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Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate spying claims; UK chancellor ‘dismayed’ by budget leak – business live
Saudis Tell OPEC Production Surged to Highest Since War Began
Actor Stacy Keach, who played a private eye and plenty more, dies at 85
It’s official: Pāʻele Kiakona secures historic win in West Maui house race following final vote count
Bentonville restricts high-speed electric vehicles
NW Arkansas
Trump withdraws Rudofsky nomination for federal judge post in Arkansas
President Trump nominated Arkansas Supreme Court Justice and former state GOP chairman Cody Hiland to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, withdrawing his August nomination of U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky for the same seat.
Bentonville restricts high-speed electric vehicles
The Bentonville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to restrict certain high-speed electric vehicles, banning gas-powered and electric vehicles with more than 750 watts of power from city sidewalks and trails. The rule doesn't affect most everyday e-bikes in federal classes one, two and three, which are limited to 750 watts; local shop owners say the more powerful machines are closer to motorcycles.
Fayetteville to test pedestrian-only street closures in Dickson Street area Saturday
Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn says parts of the Dickson Street entertainment district will be closed to cars and made pedestrian-only Saturday evening, during the Razorbacks' 6:45 p.m. home game against South Carolina, as a safety trial. The city plans to release maps and details Thursday; the move comes less than two weeks after a shooting near Dickson Street injured seven people during Halloween and homecoming celebrations.
Keeping Our Kids Safe: Recycle Used Car Seats Nov. 11-13
Fayetteville residents can drop off used, damaged or recalled car seats at any Fayetteville public elementary school during school hours Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 11-13. The recycling drive by Fayetteville Public Schools, the city and EcoTech marks America Recycles Day; last year it kept more than 125 car seats out of the landfill.
MBB Preview: Arkansas vs Robert Morris
No. 19/20 Arkansas (1-1) hosts Robert Morris (0-2) at Bud Walton Arena tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. CT, the first of two Razorback home games this week. The game streams on SEC Network+/WatchESPN and airs on the Razorback Sports Network.
Second Free Bike Helmet Giveaway Thursday, Nov. 12
The City of Fayetteville is holding a second free bike helmet giveaway Thursday, Nov. 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the Razorback Greenway at 3775 N. Mall Ave., behind Phat Tire Bike Shop. CPSC-certified helmets are limited to one per Fayetteville resident while supplies last, and a short eligibility form is required on site.
#ProHogs In The NFL – Week 9
The Razorbacks' weekly #ProHogs roundup tracks how former Arkansas players fared in Week 9 of the NFL season. Jacksonville's Montaric Brown had four tackles and his first interception of the season in a 33-10 win over Baltimore, and kicker Cam Little made all four of his field goals, with a long of 47 yards, in the same game.
Maria Sanchez Wins Third SEC Diver of the Week Award
Razorback diver Maria "Majo" Sanchez was named SEC Diver of the Week for the third time after winning both the 1-meter (318.10) and 3-meter (352.25) events last weekend. Her wins helped Arkansas beat Texas A&M 181-115 and Illinois 203-96.
ARDOT to Host Location and Design Public Hearing for Proposed Improvements to Highway 102
ARDOT will hold an open-house public hearing from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Bentonville Community Center on plans to improve 1.12 miles of Highway 102 between J Street and Interstate 49. The project would widen the road from four to six lanes and add turn lanes, a raised median, a sidewalk and a shared-use path; written comments are accepted until Dec. 18.
Fort Smith Board reviews convention center budget, catering request
The general manager of the Fort Smith Convention Center told the city board Tuesday that the facility is making progress on cutting its annual deficit. Shannon Davis again asked the board to let the center cater large events off-site, saying that would make a considerable dent in the deficit.
Garth Brooks bringing tour to North Little Rock for two nights in a row
Garth Brooks is bringing his "Blame It All On My Roots" tour to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock for two nights, Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, with his 1990s-style in-the-round drum pod. Tickets cost $154.50 and go on sale on Ticketmaster Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m.; there will be no arena box office sales.
‘I Survived’ author Lauren Tarshis on using disasters to get kids reading
"I Survived" author Lauren Tarshis will speak at the Fayetteville Public Library Thursday at 6 p.m. as part of its True Lit Festival. She told KUAF she started the series, in which young characters live through disasters like Pompeii and Hurricane Katrina, after seeing how storytelling pulled struggling readers into history and science.
Hawaii
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to decide on the rights of elephants at the Honolulu Zoo
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court heard arguments Monday at Punahou School in a case seeking the release of the Honolulu Zoo's two Asian elephants, Mari and Vaigai, to a sanctuary. The Nonhuman Rights Project is asking for a writ of habeas corpus on their behalf, a remedy normally used to make sure people aren't improperly detained.
It’s official: Pāʻele Kiakona secures historic win in West Maui house race following final vote count
Final results released Tuesday night confirm Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona won West Maui's House District 14 with 41.2% of the vote, making him the fifth Green Party candidate in the nation to win a state house seat. His margin grew to 119 votes over Democrat Sne Patel after the ballot-cure deadline; Kiakona, raised in Lahaina, was an organizer in the Lahaina Strong recovery effort after the 2023 wildfires.
