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Ciryl Gane outlasts Josh Hokit at UFC 334 to retain heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden

Gane outlasts Hokit to keep the heavyweight belt

Ciryl Gane retained the heavyweight title in a five‑round brawl at Madison Square Garden — outcome matters for fans and future title matchups in the division.

Taxiway collision at Miami International

A taxiway collision at Miami International could delay flights and freight, disrupting travel plans and shipments while the NTSB and FAA investigate.

SpaceX catches Starship upper stage — first tower-arm recovery

A successful catch after a ~22-hour orbital flight boosts rocket reusability, which could lower launch prices and speed delivery of satellites and cargo.

Deputy wounded at South Carolina gun show; suspect killed

A deputy on security duty was shot and wounded at a public gun show; the suspect was killed, raising questions about event safety and venue protections.

Trump urges billions for air‑traffic overhaul after ground stop

A rare nationwide ground stop prompted a White House push for billions to modernize air traffic control, a plan that could affect travel reliability and delays for flyers.

Harrison taps Nunes to hold bantamweight crown

Kayla Harrison submitted Amanda Nunes in round four to keep the bantamweight crown, reshaping rankings and title fights fans and promoters will follow.

Lions win in Munich but Hutchinson leaves with celebration injury

In the NFL's Munich showcase the Lions beat the Patriots while Aidan Hutchinson exited after a non‑contact celebration injury, a loss that could affect Detroit's pass rush availability.

Full Gear shakes up AEW: Ospreay retains, titles change and MJF returns

AEW Full Gear featured multiple title changes and MJF's return, altering winter matchups and storylines that drive ticket sales and streaming interest.

AO3 back online in limited form after 17‑day outage

Archive of Our Own is back online in a limited state after a 17‑day outage tied to a security incident, restoring access to fanfiction and saved drafts.

Gas dips into mid‑$3s but November stays historically pricey

National average pump prices dipped into the mid‑$3s, easing holiday travel costs for families even though November remains historically expensive per AAA.
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Judge pauses work at East Potomac Golf Course

A federal judge halted two weeks of work at East Potomac Golf Course amid a dispute over redevelopment, pausing closures and affecting public access and local plans.

U.S. says two Iranian drones were shot down near Bahrain

CENTCOM says two Iranian drones bound for Bahrain were shot down while Iran claims it struck a U.S. radar, incidents that heighten regional security and energy risks.

Flu season kicks off early with rising hospitalizations

CDC reports flu season is starting early with higher hospitalizations, especially in the South and West, which could strain ERs and workplace attendance before holidays.

Port of New Orleans sues to seize tanker after riverboat crash

The port sued to seize the tanker involved after a crash that toppled a river cruise ship; the case could affect shipping, liability and river-safety rules.

RNC chair Joe Gruters faces rebellion over losses and spending

An internal rebellion against RNC chair Joe Gruters after midterm losses and spending questions could reshape party fundraising and 2028 campaign operations.

Zelensky says Starshield limits hurt drone defenses; SpaceX denies it

Zelensky says Starshield restrictions are hindering drone defenses while SpaceX denies responsibility, a dispute that may affect Ukraine's air defenses and U.S. oversight debates.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
Depp’s "Ebenezer" leads Friday, tracking roughly $20M opening weekend8:09 PM TheWrap
U.S. loses measles-elimination status11:33 AM Wash. Post
Bomb scare forces Peoria ethanol plant evacuation8:10 AM CBS News
Democrat flips Alaska governor's mansion8:10 AM Wash. Post
SEC moves Ole Miss–Oklahoma to Sunday after FAA ground stop8:10 AM KGOU
Colorado shocks No. 14 Houston 42–328:10 AM Wash. Post
Microsoft Outlook and 365 outage easing; courts, Congress affected8:10 AM NBC Chicago
Elon Musk to join Trump on Asia trip; Nvidia talks downplayed8:10 AM Wash. Post
Clippers rally for 113–112 NBA Cup win over Thunder8:10 AM NBA.com
Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented APEC three-way meeting8:10 AM BBC News
Spurs blast Warriors 123–85 for 11th straight win8:10 AM NBA.com
Son of former CIA director arrested on child-sexual-abuse-material charge8:10 AM DOJ
Appeals court: feds wrongly withheld $73M in New York highway funds8:10 AM Ww3.Ca2.Usco
ICC narrows Afghanistan probe to Taliban crimes, drops track that could examine U.S. troops8:10 AM Reuters via
Preliminary study finds possible blood biomarker for diagnosing CTE8:10 AM The Guardian
U.S. military responds to unauthorized drone activity over base in Britain8:10 AM Axios
Friday
Owners of 720,000 BMWs told to park outside over fire risk8:10 PM U.S. DOT /
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