U.S. launches Task Force Iron Gate to curb Iran's land and Caspian Sea weapons flows
The task force, based in Tampa, will coordinate with Treasury, State, and Justice departments and the intelligence community.
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Daily News Digest · Today
Saturday, November 7, 2026
The three biggest stories today are the U.S. launch of Task Force Iron Gate to curb Iranian weapons flows, Democrats winning the House majority and planning expanded probes into fatal ICE shootings, and Russian strikes on Kyiv's power facilities and a major bridge ahead of U.S.-backed talks.
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U.S. launches Task Force Iron Gate to curb Iran's land and Caspian Sea weapons flows
The task force, based in Tampa, will coordinate with Treasury, State, and Justice departments and the intelligence community.
U.S. News
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Democrats win House majority and plan to expand probes into fatal ICE shootings
House Democrats also plan early votes on Medicaid and ACA subsidies, and say they will move quickly to stop the Iran war.
World
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv power facilities and a major bridge before U.S.-backed talks
Officials said at least two people were killed and about a dozen wounded across Ukraine in overnight attacks.
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Democrats win House majority and plan to expand probes into fatal ICE shootings
House Democrats also plan early votes on Medicaid and ACA subsidies, and say they will move quickly to stop the Iran war.
U.S. News
2
Russian strikes hit Kyiv power facilities and a major bridge before U.S.-backed talks
Officials said at least two people were killed and about a dozen wounded across Ukraine in overnight attacks.
World
3
Italy's foreign minister says hackers leaked his personal data; Meloni blames pro-Russian group
Antonio Tajani said the hackers tried to sell more details about him and his family, and he linked the attack to Italy's support for Ukraine.
World
4
Las Vegas defense attorney in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead at 55
Michael Sanft represented Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who was convicted in August and sentenced in October to 40 years to life.
U.S. News
5
Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks as third-quarter profit falls 28%
Operating earnings dropped 5.8% as insurance results weakened, while the company's cash pile grew to $377.4 billion.
Finance
6
Fox completes its acquisition of streaming company Roku
Roku founder Anthony Wood will join the Fox board and co-chair a new digital platforms division with Paul Cheesbrough.
Business & Tech
7
Little Giant recalls 3.6 million ladders after injuries, including head trauma
The Rapid Lock mechanism can fail to fully engage, causing ladders to retract and creating a fall risk for users.
Business & Tech
8
Nasdaq rallies as chip stocks recover from steep losses
Strong October jobs data also lifted markets, with the Nasdaq ending up 1.1% after briefly trading 2% higher.
Finance
9
Tesla to end Cybertruck production at Texas factory around mid-next year
Musk says the Austin plant will free up capacity for more Cybercab production, a move that follows weak Cybertruck sales last year.
Business & Tech
10
California prosecutors criticize Newsom's commutation of 548 death row sentences
District attorneys and police unions say the governor's decision ignores victims' families, while Newsom argues state killing conflicts with California's values.
U.S. News
11
Daily coffee linked to lower dementia risk in long-running U.S. study
Adults who drank more caffeinated coffee had far fewer dementia cases, though the study shows an association, not proof of cause.
Science & Health
12
Experimental heart drug pelacarsen fails to reduce deaths in major trial
The drug cut a blood particle linked to heart attacks by about 78%, but that did not translate into fewer cardiovascular complications.
Science & Health
13
Chainalysis says hackers obtained customer data and live tokens for all of its users
The blockchain analysis firm says the stolen information includes names, usernames, password hashes and live tokens.
Business & Tech
14
Hoax bomb threats disrupt dozens of flights across Europe this week
Airlines diverted flights and scrambled to keep passengers safe as the threats caused air traffic disruptions.
World
15
Two women die in California skydiving midair collision
The two skydivers collided in midair and their parachutes became entangled.
U.S. News
16
Close Arizona Senate race could bring political shift to Gilbert
The race is too close to call, and the outcome could change local politics in the Gilbert area.
Arizona
17
Historic runoff fills reservoirs as SRP captures 120 billion gallons
Salt River Project says the captured runoff is a record amount for its reservoir system serving the Phoenix area.
Arizona
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See allU.S. launches Task Force Iron Gate to curb Iran's land and Caspian Sea weapons flows
The task force, based in Tampa, will coordinate with Treasury, State, and Justice departments and the intelligence community.
World
Russian strikes hit Kyiv power facilities and a major bridge before U.S.-backed talks
Officials said at least two people were killed and about a dozen wounded across Ukraine in overnight attacks.
World
Italy's foreign minister says hackers leaked his personal data; Meloni blames pro-Russian group
Antonio Tajani said the hackers tried to sell more details about him and his family, and he linked the attack to Italy's support for Ukraine.
World
Hoax bomb threats disrupt dozens of flights across Europe this week
Airlines diverted flights and scrambled to keep passengers safe as the threats caused air traffic disruptions.
World
U.S. News
See allDemocrats win House majority and plan to expand probes into fatal ICE shootings
House Democrats also plan early votes on Medicaid and ACA subsidies, and say they will move quickly to stop the Iran war.
U.S. News
Las Vegas defense attorney in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead at 55
Michael Sanft represented Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who was convicted in August and sentenced in October to 40 years to life.
U.S. News
California prosecutors criticize Newsom's commutation of 548 death row sentences
District attorneys and police unions say the governor's decision ignores victims' families, while Newsom argues state killing conflicts with California's values.
U.S. News
Two women die in California skydiving midair collision
The two skydivers collided in midair and their parachutes became entangled.
U.S. News
Finance
See allBerkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks as third-quarter profit falls 28%
Operating earnings dropped 5.8% as insurance results weakened, while the company's cash pile grew to $377.4 billion.
Finance
Nasdaq rallies as chip stocks recover from steep losses
Strong October jobs data also lifted markets, with the Nasdaq ending up 1.1% after briefly trading 2% higher.
Finance
Business & Tech
See allFox completes its acquisition of streaming company Roku
Roku founder Anthony Wood will join the Fox board and co-chair a new digital platforms division with Paul Cheesbrough.
Business & Tech
Little Giant recalls 3.6 million ladders after injuries, including head trauma
The Rapid Lock mechanism can fail to fully engage, causing ladders to retract and creating a fall risk for users.
Business & Tech
Tesla to end Cybertruck production at Texas factory around mid-next year
Musk says the Austin plant will free up capacity for more Cybercab production, a move that follows weak Cybertruck sales last year.
Business & Tech
Chainalysis says hackers obtained customer data and live tokens for all of its users
The blockchain analysis firm says the stolen information includes names, usernames, password hashes and live tokens.
Business & Tech
Science & Health
See allDaily coffee linked to lower dementia risk in long-running U.S. study
Adults who drank more caffeinated coffee had far fewer dementia cases, though the study shows an association, not proof of cause.
Science & Health
Experimental heart drug pelacarsen fails to reduce deaths in major trial
The drug cut a blood particle linked to heart attacks by about 78%, but that did not translate into fewer cardiovascular complications.
Science & Health
Arizona
See allClose Arizona Senate race could bring political shift to Gilbert
The race is too close to call, and the outcome could change local politics in the Gilbert area.
Arizona
Historic runoff fills reservoirs as SRP captures 120 billion gallons
Salt River Project says the captured runoff is a record amount for its reservoir system serving the Phoenix area.
Arizona