Residents feel patriotic as they honor veterans during annual parade following Election Day
Marching bands, local leaders, businesses and families lined Hilo for the 19th annual Hawaiʻi Island Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, ahead of today's federal holiday. U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, newly re-elected, said she was grateful Hilo celebrates on a Saturday so she could thank veterans before returning to Washington.
90 days after kidney transplant, Army veteran urges fellow vets to put their health first
Oʻahu Army veteran Tom Munoz, 69, marks this Veterans Day 90 days after a kidney transplant at Walter Reed National Medical Center, after waiting nearly a year and a half on transplant lists. He tells Kauaʻi Now he wants other veterans to know about Donor Outreach for Veterans, a nonprofit that helps veterans find living kidney donors.
Waikīkī Aquarium welcomes Alistair Dove as new director
The University of Hawaiʻi has named Alistair Dove, who has worked in academia and public aquariums, as the new director of the Waikīkī Aquarium after an international search. SOEST Dean Chip Fletcher said Dove arrives at an especially important moment for the aquarium.
Research, innovation, exploration celebrated at RCUH awards
The Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi honored 15 employees at its 2026 awards luncheon at the East-West Center, recognizing work in agriculture, cancer research, ocean exploration and astronomy. First place for researcher/project manager went to Giovana Simao Slanzon of UH Mānoa's College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resilience.
Arbor Day 2026: UH Hilo celebrates campus internationally-accredited Botanical Gardens with educational tours
UH Hilo marked Arbor Day on Nov. 7 with three free public tours of its internationally accredited campus Botanical Gardens. Longtime community volunteers who tend the garden led tours on topics such as ancient cycads.
Celebrating UH Mānoa nurse practitioners
For National Nurse Practitioner Week (Nov. 8-14), UH Mānoa's School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene thanked its Doctor of Nursing Practice alumni and the preceptors who train current students. The school notes Hawaiʻi is a full practice authority state, letting NPs diagnose patients and order tests on their own.
11/10/26 – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ VALLEY LOOKOUT AND TRAIL FOR MAINTENANCE
The Pololū Valley Lookout, trail and parking area on Hawaiʻi Island will close Sunday, Nov. 15 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for repairs after recent storm damage. DLNR's Nā Ala Hele program is working with Protect Pololū ʻOhana, a group of mostly lineal descendants, which will lead the trail and safety work.
Business
Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate spying claims; UK chancellor ‘dismayed’ by budget leak – business live
Nvidia has lost around $430 billion in market value since the spying scandal broke, and its board has hired former acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim and the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for an independent investigation. The probe will look into CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman U.S. officials believe is a Chinese spy; Beijing denies running any espionage operation.
PepsiCo to cut about 1,000 North American jobs as it seeks to improve performance
PepsiCo plans to cut about 1,000 jobs across its North American food and beverage operations, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, after lowering its 2026 earnings outlook in October on weaker beverage volumes, softer snack demand and higher costs. An internal letter from PepsiCo North America CEO Ram Krishnan says the changes aim to simplify the structure and speed up decisions.
JetBlue's CEO has pushed back on creditor fears and is betting on premium to return to profitability
JetBlue shares are up 40% this month after hitting a record low on a report that bondholders hired restructuring advisors; CEO Joanna Geraghty told CNBC the airline has no plans to file for bankruptcy. JetBlue is betting on premium travel, unveiling its new BlueFirst domestic first-class seats at JFK on Wednesday ahead of flights with them starting next month.
Oil giant ExxonMobil left Venezuela years ago. Now it's considering a return
ExxonMobil, which left Venezuela almost two decades ago, signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government and state oil company PDVSA to examine oil exploration and production opportunities. CEO Darren Woods called the country "uninvestable" in January, but Venezuela has since overhauled its petroleum law to give private companies more control and reform taxes and royalties.
CoreWeave Reports Strong Third Quarter 2026 Results
CoreWeave's third-quarter revenue jumped to $3.66 billion from $1.37 billion a year ago, though its net loss widened to $709 million as interest costs rose. CEO Michael Intrator called it a breakout quarter and said about $9 billion in customer prepayments and deposits are expected in the next three months.
SEC Announces Enforcement Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2026
The SEC filed 348 enforcement actions in fiscal 2026, including 235 standalone cases, and two-thirds of standalone cases charged at least one individual. It won $1.095 billion in monetary relief and returned about $731 million to more than 250,000 harmed investors.
Affordable finance access for tens of thousands more people
The UK government announced a credit union reform that lets members who move out of a credit union's area refer relatives or household members to join. It says the change could open affordable savings accounts and lower-interest small loans to tens of thousands more people, following an earlier move to raise the membership cap from three million to ten million.
The Best Customer Protection is Competition
Union Pacific says its non-coal business has grown 5% since Jim Vena became CEO in 2023, and that in the first nine months of 2026 cars moved 5% farther per day, trains ran 4% faster and cars spent 7% less time in terminals. The railroad argues that a competitive marketplace, not regulation, is the best protection for shippers.
The scandal surrounding the head of Nvidia could have wide-ranging implications
NPR spoke with Bloomberg tech reporter Ian King about how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's relationship with a Chinese businesswoman, whom U.S. intelligence believes was a spy, could ripple far beyond the company. King explains how unusually central Huang is to Nvidia and to the American tech industry.
