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November 7, 2025
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The Spotlight
1. Cowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (94) looks on during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning in Frisco, Texas, the team confirmed in a statement.
Takeaways:
Kneeland was 24 years old and in his second NFL season.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
He recently scored a touchdown off a blocked punt in Monday’s game.
The Cowboys are on bye week and return to practice Monday.
Kneeland, a 2024 second-round pick from Western Michigan, had become a promising young player for the Cowboys’ defense. He recorded 15 tackles and a sack this season.
Before the NFL, he was a standout at Godwin Heights High School in Michigan and earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors in 2023.
The tragedy marks the second in-season player death for the Cowboys since linebacker Jerry Brown’s death in 2012. Read More
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2. SNAP Recipients to Receive 65% of November Benefits
SNAP beneficiaries will now get up to 65% of their November food-stamp payments, an increase from the previously announced 50%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Takeaways:
USDA official Patrick Penn said the agency corrected its earlier calculation.
SNAP maximum allotments are now reduced by 35%, not 50%.
The adjustment follows a federal court order allowing use of contingency funds.
The government shutdown has reached 37 days, the longest in U.S. history.
The Justice Department said the USDA discovered the initial error after re-evaluating funding data and issued new guidance to states Wednesday night.
Around $4.6 billion in contingency funds will be used to sustain reduced benefits through November.
The administration maintains it will fully deplete reserve funds to meet aid obligations. Read More
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3. Nancy Pelosi to Retire After Four Decades in Congress
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., at the Capitol in Washington D.C. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire at the end of her term in January 2027, closing a historic political career that reshaped U.S. politics and leadership in Congress.
Takeaways:
Pelosi, 85, was the first woman Speaker of the House and served from 2007–2011 and 2019–2023.
She cited a desire to let a new generation lead while continuing to support democracy and civic engagement.
Pelosi helped pass major healthcare, climate, and infrastructure laws under Obama and Biden.
She led two impeachment efforts against former President Donald Trump.
In her video message, Pelosi reflected on her San Francisco roots, urging residents to “know your power.”
Her retirement marks the end of an era for Democrats, as Pelosi remains one of the most influential and polarizing figures in modern American politics. Read More
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Quick Headlines
Protesters rally outside the Rhode Island State House in support of deported Brown University Dr. Rasha Alawieh, March 17, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Lebanese kidney specialist formerly at Brown Medicine. Alawieh was deported from Boston in March after officials alleged she had ties to Hezbollah. The judge ruled he lacked authority to lift her five-year reentry ban, while her attorneys said they are reviewing next steps. Read More
Starbucks Workers United says employees will strike on Nov. 13 unless a contract deal is reached. The union, representing about 550 stores, accuses the company of stalling talks. Starbucks called the move “disappointing,” while workers say they need better pay and schedules. Read More
President Vladimir Putin has ordered a review on restarting nuclear testing after Donald Trump suggested the U.S. should do the same. Putin said Russia would only act if other nations resume testing, reaffirming commitment to the test ban treaty. Trump’s comments raised global concern, though U.S. officials later clarified any planned tests would be non-nuclear. Read More
France’s Court of Auditors says the Louvre prioritized art purchases over security upgrades from 2018–2024, spending far more on exhibitions than protection. Critics blame mismanagement after thieves stole €88 million in jewels last month. The museum’s costly “New Renaissance” expansion is also under review, while police continue searching for the stolen items and remaining suspects. Read More
Japan deployed troops to Akita Prefecture after a record wave of bear attacks left 13 dead and about 100 injured since April. Soldiers are helping set traps and assist hunters as experts blame rising bear numbers, aging hunters, and climate change for the surge. Read More
Airports in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are among 40 facing flight reductions starting Friday as the U.S. government shutdown drags into its 37th day. The FAA says the cuts are needed to maintain safety, with thousands of flights likely canceled ahead of Thanksgiving travel. Read More
Deep Dive
4. Senate Struggles to End 37-Day Shutdown as Air Travel Faces Cuts
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, 2025. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
On Day 37 of the government shutdown, Senate talks dragged on with no breakthrough as airlines prepared for flight reductions and Speaker Mike Johnson signaled fading optimism about a deal.
