
Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist, enters California governor’s race - CNN
Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist and donor, became the latest candidate Wednesday in the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Target Lowers Top End of Profit Outlook on Soft Demand - Bloomberg.com
Target Corp. trimmed its profit forecast for the year, signaling that its turnaround push is going to take more time as the big-box retailer deals with markdowns and soft demand in key merchandise areas.

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn - BBC
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

Stock futures rise with Nvidia earnings ahead, S&P 500 and Dow try to snap 4-day losing streak: Live updates - CNBC
Tuesday's session saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 notch their fourth consecutive losing day, marking the S&P 500's longest slide since August.

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board amid Epstein revelations - Axios
Summers said this week he would step back from public commitments amid the latest Epstein news.

OnePlus 15 review: The end of range anxiety - Ars Technica
OnePlus delivers its second super-fast phone of 2025.

Wicked sequel leaves critics less spellbound than first film - BBC
Several critics highlighted Ariana Grande's performance, but were cooler on the film overall.

Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria - NPR
A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students.

Trump, White House train attacks on Democrats in wake of Epstein vote - Politico
The White House is frustrated about being backed into a corner on the Epstein vote. They plan to punish Democrats for it.
Zac Efron’s Funny Reaction to Brother Dylan Efron’s ‘DWTS’ Scores Caught on Camera - Yahoo
Dylan Efron scored big on 'DWTS' but Zac Efron scored a viral reaction he didn’t see coming.

Flu season could be nasty this winter - NPR
With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.
Whooping cough cases surge amid falling vaccination rates, waning immunity - CBS News
New details from health officials suggest the whooping cough surge may be part of a national pattern driven by slipping vaccine coverage and waning immunity, with infants bearing the brunt.

Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years - NPR
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.
Lowe's Reports Third Quarter 2025 Sales and Earnings Results - Lowe’s Corporate
Lowe's Reports Third Quarter 2025 Sales and Earnings Results

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia - NPR
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation's most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane's vaunted American technology.

UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to October - BBC
Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend.
The guest list for White House dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince included nearly 50 executives - Business Insider
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff were on the guest list.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Honors Prince as a Top Scoring Couple Exits Ahead of Next Week’s Finale: See the Scores, Who Went Home - The Hollywood Reporter
In another shock elimination, five couples now move onto the Nov. 25 season 34 finale, where a new winner of the show will be named.