uniqlo, rely on millions of lowly paid workers.
US strikes Iran ahead of midterm elections November 3, 2026
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes November 3, 2026
The ruling, which comes on the eve of the midterm elections, essentially ends the Trump administration's bid to disqualify the ballots in the state.
Dry and chilly start to November after wet but sunny October November 3, 2026
Provisional Met Office figures just released show the UK had a warmer, wetter and sunnier October than average but quieter weather has now arrived.
Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail November 3, 2026
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.

The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes November 2, 2026
With Democrats poised to make significant gains in Tuesday’s midterm elections, Trump supporters have been reduced to posting bizarre Star Wars fan fiction.
Miles Klee
How to Save $25 on Burga’s Phone Accessories With This Sale November 2, 2026
Whether you need a phone case, magnetic ring, Apple Watch band, or power bank, now’s a great time to save $25 on orders over $50.
Louryn Strampe
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals (2026): Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai, Dyson V16 Piston Animal November 2, 2026
Black Friday is still weeks away, but you don’t have to wait for a good sale on Dyson vacuums.
Nena Farrell
Best Early Black Friday Espresso Machine Deals (2026) November 2, 2026
Impress your Thanksgiving guests with a cappuccino. These early deals on WIRED-tested favorites leave you time to practice.
Kat Merck
A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress November 2, 2026
The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.
Vittoria Elliott
Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes November 2, 2026
The Capytistas, a secretive group claiming more than $1.2 million in backing, started with Elon Musk and Tesla’s board. Members argue that those who buy political power deserve the scrutiny they’ll impose.
Dell Cameron
Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro Review: Welcome to Wi-Fi 8 November 2, 2026
The first Wi-Fi 8 router has arrived. This quad-band gaming beast from Asus is fabulously fast and feature-packed.
Simon Hill
Here’s How the Trump Administration Is Trying to Undermine the Election November 2, 2026
So far, Department of Justice–led efforts to sow chaos, even as Americans are already voting, have fallen flat.
Tess Owen, David Gilbert
Get 25 Percent Off My Favorite Renter-Friendly Storage Lockers November 2, 2026
These gorgeous, renter-friendly storage lockers are hardly ever discounted.
Louryn Strampe
Birdbuddy vs. Birdfy: Which Budget Smart Feeder Should You Buy? (2026) November 2, 2026
I tested Birdbuddy’s Nook and Birdfy’s Rookie in my backyard. Saving money comes with compromises, but some are easier to live with.
Kat Merck

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