https://warpbeat.com/ Pure news at warp speed. Real news. Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-gain-control-of-multiple-state-legislatures-in-midterm-wave.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-gain-control-of-multiple-state-legislatures-in-midterm-wave.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:49:37 -0500 In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats made historic gains in state legislatures and governorships, flipping control in multiple states. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/sanders-warns-democrats-against-overinvestigating-trump.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/sanders-warns-democrats-against-overinvestigating-trump.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:44:26 -0500 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned Democrats not to spend all their time investigating President Donald Trump and his administration, urging the party to focus on policy issues affecting working-class families. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/earthquake-hits-central-japan-injuring-over-20.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/earthquake-hits-central-japan-injuring-over-20.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:39:10 -0500 A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring over 20 people and causing disruptions, according to local media and authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/scientists-reach-record-cold-temperature-and-discover-unusually-colore.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/scientists-reach-record-cold-temperature-and-discover-unusually-colore.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:38:58 -0500 Scientists have also discovered that consuming beverages at very high temperatures can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/softbank-faces-scrutiny-over-ai-strategy-at-upcoming-earnings.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/softbank-faces-scrutiny-over-ai-strategy-at-upcoming-earnings.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:34:43 -0500 SoftBank is reportedly in preliminary discussions to acquire Allied Universal, a US-headquartered security group, as part of its expanding portfolio of AI-related investments. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/biden-limits-book-tour-due-to-cancer.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/biden-limits-book-tour-due-to-cancer.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:33:11 -0500 Biden, 83, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones in May 2025. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/why-is-nvidia-s-jensen-huang-at-the-centre-of-a-us-china-spy-scandal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/why-is-nvidia-s-jensen-huang-at-the-centre-of-a-us-china-spy-scandal.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:30:59 -0500 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an extramarital affair, with US officials alleging that the woman involved was working for Chinese intelligence. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/blades-brown-wins-pga-tour-at-19-becoming-youngest-since-1938.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/blades-brown-wins-pga-tour-at-19-becoming-youngest-since-1938.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:29:55 -0500 Brown, who turned professional at 17, now holds the distinction of being the youngest PGA Tour winner since Charles Kocsis won the Michigan Open in 1931. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/google-to-disable-ai-tools-for-k-12-students-sacrificing-search-access.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/google-to-disable-ai-tools-for-k-12-students-sacrificing-search-access.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:27:57 -0500 The company's decision to disable AI tools for K-12 students unless schools opt in has raised concerns about the potential loss of access to Google Search, a widely used tool for research and learning. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/congress-returns-to-a-reordered-washington-with-a-hazy-agenda.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/congress-returns-to-a-reordered-washington-with-a-hazy-agenda.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:27:00 -0500 Trump has promised to use his veto power to block Democrats' agenda, forecasting the potential for gridlock in Washington. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/ukrainian-drone-attack-hits-russia-s-second-largest-oil-refinery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/ukrainian-drone-attack-hits-russia-s-second-largest-oil-refinery.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:24:56 -0500 The wider region, a major export outlet for grain and oil from Russia's Baltic Sea ports, was temporarily affected by the attack. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/pope-leo-xiv-begins-south-america-tour-post-surgery.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/pope-leo-xiv-begins-south-america-tour-post-surgery.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:24:15 -0500 Three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV embarked on an 12-day tour of South America, beginning in Uruguay on Friday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/new-solar-power-plant-combines-photovoltaic-and-thermal-technologies.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/new-solar-power-plant-combines-photovoltaic-and-thermal-technologies.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:23:03 -0500 A new 1 megawatt solar power plant has been designed to incorporate both photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-names-miller-as-new-white-house-chief-of-staff.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-names-miller-as-new-white-house-chief-of-staff.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:22:21 -0500 President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, effective Monday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/anthropic-buys-3-4b-power-deal-for-ai-data-centers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/anthropic-buys-3-4b-power-deal-for-ai-data-centers.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:22:06 -0500 Anthropic has secured a $3.4 billion deal with OnePWR Solutions for 1.7 gigawatts of gas-fired generators to power its AI data centers, underscoring the growing challenge of securing electricity for artificial intelligence expansion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-eye-health-care-expansion-post-midterms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-eye-health-care-expansion-post-midterms.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:21:26 -0500 Analysts and lawmakers are observing a growing momentum for a more expansive health care push among Democrats following the midterms. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/robert-pattinson-and-nicholas-hoult-screen-test-for-next-james-bond.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/robert-pattinson-and-nicholas-hoult-screen-test-for-next-james-bond.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:19:56 -0500 According to multiple sources cited by The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson and Hoult were among the actors who underwent screen tests over the weekend of October 24 in London. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/congress-races-to-clear-legislative-backlog-before-lame-duck-session.