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As Trump escalates extreme attacks, Democrats – finally – rally round El-Sayed

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The Guardian reports that the Democratic establishment is rallying behind progressive Abdul El‑Sayed, marking a major turn after a bitter split over the Michigan Senate nomination. The endorsement is not always full‑throated and often omits his name. The backing arrives as Trump and his allies launch a barrage of extreme attacks against El‑Sayed. At a rally in Port Huron on Sunday, President Donald Trump launched Islamophobic rants, erroneously branding El‑Sayed a “jihadist” and a “Muslim Brotherhood.”

The Guardian says severe rainfall and flood warnings have been issued for central Greece and western Turkey. Turkey has been hit by powerful thunderstorms and a fatal tornado this week, and more heavy rain is expected. Heavy rain and strong winds will continue over the next few days as a low‑pressure area fuels the storms. During an intense thunderstorm in Antalya, a tornado killed four construction workers on Tuesday. The tornado struck during the intense thunderstorm in Antalya. The heavy rain and strong winds are also expected to affect parts of south‑eastern Europe. Authorities in Greece and Turkey have released the warnings.

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The Verge reports that a revolt over AI data centers in Maine could determine control of the U.S. Senate. During the final debate of the midterms, Republican Sen. Susan Collins was interrupted by an audience member shouting that AI data centers are destroying the climate and poisoning water. Collins dismissed the outburst and linked the protester to her Democratic challenger.

The Wall Street Journal notes two developments and ties them to fast‑cash advances draining American small businesses. First, Ukraine has ended a pause on attacks against Russian oil refineries. Second, Binance is investigating what it describes as possibly the largest crypto theft ever reported.

The Wall Street Journal says the euro slipped to a nineteen‑month low against the British pound and hovered near a four‑month low versus the Swiss franc. The move came as markets reacted to worries about France’s debt load and a cautious stance from the European Central Bank on raising interest rates.

WIRED reports that several European nations are channeling heat from crematoria to warm residential homes and swimming pools. The practice captures energy that would otherwise be wasted, and the report calls it a green death practice. The report says such methods are becoming more common across the continent.

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  • Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate · The Verge
  • The Fast-Cash Advances Draining America’s Small Businesses · Wall Street Journal
  • Euro Falls on French Debt Concerns, Cautious ECB · Wall Street Journal
  • Crematoria Are Being Used to Heat Homes and Swimming Pools · WIRED

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Turning now to science and health.

NASA says in its November Night Sky Notes that in 1977 it launched twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. The mission used six gravity assists to visit the four largest planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—providing close‑up views of those gas and ice giants and several moons.

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  • November’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away · NASA

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James Anderson says he was shocked by his Lancashire departure and is now unsure about continuing, adding that the move makes him wonder if something is fundamentally wrong with him as a person, BBC Sport reports.

In the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo added his 67th career hat‑trick as Al‑Nassr beat Al‑Kholood 5‑3, a performance that brings him close to a thousand career goals, BBC Sport says.

Yahoo Sports notes that British player Harriet Dart fought back from a set down to defeat Paula Badosa 3‑6, 6‑2, 6‑4 in the Guangzhou Open quarter‑final, earning her a spot in the semi‑finals – only her second appearance at that stage of a WTA event and her first since the 2024 Transylvania Open.

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Here is the national forecast. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Kansas and New Mexico, and coastal flood warnings for parts of Florida. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with thunderstorms possible. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 85; the coolest, Seattle at 50. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

Culture

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Variety reports that Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan’s film “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” will screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2028 to mark its 30th anniversary, with director Karan Johar attending. Johar said he received the invitation earlier this week at a meeting he hosted at his Mumbai offices.

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  • Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan Starrer ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to Mark 30th Anniversary at Edinburgh Film Festival With Karan Johar · Variety

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