Your next great hire might have a military résumé
A recruiting veteran writing in Fast Company argues employers are overlooking military veterans whose skills don't map neatly onto civilian résumés. Citing Indeed and The Harris Poll, he notes 57% of veterans surveyed felt underemployed, and he lays out four ways companies can find and evaluate veteran talent.
Classic toy soldiers get an American-made revamp honoring real veterans
Real Plastic Heroes founder Tyler Donovan is turning real U.S. military veterans into classic little green army men, made entirely in America. He told Fox Business the idea came after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, as a way to honor veterans and show people who didn't deploy what the war was like.
Tech
AWS to launch first cloud infrastructure region in Chile, investing more than $4 billion
AWS has opened its South America (Chile) Region to select customers, its first in Chile and third in Latin America, with general availability expected by the end of 2026. Amazon plans to invest more than $4 billion in Chile and estimates the region will add more than $7.5 billion to Chile's GDP and support about 4,100 jobs a year.
Databricks’ new AI agent tells CEO Ali Ghodsi the unvarnished truth
Databricks unveiled an updated version of its AI agent Genie that can carry out multi-step jobs unsupervised, using an ontology built from the data customers store on its platform. CEO Ali Ghodsi showed TechCrunch how he uses it internally, from analyzing weak spots in an employee survey to summarizing a sales pitch that went poorly.
Europe wants to ban 'dark patterns' in apps and loot boxes for minors
The European Commission proposed a Digital Fairness Act that would ban "dark patterns" like hard-to-cancel subscriptions, require clear pricing, let people turn off addictive design features and restrict loot boxes and ads aimed at minors. Companies that break the rules could face fines of up to 6% of global revenue.
iPhone is the winner of new battery test, topping all Androids
In CNET's battery test of 32 current smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro Max came out on top, beating every other model. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro tied for second with the Motorola Razr (2026) and OnePlus 15, 9to5Mac reports.
Try Tabletop: Customizable, collaborative spaces for groups to plan, play and do more together.
Google Labs introduced Tabletop, an experiment for real-time group collaboration where people add links, files and ideas and prompt @tabletop to build things like trip itineraries, dinner polls, expense splitters and tournament brackets. It's rolling out in the U.S. to users 18 and older through a waitlist.
Siri co-founder backs Helix for its voice ID tech
Startup Helix raised $6 million, led by Chicago Ventures, for on-device voice technology meant to prove a user is human without handing over sensitive personal data. Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus is backing the company and will advise it; co-founder Alex Oberg previously helped create Ticketmaster's anti-bot Verified Fan.
Choosing QuePaxa, an unusual consensus algorithm
Cloudflare explains why its experimental Meerkat consensus service, which manages its global control plane, uses the newer QuePaxa algorithm instead of Raft or Paxos. Common algorithms depend on a single leader and slow down or stall when it fails or lags, while QuePaxa doesn't need a leader to make progress on volatile networks like the Internet.
Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter is now available, but at nearly twice the price
Motorola's MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter, billed as the only one engineered by Google, is now on sale in the U.S. on Amazon for $69.99. That's well above the $39.95 price first announced, though below the original MA1's launch price of nearly $100; the MA2 adds a power switch and multipoint pairing.
Water Surges Into Navajo Reservoir
Back-to-back extreme rain events in the Four Corners in late October and early November pushed Navajo Reservoir in New Mexico and Colorado up nearly 60 feet, NASA's Landsat images show. On Nov. 7 it stood at its highest level since August 2019, 108% of average for the date, up from 60% on Sept. 20.
Seattle VC firm Ascend closes $17M fund to back ‘Third Act’ startups in physical AI and hardware
Seattle venture firm Ascend closed a $17 million third fund and landed its first institutional investor, FirstLook Partners, in what founder Kirby Winfield calls the toughest market for small VC firms in 15 years. Fund III will back early-stage physical AI startups building robots, energy systems and defense technology.
How AI Helps Recyclers Turn Mixed Waste Into Reusable Material
Timed to COP31 in Türkiye, NVIDIA highlights four Inception startups using AI and robotics to sort mixed waste and recover reusable material. NVIDIA notes less than 7% of materials entering the economy come from recycled or reused sources, and Taiwan's AIRECO says AI sorting can make recycled plastic cost-competitive.
New Windows 11 update fixes File Explorer menu mess – and patches an exploited flaw
Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday update lets Windows 11 users customize the File Explorer right-click menu and adds a Cloud rebuild option to recover a PC that won't load. The mandatory update also patches an actively exploited flaw and fully supports only versions 25H2 and 26H2.
XLE & Oil
Saudis Tell OPEC Production Surged to Highest Since War Began
Saudi Arabia told OPEC its crude production jumped 26% in October to 10.56 million barrels a day, the highest since before the war and slightly above its quota, according to a report seen by Bloomberg. Iraq also reported a war-time high of almost 4.9 million barrels a day; the extra supply is weakening prices, with Brent down about 21% this month at around $93.
