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Women’s boxing champ Claressa Shields signs $8 million promotional deal, plans ring return in 2026

November 6, 2025

AP

Claressa Shields has signed a multi-fight deal that will pay her a minimum of $8 million. The undisputed women’s heavyweight boxing champion plans to return to the ring in early 2026. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-division champion as a professional, last fought in July when she beat Lani Daniels in Detroit to defend her heavyweight belts. There were no set number fights in the deal announced Thursday with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions. The 30-year-old Shields has held titles from the 154-pound limit through heavyweight and is the only fighter to hold all four major world titles in three different weight classes simultaneously.

Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

November 6, 2025

By TOM MURPHY, AAMER MADHANI and JONEL ALECCIA - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. The drugs are part of a new generation of obesity medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists that have soared in popularity in recent years. But access to the drugs has been a consistent problem for patients because of their cost and spotty insurance coverage. Thursday’s announcement is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to rein in soaring drug prices in its efforts to address cost-of-living concerns among voters.

Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms

November 6, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states. The sun burped out a huge burst of energy called a coronal mass ejection that’s currently on its way to Earth. Once it gets here, it could cause colorful light displays Thursday night, though that depends on the timing and orientation of its arrival. Authorities are monitoring the situation, but do not anticipate major disruptions to radio or communications. The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the light displays more common and widespread.

What to know about 10% reduction in flights at U.S. airports caused by the government shutdown

November 6, 2025

By The Associated Press

Major U.S. airports are among those facing 10% reductions in air traffic Friday due to the government shutdown. A list distributed to airlines and obtained by The Associated Press includes airports in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles among the 40 that will see flights slashed. The Federal Aviation Administration is imposing the reductions to take pressure off air traffic controllers, who are federal employees and have gone without pay during the shutdown. In addition to the reduced flight traffic, the shutdown has led to more flight delays, with experts advising travelers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport, among other tips.

All roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows

November 6, 2025

By CHRISTINA LARSON - AP Science Writer

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and scientists now say those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known. A new study combines information from historical records, ancient journals, locations of milestones and other archival data with newly available satellite imagery to map all known roads in the ancient Roman Empire. Researchers say these feats of Roman engineering still shape the geography and economy of the Mediterranean region and beyond. The new dataset and digital map are available online for scholars, history teachers and people with an interest in ancient Roman history. Results were published Thursday in Scientific Data.

Pilot program allows some Division III athletes to compete for schools they no longer attend

November 6, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Cora Anderson and Madison DeCleene spent their first two years at Division III St. Norbert College believing their academic pursuits would force them to end their athletic careers earlier than they wanted. An NCAA pilot program gives Division III athletes a chance to continue competing for their original school after transferring if their new school doesn’t sponsor varsity athletics. The pilot is tiny, with only three athletes, but it will be studied by the NCAA.

Appeals court gives Trump gets another shot at erasing his hush money conviction

November 6, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK - Associated Press

A federal appeals court have given new life to President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction. A three-judge panel on Thursday ordered a lower court to reconsider its decision to keep the Trump case in state court instead of moving it to federal court. The judges ruled that U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein erred by failing to consider “important issues relevant” to Trump’s request to move the New York case to federal court, where he can seek to have it thrown out on presidential immunity grounds. But the judges said they “express no view” on how Hellerstein should rule.

Photos of Pelosi’s historic tenure in the US House as it’s coming to an end

November 6, 2025

The Associated Press

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi, a Democrat who was the first woman in the speaker’s office and who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, said she would finish out her final year in office. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors….

Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds and rain, analysis finds

November 6, 2025

By ISABELLA O'MALLEY - Associated Press

An analysis from World Weather Attribution reports human-caused climate change intensified the winds and rainfall unleashed by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean. Melissa, one of the strongest to hit the Atlantic, caused destruction in Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba. Dozens of fatalities have been recorded, homes and public infrastructure were damaged and crops were ruined. The analysis reports climate change increased Melissa’s wind speeds by 7% and made the rainfall 16% more intense. Planet-warming gases released by humans, such as carbon dioxide, cause the atmosphere to hold more water vapor and spike ocean temperatures. Warmer oceans give hurricanes fuel to unleash more rain and strengthen quickly.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24, team says

November 6, 2025

AP

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, a former Western Michigan standout in his second NFL season, has died. He was 24. The Cowboys say Kneeland died overnight. There were no other details on his death, and agent Jonathan Perzley asked for privacy. Kneeland was a second-round draft pick in 2024. His rookie season was off to a promising start before he was sidelined for five games by a knee injury. Kneeland had his first career sack in the season opener this season against Philadelphia. He played in seven of the nine games this year.

