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Major retailers kicked off Black Friday 2026 days to weeks early, pushing shoppers to buy before November 27 with headline discounts that promise big savings. Story Snapshot Amazon lists active Black Friday 2026 deals with steep category discounts. Walmart set a multi-stage November schedule that starts before Black Friday. Target and other chains launched early holiday sales with big markdowns. Most “Black Friday” events now begin well before the actual date of November 27. Amazon Activates...

On Veterans Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs reported 6,488 veteran suicides in 2024—an average of 17.7 lives lost each day. Story Highlights The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) counted 6,488 veteran suicides in 2024, averaging 17.7 per day. Most veterans who died by suicide were not in VA health care, pointing to gaps in reach. VA’s strategy now targets families, communities, and jobs, not only clinics. Government watchdogs urged stronger staffing, tracking, and follow-up...

Nvidia’s board opened an independent probe into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, putting the world’s top AI chipmaker at the center of a national security fight. Story Snapshot Nvidia’s board formed an independent committee and hired outside counsel to investigate possible foreign targeting of Huang. Huang admitted an extramarital relationship and apologized to staff, while denying any knowledge of espionage. Major outlets reported U.S. officials believe the woman was...

A British jury convicted Russell Brand of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial. Story Snapshot Jury returned guilty verdicts on four counts and not guilty on three, showing case-by-case judgment. Prosecutors said Brand used his fame to manipulate situations; victims and witnesses testified to a pattern. Police said they interviewed over 100 witnesses and gathered more than 1,400 documents before trial. Brand denied non-consensual sex in recorded...

Republicans lost both chambers of Congress, and a surprise party revolt has now triggered White House threats over fundraising access. Story Snapshot Republican National Committee co-chair KC Crosbie is challenging chair Joe Gruters after midterm losses. The White House backed Gruters and blasted Crosbie for not giving advance notice of her bid. Officials warned Trump and top allies could pull out of Republican National Committee fundraisers if Crosbie wins. Crosbie says the party missed voter...

Congress now faces a rare test of war powers as a Republican moves to impeach President Trump’s Pentagon chief for allegedly fighting a war without Congress. Story Snapshot Rep. Thomas Massie filed an eight-article impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war. The case centers on alleged War Powers Resolution violations and claims of ignoring a withdrawal directive. The resolution spans broader allegations, from Yemen operations to detentions tied to Venezuela. Hegseth...