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Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

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

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

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

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.

Ford Expedition vs GMC Yukon, an Edmunds big SUV comparison

Full-size three-row SUVs can fulfill many needs, with room for more than five passengers, a large cargo area, and the ability to pull a heavy trailer. Edmunds’ automotive experts compare the new Ford Expedition with the recently updated GMC Yukon in critical areas — power and fuel economy, space and towing, and technology — to help car shoppers determine which is the better buy for them.

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages

Tesla shareholders will decide soon on whether Elon Musk could have a shot at becoming the world's first trillionaire. In an annual meeting at Tesla's headquarters in Austin, Texas, they will vote Thursday on whether to approve a pay package that could hand the world's richest man another $1 trillion in shares. The decision has become a flashpoint among Musk fans and detractors, with even the pope recently weighting in. Supporters say Musk is a miracle man who needs to money as a lure to focus on the company. Critics say the board that designed the package is too beholden to Musk and the pay is excessive.

Wall Street gains ground amid steady flow of earnings reports, upbeat economic updates

Stocks are gaining ground on Wall Street following several upbeat economic updates and a steady flow of quarterly reports from U.S. companies. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in morning trading Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 77 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6%. McDonald’s rose after reporting that its sales benefited from the return of its popular Snack Wraps in the third quarter. Taser maker Axon Enterprise slumped after forecasting weaker profits than analysts were expecting. A report showed that the services sector expanded in October. European markets gained ground and Asian markets mostly fell.

Sudan's paramilitary kills at least 40 people as fighting spreads into Kordofan region

Sudan's paramilitary force has attacked the city of el-Obeid, killing at least 40 civilians. Local media reported the attack on Monday, with dozens injured. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that the humanitarian situation in Kordofan is worsening. The RSF reportedly launched drone strikes targeting a funeral service. The Kordofan and Darfur regions have become the epicenter of Sudan's war. The conflict between the RSF and the military began in 2023, killing at least 40,000 people and displacing 12 million. Over 24 million people are facing acute food insecurity.

How key demographic groups voted in 2025, according to the AP Voter Poll

There were signs in the AP Voter Poll that there’s plenty of room for Democrats to make up ground among groups that moved toward President Donald Trump in last year’s election. The sweeping survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New York City that explains who voted in each election and their views on the top issues in their state. But even with major wins, the survey also exposed fault lines for Democrats. Young men were less likely than young women to support Democrats in the governor’s races, and Jewish voters in New York City appeared wary of supporting Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani.

Motorist 'deliberately' hit 5 people in car ramming on French Atlantic island

A driver has rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the holiday island of Ile d’Oléron, off the west coast of France, leaving at least two people in a critical condition and three others injured. The incidents occurred Wednesday across the two neighboring towns of Dolus-d’Oléron and Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron. A suspect has been detained. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said an investigation is underway. The mayor of Dolus-d’Oléron said a crisis cell was set up. Two helicopters transported some of those injured to Poitiers on the French mainland. The suspect, a 35-year-old French national, was known locally for minor offenses.

SIS Medical AG Welcomes the Results of the VICTORY Trial Demonstrating Non-inferiority of OPN NC to Intravascular Lithotrispy (IVL) for Lesion Preparation and Stent Expansion in Severely Calcified Lesions

FRAUENFELD, Switzerland & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 5, 2025--SIS Medical AG, a Swiss manufacturer of the Super-High-Pressure PTCA balloon catheter (OPN NC), is pleased to announce that the results of the investigator-initiated VICTORY trial were presented during the late-breaking clinical session…

Counter-Surfing Pooch Poisoned by Poultry Seasonings

Holiday Foods Containing Onions and Garlic Can Be Dangerous to PetsMINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just before Thanksgiving last year, Kiana Sutherlin was frying chicken wings on the stove, adding garlic and onion powder to give them a little…

Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big

Voters have sent a message to President Donald Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though its booming — despite what he says. Democrats romped to victory in Tuesday's key races, focusing on issues like the cost of living. Democrats won the governorships of New Jersey and Virginia and an important ballot initiative in California. Many voters expressed dissatisfaction with the Republican president's handling of the economy. Inflation remains a significant issue. The election suggests Trump's focus on other issues, including immigration and crime, hasn't resonated with voters. Instead, a year after big wins, Trump and the GOP may find themselves the new face of economic discontent.

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