Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Retires as Tinnitus Worsens

Ukraine Peace Talks Show Signs of Progress as Negotiations Continue in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine, Russia and the United States are holding two days of negotiations focused on prisoner exchanges, security guarantees and ending the war. Officials report constructive discussions, but territorial disputes and continued fighting remain major obstacles.

Senior US Army Officer Arrested in Britain on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

British counterterrorism police detained a 41-year-old American soldier stationed at a NATO headquarters in Gloucestershire. The investigation involves suspected espionage and the handling of protected information.

New Zealand Survives Fiji Scare With 18-12 Win at Women’s Rugby League World Cup

The Kiwi Ferns overcome a halftime deficit against World Cup debutants Fiji, with a late try from Leianne Tufuga securing a victory that raises concerns about New Zealand’s form.

USWNT Falls 2-0 to Spain as Early Goals and Missed Penalty Prove Costly

The United States women's national soccer team suffers a disappointing defeat to the reigning World Cup champions in Washington, D.C., exposing defensive weaknesses and missed scoring opportunities ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.

England Rugby League World Cup Squad Announced With Lewis In and Connor Out

Brian McDermott has named his 23-player England squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Mikey Lewis preferred to Jake Connor and several new faces selected.

Anthropic IPO Roadshow Puts AI Safety and Computing Costs at Center of Investor Pitch

The Claude developer has launched its investor roadshow ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing on November 19, 2026. Its proposed offering could raise up to $64.4 billion, while enormous infrastructure commitments and AI safety concerns shape its appeal to investors.

Inflation Report and Federal Reserve Speeches Put Wall Street Rally to the Test

Stocks rebounded sharply on November 9, with the Dow rising more than 1,100 points. Investors now face an October inflation report with missing annual comparisons and new signals about the Federal Reserve's interest-rate plans.

Oil Prices Plunge After Democratic Midterm Wins Raise Hopes for Iran War Exit

Brent crude fell 8.7% to $94.62 a barrel as Democrats gained control of Congress and investors anticipated greater pressure on President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran.

Huawei Begins Defense in U.S. Criminal Trial Over Fraud and Trade Secret Theft

The Chinese telecommunications giant is defending itself in a federal trial in Brooklyn after prosecutors accused it of stealing American technology, misleading banks and concealing business dealings involving Iran.

Stephen Curry Defends Ayesha Curry After Backlash Over Movie Kiss

The Golden State Warriors star criticizes former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young for questioning his wife's romantic scene in Second Chance Holiday. Both later apologized.

Josh Downs Traded to Kansas City Chiefs, Joining Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs acquire the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline, sending two 2027 draft picks to Indianapolis in a deal designed to strengthen Kansas City's passing offense.

Engineered Immune Cells Show Promising Results Against Advanced Melanoma

An experimental treatment shrank tumors in two-thirds of a small group of patients whose melanoma had resisted earlier immunotherapy, offering a possible new approach to advanced skin cancer.

Gut Bacteria May Link Everyday Habits to 15 Chronic Diseases, Major Study Finds

New research involving nearly 10,000 people identifies two opposing patterns of gut bacteria associated with diet, exercise, inflammation and chronic disease.

Disney+ Adds More Than 60 3D Movies to Meta Quest VR App

Disney and Meta have expanded the streaming experience with 3D films, immersive environments inspired by Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar, and plans for IMAX Enhanced viewing on upcoming VR glasses.

Losing One Hour of Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Falling for Phishing Scams

A University of California, Irvine study found that employees were about 13% more likely to click suspicious email links after the spring daylight saving time change, raising concerns about how minor sleep disruptions affect online security.

Skydance Plans HBO Max and Paramount+ Bundle for Early 2027

The plan follows Skydance’s completed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and is an early step toward eventually combining the two streaming services.

Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 Years and Six Months for Rape and Sexual Assault

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced at a London court after being convicted of crimes against four women. The judge said his celebrity status helped protect him from accountability for nearly two decades.