Energy Department Closes $480 Million Loan to Expand American Energy Production and Strengthen Offshore Infrastructure in the Gulf of America
The Department of Energy closed a $480 million loan for Arena Energy's Project Elkhorn, which will modernize 22 offshore platforms off Louisiana. At peak the project is expected to add up to 38,600 barrels of oil and 77 million cubic feet of gas per day, and DOE says it's the office's first closed loan supporting oil and gas production.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Russia’s Key Baltic Oil Export Hub
A Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Ust-Luga port on the Baltic Sea early Wednesday, sparking a fire and an emergency shutdown at a transformer substation, the Leningrad region governor said. Ust-Luga is Russia's top Baltic export port for oil and other commodities and has been targeted repeatedly as Ukraine hits Russian refineries and export infrastructure.
USA Gasoline Falls Below $4 for 1st Time Since August
The U.S. average gasoline price fell 15.9 cents in a week to $3.96 a gallon, below $4 for the first time since August, GasBuddy says, though still 92.2 cents higher than a year ago. Analyst Patrick De Haan said the midterm elections weren't the cause, pointing to seasonal refinery output, falling demand and more oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Petrobras Results Disappoint
Petrobras posted lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings despite record oil and gas output and high crude prices, as spending on offshore projects rose and an export tax on oil and diesel cost it $867 million. It raised its 2026 capital spending target to $24 billion-$25.5 billion, and its shares fell as much as 3.2% in São Paulo.
RWE and KKR Seal $16 Billion UK Offshore Wind Mega-Deal
RWE and KKR reached financial close on a $16 billion (£12 billion) investment in the Vanguard West and Vanguard East offshore wind farms in the UK North Sea, likely the biggest renewable investment in Britain ever. The projects total about 2.8 GW, enough for around three million homes, and are due to be fully commissioned in 2030.
EIA raises November natural gas storage forecast after warm start to month
EIA now expects almost 70 billion cubic feet more natural gas in U.S. storage at the end of November than it forecast last month, thanks to a warm start to the month. It forecasts Henry Hub prices averaging $2.87 per MMBtu from November through March, 16% below last month's forecast.
Iran War Breathes New Life Into Turkmenistan’s $10 Billion Pipeline Dream
Satellite images from Nov. 7 show Turkmenistan's long-delayed TAPI natural gas pipeline now extends from its border to a construction site about 22 km west of Herat's industrial district in Afghanistan. Turkmenistan says the 1,800-km line to Afghanistan, Pakistan and eventually India will be commissioned by the end of 2026, and the Iran war has renewed interest in the project.
Duke Energy Florida plans 4 new solar energy sites to deliver $1B in customer savings
Duke Energy Florida asked state regulators to approve four new solar sites by mid-2028, adding 300 megawatts and an estimated $1 billion in customer fuel savings over their lifetimes. The utility already runs 25 solar sites totaling 1,850 MW.
Data For 11/09/26
EIA’s gasoline and diesel update for Nov. 2, 2026 put the U.S. regular retail gasoline average at $4.153 a gallon, with the West Coast at $5.296 and the Gulf Coast at $3.636 among regional readings in the excerpt.
Diamondback and KKR expand Permian water investment with Deep Blue acquisition
Diamondback Energy and KKR agreed to buy Five Point Infrastructure's 70% stake in Deep Blue Midland Basin, a Permian water infrastructure business, in a deal Reuters' source valued at about $2.1 billion. Afterward Diamondback and KKR will each own 50%, with closing expected in the fourth quarter.
Delek US rises as Freedom Broker upgrades to Buy on refining strength
Shares of refiner Delek US Holdings rose 4% in early trading Wednesday after Freedom Broker upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold, citing strong operations and an attractive entry point after a pullback. Analyst Sergey Pigarev raised his price target to $88 from $86, noting the shares are down roughly 20% from September highs.
Chainlink
Moody’s tests multi-chain credit ratings delivery with Chainlink
Moody's Ratings completed a pilot using Chainlink's CCIP to send credit ratings to several blockchains at once, connecting its Token Integration Engine to permissioned and public networks. The test used representative data with no real rating actions published, and no production launch date was given.
How Tokenization Is Transforming Financial Markets | Robinhood & Chainlink at Link:NYC
At Link:NYC, Robinhood's Johann Kerbrat and Chainlink Labs' Johann Eid discussed how tokenization is opening financial markets, enabling 24/7 global trading and letting tokenized assets be used as collateral. They also talked about the trusted market data needed for perpetuals, margin calls and collateral rules.
How BNP Paribas Is Building for an Onchain World | BNP Paribas with Chainlink Labs at Sibos 2026
In a Chainlink video from Sibos 2026, Wayne Hughes of BNP Paribas explains how the bank is integrating blockchain technology into its operating model by connecting existing platforms with multiple blockchains. He argues abstraction is key to making that infrastructure simpler.
$13T Charles Schwab expands crypto trading to 5 assets with SOL, AVAX, and LINK
Charles Schwab, which manages over $13 trillion in client assets, added Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink's LINK to Schwab Crypto on Nov. 9, bringing its supported spot cryptocurrencies to five alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. The service charges a 0.75% trading fee and is open to eligible retail clients in select U.S. states.
