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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/us-treasury-secretary-bessent-moves-to-military-base-amid-iranian-thre.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/us-treasury-secretary-bessent-moves-to-military-base-amid-iranian-thre.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:47:15 -0500 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently moved from his home in Washington, DC, to an undisclosed US military base following alleged threats to his life from Iran. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/mixed-results-from-ballot-measures-on-abortion-and-trans-issues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/mixed-results-from-ballot-measures-on-abortion-and-trans-issues.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:46:36 -0500 In Virginia, voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that enshrines the right to abortion in the state's constitution. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/california-wealth-tax-on-billionaires-fails-despite-blue-wave-in-blow.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/california-wealth-tax-on-billionaires-fails-despite-blue-wave-in-blow.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:43:23 -0500 California voters rejected Proposition 42, a proposed one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires who met California's residency requirements as of January 1, 2026, according to the Associated Press. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/maren-morris-sheryl-crow-perform-on-dancing-with-the-stars.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/maren-morris-sheryl-crow-perform-on-dancing-with-the-stars.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:41:00 -0500 Morris sang her hit song 'The Middle' while Dewan and Tatyana Ali competed in a cha-cha dance-off. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/kennedy-family-sues-to-block-trump-s-arch.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/kennedy-family-sues-to-block-trump-s-arch.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:36:36 -0500 Nine family members of the Kennedy political dynasty filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's plan to build a towering memorial arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it would cast a shadow over their relatives' gravesites. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/anthropic-launches-personal-finance-feature-in-claude.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/anthropic-launches-personal-finance-feature-in-claude.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:31:28 -0500 Claude’s Personal Finance feature is a significant step for Anthropic, as it joins the money conversation and positions itself as a valuable tool for financial professionals who need to synthesize fast-moving information into strategic insights. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/dua-lipa-sza-and-tame-impala-to-headline-coachella-2027.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/dua-lipa-sza-and-tame-impala-to-headline-coachella-2027.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:28:03 -0500 The lineup for the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been revealed, with Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and SZA set to headline the event. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/congress-urges-pope-leo-xiv-to-address-joint-session.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/congress-urges-pope-leo-xiv-to-address-joint-session.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:25:48 -0500 Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, is expected to meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse during his trip to South America. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/jerry-jones-teases-cowboys-updated-nfl-trade-plans-hours-ahead-of-2026.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/jerry-jones-teases-cowboys-updated-nfl-trade-plans-hours-ahead-of-2026.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:25:05 -0500 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lowered expectations for significant trade activity ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, telling 105.3 The Fan that he doesn't anticipate major deals. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/x-energy-approved-to-build-first-small-modular-nuclear-reactors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/x-energy-approved-to-build-first-small-modular-nuclear-reactors.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:23:44 -0500 The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given X-energy the green light to construct its first small modular nuclear reactors, a significant step toward reviving the United States' high-temperature gas-cooled reactor efforts. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/vatican-launches-digital-atlas-to-support-laudato-si.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/vatican-launches-digital-atlas-to-support-laudato-si.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:21:48 -0500 The Vatican has launched a new digital atlas to support Pope Francis’ ecological vision outlined in Laudato Si’. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-expands-gemini-4-carbon-access.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-expands-gemini-4-carbon-access.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:13:54 -0500 The company has not announced a peso price or a local rollout date for AI Ultra, as noted when it cut free access to Flash-Lite on October 9. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/putin-is-not-ready-to-make-peace-in-abu-dhabi.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/putin-is-not-ready-to-make-peace-in-abu-dhabi.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:13:32 -0500 The Russian-Ukrainian war, now in a phase of attrition, saw the start of US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2026, according to Al Jazeera. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/pope-leo-xiv-visits-cottolengo-don-orione-in-argentina.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/pope-leo-xiv-visits-cottolengo-don-orione-in-argentina.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:11:13 -0500 Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Cottolengo Don Orione was marked by his interactions with residents and staff, as well as his call for national unity and stronger democratic institutions. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/tatum-outshines-brown-as-celtics-top-sixers-123-101.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/tatum-outshines-brown-as-celtics-top-sixers-123-101.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:06:15 -0500 The Celtics moved ahead of the Sixers in the standings and into first place in the Eastern Conference with this victory. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/itv-cuts-costs-amid-weaker-advertising-market.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/itv-cuts-costs-amid-weaker-advertising-market.