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1. Sources: Vikings have identified Raiders QB Kirk Cousins as prime trade target  ESPN
2. NFL Network: Vikings to trade for Raiders QB Kirk Cousins on deadline day  NFL.com
3. Patriots to face Kirk Cousins a second time after trade to Vikings  Yahoo Sports
4. Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota  NBC Sports
5. Welcome Back Kirko!  Daily Norseman

1. Ole Miss student seen on offensive doorbell footage issues statement  localmemphis.com
2. The University of Mississippi says it’s investigating offensive, racist video  WREG.com
3. University of Mississippi student apologizes, withdraws after alleged racist taunts in viral doorbell video  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
4. Ole Miss Investigates White Students Who Made Racist Gestures in Video  The New York Times
5. Ole Miss student seen on a doorbell camera making racist gestures issues statement through attorney  Yahoo

1. Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi  PBS
2. US attempts new peace push at first Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months  Reuters
3. Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground  The New York Times
4. Russia, Ukraine and US meet for Abu Dhabi talks as Trump says war can 'end soon'  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
5. U.S. Overture to Russia on European Security Sparks Alarm  WSJ

1. Robot builds structure in space for the first time in technological breakthrough  New York Post
2. Caltech Robotic Space Demo Successfully Builds in Space  Caltech
3. A robot just built a structure autonomously in space for the 1st time ever  Space
4. NOM4D program demonstrates automated in-space assembly  darpa.mil
5. A robot just built a structure in space for the first time  New Atlas

1. Scott Colom Overperforms Among Affidavit Ballots in Humphreys and Sharkey Counties, a Statewide Pattern  Mississippi Free Press
2. Mississippi Senate: Scott Colom extends tight lead over Hyde-Smith as ballot deadlines hit  CNBC
3. Mississippi’s newest barrier to voting is Experian data, brother of slain civil rights activist writes  Mississippi Today
4. Thousands of voters in Mississippi Senate race are trying to make their ballots count after state’s voter roll changes  CNN
5. When will Mississippi know who won US Senate race? Key deadlines today  The Clarion-Ledger

1. Hegseth defends his record, Iran war as impeachment vote looms  The Washington Post
2. Hegseth has a Senate Republican problem  Politico
3. On the Defense: Takeaways from Hegseth’s Remarks on Articles of Impeachment  The New York Times
4. Hegseth calls Republican’s bid to impeach him a ‘stunt’ by critics of Trump  The Guardian
5. JD Vance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran"  Axios

1. The Lights Go Out at Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s Bravest Newspaper  The New York Times
2. ‘Strangled to death’: How the Kremlin turned out the lights at Russia’s top independent newspaper  NBC News
3. Citing government pressure, Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades  PBS
4. Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes citing gov’t clampdown  Al Jazeera
5. Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after eviction  BBC

Matthews was behind the Welsh rock band Catatonia who shot to fame during the "Cool Cymru" movement of the 1990s.

Matthews was behind the Welsh rock band Catatonia who shot to fame during the "Cool Cymru" movement of the 1990s.

1. Planet 1,000 light-years away mysteriously vanishes before astronomers’ eyes  KTLA
2. A distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished from sight. Astronomers just discovered why  Space
3. Astronomers find first ever disappearing planet  The Independent
4. First known 'disappearing planet' has a neighbor that makes it wobble like a top  Phys.org
5. Astronomers Watch Exoplanet’s Transits Vanish for First Time  Sci.News

1. Bob Boone, sturdy catcher who linked generations of All-Stars, dies at 78  The New York Times
2. Bob Boone, World Series champion and member of MLB's first three-generation family, dead at 78 | OutKick  Fox News
3. Bob Boone, part of MLB's 1st 3-generation family, dies at 78  ESPN
4. Legendary Phillies catcher Bob Boone passes away at age 78  6abc Philadelphia
5. Former Angels All-Star, Postseason Hero, Dies at 78  Sports Illustrated

