Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief artificial intelligence scientist and a pioneer in deep learning, is reportedly preparing to leave the company to start his own AI-focused venture, according to the Financial Times. LeCun, who joined Meta in 2013 to lead its Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) unit, is said to be in early talks to raise funds for the new startup. His planned departure comes as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg restructures the company’s AI initiatives under a new division called Superintelligence Labs, led by Alexandr Wang, former CEO of Scale AI. LeCun, a Turing Award winner and professor at New York University, is known for inventing convolutional neural networks, a foundational technology in modern AI. Meta has recently pledged to invest $600 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure over the next three years.

The United States has decided to stop producing the one-cent coin, known as the penny, ending a tradition that began in 1793. The final batch will be minted at the Philadelphia Mint, marking the end of over 230 years of continuous production. Although pennies will remain legal tender, their circulation is expected to decline as businesses adjust prices to round figures. The Treasury Department estimates the move will save about $56 million annually, as each penny currently costs around four cents to produce. The decision follows the growing dominance of digital transactions and the declining practical use of small coins. However, analysts warn that consumers may face an additional $6 million in annual costs due to price rounding. Attention is now turning to the nickel, which costs nearly three times its face value to manufacture.

The US House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history after 43 days of partial closure. The measure passed with 222 votes in favor and 209 against, with six Democrats joining Republicans to approve the deal. The Senate had already passed the funding bill earlier in the week. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law shortly after the House vote, officially reopening government operations. The shutdown had forced thousands of federal employees to work without pay or take unpaid leave. With the new law, federal workers are expected to return to work and receive back pay, while essential services such as food assistance and air traffic control begin resuming normal operations. However, the timeline for full restoration of all government services remains uncertain.

The United States has imposed sanctions on five officials and three entities based in Myanmar and Thailand for their alleged involvement in online investment scams and forced labor operations. According to US government data, Americans lost at least $10 billion to Southeast Asia-based online fraud schemes in 2024, marking a 66% increase from the previous year. Washington said these criminal networks increasingly target US citizens online, posing a serious threat to the nation’s economic security. The sanctions reinforce efforts by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, the FBI, and the Secret Service’s Scam Center Strike Force to investigate and prosecute scam networks operating in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. The US reaffirmed its commitment to using all legal and diplomatic tools to protect its citizens from cyber fraud.

HBO is developing a live-action television adaptation of the iconic comic series 'V for Vendetta,' according to Variety. The project is in early development, with writer Pete Jackson attached to create the series. Warner Bros. Television will produce the show, joined by DC Studios executives James Gunn and Peter Safran as executive producers, alongside Ben Stephenson and Leanne Klein from Warner Bros. Television Studios UK. The original comic, created by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, depicts a dystopian future Britain ruled by a totalitarian regime, with a masked vigilante named V leading a rebellion. The adaptation follows HBO’s growing slate of DC live-action series, including 'The Penguin.' The 2005 film version of 'V for Vendetta' was a critical and commercial success, and Warner Bros. plans to re-release it in theaters in November 2026 to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Recently released emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest that former and current U.S. President Donald Trump may have been aware of Epstein’s victims. The emails, disclosed by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee, include a 2011 message in which Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump spent hours with one of the victims at his home. Another 2019 email to journalist Michael Wolff claimed Trump knew about the girls and had asked Maxwell to stop. The White House and Trump have dismissed the revelations as politically motivated, accusing Democrats of selectively releasing documents to tarnish his image. The emails are part of 23,000 documents from Epstein’s estate, followed by an additional 20,000 pages released by Republicans. The disclosures have reignited debate over Trump’s past ties with Epstein, an issue that has resurfaced multiple times since Epstein’s death.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said he feels an 'obligation' to sue the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of misleading the public by editing his January 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. The BBC has already apologized, admitting the edit gave the impression that Trump directly called for violent action. The controversy has reportedly contributed to the resignations of BBC Director General Tim Davie and BBC News head Deborah Turness. Trump’s legal team has filed a billion-dollar claim in a Florida court, though legal experts doubt its success due to the state’s liberal libel laws and the limited broadcast reach of the program. The BBC faces a dilemma over whether to fight the case publicly or settle, as any payout could be politically sensitive given its public funding.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of airing a misleading Panorama documentary that allegedly edited his speech to make it sound like he urged supporters to attack Capitol Hill. The documentary was broadcast ahead of last year’s U.S. election. The BBC confirmed receiving a legal warning from Trump, while Chairman Samir Shah said the organization is preparing for potential litigation, describing Trump as “a very litigious man.” The controversy has deepened as BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness both resigned on Sunday, intensifying scrutiny on the network’s editorial practices. Several of Trump’s previous lawsuits against U.S. media outlets have already been dismissed, but his latest threat has drawn global attention and raised questions about press freedom, accountability, and political influence in journalism.

A long-standing pillar of American conservative politics—the unwavering support for Israel among Christian evangelicals—is showing signs of erosion. The ongoing Gaza war and public criticism from influential conservative figures such as Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Marjorie Taylor Greene have fueled growing anti-Israel sentiment within right-wing circles. Surveys indicate that negative views of Israel among conservatives under 50 have risen from 35% to 50% in three years. Experts warn that this generational shift could reshape US foreign policy and affect military and economic aid to Israel. Researchers note that only 32% of evangelicals aged 18–34 now express sympathy for Israel, signaling a significant change in attitudes that once defined conservative identity.