TradFi Meets DeFi: The Shift to 24/7 Markets | Simon Taylor and Andrew McCormick at Sibos 2026
At Sibos 2026, Tempo's Simon Taylor and Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick discussed how traditional finance and DeFi are converging. They covered always-on markets and 24/7 collateral management.
The Next Wave Of Digital Asset Adoption Will Happen Slowly, Then All At Once
At Link:NYC, Bitwise's Teddy Fusaro and Coinbase's John D'Agostino discussed the next wave of institutional digital-asset adoption, which Fusaro said will come "slowly, then all at once." Chainlink Today notes Chainlink Proof of Reserve supports crypto ETFs, and Bitwise offers CLNK, a spot LINK ETF.
Chainlink’s Nazarov Says Tokenization Is About To Hit Critical Mass
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov told FINTECH.TV tokenization is nearing critical mass as DTCC’s Collateral AppChain (targeted Q1 2027) and Tokenization Service lean on Chainlink data and CRE for 24/7 collateral and equity twins.
ApeChain to replace LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP for APE and USDC
ApeChain plans to replace LayerZero with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol for moving APE, USDC and other key Yuga Labs ecosystem assets across chains. The shift puts CCIP at the center of ApeChain’s bridging stack.
Aave Horizon taps perpetual futures to price stock collateral on weekends, Chainlink says
Chainlink says Aave Horizon’s weekend stock-collateral pricing draws on perpetual-futures venues so off-hours valuations do not claim to be trades on closed stock exchanges. Initial Horizon equity tokens and liquidation settings remain undisclosed.
Link:NYC Recap 2026 | Key Announcements, Product Launches, Highlights, and More
Chainlink's Link:NYC recap lists the event's launches: CustodySync, connecting institutional capital to DeFi lending with Anchorage Digital as launch partner, and Chainlink 24/7 always-on pricing for tokenized real-world assets, adopted by Aave. It also notes expanded work with Polymarket and S&P Global Ratings and new adopters including LG CNS and OpenZeppelin.
Introducing Chainlink 24/7: Always-On Market Data for RWAs
Chainlink 24/7 delivers market data for equities, commodities and other real-world assets around the clock, including weekends and holidays. Chainlink says it lets tokenized assets, prediction markets and perpetual futures trade and settle continuously, and lets lending protocols value tokenized collateral after traditional markets close.
Upgrading Finance With Chainlink, Sharplink, And AI
At Link:NYC, Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom told Milk Road's John Gillen that Chainlink is key infrastructure for tokenizing assets and that AI agents could reshape finance. He projected that the mix of AI, programmable stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets and DeFi could save consumers as much as $1.4 trillion a year.
Patriots
Game Preview: Patriots at Lions | NFL Week 10
The Patriots face the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, their sixth international game and second in Germany. The teams last met in 2022, a 29-0 New England win at Gillette Stadium that remains the Patriots' most recent shutout.
How to Watch and Stream Sunday's Patriots Game Against the Lions | NFL Week 10
Sunday's Patriots-Lions game in Munich airs on FOX, locally on WFXT Channel 25, with Joe Davis and Greg Olsen calling it and Pam Oliver on the sideline. On radio, 98.5 The Sports Hub carries the game with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak.
LIVE: Patriots Catch-22 11/11: Trade deadline takeaways, Lions preview
Patriots.com's Evan Lazar and Alex Barth preview Sunday's game against the Lions in Munich on Catch-22, breaking down film, matchups to watch and keys to victory.
3 surprising winners (and 3 losers) from the Patriots staying put at the trade deadline
FanSided's Musket Fire picks three winners and three losers from the Patriots standing pat at the trade deadline despite their injuries. Wide receiver DeMario Douglas is a winner, since rumored targets such as Drake Maye's former UNC teammate Josh Downs would have cut into his role.
Patriots free agent check-in: Kevin Byard losing steam, Dre'Mont Jones is valuable, and more
Musket Fire checks in on the Patriots' 2026 free-agent class nine games into the season, finding most signings have delivered despite injuries. Veteran safety Kevin Byard III, who played for Mike Vrabel before, hasn't lived up to the hype so far, while defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones has been valuable.
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Lions ahead of Week 10
Pats Pulpit lists the eight players on the Patriots' and Lions' rosters, practice squads and reserve lists who have played for both teams, ahead of Sunday's 9:30 a.m. ET game at FC Bayern Munich Stadium. Among them is Lions quarterback Joshua Dobbs, Drake Maye's backup in New England last season.
Patriots vs. Packers position grades and film review from Week 9
Pats Pulpit's film review of the 45-27 loss to Green Bay grades every position group and says the team's two best players, quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez, both had forgettable days. The site argues the Patriots aren't good enough right now to overcome an off day from even one of them.
Patriots shouldn't regret the A.J. Brown trade, even if it's been a disaster so far
Chowder and Champions argues the Patriots were right to trade a 2028 first-round pick for A.J. Brown, even though the deal has been a disaster so far amid a degenerative knee issue. The writer says surrounding Drake Maye with talent was worth the risk after years of missed receiver additions.
Patriots Unfiltered 11/10: Takeaways from the Loss to the Packers, Trade Deadline Talk
The Patriots Unfiltered crew breaks down New England's 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers, talks about the trade deadline and looks ahead to the trip to Munich to face the Lions.
