A 53-year-old man from Shillington, Pennsylvania, was hospitalized after being accidentally shot in the back by his dog in a freak incident involving a shotgun. According to police, the man was cleaning his firearm and placed it on the bed before sitting down. His dog then jumped onto the bed, apparently triggering the weapon, which discharged and struck the owner in the lower back. The man’s son called 911, and he was taken to the hospital for surgery. Authorities are investigating the case but believe it to be accidental. Police used the incident to remind gun owners to always treat firearms as loaded, keep them pointed in a safe direction, and ensure fingers stay off the trigger. Officers described the event as a “perfect storm” of unfortunate circumstances, emphasizing the importance of strict safety practices when handling weapons.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to file a lawsuit against the BBC next week, seeking damages between $1 billion and $5 billion, despite the broadcaster’s apology for a misleading edit of one of his speeches. The BBC had issued a personal apology to Trump and admitted the edit was an 'error of judgment' but rejected his legal and financial demands, stating there was no basis for a defamation claim. The controversy stems from a Panorama documentary that spliced parts of Trump’s speech, creating a misleading impression. The program aired shortly before the US election and has since been withdrawn. The incident has already led to the resignations of BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News Chief Deborah Turness. Trump criticized the edit as 'corrupt' and said he had not yet discussed the issue with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer but planned to do so soon.

The United States has approved a $330 million military sale to Taiwan, marking the first such deal since President Donald Trump returned to office. The package includes spare parts and maintenance support for Taiwan’s F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defense Fighter aircraft. Washington remains Taipei’s main arms supplier and a critical deterrent against potential Chinese aggression, though Trump’s mixed signals on Taiwan’s defense have raised uncertainty. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has pledged to boost defense spending and strengthen ties with the US, while facing opposition from the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang party, which controls parliament. The sale comes amid regional tensions, with Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting Tokyo could intervene militarily if Taiwan is attacked, a statement that drew sharp condemnation from Beijing.

US President Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch a Department of Justice investigation into former President Bill Clinton’s ties with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump’s demand follows the release of thousands of emails that have reignited questions about his own relationship with Epstein. The newly surfaced correspondence, published by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, includes references suggesting Trump’s awareness of Epstein’s activities. Trump dismissed the revelations as a political distraction, labeling them a 'hoax' and accusing Democrats of weaponizing the Epstein case to divert attention from the government shutdown. Bondi confirmed she had assigned US Attorney Jay Clayton to lead the probe. The controversy adds to ongoing bipartisan pressure on Trump’s administration to release all Epstein-related documents. Both Clinton and Trump have faced scrutiny for their past associations with Epstein, whose death in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges continues to fuel conspiracy theories.

Alphabet’s Google announced a $40 billion investment to build three new data centers in Texas by 2027, marking its largest U.S. state-level investment to date. The move aims to expand the company’s artificial intelligence and cloud computing capacity amid intensifying competition with Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI. One facility will be located in Armstrong County and two in Haskell County, with additional investments planned for Google’s Midlothian campus and Dallas cloud region. CEO Sundar Pichai said the initiative will create thousands of jobs, provide technical training, and support energy affordability programs across Texas. Governor Greg Abbott welcomed the investment, highlighting its contribution to workforce development and energy efficiency. The announcement follows similar large-scale AI infrastructure commitments by other tech firms, including Anthropic’s $50 billion U.S. data center plan and Google’s €5.5 billion expansion in Germany, reflecting a global race to build AI-ready infrastructure despite concerns about overvaluation and uncertain demand growth.

Blue Origin’s second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, intended to send NASA’s Escapade mission toward Mars, was postponed on Sunday due to thick cloud cover over Cape Canaveral, Florida. The 322-foot rocket, designed to rival SpaceX’s Falcon series, was scheduled to lift off during an 88-minute window but was grounded for safety reasons. The company said it is assessing new launch opportunities, possibly on Monday, though forecasts remain uncertain. The Federal Aviation Administration’s temporary restrictions on commercial launches during a government shutdown could further complicate scheduling. Blue Origin also plans to attempt recovery of New Glenn’s first-stage booster on a barge named Jacklyn, after a failed landing attempt in January. The Escapade mission, led by the University of California, Berkeley and funded by NASA, aims to study Mars’ atmospheric loss and space weather effects once the twin spacecraft reach orbit in 2027. Successful booster recovery is key to Blue Origin’s reusable rocket strategy.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Americans are dissatisfied with President Donald Trump, marking his lowest approval rating since taking office. Conducted online over six days in November, the survey included 1,200 U.S. adults and found that Trump’s approval remains steady at around 40%. The poll also indicates growing enthusiasm among Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with 44% of registered Democratic voters saying they are highly motivated to vote, compared to 26% of Republicans. Recent Democratic victories in gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York have fueled this optimism. The upcoming midterms will decide all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats, both currently controlled by Republicans.

