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1. DJI Matrice 5T launches globally with LiDAR, mmWave radar, 176× zoom and 59-min flight time  Gizmochina
2. DJI Matrice 5T Uplevels Intelligent Aerial Operations, Day or Night for Challenging Missions  PR Newswire Canada
3. DJI Matrice 5T compact drone launches with first LiDAR and 1K thermal imaging  Notebookcheck

A yellow rainfall warning is in effect on Friday for areas including the North Shore, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Howe Sound. More rain is expected.

The tech sell-off exposes fragile promises, while Democratic victories offer a chance to protect workers and hold firms accountable

This week’s midterms showed that the political bill for the AI boom is falling due. The Democratic sweep intensified fears over runaway spending, mounting debt and resistance to datacentres, sending tech shares tumbling. On Thursday Wall Street suffered its worst day since the pandemic as $3.2tn was wiped from markets. Anthropic, developer of the Claude chatbot, is hoping to float within the next fortnight for $1.5tn (£1.1tn), but it may not now get even a trillion dollars. The dominant AI chipmaker Nvidia saw its value crash by more than $400bn. The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, lost $113bn in two days.

While a few very rich people may be a little less wealthy, the sell-off may not be a bad thing. It brings a needed dose of reality to an industry whose spending plans and valuations depend on heroic expectations of future profits. That is a view held by many influential figures – from Goldman Sachs’ research boss to Nobel laureate Daron Acemoğlu. AI may transform the economy. That does not guarantee investors will earn back the sums being poured into it.

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Concern over AI and misgivings about data center construction​ helped drive votes​ for change in the midterms — and fueled volatility on the stock market that experts say is likely to continue.

The brave women who testified against the star have struck a blow against the sexual entitlement that he personified

The conviction of Russell Brand for one rape and three sexual assaults on Thursday would never have happened were it not for the remarkable courage of his victims. There was no guarantee, before the trial, that he would be found guilty; two more rape charges and one of attempted indecent assault ended in acquittal. The women who testified about what Brand did to them between 2004 and 2009 are owed a debt of gratitude by everyone who believes that sexual predators should pay a price for their crimes, even when they are celebrities. On Monday, Brand will receive what the judge said would be a “significant” jail sentence.

The message sent by his rape conviction is particularly powerful. His sexual encounter with “Woman E”, who was 21 at the time, began as a consensual one, before he turned it into an anal rape that left her with psychological and physical injuries. A single case is unlikely to alter a culture of male sexual entitlement, in which it is viewed as acceptable to push women over boundaries that they do not want to cross. But the jury’s acceptance of her version of events – which was supported by multiple witnesses – can still be viewed as a step forward. Far too many women are disbelieved, or not taken seriously, when they make allegations about abuse by partners.

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1. Budget 2026 is proposing an ‘RRSP-for-life.’ Here’s what it means for you  Global News
2. Minister says tax credits will spur investment to expand electricity grid  Toronto Star
3. Six things you need to know about the federal budget  CTV News
4. Ottawa Unveils $142 Billion Of Spending In Budget 2026  Yahoo! Finance Canada
5. ‘Devil in the detail’ for how Ottawa’s budget could help long term: MUN economist  CBC

Budget 2026 proposes an 'RRSP-for-life,' which could even carry over until after a person’s death. Here’s how it differs from the way your RRSP currently works.

LIV Golf is dissolving after five years marred by controversy. The Athletic's Gabby Herzig joins CBS News with more.

1. National Unemployment Rate Increases While Provincial Rate Improves Slightly  VOCM
2. Economists concerned after labour market sheds jobs for third month in a row  BNN Bloomberg
3. Canadian dollar slides as U.S. dollar gains amid tech selloff and jobs uncertainty  Yahoo! Finance Canada
4. Canada’s prime-age unemployment steady in October  RBC
5. Windsor's unemployment rate rose to 7.5% in October  CBC

1. National Unemployment Rate Increases While Provincial Rate Improves Slightly  VOCM
2. Economists concerned after labour market sheds jobs for third month in a row  BNN Bloomberg
3. Canadian dollar slides as U.S. dollar gains amid tech selloff and jobs uncertainty  Yahoo! Finance Canada
4. Canada’s prime-age unemployment steady in October  RBC
5. Windsor's unemployment rate rose to 7.5% in October  CBC

Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad called a voter-approved girls’ sports measure unconstitutional and said the party would support groups seeking to challenge it in court.

"While this result is incredibly disheartening, voters in Washington and across the nation rejected anti-trans candidates up and down the ballot," Conrad said in the Nov. 5 statement. "The fight over I-638 is just beginning. We believe this initiative is unconstitutional on its face and support organizations planning to challenge it in court."

The Washington State Democratic Party sent a statement to OutKick stating, "WA Dems will not be challenging the initiative in court. We believe there will be organizations who do and we support those efforts."

