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NOV 7, 2028

Senate probe targets RFK Jr.'s 2019 Samoa trip
Outlook, Teams outage knocks out work email and apps
Nationwide Microsoft Outlook and 365 outage halted email and collaboration tools for businesses, schools and government, disrupting work and communications during the midday peak.
Trump says U.S. doesn't need Iran deal, tells V.P. to focus home
Trump said the U.S. "doesn't need a deal" with Iran and told VP JD Vance to focus on domestic corruption; that shifts who handles Iran talks.
Nvidia's CEO steps down; CFO named interim chief
Nvidia's CEO resignation and interim CEO appointment could ripple through markets and Washington's China tech-curb debates, affecting investors and tech-industry decision-making.
Home sales hit 16-year low as mortgage rates bite
Home sales fell to their slowest pace in over 16 years as higher mortgage rates cut buyer activity, affecting housing affordability, moving plans, and homeowners' wealth nationwide.
Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race
The flip reshapes the Senate and could affect federal policy decisions that touch taxes, spending and services.
Partial Brooklyn building collapse kills one, injures others
Deadly collapse at a city site triggers rescue efforts and raises safety, inspection and liability questions impacting local residents and construction oversight.
Judge Richard Posner, law-and-economics pioneer, dies at 87
His rulings and economics-based scholarship reshaped legal thought, influencing court reasoning and the rules that affect businesses and citizens.
Nor'easter to soak the Northeast; Sierra could get blizzard snow
Heavy rain, wind and mountain snow may disrupt travel, power and winter recreation across two major regions.
Dan Hicks, NBC sports voice, dies at 64
A familiar NBC voice, Hicks called golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football, meaning fans will notice broadcasts without him.
Appeals court narrows DOJ request for journalists' LinkedIn records
Limits broad government access to reporters' LinkedIn data during a leak probe, protecting source information while the national security investigation continues.
Jobless claims nudge up to 200,000
Weekly new unemployment claims rose to 200,000 for the week ending Nov. 7 — a real-time read on layoffs that affects job security, household budgets, and borrowing costs.
Five states join FTC suit against Hims & Hers over privacy
Targets telehealth company for alleged data-sharing and billing issues — affects online patients concerned about health data privacy and how services are billed.
Delaware voters sue to add a second U.S. House seat
The lawsuit challenges the 435-member cap and, if successful, could change apportionment, representation and Electoral College calculations.
Democrats meet in Denver to set post-midterm agenda
Party leaders and potential 2028 candidates shaping priorities after taking Congress, which could influence upcoming laws and policy priorities that affect households.
Raw cheddar recalled in 12 states over Listeria risk
A multi-state dairy recall removes a common grocery item and carries serious health risks for vulnerable people.
Republicans slow some late presidential judicial picks
Intraparty resistance complicates last-minute judicial appointments that could shape federal courts and rulings that affect everyday legal rights for years.
Five people shot near the White House in Logan Circle
Five people were shot near the White House in Logan Circle; victims hospitalized and police investigating — reminder of public-safety risks that can disrupt commutes and local services.
SpaceX launches second classified U.S. Space Force mission this week
Back-to-back military launches show increased use of commercial rockets for national security missions, affecting launch cadence and defense reliance on private firms.
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