PHOTO ESSAY: One woman’s journey with lupus, the disease of 1,000 faces

November 6, 2025

By DAVID GOLDMAN and LAURAN NEERGAARD - Associated Press

Ruth Wilson doesn’t look sick yet “everywhere hurts all the time” – because her immune system is attacking her own body. The Massachusetts woman has lupus, nicknamed the disease of 1,000 faces for its variety of symptoms — one of a rogues’ gallery of autoimmune diseases that affect tens of millions of people and are a big medical mystery. Now…

Leaders of world’s biggest polluters are no-shows as heads of state gather for UN climate summit

November 6, 2025

By ISABEL DEBRE and MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

World leaders are gathering in a coastal city in the Brazilian Amazon for the U.N.’s annual climate summit. This year’s host has billed the summit as a rare opportunity to turn previous commitments into practical steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving rainforests and making good on pledges to finance clean energy. Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sees this as a chance to cement his image as a champion of climate diplomacy. But the heads of the world’s three biggest polluters — China, the United States and India — will be notably absent from the preliminary leaders’ gathering that kicks off Thursday.

House deemed total loss in Duluth Township fire

November 6, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A fire left a house a total loss in Duluth Township. According to officials, they responded to reports of a fire on Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. on the 6500 block of McQuade Road. An unoccupied home was found to be a total loss as a result of the fire. Officials say there were no injuries,…

Grammy Museum announces Selena exhibit with items displayed outside of Texas for the first time

November 6, 2025

By MARIA SHERMAN - AP Music Writer

Thirty years after the death of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the Grammy Museum has announced it is launching a special pop-up exhibit celebrating the Latin music icon. “Selena: From Texas to the World” runs from Jan. 15 to March 16 at the museum in Los Angeles. The exhibit was curated in collaboration with Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister, and will display personal artifacts from the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. This will mark the first time these items have been shown outside of Texas. Known as Selena, the singer blended Tejano, pop, cumbia and other musical styles. She was 23 when she was killed by her fan club’s president in 1995.

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

November 6, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak about the House coronavirus bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, March, 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Scott Applewhite, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most…

Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

November 6, 2025

By CAROLYN THOMPSON - Associated Press

The gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything slime was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. The Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, honors toys that inspire creative play across generations. Battleship and Trivial Pursuit have each sold over 100 million copies. Slime has been sold commercially since 1976 but is also a popular DIY project. The National Toy Hall of Fame is located inside The Strong National Museum of Play.

Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metals

November 6, 2025

By AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is set to host leaders of five Central Asian countries for White House talks. Thursday’s summit and dinner with the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan come as he intensifies the hunt for alternatives to China for rare earth metals needed for high-tech devices, including smartphones and electric vehicles. Beijing expanded export restrictions over vital rare earth elements and magnets early last month before announcing it would delay the restrictions for a year. That came after Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held talks last week. Central Asia holds deep reserves of rare earth minerals, but it needs investment to develop the resources.

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

November 6, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

Powerful Democratic former speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi’s announcement Thursday brings to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics. Pelosi has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years. Pelosi’s decision comes after she helped lead California’s Prop 50 redistricting effort as the party countered President Donald Trump in this week’s election. It also comes as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside. Pelosi was an architect of the Affordable Care Act and other landmark policies. She had already relinquished her leadership position three years ago, becoming speaker emerita.

Photos of the Radio City Rockettes as the iconic dance troupe turns 100

November 6, 2025

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic Radio City Rockettes are turning 100. The famed dance troupe and high-kicking staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds as its annual Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall opens this week. The show dates to 1933 but the troupe itself traces its roots to the…

After battering the Philippines, deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward Vietnam

November 5, 2025

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces. Authorities in Vietnam, meanwhile, braced Thursday as Kalmaegi approached. The typhoon’s onslaught, which affected nearly 2 million people in the Philippines, displaced more than 560,000 villagers, including nearly 450,000 who were evacuated to emergency shelters. Marcos’s emergency declaration, made during a meeting on Thursday with disaster-response officials to assess the typhoon’s aftermath, allows the government to disburse emergency funds faster and prevent food hoarding and overpricing.

Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water At Northwood School Dist.; Parent Shares Videos of Cloudy Water

November 5, 2025

KQDS Staff, Dan Hanger,

MINONG, Wis. — Unsafe levels of lead have been discovered in the Northwood School District’s drinking water distribution system. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted water testing of the district, which revealed samples that exceeded the safe limit. Of the five tap locations that were tested, two showed elevated lead levels (15.2 ppb and 31.5 ppb), which exceeded…

Waves Crash On Sightseers Before One Gets Pulled In

Father, Son Capture Waves Before Woman Was Swept Into Lake Superior

The woman was rescued with the help of a nearby angler.

November 5, 2025

Dan Hanger,

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — We are getting a look at just how strong Lake Superior’s waves were on Sunday when one of four people walking out to the lighthouse in Grand Marais was swept into the water before being rescued. Jake Carr and his 10-year-old son, Collin, recorded video on their phone showing the large waves crashing over the people…

Prescribed fire on Wisconsin Point is first traditional burn in 150 years

November 5, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The first traditional burning of Wisconsin Point in 150 years took place on Wednesday. The prescribed burn was led by fire professionals and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The burning aims to restore the ecological balance of the point by reintroducing fire, a practice common in indigenous culture. Wisconsin Point was home to…

Charges: Killer Returned to Party After Shooting Hibbing Man 3 Times

November 5, 2025

Dan Hanger,

HIBBING, Minn. — A murder charge has been handed down against a Hoyt Lakes man who is accused of shooting a man to death in Hibbing during an after-bar party. Daniel Dale, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Parker Johnson, 24, just hours before being killed in the parking lot of Meadowview Apartments around 2:15 a.m….

Red Kettle Karnival brings the spirit of giving

November 5, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army and Bentlyville teamed up again to shine some bright and colorful lights on the Red Kettle Karnival fundraiser. The free family-friendly event brought people from across the region together in the spirit of giving back to the community. The festival offered a chance to walk inside Bentleyville’s 128-foot LED tree in exchange for a…

Hermantown Elementary School unveils new playground

November 5, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown Elementary School hosted a grand opening for its new playground. The school began working on it last fall after reports that the play area showed years of wear and tear that had made it unsafe. The fresh start is intended to ensure the playground remains a safe and enjoyable space for students. School officials say the…

Whistleblower Lawsuit filed against Hermantown School District

November 5, 2025

Xavier Walt,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A Whistleblower Lawsuit has been filed against the Hermantown School District on behalf of a former employee of the schools. According to the lawsuit which was filed on Nov. 2, Emily Bellamy, a former speech-language pathologist at the schools, was retaliated against by the district after she reported to the district that Individualized Education Program services for…

UMD’s Tau Kappa Epsilon to Host Annual Fundraiser for St. Jude

November 5, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– A fraternity chapter UMD has spent nearly a decade raising an impressive amount of money for St. Jude Research Hospital. Over the past eight years, the Tau Kappa Epsilon UMD Duluth chapter has kept busy with fundraising for the organization. Each yearly campaign involves collecting donations from friends, families, and local businesses. The first year they began, the…

Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

November 5, 2025

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture of Akita. Bears have been seen near schools, train stations and homes. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in bear attacks across Japan since April. The troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won’t use firearms. Akita has been the worst hit, with over 50 attacks since May. Experts say Japan’s aging and declining population in rural areas contributes to the problem, as bears venture closer to residential areas in search of food.

FBI names third man accused of planning Halloween terror attack in Michigan

November 5, 2025

By ISABELLA VOLMERT - Associated Press

The FBI has announced Wednesday a third man has been arrested and accused of planning a Halloween terror attack in Michigan. 19-year-old Ayob Nasser was arrested Wednesday. He and his brother Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud are facing charges of providing material support and resources to a designated terrorist organization, and receiving and transferring guns and ammunition for terrorism, according to court documents. Ali and Mahmoud were arrested Friday. Investigators say the men were inspired by the Islamic State and had scouted LGBTQ+ bars and an amusement park as possible locations of an attack. According to court documents, the men used the word “pumpkin” to reference a possible Halloween attack.

