Disaster Readiness Starts at Home

Public agencies say families may be on their own for up to 72 hours after a major disaster, yet many households still do not keep the basic supplies experts recommend.Story SnapshotOfficials advise at least...
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Grand Jury Rejects Case Against Six Democrats

One year after a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, President Trump’s “seditious” charge still collides with law, not just politics.Story HighlightsSix lawmakers...
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California Wealth Tax Push Suffers Major Defeat

California voters shot down a one-time billionaire wealth tax that backers said would fund health care, after an opposition campaign outspent supporters by hundreds of millions of dollars.Story SnapshotProposition 40 failed after a high-dollar campaign blitz by opponents.The measure proposed a 5% tax on wealth above $1 billion, mostly for health care.State analysts projected “tens of billions” in one-time revenue if enacted.Opponents warned of billionaire flight and long-term budget harm.What Voters Rejected: The Core of Proposition 40California’s ballot measure, Proposition 40, would have imposed a one-time 5 percent tax on the wealth of individuals and trusts with more than...
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North Hollywood Crash Leaves Several Critical

Three pedestrians were killed when an SUV drove onto a North Hollywood sidewalk near a busy Metro station during the evening rush.Story SnapshotPolice and fire officials reported three people died at the scene near the North Hollywood Metro stop.Authorities said an SUV left the roadway and hit pedestrians and street vendors around 5:55 p.m..At least three others were taken to hospitals, with some in critical condition, officials said.Investigators treated it as a single-vehicle mass-casualty crash as they worked to learn the cause.What Happened Near The StationLos Angeles police and fire officials responded to a crash report at about 5:55...
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Cruise Ship Turns Back After Suspected Homicide

A suspected homicide on the MSC Seascape forced the cruise ship back to Galveston, and a person is now in custody, according to federal...
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Seoul Market Hit by Tech Selloff

A single morning plunge in Korea’s market showed how fast fears about U.S. AI rules can rattle the global tech machine.Story SnapshotKorea’s main stock index fell over 5% as chip giants tumbled on AI data-center worries.Trading was halted within minutes after the open as losses deepened across big tech.Samsung Electronics and SK hynix dominate the index, magnifying the selloff’s impact.Analysts and investors later argued the panic overshot the facts on policy and demand.What Sparked The Selloff In SeoulYonhap reported that on November 5, Korea’s main stock index fell more than five percent as investors rushed to sell technology shares....
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China Denies Claims Over Houthi Weapons

Two seized shipments point to Chinese-made parts for a Houthi medium-range missile, raising fresh alarms about who is quietly feeding a war that is choking global trade and putting civilians at risk.Story HighlightsInterdicted cargo reportedly held Chinese-origin parts for an Iranian-style medium-range missile.Analysts say the goal is local Houthi production with range near 1,200 miles.China’s diplomat to Yemen denies the claims and offers to investigate.Reports link Russia to intelligence and fuel support, but public proof is thinner.What Interdictions Reportedly Revealed About Houthi Missile BuildingConflict Armament Research, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, tied two 2025 seizures in Yemen...
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Veteran Representation Falls to a New Low

Veterans are set to hold only about 15% of seats in the next Congress, the lowest share in modern times according to current projections.Story...
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Judge Orders Iowa to Allow Satanic Temple Capitol Event

A federal judge ordered Iowa to let The Satanic Temple hold a holiday event in the State Capitol after the state denied it three times, calling the denials unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.Story SnapshotA judge granted a preliminary injunction forcing Iowa to approve the event.Officials said the plan was harmful to minors due to costumes and props.The court found The Satanic Temple likely to win on free-speech grounds.The dispute highlights rules for religious speech in public forums.What the Court Ordered and Why It MattersChief United States District Judge Stephanie Rose issued a preliminary injunction on November 2, 2026. The order directed...
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Voter Text Scam Hits Georgia

On Election Day in Georgia, fake texts told Fulton County voters their polling places had changed — and county officials said those messages were not from the government.Story SnapshotFulton County warned voters that unauthorized texts claimed polling places had moved.Officials told voters to confirm locations through Georgia’s My Voter Page or by phone.The source and scale of the texts were not identified at the time of the warning.A separate claim about 2,461 Michigan voters aged 110+ lacks documented proof in current records.What Fulton County Confirmed On Election DayFulton County officials said voters reported getting texts that claimed polling places...
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