World News
The most significant development today involves a nationwide FAA ground stop affecting all US flights due to an air traffic communications outage, which was eventually lifted early this morning, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and impacting other transportation systems like Amtrak. In other major news, Ukraine has significantly damaged Russia's military capabilities by knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, while a cruise ship collision with a tanker in New Orleans resulted in all passengers being rescued safely.
Where Each U.S. State Gets Its Tax Revenue From
Property taxes are the largest revenue source in 25 U.S. states, while general sales taxes lead in 16 states and individual income taxes top seven states.
US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties
Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
Indian Stocks Defy Asian Sell-Off as Nifty Hits Three-Month High
Indian stocks defied Friday’s technology-led Asian sell-off as the Nifty 50 climbed toward 24,900 INR, extending a…
Russian extremist group denies sending hoax bomb threats
Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia
The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its…
'Several victims' after bus crashes in France, officials say
The local mayor says the bus "left the road and hit a tree in the ditch", with the education minister saying students…
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of incitement
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.
Paraguay Congress Impeaches President Over Bank Collapse
The fall of Ueno Bank, one of the four systemic banks in Paraguay with nearly 3 million customers, has sparked a crisis…
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis
The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
Britain to make salary disclosure in job ads mandatory
Budget offers $50B jolt to help Canada double its electricity grid
Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
Hollywood Studios Ban Employees From Prediction Market Betting: Report
Movie studios and production companies are warning employees not to bet on prediction markets using what they know about…
Democrats’ Post-Election Market Euphoria Fades as Wall Street Suffers $3 Trillion Sell-Off
The US financial markets saw a surprising rally in response to the Democrats’ midterm election victory.
Asia Market Recap November 6: Seoul Halts Trading, Nikkei Suffers and Bitcoin Slips
Tech stocks led a rout across Asia on Friday, extending a Wall Street slump on worries that a Democratic election win…
A wildfire killed their loved ones in Spain. These British families demand to know why
Nine British nationals were among the 15 people who died when fire ripped through the village of Bédar this summer.
White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
The Trump administration has downplayed reports the pair could be on their way out after heavy Republicans election…
Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes the Oval Office decor and launched landmark construction…
Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race
The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.
Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
Republicans Learn X Is the Echo Chamber
# Summary Republicans built a powerful online echo chamber on X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms that dominated…
Arkansas Sues Kalshi, Alleging Deceptive Trading Practices and Unjust Enrichment
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin introduced a lawsuit that alleges Kalshi knowingly lied to customers in Arkansas,…
Will Atiku Abubakar be on Nigeria's presidential ballot after court ruling?
The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.
$2.5T has been wiped from US stocks
California governor commutes death sentences for all 548 people on death row
California has historically had the largest population of death row inmates in the US.
Who could be behind hoax bomb threats to European air travel?
There is no hard evidence so far linking airline bomb threats to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups.