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Zipline Raises $1.5 Billion at $21.5 Billion Valuation to Build US Drone Delivery Network

Zipline raised $1.5 billion in a major funding round at a $21.5 billion valuation on November 5, 2026, to build a nationwide US drone delivery network.

France Protests: 70,000 Police Deployed as Cost-of-Living Unrest Grips France

France faced fresh nationwide protests on November 5, 2026, as 70,000 police guarded 220 marches over the cost of living, schools and public services.

OpenAI National Community Compact Will Pay Full Data Centre Power Costs

OpenAI unveiled its National Community Compact on November 5, pledging to pay all power costs for its data centres, drop NDAs and publish community impact data.

Houthi Missile Riyadh Airport Claim: Group Says It Struck Airport, Warns Airlines

Yemen's Houthis say a ballistic missile hit King Khalid Airport in Riyadh on November 4 and warn airlines to avoid Saudi airspace; Riyadh has not confirmed it.

DuckDuckGo Pitches AI-Free Search to US Schools After Google AI Ultimatum

DuckDuckGo is pitching its AI-free search engine to US school districts after Google said schools that switch off its AI features would also lose Google Search.

Poet, 70, Arrested After Slapping Teen Volunteer at New Hampshire Polling Place

Stephen Redic, 70, was arrested in Laconia for allegedly slapping an 18-year-old Turning Point volunteer outside a New Hampshire polling place on Election Day.

Kamala Harris Tells Democrats to 'Be Ruthless' With New Congress Power

Kamala Harris urged Democrats to 'be ruthless' with their new congressional power after the midterm sweep, pressing for economic relief and accountability.

J.J. Gabriel to Real Madrid: Man Utd Wonderkid, 16, Agrees January Move

Real Madrid have agreed a deal in principle to sign Manchester United wonderkid J.J. Gabriel, 16, in January, with the forward already training in Madrid.

Pixar Names Jonathan Garson President as Jim Morris Steps Back After 12 Years

Pixar has named Jonathan Garson its next president from January 4, 2027, as Jim Morris steps back after 12 years leading the veteran animation studio.

Jen Affleck Files for Divorce From Zac Affleck While Pregnant With Fourth Child

Jen Affleck has filed for divorce from Zac Affleck in Utah while pregnant with their fourth child, ending seven years of marriage ahead of her Hulu spinoff.