1. Payton Pritchard talks about Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown feud without even being asked  MassLive
2. 76ers' Brown gives Tatum frosty reception early in first post-trade matchup  ESPN
3. Jayson Tatum responds to Jaylen Brown snub with runaway Celtics win over 76ers paced by Paul George's 36 points  Yahoo Sports
4. Boston Celtics (8-2) at Philadelphia 76ers (9-2) Game #11 11/10/26  CelticsBlog
5. Keys to the Game: Celtics 123, 76ers 101  NBA.com

Paris Ritz Raided as French Probe Fayed Allegations, Report Says  Bloomberg.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

1. Google Fi brings back network switching with ‘secondary’ partner, expands W+ beyond Pixel  9to5Google
2. Introducing Google Fi’s new super network  blog.google
3. Google Fi’s ‘Super Network’ Hops Networks to Keep Your Pixel Phone Connected  CNET
4. Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won’t say which one  Ars Technica
5. Google Fi is bringing back multiple cell network support for better coverage  The Verge

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado greets her supporters upon her arrival in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 25, 2026. —Jonathan Lanza-NurPhoto-Getty Images

When will Venezuela hold elections? More than nine months after the capture and extraction of the country’s strongman, Nicolás Maduro in a military raid ordered by President Donald Trump, there are still no clear answers. On Oct. 27, María Corina Machado, the country’s most prominent opposition leader, returned to Caracas after about a year in exile, thanked the Trump Administration for removing Maduro, and expressed faith that an election would be held in Venezuela in 2027.

In the predawn hours of Jan. 3, U.S. Special Forces captured Maduro in Caracas and flew him to the United States. With President Trump’s blessing, Maduro’s vice president and longtime loyalist Delcy Rodríguez took power, and the two governments began negotiations over Venezuela’s future. Would the country finally hold free and fair elections, many wondered?

Two weeks after the raid, opposition leader Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, presented Trump with her Nobel medal during a visit to the White House, hoping he would push for early elections that she was widely expected to win. Trump, however, maintained that Venezuela wasn’t ready for elections. “We have to fix the country first,” he insisted. He estimated in January that the process could be completed within 18 months. 

Then on Aug. 28, the U.S. and Venezuela governments announced an unprecedented agreement to revive Venezuela’s oil industry. The 100-year deal gave the U.S. an ownership stake in 17 oil fields and access to more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. Under the terms of the agreement, the U.S. Departments of State and War will develop the oil fields with North American Blue Energy Partners, a private company owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. The U.S. will have a 35% stake in the venture, with guaranteed access to 20% of the output at cost, giving it an effective share of 55%. 

Trump has called it the “biggest oil deal in world history,” one that would give the U.S. control over an additional 65 billion barrels of crude, more than doubling U.S. reserves. He claimed the additional supply would “substantially lower gas prices for all Americans” and deprive China and Russia of their most important ally in the Western Hemisphere. Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, has called the deal a huge win for the Venezuelan people, promising hundreds of billions of dollars in investment and revenue for a country battered by years of economic stagnation. By reviving oil production and improving the country’s economic prospects, the agreement could also help the Venezuelan government restructure its crippling debt.

But there was little talk about elections and democracy. Two weeks before her return, Machado offered the strongest signal that she was running out of patience. The Rodriguez government is negotiating with representatives of the 2015 National Assembly, Venezuela’s last internationally recognized, democratically elected body, but Machado has said she has been marginalized in those talks. On Oct. 15, The New York Times published an interview with Machado in which she accused Betancourt, the oil deal’s Venezuelan investment partner, of “obscene corruption” and blamed him for the country’s persistent electricity shortages. She did not criticize Trump or suggest that, if elected president, she would repudiate the oil deal. She made clear, however, that Betancourt would have no part in it. 

