“U.S. Shutdown Reaches 40 Days: Senate Deadlock Deepens as Estimated Weekly Losses Climb to $7–16 Billion”

The longest shutdown in American history is now costing billions weekly, disrupting flights, food aid, and federal paychecks. 🏛️ A Record-Breaking Stalemate The U.S. government shutdown entered its 40th day on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with senators convening in a rare weekend session to search for a resolution. The impasse, triggered by a budget standoff […]

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COP30 kicks off with urgent call to deliver on climate promises and scale up finance

After decades of pledges and annual summits from Kyoto to Sharm el-Sheikh, the planet keeps getting hotter and pressure on governments and big business to act – not just talk – has never been greater. Holding COP30 in BelĂŠm, at the edge of the world’s largest tropical rainforest, underscores the stakes: the Amazon region is both […]

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6.7 Magnitude Quake Off Japan’s Coast: Tsunami Advisory Issued

Iwate Prefecture warned of waves up to one metre as seismic activity rattles the Pacific. 🌊 The Quake and Immediate Advisory A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Yamada, Japan, on Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor hit at around 5:03 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located […]

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Ireland: Mayo Courthouse Reborn as Community Enterprise Hub and Remote Working Space

Minister Dara Calleary hails Mayo project as a model for rural regeneration and innovation. 🏢 Historic Courthouse Transformed On November 8, 2025, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD officially opened the Balla Community Enterprise Hub & Remote Working Space in County Mayo. The project, funded through the Town and […]

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U.S. Flight Chaos Deepens: Over 1,500 Cancellations and Thousands of Delays Mostly Due to Government Shutdown

✈️ Current Situation (November 8, 2025) 🌍 Reasons Behind Disruptions 📊 Forecast for Flyers 🧳 Advice for Flyers ✅ In summary: Today’s verified figures are about 1,500 cancellations and thousands of delays, not 1,022 and 6,219. The disruptions are real and widespread, caused by FAA-mandated cuts during the government shutdown, with further reductions forecast through […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 8, 2025

📈 Business Africa’s economic landscape is witnessing significant momentum: 💻 Technology Africa’s tech sector continues to expand rapidly: 🌍 Geopolitics The continent faces both challenges and opportunities: 🔒 Security Security remains a pressing concern across Africa: ⚖️ Human Rights Human rights concerns are intensifying: In summary: Africa is at a crossroads—pursuing bold economic and technological […]

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AI Is Transforming Healthcare Beyond Chatbots: From Patient Intake to Predictive Care

📜 From Paper Records to AI Agents Healthcare has always evolved alongside technology. As Brian Wallace notes in his SiteProNews article, medical records once filled file rooms until computers revolutionized storage and retrieval SiteProNews. Now, the next leap—artificial intelligence (AI)—is redefining how providers manage data, streamline workflows, and deliver care. ⚙️ Moving Beyond Chatbots Wallace […]

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The United States Announces Agreement with Cornell University | Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an agreement with Cornell University (“Cornell”) that will protect Cornell’s students from violations of federal civil rights laws, including from discrimination based on race, sex, or national origin, and promote America’s hardworking farming […]

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The Trump Administration Secures Landmark Deals to Slash Obesity Drug Prices

Agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk aim to expand access to GLP-1 treatments through Medicare and new TrumpRx platform. Washington, D.C. – November 7, 2025 — The Trump administration has announced sweeping agreements with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to dramatically reduce the cost of GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs, including Wegovy, […]

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Ireland Mourns Sr Stanislaus Kennedy: Visionary Founder of Focus Ireland and Tireless Advocate for Social Justice

🌹 A Life of Service Born Treasa Kennedy on June 19, 1939, in Lispole, Co Kerry, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy—affectionately known as Sr Stan—entered the Sisters of Charity at 18. From her earliest years in religious life, she dedicated herself to social justice and community service, earning degrees in social sciences and social policy from University […]

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