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/congress-races-to-clear-legislative-backlog-before-lame-duck-session.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:17:55 -0500 The Republican-controlled 119th Congress is facing a significant backlog of legislative duties with only eight weeks left in session before Democrats take control of both chambers on November 16. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/grande-de-niro-stiller-sing-o-christmas-tree-on-tonight-show.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/grande-de-niro-stiller-sing-o-christmas-tree-on-tonight-show.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:12:32 -0500 Grande took the lead on vocals, with Stiller and De Niro joining in. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-midterm-gains-put-electoral-college-in-jeopardy-by-2028.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-midterm-gains-put-electoral-college-in-jeopardy-by-2028.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:12:16 -0500 Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discussed criticism of the Electoral College by former Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris on 'America Reports,' highlighting the new front in the fight over how America chooses its president. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/bipartisan-support-for-israel-wanes-amid-new-limits-push.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/bipartisan-support-for-israel-wanes-amid-new-limits-push.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:11:42 -0500 The bipartisan push to make daylight saving time permanent was blocked by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), joined by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), as reported by Alternet. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/colts-among-lowest-graded-teams-in-nfl-week-9.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/colts-among-lowest-graded-teams-in-nfl-week-9.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:06:35 -0500 The Indianapolis Colts have received some of the lowest grades in Week 9 of the NFL season, according to CBS Sports and TheBigLead. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/delhi-air-quality-deteriorates-amid-diwali-celebrations.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/delhi-air-quality-deteriorates-amid-diwali-celebrations.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:05:48 -0500 In India, the Deccan Chronicle reported that Delhi's air quality deteriorated to near 'severe' levels on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 400. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-to-meet-qatar-s-pm-amid-iran-diplomatic-hurdles.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-to-meet-qatar-s-pm-amid-iran-diplomatic-hurdles.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:07:33 -0500 Speaking before departing Florida for a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris, Senator Marco Rubio said Trump preferred a diplomatic solution but described Iran’s demands as “unacceptable” and, in some cases. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/world-leaders-begin-cop31-climate-talks-amid-rising-temperatures.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/world-leaders-begin-cop31-climate-talks-amid-rising-temperatures.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:05:14 -0500 The summit comes amid rising global temperatures, deadly heat waves, and devastating floods, with climate scientists warning that global average temperature rise will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius since the early 1800s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/delhi-air-quality-deteriorates-as-revellers-mark-diwali-with-illegal-f.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/delhi-air-quality-deteriorates-as-revellers-mark-diwali-with-illegal-f.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:56:14 -0500 Hindu communities across Pakistan are celebrating Diwali with enthusiasm, lighting homes, temples, and neighbourhoods with colourful lights and traditional oil lamps. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-appoints-miller-as-new-white-house-chief-of-staff.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-appoints-miller-as-new-white-house-chief-of-staff.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:50:30 -0500 President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, signaling a tougher stance by the administration following the midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-move-closer-to-bypassing-electoral-college-by-2028.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-move-closer-to-bypassing-electoral-college-by-2028.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:40:35 -0500 These states have 61 electoral votes altogether, and if Democrats gain control of both chambers in Arizona, the total could rise to 283. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/turning-a-solar-power-system-into-its-own-backup.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/turning-a-solar-power-system-into-its-own-backup.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:39:09 -0500 Ars Technica reports on a new 1 megawatt solar power plant that combines photovoltaic and concentrated solar thermal technologies, with a unique twist: it includes a fossil fuel backup system. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/wrestling-open-results-feature-eliminator-tournament-match.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/wrestling-open-results-feature-eliminator-tournament-match.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:38:12 -0500 Wrestling Open Episode 253, streamed on IndependentWrestling.TV on November 5, 2026, from Worcester, Massachusetts, at The White Eagle, showcased an Eliminator Tournament match. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/poland-mass-shooting-assailant-dies-in-hospital-police-say.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/poland-mass-shooting-assailant-dies-in-hospital-police-say.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:49:56 -0500 Poland launched a terror probe into the shooting, and prosecutors were preparing six murder charges. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/daniel-craig-s-successor-casting-for-next-james-bond-moves-forward.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/daniel-craig-s-successor-casting-for-next-james-bond-moves-forward.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:35:20 -0500 The new Bond film is set to release in 2028, following the announcement of Daniel Craig as the new 007 in 2005. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/world-leaders-begin-cop31-climate-talks-amid-rising-temperatures-and.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/world-leaders-begin-cop31-climate-talks-amid-rising-temperatures-and.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:34:05 -0500 The summit comes amid rising global temperatures, deadly heat waves, and devastating floods, with climate scientists warning that global average temperature rise will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius since the early 1800s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/magnitude-5-7-earthquake-injures-over-20-in-central-japan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/magnitude-5-7-earthquake-injures-over-20-in-central-japan.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:29:54 -0500 A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, injuring over 20 people and causing minor damage, according to local media and authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/greece-recovers-12-migrants-bodies-from-boat-off-crete.