<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Current Column</title><description>News you can follow.</description><link>https://currentcolumn.com/</link><item><title>President Herzog warns Netanyahu of severe consequences from unchecked settler violence</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/herzog-warned-pm-of-severe-consequences-for-israel-jews-from-unchecked-settler-violence/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/herzog-warned-pm-of-severe-consequences-for-israel-jews-from-unchecked-settler-violence/</guid><description>In a letter dated October 8, the President described the West Bank situation as highly explosive and called for a comprehensive state response to rising attacks.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Bavarian deputy leader Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/hubert-aiwanger-prominent-german-politician-found-dead-in-berlin-hotel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/hubert-aiwanger-prominent-german-politician-found-dead-in-berlin-hotel/</guid><description>Police and prosecutors are investigating the death of the Free Voters leader, whose body was found in a hotel room in Berlin&apos;s Mitte district on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>House Speaker Mike Johnson Steps Aside After Midterm Defeat</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/mike-johnson-won-t-seek-house-republican-leadership-reelection-the-jerusalem-post/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/mike-johnson-won-t-seek-house-republican-leadership-reelection-the-jerusalem-post/</guid><description>House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek reelection as Republican leader, clearing the path for rivals like Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan to vie for the top minority role.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Milburn report proposes state-subsidised jobs to aid disabled youth</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/milburn-review-to-call-for-jobs-revolution-for-young-people-with-disabilities/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/milburn-review-to-call-for-jobs-revolution-for-young-people-with-disabilities/</guid><description>A new review recommends a Danish-style flexi-job scheme and increased funding to address the high number of disabled young people excluded from the labour market.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Democratic Midterm Victory Shifts Focus to Anti-Zionist Policy Demands</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/we-are-just-getting-started-midterm-blowout-normalizes-anti-zionism-in-democratic-politics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/we-are-just-getting-started-midterm-blowout-normalizes-anti-zionism-in-democratic-politics/</guid><description>Following a historic sweep of Congress, incoming Democratic leaders and DSA-backed candidates are pushing for stricter measures against Israel, including arms embargoes and support for the Palestinian right of return.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Democrats Win Sweeping Midterm Victory, Taking Control of Both Chambers of Congress</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/democrats-win-sweeping-midterm-victory-taking-control-of-both-chambers-of-congre/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/democrats-win-sweeping-midterm-victory-taking-control-of-both-chambers-of-congre/</guid><description>Voters rejected President Trump’s party in a historic wave that secured Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, alongside significant gains in state governments.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:20:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Democrats Seize Congress After Redistricting Fails to Hold GOP Edge</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/democrats-seize-congress-after-redistricting-fails-to-hold-gop-edge/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/democrats-seize-congress-after-redistricting-fails-to-hold-gop-edge/</guid><description>Voters rejected Republican redrawing efforts and elected a new majority as costs of living and the Iran war drove a surge for change.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:15:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Elon Musk&apos;s $446 Million Texas Election Bet Falls Short</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/17-better-ways-elon-musk-could-have-wasted-446-million/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/17-better-ways-elon-musk-could-have-wasted-446-million/</guid><description>Musk&apos;s heavy financial investment in the Texas midterm elections failed to secure the desired outcomes, prompting analysts to suggest alternative uses for the funds that might have yielded greater returns or satisfaction.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Father and Two Children Found Dead in Mt. Lebanon in Suspected Murder-Suicide</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/2-children-and-father-fall-to-deaths-in-pennsylvania-in-apparent-murder-suicide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/2-children-and-father-fall-to-deaths-in-pennsylvania-in-apparent-murder-suicide/</guid><description>Police in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, are investigating the deaths of a father and his two children as a suspected murder-suicide following their discovery behind a municipal building.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>SportsLine Model Backs Auburn, Butler and Saint Mary&apos;s to Cover on Wednesday&apos;s College Basketball Slate</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/2026-college-baskball-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-experts-model-backing-auburn-on-wed/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/2026-college-baskball-odds-picks-predictions-best-bets-experts-model-backing-auburn-on-wed/</guid><description>The SportsLine Projection Model is backing three big-name programs to cover the spread on Wednesday night, with Auburn, Butler and Saint Mary&apos;s all heavily favored against smaller-conference opponents.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>NFL Trade Deadline Preview: 32 Teams, Goals, and Moves to Watch</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/2026-nfl-trade-deadline-players-to-watch-buzz-and-goals-for-all-32-teams/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/2026-nfl-trade-deadline-players-to-watch-buzz-and-goals-for-all-32-teams/</guid><description>A comprehensive look at the goals, trade candidates, and acquisition targets for all 32 NFL teams ahead of the Tuesday deadline.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>NASA&apos;s Swift Observatory plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/3-200-pound-space-telescope-plunges-back-to-earth-after-22-years-in-orbit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/3-200-pound-space-telescope-plunges-back-to-earth-after-22-years-in-orbit/</guid><description>The 3,200-pound space telescope reentered the atmosphere over Indonesia after a rescue mission failed, ending a career that transformed the study of cosmic explosions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Firefight in Spokane County Leaves Suspect and Two Victims Dead, Two Deputies Critically Wounded</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/3-dead-including-suspect-and-2-deputies-critically-injured-in-washington-state-shooting/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/3-dead-including-suspect-and-2-deputies-critically-injured-in-washington-state-shooting/</guid><description>A confrontation at an eastern Washington home resulted in three deaths and critical injuries to two SWAT deputies after officers breached the residence.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hungary releases Communist era secret police files after 36 year wait</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/36-years-later-hungary-opens-communist-era-secret-service-files/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/36-years-later-hungary-opens-communist-era-secret-service-files/</guid><description>Prime Minister Peter Magyar&apos;s government has ordered the public release of state security informant records, marking a significant step in the country&apos;s reckoning with its authoritarian past.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>3M agrees to pay up to $7.35 billion to settle &apos;forever chemical&apos; groundwater contamination claims</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/3m-agrees-to-7b-settlement-over-forever-chemical-groundwater-contamination-claims/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/3m-agrees-to-7b-settlement-over-forever-chemical-groundwater-contamination-claims/</guid><description>The chemical manufacturer will spread payments over nine years to as many as 120,000 people who say PFAS contamination from firefighting foam and other products made them sick.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Democrats seize Congress, signaling a major shift in tech politics</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/5-midterm-election-takeaways-tech-billionaires-suffer-as-democrats-drub-republicans/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/5-midterm-election-takeaways-tech-billionaires-suffer-as-democrats-drub-republicans/</guid><description>Sweeping midterm victories in Texas and other states gave Democrats control of both chambers, challenging the influence of billionaire donors and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Five Things to Know After Election Night: Democrats Ride a Wave as Republicans Reckon With Losses</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/5-things-to-know-after-election-night-from-the-politics-desk/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/5-things-to-know-after-election-night-from-the-politics-desk/</guid><description>Democrats flipped the House and Senate in a sweeping midterm rebuke of President Trump, with the fallout stretching from failed GOP redistricting to a brewing Republican blame game.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Jewish political landscape shifts after Democratic sweep in midterms</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/6-jewish-takeaways-as-democrats-dominate-us-midterm-elections/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/6-jewish-takeaways-as-democrats-dominate-us-midterm-elections/</guid><description>The decisive Democratic victory in the 2026 midterm elections reshapes the political calculus for Israel, affecting key US allies and emerging presidential contenders.