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:05:32 -0500 ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said the group was taking 'decisive action' to offset the weaker market, as quoted by Bdaily and the Hillingdon Times. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/meghan-markle-s-father-arrested-on-child-porn-charges.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/meghan-markle-s-father-arrested-on-child-porn-charges.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:18:38 -0500 Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida on Friday, November 6, 2026, on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/boy-meets-world-cast-member-reveals-salary-disparities.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/boy-meets-world-cast-member-reveals-salary-disparities.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:07:31 -0500 Fellow cast member Matthew Friedle expressed regret for not negotiating a similar salary with Strong, acknowledging the disparity in their earnings. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/amazon-s-the-rings-of-power-season-3-wraps-despite-fan-skepticism.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/amazon-s-the-rings-of-power-season-3-wraps-despite-fan-skepticism.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:04:09 -0500 Despite critical acclaim, with scores of 84% and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes for the first two seasons, fan sentiment has soured, with the Popcornmeter rating dropping to a 49% 'rotten' score. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/how-casting-the-new-harry-potter-helped-club-kid-find-its-adorable-10.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/how-casting-the-new-harry-potter-helped-club-kid-find-its-adorable-10.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:57:30 -0500 Warner Bros. Discovery is proceeding with casting for the new Harry Potter series, with the latest additions including Harry Gilby as Charlie Weasley, Jasper Talbot as James Potter, and Hannah Chinn as Lily Potter. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-expands-gemini-4-carbon-access-to-ai-ultra-subscribers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-expands-gemini-4-carbon-access-to-ai-ultra-subscribers.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:50:12 -0500 In the Gemini app, Carbon is reserved for AI Ultra subscribers, while it is available to developers and enterprises through the paid API. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/vehicle-plows-into-pedestrians-in-los-angeles-killing-three.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/vehicle-plows-into-pedestrians-in-los-angeles-killing-three.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:40:41 -0500 According to ABC7 Los Angeles and NBC Los Angeles, a white SUV struck at least five pedestrians near a Metro station in Los Angeles, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and critical injuries to others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/pope-leo-xiv-urges-argentinians-to-stay-united-in-faith.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/pope-leo-xiv-urges-argentinians-to-stay-united-in-faith.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:40:14 -0500 Pope Leo XIV urged Argentinians to remain united in faith during his visit, encouraging them to follow the 'holy example' of the country's saints and build a more 'fraternal and caring nation.' He addressed thousands of people gathered outside the Archbishop’s Residence in Cordoba. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/carson-wentz-trolled-by-nfl-fans-as-vikings-offense-struggles-vs-bills.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/carson-wentz-trolled-by-nfl-fans-as-vikings-offense-struggles-vs-bills.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:36:07 -0500 In response to Wentz's struggles, Vikings fans and media have been calling for a change at quarterback. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/i-watched-a-humanoid-robot-clean-my-apartment-it-felt-like-a-taste-of.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/i-watched-a-humanoid-robot-clean-my-apartment-it-felt-like-a-taste-of.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:37:36 -0500 Humanoid robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life, with companies like Tau Robotics sending robots to clean San Francisco homes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/netanyahu-fights-to-stay-relevant-as-israel-s-opposition-closes-in.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/netanyahu-fights-to-stay-relevant-as-israel-s-opposition-closes-in.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:35:50 -0500 Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a video on Saturday, warning of a civil war if a government were established with the support of Arab parties. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-unveils-gemini-4-carbon-for-ai-ultra-subscribers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-unveils-gemini-4-carbon-for-ai-ultra-subscribers.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:11:21 -0500 Gemini 4 Carbon is now available to developers, enterprises, scientists, and consumers, but within the Gemini app, it is reserved for AI Ultra subscribers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/vatican-launches-digital-atlas-to-map-catholic-ecological-initiatives.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/vatican-launches-digital-atlas-to-map-catholic-ecological-initiatives.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:10:33 -0500 The Vatican launched a digital atlas to map Catholic ecological initiatives, following the Laudato Si’ Year announced by Pope Francis in 2020. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-rolls-out-gemini-4-carbon-to-ai-ultra-users.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/google-rolls-out-gemini-4-carbon-to-ai-ultra-users.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:16:41 -0500 Gemini 4 Carbon is now accessible via the API in Google AI Studio and Gemini for business, priced at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, the same as Gemini 4 Argon. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/visionquest-finale-teases-scarlet-witch-s-return-in-post-credits-scene.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/visionquest-finale-teases-scarlet-witch-s-return-in-post-credits-scene.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:01:38 -0500 The finale of Disney+'s 'VisionQuest' has teased a significant return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a post-credits scene featuring Doctor Doom. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-announces-opposition-to-id.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/11/11/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-announces-opposition-to-id.html Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:38:20 -0500 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced its opposition to the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, a proposition that will be voted on in November.