Pokrovsk has been a bastion of resistance, and Russia taking it would be a propaganda win, but experts say it is time to withdraw and save lives for future battles.
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 a.m. EST… [+21 chars]

Pokrovsk has been a bastion of resistance, and Russia taking it would be a propaganda win, but experts say it is time to withdraw and save lives for future battles.

The Washington Post

Ukraine must choose between saving territory or its men in Pokrovsk fight - The Washington Post

Layoff announcements soared in October as companies recalibrated staffing levels during the artificial intelligence boom, a sign of potential trouble ahead for the labor market, according to outplace… [+2425 chars]

Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.

CNBC

Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says - CNBC

Tesla and its shareholders have mounted an unusual offensive in recent days to win backing for a $1 trillion CEO pay package, arguing the unprecedented payday is necessary to keep Elon Musk at the he… [+72 chars]

A proposed pay package could make Tesla CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, but it faces resistance from shareholders and critics who say it’s unearned.

The contentious fight over Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package - The Washington Post

BANGKOK (AP) An American man and his teenage son died last month after they were swarmed by wasps while ziplining at an adventure camp in Laos and stung many dozens of times, a hospital official said… [+2214 chars]

An American man and his teenage son have died after they were stung by a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos last month. The incident occurred last month near the city of Luang Prabang, a popular tourist site in the Southeast Asian nation that was named a …

Associated Press

An American man and his son die after suffering stings from a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos - AP News

Michael RaceBusiness and economics reporter, at the Bank of England
Depending on your individual circumstances, interest rates can impact you in different ways.
Mortgage holders with variable or tr… [+1100 chars]

It's the final decision on the base rate before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget later this month.

BBC News

Interest rates expected to stay at 4% as Bank of England makes pre-Budget decision - BBC

As birds fly south for the winter, they're carrying with them some unwelcome cargo: the H5N1 virus, or bird flu.
In the past 30 days, the virus has struck 66 poultry flocks, leading to the deaths of… [+6963 chars]

Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.

Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response : Shots - Health News - NPR

With wintry weather and crowded airports, Thanksgiving travel can already be stressful. Now, add into the mix the possibility that the government shutdown could extend until then.
Tens of thousands … [+4735 chars]

Holiday travel can already be stressful. Here's how a prolonged government shutdown might make things even harder and whether you should travel at all.

How would the government shutdown affect Thanksgiving travel? Here's what to know - NPR

Axios

U.S. sees Rafah tunnels crisis as potential model for disarming Hamas - Axios

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a case on the Trump administration's "reciprocal" tariffs, and both liberal and conservative judges appeared skeptical of the legal basis of those tariffs.
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The end of tariffs wouldn't be an unequivocal win for stocks. It could cause yields to rise — and Trump might try to reinstate tariffs through other means.

CNBC Daily Open: The Supreme Court might not have the last word on Trump tariffs - CNBC

Moon Alert
Avoid shopping (except food and gas) or important decisions from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
 Keep your eyes ope… [+3864 chars]

Suntimes.com

Horoscope for Thursday, November 06, 2025 - Chicago Sun-Times

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Russell Westbrook posted his NBA-record 204th career triple-double and Dennis Schroder sparked a key fourth-quarter spurt that gave the Sacramento Kings a 121-116 win over the… [+1817 chars]

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as Golden State Warriors takes on Sacramento Kings. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

CBS Sports

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Live Score and Stats - November 5, 2025 Gametracker - CBS Sports

The victories would mean Republicans no longer have a two-thirds majority in the Mississippi Senate when the new lawmakers take office.
Mississippi voters reminded us that change is possible when we… [+2245 chars]

Democrats generally fared well in statehouse elections Tuesday.

Politico

Mississippi Democrats appear to break Republican supermajority in state Senate - Politico

WASHINGTON (AP) The NHL now has a 900-goal club.
Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course.
The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binning… [+2730 chars]

The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period. Ovechkin w…

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals - AP News

Headaches are something almost all of us deal with at some point.
They can last from a couple of minutes to days and the pain can be sharp, dull, throbbing or stabbing and sometimes spread beyond yo… [+4241 chars]

If you're getting a pattern of milder, recurring headaches here are four things you can do to help manage it.

How caffeine can help you manage headaches and three other tips - BBC

Washington — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston, according to… [+4943 chars]

DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.

CBS News

ICE officer seriously injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, Homeland Security says - CBS News

When Georgie Dow heard an explosion at the auto parts recycling business where she works in Louisville, Kentucky, she had no idea a UPS aircraft had just crashed outside. 
Dow, the chief financial o… [+3639 chars]

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.

Workers at Louisville business near UPS plane crash recall "explosion after explosion," melted clothes and chaos - CBS News

The supermoon rises behind the illuminated Golden Temple as Sikh devotees pray at the to mark the birth anniversary of their first guru, Guru Nanak, in Amritsar, India, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP P… [+18 chars]

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Bigger, brighter, closer: November’s supermoon in photos - AP News

President Donald Trump spent the morning after a terrible election night for Republicans publicly processing the results, and arrived at several conclusions.
First, he determined his party was losin… [+6774 chars]

President Donald Trump spent the morning after a terrible election night for Republicans publicly processing the results, and arrived at several conclusions.

Politics