Despite Donald Trump’s early pledge to swiftly end the Ukraine war and reach a peace deal with Vladimir Putin, tensions between Washington and Moscow have intensified. The United States recently imposed new sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, while Russia tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone. A much-anticipated Alaska summit between Trump and Putin yielded no progress, as Putin rejected Trump’s proposal to ease sanctions in exchange for a ceasefire, demanding Ukraine’s surrender and full control of Donbas. Diplomatic efforts by Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff have also failed to bridge deep misunderstandings. Analysts say territorial issues, Ukraine’s political alignment, and security guarantees remain unresolved. With both sides escalating rather than compromising, the prospect of peace appears increasingly remote, and the conflict continues to fuel global instability.

A new Reuters–Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance, marking his lowest approval level since taking office. Conducted online over six days among 1,200 adults, the survey found Trump’s approval steady at around 40%, while disapproval rose from 52% in May to 58% in November. The poll also indicates growing enthusiasm among Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with 44% of Democratic voters saying they are highly motivated to vote compared to 26% of Republicans. Recent Democratic victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York have fueled optimism within the party. The survey concluded just before Congress voted to end a record 43-day government shutdown by passing a temporary spending bill extending federal funding until January 30.

New research from William & Mary graduate student Bryce Donaghue suggests that solar farms can support local ecosystems if managed with biodiversity in mind. Donaghue studied bat activity around solar panels and found that vegetation supporting pollinators attracted more insects, which in turn drew bats to feed. Traditional solar farms often have cleared or turf-covered land, limiting insect and bat activity. However, Donaghue’s preliminary data, based on over 70,000 sound recordings, indicate that pollinator-friendly habitats under and around solar panels increase bat presence. The findings could reshape how renewable energy developers design and maintain solar farms, turning them into dual-purpose sites that generate clean energy while supporting wildlife. The study highlights the potential for solar infrastructure to coexist with and even enhance local flora and fauna.

Verizon Communications plans to eliminate about 15,000 jobs, or roughly 15% of its workforce, as part of a sweeping restructuring effort, according to a source familiar with the matter. The layoffs, the largest in the company’s history, will primarily target non-union management positions, affecting more than 20% of that group. The move follows the appointment of former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman as Verizon’s new chief executive in October. Schulman has emphasized the need for aggressive cost transformation and a leaner business model amid slowing subscriber growth and rising competition from AT&T and T-Mobile. Verizon also intends to convert around 180 corporate-owned retail stores into franchised operations. The company’s shares rose 1.7% following the news, reflecting investor optimism about the restructuring’s potential to improve efficiency and profitability.

During a White House meeting on November 10, U.S. President Donald Trump sprayed his own brand of perfume on Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Shara, jokingly asking how many wives he had. The lighthearted exchange, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions—some calling it an awkward breach of protocol, others viewing it as Trump’s trademark humor. The meeting, the first between U.S. and Syrian leaders since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, focused on post-war stability, U.S. troop withdrawal, and reconstruction. Al-Shara, formerly known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani and once labeled a global terrorist, now seeks international legitimacy. Analysts say the encounter marked a historic step in rebuilding U.S.-Syria relations, though the ‘perfume moment’ overshadowed the diplomatic agenda.

Former President Donald Trump defended the use of H-1B visas in a recent Fox News interview, arguing that the United States must bring in foreign workers with specialized skills that some American workers currently lack. He said that while the U.S. has many talented people, certain industries—such as automotive and artificial intelligence—require expertise that cannot always be sourced domestically. Trump’s remarks contrast with his previous hardline immigration stance, which included raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. The comments come amid ongoing debate among his allies, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, over balancing immigration restrictions with the need for global talent. Trump also reiterated support for temporary work permits for immigrant farmworkers, citing labor shortages in agriculture.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on 32 individuals and entities from several countries, including India, targeting networks that support Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. According to the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the sanctioned parties are based in Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine. Washington accuses these networks of aiding Iran’s weapons production capabilities. Tehran, however, insists its missile and drone programs are purely defensive and that its nuclear activities are peaceful. The move comes amid indirect talks between Tehran and Washington and follows recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran, which Tehran has denounced as violations of international law.

A US federal judge has ordered the release of 615 people detained under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ruled in favor of the National Immigration Justice Center and the ACLU, which argued that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated a 2022 settlement by conducting warrantless arrests during 'Operation Midway Blitz.' The order applies to detainees without mandatory detention orders or significant public safety risks, requiring their release by November 21. The Department of Homeland Security condemned the decision, calling it dangerous and labeling Cummings an 'activist judge.' DHS has not yet confirmed whether it will appeal, though government attorneys have requested a stay. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local jurisdictions over alleged racial profiling and constitutional violations during mass arrests.