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/greece-recovers-12-migrants-bodies-from-boat-off-crete.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:25:51 -0500 While the coast guard's efforts to rescue migrants and recover bodies are crucial, the surge in arrivals from northeastern Libya indicates that the broader migration crisis continues to pose significant challenges for Greece and the EU. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-push-to-bypass-electoral-college-by-2028.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-push-to-bypass-electoral-college-by-2028.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:22:17 -0500 The compact could be activated if four additional states join, pushing the total to 272 electoral votes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/anthropic-buys-3-4b-gas-generators-for-ai-data-centers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/anthropic-buys-3-4b-gas-generators-for-ai-data-centers.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:12:53 -0500 Anthropic has secured a $3.4 billion deal with OnePWR Solutions for 1.7 gigawatts of gas-fired generators to power its AI data centers, according to the Financial Times and The Economic Times. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/colts-among-lowest-nfl-week-9-grades.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/colts-among-lowest-nfl-week-9-grades.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:06:52 -0500 CBS Sports has released its Week 9 NFL grades, placing the Indianapolis Colts among the lowest-rated teams. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/a-strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/a-strong-earthquake-with-a-preliminary-magnitude-of-5-7-strikes-japan.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:09:58 -0500 The earthquake originated in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of about 40 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-replaces-wiles-with-miller-as-chief-of-staff.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/trump-replaces-wiles-with-miller-as-chief-of-staff.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:06:22 -0500 Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Miller reflects his desire to maintain a disciplined operation within the White House. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/hasina-requests-passport-to-return-home-after-exile.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/hasina-requests-passport-to-return-home-after-exile.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:51:41 -0500 Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport and identity card to return from self-imposed exile in India, where she has been living for two years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/congress-races-to-clear-backlog-before-lame-duck-session.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/congress-races-to-clear-backlog-before-lame-duck-session.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:41:55 -0500 The Republican-controlled 119th Congress is racing against the clock to clear a backlog of legislative duties before Democrats take control of both chambers in January. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-eye-path-to-bypass-electoral-college-by-2028.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/democrats-eye-path-to-bypass-electoral-college-by-2028.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:38:24 -0500 In conclusion, while Fox News and Newsweek agree that the NPVIC is a significant effort by Democrats to bypass the Electoral College, they differ on the likelihood of its success and the legal challenges it may face. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/world-leaders-gather-for-cop31-climate-talks-in-antalya.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/world-leaders-gather-for-cop31-climate-talks-in-antalya.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:52:44 -0500 This week, Antalya, a coastal Turkish city, hosts COP31, the annual United Nations climate summit, where around 80 world leaders will discuss strategies to address the climate crisis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/nfl-week-9-grades-show-colts-patriots-among-lowest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/nfl-week-9-grades-show-colts-patriots-among-lowest.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:26:05 -0500 The Colts, who have already been active in trades this season, received a failing grade for their Week 9 performance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/aina-launches-399-smart-ring-to-control-ai-agents.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/aina-launches-399-smart-ring-to-control-ai-agents.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:22:23 -0500 According to specifications presented at the launch, the ring includes a screen, joystick, microphone, and speaker, and supports voice commands and gesture controls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/google-will-let-schools-disable-its-ai-tools-but-not-without-sacrifici.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/google-will-let-schools-disable-its-ai-tools-but-not-without-sacrifici.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:16:38 -0500 Google announced Tuesday that it will disable AI tools for K-12 students unless schools opt in, a move that will cut off students from Google Search entirely. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/health-apps-and-medications-advance-blood-pressure-management.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/health-apps-and-medications-advance-blood-pressure-management.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:52:58 -0500 The American Heart Association notes that potassium can reduce the effects of sodium and alleviate tension in blood vessel walls, aiding in blood pressure management. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/federal-tax-credit-aims-to-boost-catholic-school-enrollment.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/federal-tax-credit-aims-to-boost-catholic-school-enrollment.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:44:02 -0500 The trentonmonitor.com notes that the New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC) has launched a special website, www.NJScholarshipCredit.org, to raise awareness of the tax credit among parents, schools, potential donors, and legislators. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/anthropic-tightens-claude-s-rules-to-block-game-cloning.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/anthropic-tightens-claude-s-rules-to-block-game-cloning.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:44:50 -0500 Anthropic added two sentences to Claude Code's prompt on Opus 5.5 to steer the AI away from recreating someone else's specific game, as confirmed by Addy Osmani, a member of Anthropic's technical staff. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/new-federal-tax-credit-could-expand-access-to-catholic-schools.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/09/new-federal-tax-credit-could-expand-access-to-catholic-schools.html Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:39:15 -0500 The tax credit could lead to increased contributions to Catholic nonprofits that grant scholarships for K-12 students, potentially expanding access to Catholic schools for more families.