NFL trade deadline recap: Busy day around the league, but Patriots sit out
The Patriots made no moves before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET NFL trade deadline, even as about a half-dozen deals got done around the league. The biggest sent Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota, while the Chiefs got WR Josh Downs from the Colts and Colts RB Jonathan Taylor stayed put.
Joseph Case High School's Mike Cloutier Named the New England Patriots Coach of the Week
Joseph Case High School's Mike Cloutier is the Patriots' Coach of the Week after his Cardinals beat defending state champion Fairhaven 43-37, the school's first playoff win in 34 years, in his first season. Senior Aedan Borges ran for 182 yards and accounted for all six touchdowns; Patriots Hall of Famer Andre Tippett visited the school Tuesday.
Here's how the Patriots can still get to 10 wins, despite injuries and blowouts
NBC Sports Boston maps out how the 5-4 Patriots could still reach 10 wins despite injuries and blowout losses. The AFC looks far tougher than a year ago, with the Bills, Jaguars, Broncos, Chiefs and Bengals all looking strong.
Movies
Actor Stacy Keach, who played a private eye and plenty more, dies at 85
Actor Stacy Keach, known for playing private eye Mike Hammer, outlaw Frank James in "The Long Riders" and Sgt. Stedenko in "Up in Smoke," died Tuesday at his family's home in Poland at 85 after heart failure, his wife Malgosia said. The Yale-trained actor also played Hamlet on stage several times and narrated documentaries for National Geographic and PBS.
‘Iron Boy’ Trailer: Beloved Animated Feature Oscar Contender Throws a Whole Watercolor World Out of Whack
Louis Clichy's animated feature "Iron Boy," winner at Annecy and of a Cannes Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize, has a new trailer. It gets a one-week awards-qualifying U.S. run in December, then opens in select cities on Jan. 22, 2027; Clichy worked at Pixar on films including "Wall-E" and "Up."
One Of 2025's Biggest TV Shows Is Now A Box Office Success As Well
Regal Cinemas' theatrical run of the first season of the hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," with HBO Max and Crave, pulled in about $1.4 million on just over 1,000 screens last weekend. That came as "Godzilla Minus Zero" topped the box office with a $30.5 million opening.
Kate Berlant and John Early to Host the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Comedians Kate Berlant and John Early, who made "Would It Kill You to Laugh?" and co-starred in "Search Party," will host the 42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards. The ceremony celebrating independent film and TV takes place Saturday, March 6, 2027, in Los Angeles.
Disney+ Brings 3D and Viewing Environments to Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses
Disney+ subscribers with a Meta Quest 3 or 3S in select countries can now stream select movies in 3D and watch from virtual settings themed to Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar. The experience will expand to Meta VR Glasses when they launch in spring 2027.
Being Heumann
Empire reviews "Being Heumann," the new film from "CODA" Oscar winner Siân Heder about disability rights activist Judy Heumann, played by Ruth Madeley. It follows the 1970s fight for Section 504 and the sit-in at federal offices, with a cast that includes many actors with real disabilities, and Empire finds more fire in it than in "CODA."
Netflix Releases 'Welcome to El Bulli' on November 20
Netflix's series "Welcome to El Bulli," about the years when Ferran Adrià, Juli Soler and Albert Adrià turned the restaurant into a force that changed world gastronomy, premieres Nov. 20. Miquel Fernández plays Ferran Adrià, and the story unfolds across two eras starting in the 1980s.
How To Watch Avengers Endgame: Encore At Home
"Avengers Endgame: Encore," the re-release with about four minutes of new footage, an altered ending and post-credits scenes bridging to "Avengers: Doomsday," is headed to Disney+. For now, only the original 2019 version and its IMAX Enhanced cut are streaming, /Film explains.
Give Me the Ball! review – tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King is ferocious force for equality
The Guardian gives a warm review to "Give Me the Ball!," a documentary portrait of Billie Jean King with talking-head interviews with King and plenty of archive footage. It traces her push for equal prize money, her role launching the Virginia Slims women's tour and coming to terms with her sexuality.
Imtiaz Ali's ‘O Saathi Re’, Starring Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary, and Arjun Rampal, Premieres December 4 on Netflix
Netflix's "O Saathi Re," a series created by Imtiaz Ali and directed by Arif Ali, premieres Dec. 4. Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal star in a story about a separating couple and a relationship in which love was never equal.
Disney Brings Holiday Magic to Fans Around the World, All Season Long
Disney launched a global "Make the Holidays Magic" campaign with an original holiday short. It ties together holiday celebrations across Disney's parks, streaming and other businesses, plus surprises for children and families through the season.
Lorcana & SWU
A Weekend of Competition: Tales From the Utrecht Regional
The Star Wars: Unlimited Regional Championship in Utrecht, Netherlands drew more than 1,500 participants, making its Limited event the largest ever held outside a Galactic Championship. Mikołaj Wendowski won the Limited event and Xavier Vandeweghe won Premier, with the new Homeworlds set in play.
Cats of Hyperia City!
