Voters push Trump and Democrats to address inflation after midterm results
A 165,000-job October report and 3.7% consumer price inflation frame the new Congress's first fights over relief.
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Sunday, November 8, 2026
The three biggest stories today are voter pressure on Trump and Democrats over inflation after the midterms, a gunman's killing of six people in Krakow's main square that has put Poland into two days of mourning, and Iran's denial of any U.S. link to Gulf blasts as tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Voters push Trump and Democrats to address inflation after midterm results
A 165,000-job October report and 3.7% consumer price inflation frame the new Congress's first fights over relief.
U.S. News
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House Democrats back impeachment push against Defense Secretary Hegseth after midterms
Massie says he will not reintroduce his articles if Hegseth resigns, and Democrats also weigh action against Health Secretary Kennedy.
World
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Iran denies U.S. link to Gulf blasts as tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh, damaging an Aramco building, as shipping attacks continue around the strait.
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House Democrats back impeachment push against Defense Secretary Hegseth after midterms
Massie says he will not reintroduce his articles if Hegseth resigns, and Democrats also weigh action against Health Secretary Kennedy.
U.S. News
2
Iran denies U.S. link to Gulf blasts as tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh, damaging an Aramco building, as shipping attacks continue around the strait.
World
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Gunman kills six in Krakow's historic main square; Poland begins two days of mourning
Police say the suspect's parents and sister were found dead at his home, and investigators say the same person likely carried out both killings.
World
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No clear winner in New Zealand election as parties face weeks of talks
Final vote tallies are due November 27, and minor parties could hold the leverage in forming a government.
World
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Pope Leo ends Uruguay visit and travels to Argentina for politically sensitive stop
Tens of thousands attended a Mass in Florida, Uruguay, before the pope moved on to Argentina, where the Church has criticized Javier Milei's austerity program.
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Russell Brand faces prison sentence after rape and sexual assault conviction
The former MTV host was found guilty on four of seven charges after a four-week London trial and will be sentenced Monday.
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Binance names Justin Yek as new CFO after $6.3 billion hack
The exchange says the CFO transition was planned more than six months ago and was not connected to the Oct. 29 attack.
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Israel's president asks opposition leader Eisenkot to try forming government
President Isaac Herzog has given Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to build the next government.
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Washington ranch family fights $267,540 state fine over stockwater ponds
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Low testosterone linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer
The link was strongest for some cancers, and prostate cancer was not tied to testosterone levels in the study.
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A 24-hour fast triggers a surprising repair response in the gut
A specific gut bacterium, Akkermansia muciniphila, helps fasting prepare intestinal cells to recover from radiation damage.
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Promising heart disease drug fails in trial
Doctors had expected the experimental drug, which lowers a common heart attack risk factor, to save lives.
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Dave Chappelle's joke about Charlie Kirk's murder draws backlash
The remark came during back-to-back weekend shows at Madison Square Garden that closed his Karmageddon tour.
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New Jersey township discloses $26M wire fraud more than five weeks after theft
Officials say about $17.3 million has been frozen, and residents are questioning why the theft was not made public until after Election Day.
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Devin Booker Leads Suns Past Kevin Durant and Rockets in Upset
Five takeaways from the game point to Booker's play as a key factor in the result.
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NYCFC fires head coach Pascal Jansen after second-half collapse
The club finished 11th and missed the playoffs for just the third time since joining MLS in 2015.
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See allVoters push Trump and Democrats to address inflation after midterm results
A 165,000-job October report and 3.7% consumer price inflation frame the new Congress's first fights over relief.
U.S. News
House Democrats back impeachment push against Defense Secretary Hegseth after midterms
Massie says he will not reintroduce his articles if Hegseth resigns, and Democrats also weigh action against Health Secretary Kennedy.
U.S. News
Washington ranch family fights $267,540 state fine over stockwater ponds
The Kings say the case could set a national precedent on whether landowners are entitled to a jury trial.
U.S. News
New Jersey township discloses $26M wire fraud more than five weeks after theft
Officials say about $17.3 million has been frozen, and residents are questioning why the theft was not made public until after Election Day.
U.S. News
World
See allIran denies U.S. link to Gulf blasts as tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh, damaging an Aramco building, as shipping attacks continue around the strait.
World
Gunman kills six in Krakow's historic main square; Poland begins two days of mourning
Police say the suspect's parents and sister were found dead at his home, and investigators say the same person likely carried out both killings.
World
No clear winner in New Zealand election as parties face weeks of talks
Final vote tallies are due November 27, and minor parties could hold the leverage in forming a government.
World
Pope Leo ends Uruguay visit and travels to Argentina for politically sensitive stop
Tens of thousands attended a Mass in Florida, Uruguay, before the pope moved on to Argentina, where the Church has criticized Javier Milei's austerity program.
World
Russell Brand faces prison sentence after rape and sexual assault conviction
The former MTV host was found guilty on four of seven charges after a four-week London trial and will be sentenced Monday.
World
Israel's president asks opposition leader Eisenkot to try forming government
President Isaac Herzog has given Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to build the next government.
World
Business & Tech
See allScience & Health
See allLow testosterone linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer
The link was strongest for some cancers, and prostate cancer was not tied to testosterone levels in the study.
Science & Health
A 24-hour fast triggers a surprising repair response in the gut
A specific gut bacterium, Akkermansia muciniphila, helps fasting prepare intestinal cells to recover from radiation damage.
Science & Health
Promising heart disease drug fails in trial
Doctors had expected the experimental drug, which lowers a common heart attack risk factor, to save lives.
Science & Health
Lifestyle
See allSports
See allDevin Booker Leads Suns Past Kevin Durant and Rockets in Upset
Five takeaways from the game point to Booker's play as a key factor in the result.
Sports
NYCFC fires head coach Pascal Jansen after second-half collapse
The club finished 11th and missed the playoffs for just the third time since joining MLS in 2015.
Sports