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McDonald's Pokmon Happy Meal is back in the US from November 10, 2026, with 15 collectible toys and 15 trading cards. Each meal includes two Pokmon TCG cards, including seven foil designs. The promotion features special packaging inspired by Pikachu, Umbreon and Torchic and runs while supplies last.

LeVar has had several health issues. This also included a hip replacement in February. He had also shared that wearing the iconic VISOR in Star Trek left him with limited visibility and constant pain. LeVar talked about the pain. He said the team redesigned the VISOR during the show's second season. But, it was heavier than the original.

Amazon's Ring has launched its new Ring Drone Cam, a flying indoor security camera first announced six years ago. Priced at $249.99, it is expected to ship in the US on January 27, 2027. However, the device still needs FCC approval before customers can purchase or lease it.

The UN Human Rights Council has postponed its review of the United States' human rights record until January after the Trump administration refused to participate, making the US the first UN member state to fully reject the process. The 47-member council approved the delay by consensus to give Washington more time to reconsider its decision.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to disclose key information in her election affidavit, calling it an offence and warning that a case could be filed against her. He said objections raised during scrutiny of her nomination were dismissed by the returning officer.

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Bangladesh's chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has ruled out issuing a passport or travel document to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saying she has no legal option but to face her death sentence. His remarks follow Hasina's request for a new passport and ID card ahead of her planned return in December.

India has proposed a three-part framework to Russia and Ukraine to help de-escalate the war, focusing on economic and maritime security. The proposal calls for a halt to attacks on energy facilities and critical infrastructure, uninterrupted grain and energy shipments through Black Sea ports, and an end to strikes on merchant ships, civilian crew and maritime trade routes.

The BJP has criticised Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, with party spokesperson CR Kesavan saying it should have been titled 'Whitewashing, not Belonging'. Kesavan accused the book of sugar-coating the Nehru-Gandhi family's past, while BJP leader HS Phoolka alleged that Gandhi's account of the Army's deployment after Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 contradicts official records and gives Rajiv Gandhi a clean chit.

Michael Carricks future as Manchester United manager is hanging in the balance after the clubs troubled start to the season left them in the Premier League relegation zone. Carrick was expected to be dismissed but remained in charge after Tuesdays training session, with his fate set to be decided by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox at a meeting in Monaco. The uncertainty reflects a recurring pattern at Old Trafford, where managerial decisions have repea

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK founder C Joseph Vijay has called an emergency meeting of party MLAs on Wednesday amid allegations of misconduct against legislators and mounting Opposition criticism. The meeting is expected to focus on party discipline, public conduct and addressing citizens grievances.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, offers insights into her political journey and relationships with key figures. She recalls her equation with former PM Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee's reported suggestion that he could become PM, Rahul Gandhi's elevation as Congress president, her limited interactions with PM Narendra Modi and the circumstances surrounding Maneka Gandhi's departure from the family home.

Social Security benefits are not tax-free for every retiree in 2026. Just over half of beneficiaries are expected to pay federal income tax on their benefits, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Eight states also tax Social Security payments, although income-based exemptions offer relief. Federal tax thresholds, retirement withdrawals and state rules will determine how much retirees actually keep.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that a network of private intermediaries around the Punjab Chief Ministers Office sought to influence government transfers, policy decisions, tenders, licensing and land approvals.

The property was purchased by Williams from actress Davinia Taylor, who herself had bought it off Noel Gallagher in 1999. Comedian David Walliams sold Supernova Heights for 5.35million in 2018. According to reports, when bought it, the mansion was turned from a four-bed house to a three-bed. Some floors and ceilings were reportedly knocked out.

The Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government has announced a range of benefits for its IAS officers, including a 50% hike in monthly sumptuary allowances for senior officials, education loans of up to Rs 50 lakh for children's studies in India and abroad, and expanded foreign travel benefits under LTC. The package also includes housing, electricity and post-retirement benefits, along with allowances for official work-related expenses.

Four zodiac signs could find the rest of November easier than its opening days. The Scorpio New Moon and the end of two retrogrades set the backdrop for a shift in how they handle work and relationships. For some, the biggest relief may come from letting go of an obligation they never wanted in the first place.

LeVar Burton's new memoir, Take My Word for It, explores his childhood, his estranged relationship with his father and the lasting influence of his mother. Published by Random House on November 10, the book also revisits his journey from Roots to Reading Rainbow and his lifelong commitment to literacy.

Ladakh's State Election Commission has announced December 4 as the polling date for all eight LAHDCs, with counting scheduled for December 8. The announcement comes amid protests and shutdowns in Kargil and Sankoo, with the Apex Body Leh opposing winter elections and demanding a review of the delimitation exercise.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's remarks intensified the debate over a possible half-percentage-point interest-rate increase in December after US inflation data came in hotter than expected on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.In a speech delivered in London before the release of Octobers Consumer Price Index, Waller said he was inclined to support a rate increase in December. He warned that a 50-basis-point move might be necessary if inflation continued to accelerate, arguing that the Fe

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Supermarkets in at least 12 European countries were hit by cyberattacks in October and November, with France the worst affected.

GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026 and Rockstar Games have confirmed that it will be playable from midnight local time. The players from New Zealand will be the first to play it, followed by other regions. It will be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players will be able to pre-load it but the game wont be playable before the launch time.

Mission Ranch was once part of a 160-acre property. It became one of California's early dairy farms in the 1850s. It covered a much larger area, with parts subsequently sold to the Carmel School District and the State. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood's connection to the Carmel area goes back to his time in the US Army.

For Americans carrying credit card debt, the difference between a 22% interest rate and a 10% rate could mean hundreds of dollars in savings every year. Now, Senator Elizabeth Warren says she is ready to work with President Donald Trump to make that lower rate a reality. The proposal has failed to gain traction before, but the Democrats strong midterm performance has brought the issue back into focus.

The US Energy Information Administration expects crude production to reach a record 13.9 million barrels per day in 2026, rising to 14.3 million bpd in 2027. Diesel and gasoline prices are also forecast to increase in 2027. Brent crude is projected to average $97 per barrel in 2026 before easing to $86 in 2027.

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The US FDA will add a warning about a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss to the labels of all GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. The condition was found in around 6 per 100,000 patients taking the drugs for at least a year.

Addressing the core friction between Washington and Beijing, Secretary Rubio emphasised that major power competition is an inevitable reality driven by competing national systems, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Paris, France.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is on track to achieve its $1 trillion goods and services export target in FY27, having already recorded nearly $480 billion in exports during April-September. He highlighted opportunities from free trade agreements, particularly the proposed India-EU pact, for the automobile and mobility sectors. Goyal urged manufacturers to expand globally, boost competitiveness and leverage international partnerships to drive exports, investment and employment.

US intelligence assessments had concluded that Alice had been recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). She was allegedly given the role of developing a close relationship with Jensen. She was tasked to gather information about Nvidia. It was reported that China wanted information about Nvidia's advanced AI chips and business strategy.

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Nvidia has a problem that goes beyond its latest stock-market decline. The company is worth about $4.5 trillion, leads the global AI chip industry and sits at the centre of the technology boom. Yet its future is closely tied to one person; CEO Jensen Huang. There is no clear successor, and the companys financial filings do not identify Huang individually as a key-person risk.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G7 foreign ministers in Paris regarding Iranian attacks on shipping. He called for nations to enhance protection in the Strait of Hormuz, which faces ongoing threats. Many allies expressed hesitance, stating assistance can only come after reducing conflict risks. Rubio emphasized the global importance of securing shipping routes, despite the US not relying on oil from that region.

Anthropic IPO: Amazon has invested at least $13 billion in Anthropic and in April agreed to invest up to an additional $20 billion. Google has committed up to $40 billion to Anthropic, including an initial $10 billion investment announced in April.

The Central Pollution Control Board clarified the differences in Air Quality Index readings from private applications and its platform. It emphasized that the variations stem from differing measurement methodologies rather than under-reporting. The CPCB noted that during extreme episodes, data gaps may appear due to calibration limits of monitoring instruments. Since 2015, improvements in monitoring technology have been ongoing to enhance air quality reporting.

GTA 6 will aim to run at 30 FPS on all consoles like PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X & S. Rockstar Games have confirmed that GTA 6 will run at 30 FPS due to high CPU demands in the open world simulation in Leonida. The PS5 Pro will also have some extra ray tracing features and PSSR upscaling.

A US delegation engaged with Indian Commerce Ministry officials to enhance bilateral trade and customs procedures. The discussions took place on November 2-3 and focused on trade facilitation frameworks. Ongoing negotiations are related to the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at improving market access. Both nations are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement, with few issues left to resolve.

A proposed rule issued by the US Department of Agriculture would curb automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps, for households receiving cash aid under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.

Najib Razak, Malaysia's former Prime Minister, has been transferred to house arrest from prison. He is serving a reduced six-year sentence linked to a corruption case. The transfer was approved by the Kuala Lumpur High Court following previous legal hurdles. Najib still faces a separate 15-year sentence linked to additional corruption charges that is under appeal. He maintains his innocence regarding all allegations tied to the 1MDB scandal.

Long before Nvidia made Jensen Huang a billionaire, he and his wife, Lori, lived in two modest San Jose homes, including a four-bedroom property bought for $338,000 in 1988. Their early real estate story now contrasts with their multimillion-dollar properties as Huang faces scrutiny over his personal life and business.

Democrat Scott Colom was leading Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's US Senate race. The result is still close to call as the race has gained national attention because Mississippi is traditionally a Republican stronghold. Hyde-Smith is seeking another term, and is a strong supporter of US President Donald Trump.