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Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving government formation uncertain.

In the United States, Democrats made the economy and everyday costs central to their final midterm campaign push. Technology companies faced scrutiny over AI risks and the role of private satellite services in military operations. Business coverage ranged from wage gains to a record-setting fossil sale, while sports brought a major football transfer and a high-profile award.

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Israeli exit polls suggested that most voters opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither side had enough seats for a majority.
A PBS News, NPR and Marist poll put Democrats eight points ahead among likely voters, and 13 points ahead when independents were included.
Anthropic's filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission devoted 93 pages to risks, including harmful uses of its models and failures in safeguards.
CBS News reported that Ukraine's Starlink access was disabled during a Russian strike that killed five people.
A Nanotyrannus skeleton sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York, well above its estimate.

Israel’s election left no bloc with a clear path to a governing majority.

Turnout was reported at its highest level in decades, and Arab-led parties made gains that could influence coalition talks. The United States said it would issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family after reports he left Brazil as a court-ordered deadline to surrender his passports passed. Officials extended a ceasefire across Ukraine’s Kherson region to allow aid deliveries and a planned evacuation. The U.S. military said it killed five people in a strike on a boat it alleged was involved in drug trafficking.

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An Egyptian court ordered the closure of independent news outlet Mada Masr and fined its editor-in-chief, Lina Attalah, three million Egyptian pounds.
A Zimbabwean magistrate ordered Marry Mubaiwa released from remand after seven years awaiting trial on an attempted-murder charge; she was not acquitted.
The Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador’s largest city as the United States expands security cooperation with the country.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla shouted at each other during a General Assembly debate over the U.S. embargo on Cuba.

Democrats held a narrow polling lead in the House and Senate one week before the midterm elections.

President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, making his third visit to the state this month. A forecast from Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved 16 House races toward Democrats. CBS News polling found that economic concerns were helping Democrats, while 83 percent of respondents said corruption was a major factor in the midterms.

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A Washington grand jury declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
A federal magistrate judge criticized the Justice Department’s handling of an effort to add charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress.
The Federal Election Commission’s electronic filing system went offline after reported hacking attempts, disrupting campaign-finance filings; the commission had not confirmed a successful breach.
The U.S. military said a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific killed five people, but it provided no evidence that the boat carried drugs.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule requiring refugees to challenge the termination of their legal status within 10 days.

Anthropic filed for an initial public offering on Monday.

The technology sector’s AI ambitions are advancing alongside concerns about safety, accountability and public oversight. Companies reported new AI research and tools, while critics raised concerns about surveillance and environmental costs. Elsewhere, a new foldable iPhone encountered screen problems, and a surgeon completed a remote operation in an authorized research study.

Key Developments

Anthropic reported rapid revenue growth and a large net loss in the first half of 2026.
Its filing devoted 93 of 335 pages to risks, including harmful uses of AI and failures in safeguards.
Apple said it would replace a small number of iPhone Duo handsets with inner-screen problems.
A Florida surgeon removed a patient’s prostate remotely between two hospitals 35 miles apart; the procedure was part of an FDA-authorized study, not an FDA-approved treatment.
An open-source firmware flaw could let attackers run code during the boot process on devices built using the affected code.

Anthropic filed paperwork for an initial public offering on Monday.

The filing devoted 93 pages to risks, including the possibility that its models could cause serious harm or outpace the company’s ability to assess them. The Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting, and investors expected it to leave interest rates unchanged. Consumer confidence rose in October, though higher airfares were weighing on Thanksgiving travel plans.

Key Developments

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 91.7 in October from a revised 84.2 in September.
Average Thanksgiving fares rose 31 percent in August from a year earlier, while bookings fell 1.6 percent.
New York City’s median asking rent reached $3,785 in the third quarter, a record in Realtor.com data dating to 2019.
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General over alleged overcharges at checkout; the company denied the allegations.
Kalshi introduced a $2,500 monthly deposit limit and extra safeguards for users aged 18 to 20.

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or.

India beat New Zealand by six wickets to take an unassailable lead in their T20 series. Manchester United kept Michael Carrick in charge for Saturday’s match at Chelsea. Kylian Mbappé apologized after a video of his comments about Mao Zedong circulated.

Key Developments

Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season.
Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or.
Abhishek Sharma scored 113 runs from 38 balls, including a century in 35 balls.
Two Chinese companies ended sponsorship deals with Mbappé, and China Media Group suspended broadcasts of games featuring him.
The Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 64-55 to take a 3-2 lead in the WNBA Finals.

Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving government formation uncertain.

In the United States, Democrats made the economy and everyday costs central to their final midterm campaign push. Technology companies faced scrutiny over AI risks and the role of private satellite services in military operations. Business coverage ranged from wage gains to a record-setting fossil sale, while sports brought a major football transfer and a high-profile award.

Key Developments

Israeli exit polls suggested that most voters opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither side had enough seats for a majority.
A PBS News, NPR and Marist poll put Democrats eight points ahead among likely voters, and 13 points ahead when independents were included.
Anthropic's filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission devoted 93 pages to risks, including harmful uses of its models and failures in safeguards.
CBS News reported that Ukraine's Starlink access was disabled during a Russian strike that killed five people.
A Nanotyrannus skeleton sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York, well above its estimate.

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Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving government formation uncertain.

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Israel’s election left no bloc with a clear path to a governing majority.

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Democrats held a narrow polling lead in the House and Senate one week before the midterm elections.

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Anthropic filed for an initial public offering on Monday.

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Anthropic filed paperwork for an initial public offering on Monday.

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Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or.

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Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving government formation uncertain.

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Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving government formation uncertain.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Israel’s election left no bloc with a clear path to a governing majority.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Democrats held a narrow polling lead in the House and Senate one week before the midterm elections.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Anthropic filed for an initial public offering on Monday.

Key Developments

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Anthropic filed paperwork for an initial public offering on Monday.

Key Developments

Top Stories

Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or.

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Israel's election produced no clear winner, leaving government formation uncertain.

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