In an official Disney Lorcana article, broadcaster Baker builds a deck around the cat characters of the 14th set, Hyperia City. It centers on new cards like Thomas O'Malley – Savvy Vagabond, whose Lucky Break ability has all players reveal the top card of their decks when he quests.
Star Wars: Unlimited | Premier Format Update: November 2026
Star Wars: Unlimited has suspended Chimaera, Koska Reeves, Neel and Aggressive Negotiations from Premier play, effective immediately, in a November metagame update from game developer Aaron Miles. Miles said Ashes of the Empire overcorrected after the first rotation, letting Chimaera dominate the meta instead of allowing natural ebbs and flows.
Coveted Disney Parks Ewok and Lorcana Releases Among Winners at the Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards
The Disney Lorcana: Curator's Collection, Heroines Edition, a Disney Park and Disney Store exclusive whose July release caused long lines, won Most Innovative PR & Marketing Team of the Year at the 19th Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards on Nov. 6. A Batuu Adventure Buddies Ewok won Toy Innovator of the Year for ages 0-13.
disney Lorcana TCG Set Release Notes : Hyperia city
Ravensburger's set release notes for Disney Lorcana's Hyperia City explain the rules changes and new mechanics in the set. The biggest is ink drops, counters that aren't cards but can each be removed to pay 1 ink, introduced with cards like the song Higitus Figitus.
New Expansion ‘Homeworlds’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Unlimited Meta With New Mechanics
Star Wars Unlimited launched its ninth set, Homeworlds, on Oct. 9 with 260 new cards, the new Fortify keyword, two token cards and a new prestige style. The set focuses on planets, creatures and invading armies, with traits like Gungan, Wookiee and Ewok.
A Coco Themed Deck
Ravensburger designer Brennan DeCandio shares a Disney and Pixar's Coco themed Lorcana deck for Hyperia City. It leans on Singers and songs, with Ruby joining the old Amber/Steel songs approach and Héctor Rivera as a standout singer.
Star Wars: Unlimited – Icons 2027 Starter Box Playthrough
FFG designers walk through the Star Wars: Unlimited Icons 2027 Starter Box in a playthrough video ahead of the Nov. 20 release, showing setup, early hands and teaching tips for new players. Host Jack Broomell joins designers Danny Schaefer and John Leo.
Creative Spotlight – Hyperia City
Lorcana.gg’s creative spotlight interviews Ravensburger art director Liz Richards on Hyperia City’s Iconic and Enchanted styles in a bustling, whimsical city setting.
Star Wars: Unlimited Wins Game of the Year at TCG Awards
Jedi News reports Star Wars: Unlimited won Game of the Year at the TCG Awards.
WALL-E Comes to Lorcana, Hyperia City Reveals + New Illustrious Card
A Lorecast tour of Hyperia City revealed new cards including WALL-E, more on the Ink Drops mechanic and a new Illustrious card. Lorcana Player rounds up the reveals and notes the set reaches local game stores in October.
Four More Star Wars Unlimited Cards Suspended
Four more Star Wars: Unlimited cards have been suspended from Premier play with immediate effect, three of them from Ashes of the Empire. They include Chimaera, A Frightening Reality, seen as too strong even with an aspect penalty, Koska Reeves, Warrior of Mandalore, and Neel, The Cutest Boy, Card Gamer reports.
Faith
Pope invites Argentina to reconciliation, enlightenment, communion, mission
At his final Mass in Argentina, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, Pope Leo XIV called the faithful to a journey of reconciliation, enlightenment through God's word, communion and mission, mirroring every Eucharist. He remembered Pope Francis's devotion to Mary and thanked Argentines for welcoming him before leaving for Peru.
Pope to prisoners in Argentina: Human person flourishes through limitations
Pope Leo XIV visited the Villa Devoto Federal Penitentiary in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, hearing inmates' testimonies and reflecting on human limitations. "Human beings do not flourish in spite of their limitations, but often through them," he said, telling prisoners their circumstances can be a chance to begin their lives anew.
ISIS fan sentenced for planning attacks on Idaho churches
A federal court sentenced Alexander Mercurio, 21, of Idaho to 18 years in prison for attempting to support ISIS by planning attacks on churches in Coeur d'Alene. The FBI arrested him in April 2024, a day before the planned attack, and found knives, a machete and butane canisters at his home, the Justice Department said.
Hundreds honor 'Baby Grace' found dead in toilet at Michigan music festival
More than 300 people attended a funeral at Fair Haven Church in Michigan for "Baby Grace," a newborn found dead in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival four months ago. She was buried Monday at Georgetown Cemetery in Hudsonville; her family has not been identified.
Most SBC churches confident about future, but issues loom
A Lifeway Research study of Southern Baptist churches found 86% say their future is at least OK, including 27% who say they are thriving, and 68% rate their finances good or excellent. Warning signs include reaching the next generation and the strain on an aging, often bivocational group of pastors.
‘God Can Supply Anything’—Stephen Kendrick Shares How Faith Led the Kendrick Brothers To Remake ‘Flywheel’ in Brazil
Filmmaker Stephen Kendrick tells ChurchLeaders how he and his brother Alex remade their first film, "Flywheel," in Brazil as "Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul." The idea came while promoting "The Forge" there, when Brazilian churches impressed them; Kendrick says the project taught them to trust God's provision.
