Month: November 2026
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Eight killed in Brooklyn building collapse as rescue search ends and investigation widens
Eight people died in the Flatbush collapse. Rescue searches have ended, and New York City is investigating the cause and inspecting linked construction sites.
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Jobless claims explained: how to read the weekly US unemployment report
Understand initial claims, continuing claims and the four-week average, plus why weekly benefit applications differ from the US unemployment rate.
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Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race as Hyde-Smith concedes
Democrat Scott Colom has defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s US Senate election, giving Democrats a breakthrough in a state that has not elected one of their candidates to the chamber since 1982. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday, more than a week after Election Day. Colom, a district attorney in northern Mississippi,…
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Maloney residents seek clarity on curfew permits and effects on livelihoods
Residents of the Maloney Buildings Housing Development are weighing the promised security benefits of the area’s new restrictions against practical concerns about work, movement and how long the operation will last. Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro said Wednesday that residents needing to enter or leave during curfew hours could apply for permits through micro police units.…
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Soca Warriors begin Gold Cup play-in against Antigua and Barbuda
Trinidad and Tobago face Antigua and Barbuda in a two-leg Gold Cup play-in, with the opening match away on November 12 and the home return on November 16.
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UN moves net-zero reporting framework into implementation at COP31
UN Climate Change says its framework for tracking voluntary net-zero commitments has moved from testing into implementation, bringing a new focus on evidence behind the promises made by businesses, financial institutions and local authorities. Executive Secretary Simon Stiell announced the step Thursday at the Caring for Climate event at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. He said…
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US jobless claims rise to 200,000 as four-week average holds steady
New applications for US unemployment benefits increased last week, but the broader weekly trend remained steady, according to Labor Department figures released Thursday. Seasonally adjusted initial claims reached 200,000 for the week ending November 7, up 9,000 from the previous week’s revised total of 191,000. The four-week average, which smooths out short-term swings, was unchanged…
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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO effective immediately; Colette Kress takes interim role
Nvidia says Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately. CFO Colette Kress becomes interim CEO as the board begins its search for a permanent successor.
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Queen’s Hall lists November 11 Music Festival preliminaries as national programme continues
The 36th Biennial T&T Music Festival’s North preliminaries are scheduled at Queen’s Hall, with championship and finale dates also on the venue’s November calendar.
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Veterans Day 2026: Honoring the People Behind the Uniform
Veterans Day honors those who served in war and peace. Its history, veterans’ own accounts and practical ways to offer support give November 11 lasting meaning.