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November 10, 2025
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The Spotlight

1. Four Dead After Suspect Crashes Into Tampa LGBTQ Bar

Law enforcement investigate a car crash on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.  (Jefferee Woo / AP)

A police chase in Tampa, Florida ended with a suspect crashing into Bradley’s bar, killing four people and injuring 13 others, police said.

Takeaways:

  • 22-year-old suspect Silas Sampson drove recklessly on I-275 before crashing into the bar.

  • Florida Highway Patrol attempted a PIT maneuver, which failed, then ended the pursuit.

  • Victims included bystanders outside the bar, with three dying at the scene and one later at the hospital.

  • Authorities say there is no evidence the crash was targeted at the LGBTQ community.

Surveillance and helicopter footage captured the high-speed chase and impact. Tampa police confirmed Sampson is in custody, with charges pending.

The incident highlights ongoing risks of high-speed police pursuits in crowded areas. Read More

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2. Infant Botulism Linked to Recalled Formula in 10 States

Federal and state officials are investigating 13 cases of infant botulism across 10 U.S. states linked to ByHeart’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, which is being recalled.

Takeaways:

  • Recalled formula lots: 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2.

  • Cases reported in AZ, CA, IL, MN, NJ, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA; no deaths.

  • Infants were hospitalized after consuming contaminated formula; contamination source under FDA review.

  • CDC advises parents to return formula, clean surfaces thoroughly, and monitor infants for symptoms like poor feeding or difficulty swallowing.

The recalled product accounted for roughly 1% of U.S. formula sales, and symptoms of botulism can take weeks to appear. Health officials continue to track additional potential exposures. Read More

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3. Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard to Portland

Federal officers line up as people take part in a protest organized by Portland Contra Deportaciones, at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, U.S., October 25, 2025. (John Rudoff/Reuters)

A federal judge ruled Trump exceeded his authority by sending federalized National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon, permanently blocking the deployment.

Takeaways:

  • U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut made the order permanent after a three-day trial.

  • The judge found Trump’s claims that protests justified a Guard deployment did not meet the legal standard for rebellion.

  • The decision supports Oregon officials who objected and sued to block federal intervention.

  • The ruling signals limits on presidential authority over the National Guard in domestic protests.

Trump had sent 200 Guard members to protect federal property at a Portland ICE facility despite objections from local authorities. Immergut noted the legal question of when military deployment is lawful may go to a higher court.

The ruling could shape future disputes over federal military involvement in U.S. cities. Read More

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Quick Headlines

(Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images, FILE)

  • The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $900 million, the eighth largest in the game’s history, after no winners Friday. The next drawing is Tuesday. Friday’s numbers were 16, 21, 23, 48, 70, and Mega Ball 5, with a cash value of $415.3 million. Read More

  • Firefighter Patrick Brady, 42, suffered a medical episode and went into cardiac arrest while fighting a five-alarm fire in Brooklyn on Saturday. An 11-year FDNY veteran, he later died at Brookdale Hospital. Brady is survived by his wife and firefighter brothers, part of a family devoted to the FDNY. Read More

  • Israel confirmed the return of Hadar Goldin’s remains, a soldier killed in Gaza in 2014 after 11 years of captivity. The Red Cross delivered the body to Israel’s military, allowing his family to bury him. Efforts continue to recover other Israelis still held in Gaza. Read More

  • A 6.9-magnitude quake struck off Iwate Prefecture, northern Japan, Sunday evening, triggering a brief tsunami advisory. Waves of up to 20 cm were recorded, but no injuries or nuclear plant issues were reported. Authorities warned the region remains at risk for quakes over the next few days. Read More

  • Super Typhoon Fung-wong struck the northeastern Philippines with winds up to 185 kph, leaving two dead and forcing over a million people to evacuate. Authorities warned of flash floods, landslides, and 3-meter storm surges, while power outages and flight cancellations disrupted the region. Read More

  • Strong waves swept three people into the Atlantic on Tenerife, Canary Islands, with another 15 injured in separate incidents. Authorities had warned residents to avoid coastal paths and risky seaside activities amid the tidal surge and high winds. Read More

Deep Dive

4. Trump Administration Orders States to Halt Full November SNAP Payments

(John Locher/AP)

The Trump administration directed states to rescind any actions to provide full November SNAP benefits, days after a lower court had ordered the payments be restored.