Takeaways:
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers could work through the weekend if Democrats respond to a GOP offer.
The proposal links short-term government funding to three appropriations bills and a future vote on extending ACA tax credits.
House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to commit to an ACA vote, calling Senate negotiations a “backroom deal.”
The FAA plans to cut flights by 10% at 40 major airports starting Friday, deepening travel disruptions.
Democrats remain divided between progressives demanding firm health care guarantees and moderates seeking compromise.
Talks between Senate leaders continued Thursday as Republicans pressed Democrats to accept their latest offer. Thune said the chamber would stay in session “if there’s a path forward,” emphasizing that “all options are on the table.” He added that while he could “guarantee Democrats a process,” he could not guarantee an outcome on health care.
Johnson, speaking separately, said he was “less optimistic” than the day before, blaming Senate Democrats for halting bipartisan discussions. “We are ready to reopen the government,” he said, “but they’re being instructed not to deal.”
The shutdown’s ripple effects widened as the FAA moved to reduce air traffic by 10% at major hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the cuts were needed to ease pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers.
Inside the Senate, Democrats appeared emboldened by election victories this week, but split on strategy. Progressives warned against caving, while centrists hinted at flexibility if Republicans met them halfway.
The political cost of delay is rising, with furloughed workers missing a second paycheck and travelers bracing for nationwide flight chaos.
The longer the shutdown drags on, the more both parties risk owning its economic fallout. Read More
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On Our Radar
5. Kimmel Mocks Trump’s ‘Screaming and Crying’ Election Meltdown
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kimmel replies to Trump Truth Social post. / ABC
Jimmy Kimmel took aim at Donald Trump’s reaction to this week’s Republican losses, calling out the former president’s excuses and social media outbursts following a string of Democratic victories.
Takeaways:
Kimmel joked that “everything [Trump] touched was a loser,” after GOP candidates lost key races.
He mocked Trump’s Truth Social posts, including one reading “...AND SO IT BEGINS!” late on election night.
The comedian highlighted Trump’s claim that Democrats won because he “wasn’t on the ballot” and blamed the ongoing government shutdown.
“It’s weird how it’s only fraud when they lose, right?” Kimmel quipped, referring to GOP fraud claims.
Kimmel’s sharp monologue underscored how Republican underperformance and Trump’s online meltdowns continue to dominate post-election headlines. Read More
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6. Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to Headline NFL’s Spain Debut
Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee will perform at the NFL’s first-ever game in Spain, bringing a Latin music spotlight to the global stage.
Takeaways:
The show happens Nov. 16 during the Commanders vs. Dolphins matchup at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
It marks Daddy Yankee’s return from retirement and his first live collaboration with Bizarrap.
The duo will debut a new track, “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66.”
The event expands the NFL’s push to connect with Latin audiences worldwide.
Bizarrap called the performance “a huge honor,” while Daddy Yankee said he feels “joyful about music and the amazing track we’ve created together.”
The league said the Madrid halftime show will be a celebration of Latin music, culture, and sport. Read More
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8. 🎉 This day in history
On This Day — November 7
Delta Sigma Pi Founded, 1907 – The professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi is established at New York University, dedicated to promoting scholarship, ethics, and leadership in business education.
False Armistice Report, 1918 – United Press mistakenly announces that World War I has ended, sparking premature celebrations across the U.S. days before the real armistice is signed.
Kamala Harris Makes History, 2020 – Kamala Harris becomes the first woman and first woman of color elected Vice President of the United States, marking a groundbreaking moment in American politics.
9. Poll
Life Hack of the day
🪙 💐 Penny in Flower Vase
Want your cut flowers to last longer? Drop a clean penny into the vase water. The copper acts as a natural antibacterial agent, helping slow the growth of bacteria that cause wilting. It’s a simple old-school trick for keeping your blooms fresher and brighter.
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