Why Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is on thin ice, a Trump adviser told Axios. The adviser said it doesn’t mean the president will force him out, but there are complications. Hegseth’s record on the Iran war and strained bipartisan ties has made him the most vulnerable cabinet member after Tuesday’s midterm results. As early as next week, the House could impeach Hegseth.

Treasury yields and European bond yields fell as markets reacted to the election result. The move reflects hopes for fiscal restraint and the prospect of political gridlock with a Republican president and a Democrat‑controlled Congress.

Amazon is naming Uber Eats as the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States. Prime subscribers will receive zero delivery fees on restaurant orders through Uber Eats. The partnership comes as Uber adjusts to a competitive landscape reshaped by the merger of DoorDash and Instacart.

The Football Association and the Women’s Super League have launched a major research project to study why anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur in women’s football.

Reporting in this segment

• Why Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice" · Axios
• Treasury, European Bond Yields Tumble as Markets Lifted By U.S. Democrats’ Victory · Wall Street Journal
• Amazon is getting back into restaurant delivery with Uber Eats team-up · The Verge (also TechCrunch)
• FA and WSL launch major study into ACL injuries in women's football · BBC Sport

World

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Turning now to world news.

Cristiano Ronaldo announced he is retiring from international football, ending a career that spanned six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all‑time scoring record. He said he will hand back the No 7 shirt after 234 caps and 146 goals. The decision comes weeks after a public spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. It is not yet clear whether he will also retire from club football.

Here's Theo with business and technology.

Reporting in this segment

• Ronaldo retires, ending legendary career · CBS News (also The Guardian, Deutsche Welle, BBC Sport)

Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena.

Channel 4 has axed the reality series Married at First Sight UK after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during production. The decision follows two reviews ordered after two women said they were raped while filming and a third said she was subjected to a nonconsensual sex act.

Theo has that. Here's Ivy with the weather across the country.

Reporting in this segment

• Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations · The Guardian

Weather

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Georgia, Florida and Colorado, and a high wind watch for parts of Montana. In the Northeast, highs in the low 70s with rain around. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Atlanta and Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 40s to the 50s under cloudy skies, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine. The warmest spot on our map today is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 48. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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