Takeaways:

  • USDA told states to “immediately undo” any steps taken to issue full food stamp benefits for November.

  • The move follows a Supreme Court stay temporarily blocking a lower court’s mandate for full payments.

  • SNAP recipients will likely see reduced benefits, deepening hardship for low-income families amid the ongoing government shutdown.

  • States are required to report corrective steps to their FNS regional offices, raising logistical challenges.

The USDA statement made clear that any full payment files already submitted were considered unauthorized. States must act quickly to reverse the actions or face potential compliance issues.

The directive comes in the wake of a Supreme Court intervention Friday, which paused a lower court ruling that ordered the administration to restore SNAP benefits to full amounts for November. The stay will remain in effect until the First Circuit Court of Appeals rules on the administration’s appeal.

Advocates warn the policy will strain families already struggling with reduced incomes and delayed federal assistance caused by the 37-day government shutdown. Some states had already begun issuing larger payments in anticipation of the court order, creating confusion for administrators and recipients alike.

Experts say the move highlights the tension between judicial rulings and executive authority, and underscores the fragility of social safety net programs during political stalemates.

For millions of SNAP recipients, benefit uncertainty will continue until courts or the administration provide final clarity. Read More

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On Our Radar

5. Nikki Glaser Sparks Outrage with Controversial ‘SNL’ Monologue

Nikki Glaser hosting “Saturday Night Live” on Nov. 8. NBC / SNL

Comedian Nikki Glaser’s first-time hosting of Saturday Night Live drew backlash for jokes about rape, pedophilia, incest, and sex trafficking.

Takeaways:

  • Glaser referenced resting Ghislaine face and human trafficking fears among Gen Z.

  • Her opening monologue led into a sketch focusing on incest, intensifying viewer complaints.

  • Social media users called the segment disgusting, cringe, and unacceptable, questioning NBC’s oversight.

  • Glaser defended her material, saying she uses shock to highlight the horror of abuse and not to normalize it.

Glaser is known for raunchy, boundary-pushing comedy, including past material cut from award shows for its sensitive content. Critics warn her SNL appearance may be one of the most controversial in years. Read More

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6. Kendrick Lamar Tops 2026 Grammy Nominations

Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, including record, song, and album of the year, marking his third time with triple major-category nominations.

Takeaways:

  • Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow with seven nominations each.

  • Lamar’s album GNX is his fifth consecutive album nominated for album of the year; a win would make him the third rap album to take the top prize.

  • Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos becomes the second all-Spanish album nominated for album of the year.

  • Rosé becomes the first K-pop artist nominated for record of the year.

Other album of the year nominees include Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Tyler, the Creator, and Leon Thomas. Voting concludes Jan. 5, and the ceremony airs Feb. 1 on CBS and Paramount+. Read More

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8. 🎉 This day in history

Famous painting of the signing of the armistice in Compiegne, France

On This Day — November 11

  • World War I Ends, 1918 – The Armistice between the Allies and Germany takes effect at 11 a.m., known as “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,” marking the end of the Great War.

  • Einstein Refrigerator Patented, 1930 – Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd receive a U.S. patent for their innovative absorption refrigerator design, notable for operating without electricity.

  • Taylor Swift Releases Fearless, 2008 – Taylor Swift releases her second studio album Fearless, which earns Billboard’s Album of the Year and multiple Grammys, solidifying her as a country-pop powerhouse.

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Life Hack of the day

🪵🤎  Rub a Walnut on Scratched Wooden Furniture

Got scratches on your wooden furniture? Grab a walnut! The natural oils in the nut help fill and darken small scuffs, making them less visible. Just rub the walnut over the scratch, then buff gently with your finger to blend it in and restore the wood’s shine.

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