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• Feature: Singapore's growing robot workforce

  05-11-2026 06:09 via WN.com - World News
  SINGAPORE, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Off the southern coast of Singapore, the resort island of Sentosa is known for its beaches, theme parks and luxury hotels. Now, this five-square-kilometer island is also becoming a testing ground for autonomous vehicles. Beginning in early 2027, visitors will be able to book autonomous minibuses through a ride-hailing app, traveling between transport hubs, hotels and attractions across the island. The service is a collaboration between the Sentosa Development Corpor
  
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• The Latest: Supreme Court to consider Trump’s order suspending asylum access at southern border

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  The Supreme Court agreed Friday to...
  
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• The Latest: Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress on worldwide outage

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  Microsoft said Friday that the outage...
  
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• Stocks sway as Wall Street heads for a winning week after several turbulent days

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  Stocks fell in shaky trading on Wall Street Friday, but the market remains on track for a winning week. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Friday and is on track for a weekly gain of 2.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ......
  
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• Republican gerrymandering worked pretty well in Texas and Florida, even if it backfired in North ...

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  With massive Democratic majorities poised to enter the 120th Congress, did Republican attempts to gerrymander actually end up costing them some seats in the US House? The answer is complicated. ......
  
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• Microsoft outage shows the risks of relying on a single technology provider for essential services

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  A global Microsoft outage this week...
  
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• MAHA suffered heavy losses in the 2026 midterms, but the movement is far from dead

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  Much of the MAHA agenda is popular among the general public, across the political spectrum, and the frustrations that helped forge the movement have not gone away. ......
  
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• Fisheries regulator cuts menhaden catch limit, adopting uneasy compromise proposed by Maine

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has voted to reduce the menhaden catch limit along the East Coast. Starting in 2027, the limit will be cut by 9 percent, increasing to 17 percent in 2028. This decision aims to balance ......
  
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• Emergency crews are working to rescue passengers after a tanker crashes into a river cruise ...

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  Emergency crews are working to rescue passengers after a tanker crashes into a river cruise in New Orleans. ......
  
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• Clarification: Nvidia-Jensen Huang story

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  In a story published Nov. 12, 2026,...
  
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• Appeals court says US wrongly withheld highway funds to NY over immigrant licenses

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  A federal appeals court says the U.S....
  
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• AP Trending SummaryBrief at 1:38 p.m. EST

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  Hundreds of roaming cows wreak havoc in North Macedonian town, frustrating farmers ......
  
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• AP News Summary at 3:15 p.m. EST

  13-11-2026 22:32 via WN.com - World News
  Supreme Court will consider Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border ......
  
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• Nvidia scandal: US lawmakers summon Jensen Huang over suspected spy links

  13-11-2026 22:31 via WN.com - World News
  US lawmakers have called Jensen Huang, an architect of the artificial intelligence boom, to face their questions in December after the Nvidia ex-CEO quit over extramarital affairs, including one with a suspected Chinese spy. The scandal has wiped almost half a trillion dollars off Nvidia's market valuation, as it raises national security fears and leaves the AI industry in uncharted waters. "Recent reports raise serious concerns about our national security and the protection of sensitive US tech
  
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• The Downfall of AI’s ‘Rock Star’ Boss, Ukraine: Who speak for Europe? Protests & Presidents

  13-11-2026 22:27 via WN.com - World News
  On The World This Week with Gavin Lee, our panel distills the...
  
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• Israeli airstrikes, shelling, explosions hit towns across southern Lebanon

  13-11-2026 22:27 via WN.com - World News
  Israeli forces launched airstrikes, artillery shelling and explosions across several towns in four districts of southern Lebanon on Friday, alongside machine-gun fire, while drones flew at low altitude over the capital Beirut, according to official media. Lebanon’s National News Agency reported attacks across the Nabatieh and...
  
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• East Chicago native Betsy Palmer starred in original 'Friday the 13th' film

  13-11-2026 22:23 via WN.com - World News
  East Chicago native Betsy Palmer starred as Pamela Voorhees in the original "Friday the 13th." ......
  
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• Inside the gruelling effort to clear oil spills from the UAE coast

  13-11-2026 22:20 via WN.com - World News
  Hundreds of workers are continuing to clean up oil spills around ......
  
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• Howard Lutnick under scrutiny as Nvidia crisis widens

  13-11-2026 22:20 via WN.com - World News
  US Commerce Secretary Howard...
  
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• Fujairah crash that killed 14 has 'saddened us all', Dr Gargash says

  13-11-2026 22:20 via WN.com - World News
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• Fire brought under control at Al Bahyah in Abu Dhabi

  13-11-2026 22:20 via WN.com - World News
  Police and Civil Defence teams tackled a fire that broke out at a construction site at Al Bahyah in ......
  
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• Dubai to get more smart cameras after 27,000 traffic violations detected in October

  13-11-2026 22:20 via WN.com - World News
  Dubai Police plan to install more smart traffic cameras after detecting thousands of motorists driving dangerously, using mobile phones and failing to...
  
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• Dubai steps up efforts to tackle bullying in education

  13-11-2026 22:20 via WN.com - World News
  Dubai is increasing efforts to tackle bullying across the emirate ......
  
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• U.S. Treasury Secretary Criticizes Commerce Department Over Export Controls

  13-11-2026 22:13 via WN.com - World News
  Amid allegations that advanced semiconductors flowed to China through Singapore-based Megaspeed, a company mentioned in the scandal involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly criticized the Commerce Department’s handling of the issue on the 13th, stating, “Any leak is very disappointing.” In a...
  
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• Defense Minister Kang Says OPCON Transfer Ready, U.S. Officials Warn Risks

  13-11-2026 22:12 via WN.com - World News
  Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul recently claimed at the National Assembly that the “three key conditions” for transferring wartime operational control have all been met and that “the transfer can happen immediately.” In response, former Commander of the U.S. Forces Korea Vincent Brooks expressed disappointment on the 13th, stating, “This is like a university student saying they can graduate today even without completing required courses or passing final exams.” While the Lee Jae Myun
  
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• Why structured business data is becoming more important in an AI-driven economy

  13-11-2026 22:07 via WN.com - World News
  DigitBridge reports that in an AI-driven economy, e-commerce businesses must prioritize structured data to enhance operations and avoid costly errors from data fragmentation. ......
  
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• The international baby names arriving on American birth certificates

  13-11-2026 22:07 via WN.com - World News
  ThatsThem reports that American baby names are increasingly influenced by international origins, with names like Kasai and Alara rising rapidly as traditions fade. ......
  
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• How to recycle right: Survey shows what consumers want to know

  13-11-2026 22:07 via WN.com - World News
  WM reports that 75% of Americans recycle, but many lack clarity on proper recycling practices. ......
  
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• Car accident over Thanksgiving? 7 steps to take in the first 24 hours

  13-11-2026 22:07 via WN.com - World News
  The Capital Law Firm reports that during Thanksgiving 2023, 309 traffic deaths occurred, with impaired driving contributing to 35% of fatalities. ......
  
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• Van Hollen rules out White House run as he mounts bid to replace Schumer as Senate leader

  13-11-2026 22:06 via WN.com - World News
  DENVER (AP) — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Friday that he’s no longer considering a run for the White House and will focus instead on his bid to become Senate majority leader as he makes the case to Democratic colleagues. A day after he announced a challenge to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Van Hollen told the audience at the “What’s Next” conference that Democrats should pursue an aggressive agenda and “go toe to toe” with President Donald Trump. The conference wa
  
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