WASHINGTON STATE VOTERS APPEAR TO PASS FIRST-EVER BALLOT MEASURE SEPARATING BOYS AND GIRLS SPORTS

The party also declined to make Conrad available for an interview.

Voters approved Initiative 638, which bars students the measure defines as biologically male from competing in girls’ K-12 athletic competitions. It also requires students seeking to compete in female-only sports to submit a health examination form or other statement from a health care provider verifying their biological sex based on reproductive anatomy, genetic makeup or normal endogenously produced testosterone levels. The Associated Press called the measure as passed, with about 56.6% support in results reported by Axios.

The measure does not specify which examinations or tests providers must use. Opponents have warned it could lead to invasive exams or testing for girls. Let’s Go Washington, the group behind the initiative, says providers can rely on existing medical records and that the measure does not require genital exams. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has said its current sports physical rules do not require genital, DNA or hormone testing.

Conrad said the measure "undoes protections in Washington state law passed 20 years ago" and added, "To every trans girl participating in school sports, please know that we support your right to play." I-638 changes Washington’s longstanding policy allowing students to participate on teams consistent with their gender identity.

WASHINGTON STATE'S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS LEAGUE PUTS ONUS FOR TRANS ATHLETE CONTROVERSY ON STATE LAWS

The statement also highlighted voters’ rejection of two other measures backed by Let’s Go Washington: I-001, concerning parental rights and access to student information, and I-645, which sought to repeal the state’s new tax on income above $1 million, which has nothing to do with girls' sports. Voters approved I-638, the third measure in the group’s 2026 ballot effort.

The Gender Justice League said it was evaluating legal options, while the ACLU of Washington declined to discuss potential litigation. I-638 is set to take effect Dec. 3, pending certification of the election results.

Conrad’s statement also pointed to Jaelynn Scott’s election to the state House. Scott is set to become Washington’s first openly transgender state legislator and the first out Black transgender woman elected to a state legislature in the country.

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The dispute became especially visible in Camas, where about a dozen girls on the high school cross-country team walked off before a race to protest a transgender teammate’s participation.

The runner had competed in the boys’ category earlier in the season before switching to the girls’ team; the district and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association said her participation complied with existing rules.

Washington’s wrestling policy is also being challenged in federal court. A Puyallup student identified in court filings as K.M.K. alleges that a transgender opponent sexually assaulted her during a December 2025 girls’ match. The claim has not resulted in criminal charges.

K.M.K.’s family sued state and school officials and has asked the Supreme Court for emergency relief after lower courts denied an injunction. The Supreme Court docket showed the application remained pending as of its latest listed filing on Nov. 3.

A girls’ basketball game in Tumwater prompted a separate Title IX dispute. In February 2025, Tumwater player Frances Staudt sat out a game against Shelton after learning a transgender student was on the opposing girls’ team. A complaint filed on Staudt’s behalf alleged that the district denied her a fair opportunity to compete and retaliated against her for speaking out.

The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation; that action was an inquiry into the allegations, not a finding that the district violated Title IX. Tumwater said it took the matter seriously and would work with the department.

1. How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis  Al Jazeera
2. Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrested  BBC
3. Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank collapse  CTV News
4. Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest  CBC
5. Paraguay president impeached following bank collapse scandal  CNN

Spotted on Balenciaga, Celine and Valentino catwalks, purple is having a moment. If you really want to stand out, wear it with red

The colour purple has links to royalty, the Catholic church, Prince, Gordon Brown’s ties and Barney the dinosaur and it now has a new association – autumn 2026.

It has been deemed fashion’s favourite colour having been spotted on autumn/winter catwalks, with Balenciaga, Celine and Valentino showcasing all-purple designs.

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CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country in 2026. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.

Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg stepped down Friday, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.

A win at struggling Valencia would provisionally take Madrid level on points with league leaders Barcelona.

The new National Geographic documentary follows Bertie Gregory to Canada's Hudson Bay as he captures rare wolf behaviors during the harsh Arctic winter.

At the Investing Club's 4th annual meeting, Cramer also reveals his outlook for 2027 and answers questions from the live audience and members at home.

1. 3DownNation CFL picks straight-up & against the spread: East & West Final  3DownNation
2. 3 keys to victory for Winnipeg, Montreal in the Eastern Final presented by Wegovy®  CFL
3. 3rd and 1: Best Bets for Division Finals  TSN
4. Blue Bombers list Collaros as game-time decision for East Division final  Sportsnet.ca
5. History Belongs to Us - Eastern Final Video Essay  Winnipeg Blue Bombers

1. B.C. Lions make two lineup changes for West Final  3DownNation
2. Who has the better team in the Western Final - BC Lions or Edmonton Elks?  TSN
3. Nathan Rourke on facing the Elks defence: "There's a fine line between playing safe and making smart decisions"  CFL
4. West final a showdown of well-rounded teams  Global News
5. CFL West final preview: Lions, Elks chase elusive Grey Cup berth  Sportsnet.ca