After 40 days of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate has voted to advance a stopgap funding package aimed at reopening federal operations through January. The deal comes after centrist Democrats agreed to back the plan in exchange for a commitment to vote on healthcare subsidies by December. The package secures funding for government sectors including food assistance and the legislative branch until the fiscal year’s end. With around eight Democrats supporting it, the Senate reached the 60-vote threshold to break the impasse. While some, like Senator Tim Kaine, praised the measure for protecting federal workers and ensuring back pay, others, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Bernie Sanders, criticized it for failing to directly increase healthcare subsidies. President Trump expressed optimism and continues pushing to replace ACA subsidies directly to individuals.

A U.S. intelligence report from last year revealed that Israeli military lawyers had warned there was enough evidence to raise allegations of war crimes during Israel’s Gaza operations, which heavily relied on U.S. weaponry. Former officials described the report as one of the most alarming presented to top U.S. policymakers, showing internal doubts within the Israeli military about the legality of their actions, contrasting with public government statements. Rising civilian deaths prompted concerns that Israel could be violating international human rights and war laws, though the report did not cite specific incidents. Despite this, the Biden administration concluded there was no proof that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, allowing arms and intelligence cooperation to continue. The situation has drawn international scrutiny, including ICC and ICJ investigations, while Israel maintains its operations targeted Hamas, not Gaza’s general population.

A recent study by Vantage Point Counseling Services has found that artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly significant emotional presence in the lives of Americans. According to the research, 54% of participants now view AI as an entity similar to a co-worker, friend, or even a family member, reflecting a major shift in how people perceive digital assistants. Most notably, 28% admitted they are involved in intimate or romantic relationships with AI chatbots, marking a dramatic expansion beyond the traditional use of technology as a tool. Participants described their AI companions in a variety of roles, including platonic friends, business partners, personal trainers, therapists, siblings, and even parental figures. The study identified more than 30 AI platforms being used for such relationships, with GPT ranking as the most popular, followed by Apple’s Siri and Google’s Gemini. Researchers suggest that technology-driven loneliness and weakening human connections are accelerating this rise in AI-based intimacy. Real-life examples underline this trend—such as a man who proposed to his AI partner after nearly 100,000 words of conversation, despite having a partner and child in his real life. Many respondents also revealed they are avoiding new human relationships or struggling with infidelity and emotional detachment.

The Trump administration has issued a new directive tightening U.S. visa rules, particularly for applicants with chronic health conditions. According to an ABC News report published on Saturday (November 8), a confidential instruction sent by the U.S. State Department on Thursday (November 6) advised embassies and consular officials to consider health and age as key factors in assessing visa applications. The rule allows officials to deny permanent residency to individuals suffering from diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, or other long-term illnesses that could make them financially dependent on government assistance in the future.

The directive also includes evaluating the health of applicants’ family members and their potential ability to work while caring for dependents. Conditions such as obesity, viewed as contributing to ailments like asthma and hypertension, are categorized as high-risk due to costly treatments. Officers must now assess whether applicants can afford their medical expenses.

Immigration experts have criticized the rule as another reflection of the Trump administration’s restrictive immigration stance. They warn that giving visa officers authority to make medical-based decisions without proper expertise could lead to biased and inconsistent outcomes.

The New York Times Company has reported robust third-quarter results driven by strong growth in digital subscriptions and online advertising. The media giant added 460,000 new digital-only subscribers between July and September — its biggest quarterly increase in recent years — fueled by the success of its multi-product bundle strategy. Over half of its total 12.33 million subscribers now use more than one of its products, which include News, Cooking, Games, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. While digital revenue soared, print subscriptions dropped by 50,000 to 570,000, reducing print income by 3% to $127.2 million. Despite higher operating expenses of $596 million, up 5.8% year-over-year, overall profitability climbed 26.1%. CEO Meredith Kopit Levien expressed confidence in the company’s ability to expand its loyal readership and announced a target of 15 million subscribers by the end of 2027. The Athletic, acquired in 2022 for $550 million, turned profitable for the first time this quarter. The company closed September with $1.1 billion in cash and marketable securities, signaling strong financial stability as it continues its digital transformation.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has blamed President Joe Biden for instigating the ongoing war in Ukraine, asserting that Biden’s decisions led to devastating consequences for the country. Speaking at the White House during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday, Trump said Biden “pushed the war to happen,” claiming it was “hard to believe but true.” According to Trump, Biden’s foreign policy failures have caused Ukraine to shrink in size and lose countless lives.

This statement follows remarks from Orbán, who revealed that a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could soon take place in Budapest. Last month, Trump postponed a planned meeting with Putin, citing “insufficient progress,” though both the Kremlin and the White House confirmed that the meeting was delayed, not canceled.

Orbán, during an interview with Hungarian media outlet Magyar Nemzet, mentioned that only a few unresolved issues remain between Russia and the United States concerning the Ukraine conflict. He later told Kossuth Radio that he was confident the Trump-Putin meeting would happen in Budapest, although it remains uncertain whether the meeting would bring a final resolution or mark an important step toward peace.