Bigger, brighter, closer: November’s supermoon in photos

November 5, 2025

By The Associated Press

A vibrant moon will look slightly bigger and brighter Wednesday night during the closest supermoon of the year. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

New principal announced for Superior High School

November 5, 2025

Matt McConico,

Ryan Haroldson SUPERIOR, Wis. – The School District of Superior will welcome Ryan Haroldson as the next Superior High School Principal effective January 1st, 2026. Kate Tesch has been Interim Principal since the start of the new calendar year. Tesch will resume her full-time duties as Director of Continuous Improvement and Assessment for the school disrrict. Haroldson joined the school district in…

Lake Superior Zoo announces birth of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin

November 5, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– It’s been all monkey business at the Lake Superior Zoo when it comes to raising their newest little primate. The not yet named cotton-top tamarin was born 36 days ago and is thriving alongside mom “Mira” and dad Dino”. The species itself originates in Colombia and is critically endangered. Zoo staff said there’s less than 2,000 in the…

UW-Superior hosts “I Heart Education Day” for future educators

November 5, 2025

Paige Hansen,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — UW-Superior held a first time event on Wednesday, introducing young students to the education field. The “I Heart Education Day” was an event for high students who want to be future teachers. The event featured interactive workshops led by Yellowjacket faculty and students. The goal was to expose students to various career options in education. Students also…

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

November 5, 2025

The Associated Press,

Travellers line up for security screening at Orlando International Airport Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The reduction stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide….

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

November 5, 2025

By MATTHEW DALY, JOSH FUNK and RIO YAMAT - Associated Press

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the agency is not going to wait for a problem to act, saying the shutdown is causing staffing pressures and “we can’t ignore it.” Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say they will meet later Wednesday with airline leaders to figure out how to safely implement the reduction.

Lawsuit filled challenging environmental review of Hermantown data center project

November 5, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A lawsuit has been filed by two groups challenging the environmental review of the Hermantown data center project. The lawsuit is being filed by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy( MCEA) and Stop the Hermantown Data Center (SHDC). The groups say that the environmental review lacked analysis and should have shed light on what was being proposed…

What to know after the Supreme Court arguments over Trump’s tariffs

November 5, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

The Trump administration got a chilly reception at the Supreme Court, where a majority of the court questioned President Donald Trump’s novel use of an emergency powers law to impose worldwide tariffs. The court, with three justices Trump appointed and generally favorable to muscular presidential power, could find that he exceeded his authority. It’s the first Trump policy that is before the court for a final decision and the stakes are enormous, both politically and financially. The Republican president has made tariffs a central piece of his economic and foreign policy. The justices heard more than 2 1/2 hours of arguments on Wednesday.

Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content

November 5, 2025

By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP Technology Writer

The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading. A lawyer on behalf of the MPA sent Meta Platforms a cease-and-desist letter asking the tech giant to “immediately and permanently disassociate its Teen Accounts and AI tools from the MPA’s rating system.” Meta said that its intent was never to suggest that it partnered with the MPA or that the material on Instagram had been rated by the movie association.

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs

November 5, 2025

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST - Associated Press

Arguments at the Supreme Court have concluded for the day as the justices consider President Donald Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power. Conservative justices seemed skeptical of Trump’s tariffs, potentially putting at risk a key part of his agenda in the biggest legal test yet of his unprecedented presidency. Challengers say Trump is illegally using an emergency law to claim nearly limitless tariff power and American small businesses are paying the price. Trump’s administration says the law gives the president the power to regulate importation, including tariffs. The Republican president says a ruling against him in the case before the court on Wednesday would be catastrophic for the economy.

Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern

November 5, 2025

By JAMEY KEATEN - Associated Press

The Swiss government is looking for a shout-out from the U.N. cultural agency to include yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage. Promoters insist the yodeling of yore is too stereotyped and the tradition is far more than mountain cries by falsetto-crying male herders in suspenders on verdant Alpine pastures. Yodeling has now become a popular form of singing and more women are taking it up. Yodeling is among dozens of nominees of arts, craftsmanship, rituals, knowledge and tradition being considered at a UNESCO committee meeting on intangible cultural heritage in New Delhi next month.

Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist’s challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor

November 5, 2025

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has won a third term, defeating challenger Omar Fateh in the city’s ranked-choice voting election. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, led Fateh, a democratic socialist, by about 10 percentage points after the first round of counting. The election featured 15 candidates, with Fateh, the Rev. DeWayne Davis, and businessman Jazz Hampton forming an alliance to challenge Frey. In neighboring St. Paul, Democratic state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, and will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor of the city. Minneapolis set a record for the most votes cast in a municipal election.

Photos from inside Gaza show destruction wrought by Israeli military efforts to root out Hamas

November 5, 2025

By OHAD ZWIGENBERG - Associated Press

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The few buildings still standing in this expanse of northern Gaza protrude from the earth like broken bones. Around them, what was once a dense, urban neighborhood has been blown up, knocked down or otherwise crushed into debris and dust. The Israeli military on Wednesday led an AP photographer and other journalists on a…

Lovett Industrial Expands Leadership Team with Addition of David Richards as EVP of Investments

November 5, 2025

Business Wire

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 5, 2025–Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based industrial real estate investment firm (“Lovett” or “the Firm”), announced today that David Richards has joined the company as Executive Vice President – Investments. Based in the Dallas office, David will play a central role in the Firm’s investment strategy and geographic growth, helping to evaluate and execute investments, structure joint ventures and…

Gem Miner’s Holiday Show Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season!

November 5, 2025

Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association

– The Holiday Show is a major production in the gem show circuit and an international event with vendors from around the world – LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The GEM MINER’S Holiday Show, produced by MAGMA, the Mid-Atlantic’s premium Gem, Jewelry, Bead, Mineral and Arts and Crafts Show, will be conducting its 17th annual event at…

Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

November 5, 2025

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever. He blamed the record-breaking impasse for the party’s defeat in closely-watched elections. He repeated his demands for Republicans to end the Senate filibuster as a way to reopen the government. But Senate GOP leader John Thune says that’s “not happening.” Emboldened by their election wins, Democrats dug in for a fight. Top Democrat Chuck Schumer says the election night results “ought to send a much needed bolt of lightning to Donald Trump that he should meet with us to end this crisis.”

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

November 5, 2025

By MAE ANDERSON - AP Business Writer

The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays. But UPS says it has contingency plans in place and experts say the impact should be cleared up before the peak holiday season. The plane crashed about Tuesday evening as it was departing for Honolulu from UPS Worldport, UPS’ largest shipping hub, at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Package sorting at the center was halted late Tuesday and the halt continued on Wednesday. Consumers who want to check on their UPS packages can wait to hear from the company or look up tracking details online.

NFL teams flock to Berlin as the league eyes more games in Germany

November 5, 2025

By KEN MAGUIRE - AP Sports Writer

Berlin will be the third German city to host a regular-season game when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons square off Sunday at Olympiastadion. The Colts and Falcons won’t be alone in the German capital. Nine other teams with commercial rights in the country through the NFL’s global markets program will also be in town to host events at pubs in attempts to win over local fans. Germany is the most sought-after country in the program: 11 of the league’s 32 teams have rights there. Even so, the NFL says there’s still a lot of opportunity for NFL teams to gain German fans.

Trump lands in Miami to speak about his economic agenda on the anniversary of his election win

November 5, 2025

By SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is in Miami, speaking on the anniversary of his reelection to a second term. Trump on Wednesday will address a forum of business leaders and global athletes and plans to discuss his economic agenda and recent trade and investment deals made on his trip to Asia. The event is called the America Business Forum and is designed to be a more accessible version of gatherings like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Miami is playing a key role in Trump’s second term. The Republican president is hosting the G20 in nearby Doral next year, and Miami is among the U.S. host cities for next year’s World Cup.

Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims

November 5, 2025

By MARIAM FAM - Associated Press

Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York City’s mayoral race victory has sparked excitement and hope among many American Muslims. He will become the city’s first Muslim mayor after campaigning on an affordability platform. Many U.S. Muslims are also relieved that anti-Muslim language targeting Mamdani during the campaign did not deter New York City voters from choosing him. Some see a particularly symbolic sign of hope in his victory in a city that’s grappled with the legacy of the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath, which included many Muslims facing hate, mistrust or scrutiny.

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