Month: November 2026
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HP names Emma Walmsley as next CEO, with January handover planned
The former GSK chief will take over HP on January 4 as the PC maker navigates rising memory costs and the market for AI-enabled devices. HP has appointed former GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley to lead the company from January 4, 2027. She will succeed interim CEO Bruce Broussard, who will become board chair on…
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PlayStation starts Black Friday sale early with a second wave due November 16
Sony’s promotion began November 4, but shoppers should check individual expiry dates and regional prices rather than rely on the overall sale banner. PlayStation says its Black Friday promotion began November 4 with discounts of up to 75% across selected PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, expansions and downloadable content. The maximum advertised discount does…
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Escape Academy 2 is scheduled for today with an expanded campus and two-player co-op
The puzzle sequel is scheduled on the November 5 release calendar, with local and online play and day-one access through selected Game Pass plans. Availability status: scheduled, not confirmed as released at the time of drafting. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026. The developer describes an open campus…
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Banana and coconut oat pancakes put ripe fruit to work at breakfast
Small pancakes are easier to turn and cook through, while a short rest gives the oats time to absorb the milk. Ripe bananas bring sweetness and moisture, while desiccated coconut adds texture. Keep the pancakes small and use medium-low heat: banana can brown before the centre cooks. Ingredients 100g rolled oats and 100g plain flour…
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Ginger and lime chicken turns sweet potatoes into a full oven dinner
Start the sweet potatoes first, then add seasoned chicken and vegetables for a meal that needs little attention once it is roasting. Sweet potatoes need a head start, while boneless chicken thighs join them later with onion and sweet pepper. Use a large shallow roasting tin so the ingredients are spread out rather than piled…
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Pumpkin and channa coconut stew makes a practical one-pot supper
A gentle simmer softens pumpkin into a rich sauce, while lime and fresh herbs brighten a meal that can be served with rice or roti. Pumpkin, channa and coconut milk make a useful combination when dinner needs to come together in one pot. The pumpkin supplies sweetness and softens enough to thicken the sauce; the…
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One dead, two injured after helicopter crashes into Biscayne Bay
One person died and two others were taken for medical treatment after a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami on November 4, according to officials cited in local reporting. Federal investigators are examining the crash and no cause has been established. The FAA said a Robinson R44 went down in the water east of…
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King Charles expresses sorrow over slavery at Commonwealth summit
King Charles III addressed the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade at the opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on November 3. He described the history as a source of profound personal sorrow and said its consequences continue to affect Commonwealth societies. The speech did not include a formal…
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Australia awaits High Court ruling on under-16 social media ban
Australia’s government defended restrictions on social-media accounts for children under 16 during a second day of High Court hearings on November 4. Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project are challenging the law, arguing it burdens political communication. The High Court’s case record identifies the dispute as a challenge to Part 4A of the Online Safety…
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Samiya Karim closes Dakar badminton campaign with straight-games victory
Trinidad and Tobago badminton player Samiya Karim ended her Dakar Youth Olympic Games singles campaign with a victory, defeating Senegal’s Maryame Cisse in straight games on November 3. Guardian reported that Karim won 21-14, 21-10 in her final Group D match. The opening game lasted 12 minutes and the second 10 minutes, giving the 16-year-old…