The interview marked Machado’s sharpest attempt yet to distance herself from an agreement  between a Venezuelan government run by Maduro’s former deputies and a Trump Administration that has become increasingly unpopular in Venezuela. Her dilemma is familiar to leaders around the world: how to remain on good terms with a U.S. president who holds tremendous leverage over their countries’ futures while also exploiting the opportunities created by Trump’s growing unpopularity at home.

Back in Venezuela, Machado seems to believe that Washington will push Rodriguez to hold elections next year. She’ll have to tread lightly. After praising her return, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned, without naming Machado, that “you’re not going to street-protest your way into a democracy.” Translation: Glad you’re back, but Washington will control the process ahead. Whatever that process turns out to be.

1. AMD winds up Zen 6 cores for faster clock speeds  The Register
2. CoreWeave’s Rise Takes Super Micro Along for the Ride, Sending Stock Higher  Barron's
3. Supermicro Begins Shipping New AMD-Powered AI Servers — Claims Up To 1.8x Higher AI Throughput  Yahoo Finance
4. With Zen 6, AMD’s next great gaming CPU could have it all  PCWorld
5. AMD EPYC 9006 Results Are Here and AMD Delivers a Knockout Part Deux  ServeTheHome

1. Pixel Tag tidbits: Surprise NFC, Find Hub setup, & Bellroy keychain cases  9to5Google
2. Google’s Pixel Tag tracker is now available  The Verge
3. Google Pixel Tag Hands-On: The AirTag for Android Fans  CNET
4. I lost my keys twice to test the Pixel Tag: It aced downtown but struggled on a quiet trail  Android Authority
5. No, the Pixel Tag is not available today  9to5Google

1. Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Comeback: A Smaller $5 Million Salary, Optimistic Theater Owners and More  Yahoo
2. ‘I’m not the man I was’: Johnny Depp is back with his biggest role since his highly publicized legal battles  CNN
3. ‘Ebenezer’ First Reactions: Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Comeback Is a ‘Wickedly Fun Holiday Treat’ That Adds ‘Refreshing New Layers’ to the Christmas Classic  Variety
4. Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’: First Reactions  The Hollywood Reporter
5. Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood as Scrooge in 'Ebenezer'  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The brooch is officially back, and it's anything but old-fashioned. Once reserved for formal occasions and classic blazers, the accessory is getting a modern makeover with oversized florals, sculptural shapes and playful designs that make even the simplest outfit stand out.

Courtesey of Dolce & Gabbana

This season, it's all about thinking beyond the lapel. Pin a statement brooch to a chunky knit, dress up a simple scarf or add one to your favourite handbag for an unexpected touch. Whether you're drawn to sparkling embellishments, colourful florals or sleek metallic finishes, there's no shortage of ways to make the trend your own.

Courtesy of Tory Burch

From Dior and Carolina Herrera to Jenny Bird and Reitmans, these standout pieces prove that a little extra detail can go a long way. Whether you prefer something subtle or a bold, eye-catching design, there's a brooch for every style and occasion. The best part? You don't need an entirely new wardrobe to embrace the trend. Sometimes, all it takes is one well-placed pin to give an old favourite a fresh look.

With files from Maria Kahlon This article first appeared in FASHION’s November 2026 issue. Read more stories from FASHION’s April 2026 issue here and subscribe to the print issue here.

1. Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Comeback: A Smaller $5 Million Salary, Optimistic Theater Owners and More  Variety
2. Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’: First Reactions  The Hollywood Reporter
3. ‘Ebenezer’ First Reactions: Johnny Depp’s Hollywood Comeback Is a ‘Wickedly Fun Holiday Treat’ That Adds ‘Refreshing New Layers’ to the Christmas Classic  Variety
4. ‘I’m not the man I was’: Johnny Depp is back with his biggest role since his highly publicized legal battles  CNN
5. 'Ebenezer' Red Carpet London Premiere Photos: Johnny Depp, Rupert Grint, Tramell Tillman, Jedward & More  Deadline