Covenant College Building Damaged in Weekend Fire
A vehicle fire in a parking lot damaged Sanderson Hall, one of Covenant College's main academic buildings, on Sunday, Nov. 8. No one was hurt, but the building, with classrooms, faculty offices and an auditorium, is closed until further notice.
'Boston Blue' Star Donnie Wahlberg Shares Touching Testimony About God's Presence in His Life
"Boston Blue" star Donnie Wahlberg, 57, shared a "Tuesday Testimony" on Instagram thanking God for his love, peace and presence. "Grateful to be breathing. Grateful to be alive. Grateful to stand in His presence," he said in a short video.
Ohio Sending Celebration affirms 33 IMB missionaries for global service
Thirty-three International Mission Board missionaries from 10 states were affirmed for overseas service at a Sending Celebration Nov. 9 at First Baptist Church Kettering near Dayton, Ohio. IMB trustees appointed the fully supported missionaries.
Beyond the Battlefield: Veteran Suicide and the Value of Life
Writing for Veterans Day, an Army veteran at The Gospel Coalition reflects on veteran suicide and on military training that teaches soldiers they are expendable. He argues for the God-given value of every life beyond the battlefield.
Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum calls leaders to be firmly planted in Christ
More than 800 women gathered Nov. 5-6 at Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tenn., for Lifeway's annual Women's Leadership Forum, which offered two days of biblically grounded leadership training. Lifeway Women director Andrea Lennon called it a place for women to be "encouraged, equipped and refreshed."
A day to remember the hidden wounds of military service
For Veterans Day, a U.S. military veteran writing in Christian Daily International reflects on the hidden wounds of service, from harsh training mantras to a deployment that stretched from 12 to 15 months. He writes that veterans' stories, though unique, are connected, and prays they will see they are not alone.
Christian Metal
Silent Planet unleashes new single, ‘fangs!!’ feat. Jacob Charlton of Thornhill, off upcoming album, ‘Infinite Sleep’
Progressive metalcore band Silent Planet announced a new album, "Infinite Sleep," and a move to Pure Noise Records, sharing lead single "fangs!!" featuring Thornhill's Jacob Charlton. It's the follow-up to 2023's "SUPERBLOOM."
News: Stryper Brings New Life to ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain’
Stryper released a hard-rock take on the hymn "Go Tell It on the Mountain" from its 2025 Christmas album "The Greatest Gift of All" on Frontiers. Heaven's Metal praises the guitars and the band's signature vocal harmonies.
Feature: Project 86 – Nearly Three Decades of Reinvention, Resistance, and Heavy Music
Heaven's Metal traces Project 86's nearly 30 years, from Andrew Schwab founding the band in Orange County in 1996 and its 1998 BEC Recordings debut through label pressure, lineup changes and crowdfunding to its rebirth as P86.
Impending Doom Drop New Single, Merch...and Album?
Impending Doom released a new single, 'Nothing Will Remain,' from an independently issued album titled 'At the Throne of God.' The full 12-track album can be bought digitally now; it will not hit streaming services until February, and no physical edition has been announced.
Convictions Sign with UNFD, Drop New Song/Video, "Atonement"
Christian metalcore band Convictions signed with UNFD and released a new single/video, “Atonement,” Indie Vision Music reported Nov. 5.
Scroll Eater “In The Mouth Of The Prophet” EP out now
Facedown’s prophetic metal project Scroll Eater completed the In the Mouth of the Prophet EP with closing track “Behold The Glory.” The label describes doom-heavy, scripture-driven songs meant as chapters rather than singles.
Extol - Vile Path
Extol released a video for "Vile Path" from their album Aura of Decay on Solid State Records. The full album is streaming now.
Mangled Carpenter - Between Blood and Silence
Indie Vision Music’s Ryan Swope calls Mangled Carpenter’s Between Blood and Silence a possible death-metal EP of the year, praising thick production, brutal artwork and a Mortification cover of “Terminate Damnation.”
August Burns Red Issue “Behemoth” Live Video From May 2026 Philadelphia Show
August Burns Red released a live video of “Behemoth” filmed May 17 at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, promoting Season of Surrender. The band’s annual Christmas Burns Red in Lancaster will see Underoath headline Define the Great Line with ABR direct support.
Christian Alternative Pioneers, The Waiting Return With New Rock Anthem “Yahweh”
Christian alternative pioneers The Waiting returned after 25 years with “Yahweh,” a hard-driving praise anthem out Oct. 30 via The Fuel Music. Brad and Todd Olsen wrote with longtime bandmates Clark Leake and Brandon Thompson, restarting the album after an earlier false start.
Dustin Schoenhofer on the History of Walls of Jericho and their New Album
HM Magazine's podcast talks with Dustin Schoenhofer of Walls of Jericho about his history with the band, its legacy and its new album.
Winter Jam 2027 Announces Lineup Featuring Crowder, Anne Wilson and More
Winter Jam 2027’s lineup includes Crowder, Anne Wilson, and more across worship, CCM, hip-hop, and rock; NewReleaseToday returns as a media sponsor for the multi-city U.S. tour.