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Democrats&apos; Midterm Sweep: Six Takeaways From a Night That Reshaped the Road to 2028</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/6-takeaways-from-democrats-big-wave-on-election-night/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/6-takeaways-from-democrats-big-wave-on-election-night/</guid><description>Democrats captured the House and Senate in a midterm wave fueled by President Trump&apos;s unpopularity, a Latino shift and a backfired redistricting gamble, setting up new tests for both parties ahead of 2028.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Olivier Rioux makes history in UC Irvine debut as tallest player to start a Division I game</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/7-foot-9-florida-transfer-olivier-rioux-dazzles-in-uc-irvine-debut-becomes-tallest-player-/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/7-foot-9-florida-transfer-olivier-rioux-dazzles-in-uc-irvine-debut-becomes-tallest-player-/</guid><description>The 7-foot-9 transfer from Florida recorded a double-double in his first appearance for the Anteaters, cementing his place in college basketball records.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Sixers and Pistons Face Off in High-Scoring Eastern Conference Clash</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/76ers-vs-pistons-prediction-odds-time-2026-nba-picks-for-wednesday-nov-4-from-proven-model/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/76ers-vs-pistons-prediction-odds-time-2026-nba-picks-for-wednesday-nov-4-from-proven-model/</guid><description>The top two Eastern Conference teams meet in Detroit, with betting models predicting a high-scoring game based on recent offensive trends.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>911 Audio Reveals Oregon Father&apos;s Urgent Plea Before He Stopped Elementary School Gunman</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/911-call-captures-hero-dad-s-bravery-before-he-took-down-oregon-elementary-school-gunman/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/911-call-captures-hero-dad-s-bravery-before-he-took-down-oregon-elementary-school-gunman/</guid><description>Newly released 911 recordings capture a Bend father&apos;s desperate warning to dispatchers moments before he entered his daughters&apos; school and shot a teenage attacker who killed four people.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Dermatologist offers expert guidance on popular anti-aging treatments</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-dermatologist-s-guide-to-anti-aging-treatments-from-botox-to-peptides-to-salmon-sperm-fa/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-dermatologist-s-guide-to-anti-aging-treatments-from-botox-to-peptides-to-salmon-sperm-fa/</guid><description>Dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Hale provides expert advice on the efficacy and safety of popular anti-aging treatments, from Botox to emerging trends like PDRN and Sculptra.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Options Traders Sell Volatility, Rotate Out of Big Tech After Democratic Midterm Wave</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-massive-trade-just-happened-in-a-leading-mortgage-lender-watch-options-action-live/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-massive-trade-just-happened-in-a-leading-mortgage-lender-watch-options-action-live/</guid><description>Stocks surged Wednesday after a Democratic sweep in the midterms, sending volatility tumbling as options traders bet big on housing and solar while turning bearish on energy and semiconductors.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Runner’s death at New York City Marathon draws attention to rare race risks</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-runner-died-in-the-new-york-city-marathon-have-the-risks-changed-as-more-people-race-cbc/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-runner-died-in-the-new-york-city-marathon-have-the-risks-changed-as-more-people-race-cbc/</guid><description>Rachel Apa, 24, died after collapsing near the finish of her first marathon, as experts say deaths remain rare despite growing participation in distance races.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>John Frieda, celebrity hairstylist and hair care entrepreneur, dies at 75</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-true-icon-of-the-hair-industry-celebrity-hairstylist-john-frieda-dies-aged-75/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/a-true-icon-of-the-hair-industry-celebrity-hairstylist-john-frieda-dies-aged-75/</guid><description>The stylist behind Frizz Ease and Joanna Lumley’s Purdey haircut died peacefully with his family around him, his salon announced.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>A24 Reaches Profitable Peak as Elden Ring Film Marks New Scale</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/a24-on-top-with-bigger-budgets-better-box-office-and-splashy-ip-is-it-finally-time-to-sell/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/a24-on-top-with-bigger-budgets-better-box-office-and-splashy-ip-is-it-finally-time-to-sell/</guid><description>A24 posts record domestic box office returns and explores international expansion while weighing its future in a consolidating entertainment industry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>US Midterms See Historic Wins for Politicians with African Roots</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-melat-kiros-adrian-boafo-the-politicians-with-african-roots-making-history-/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-melat-kiros-adrian-boafo-the-politicians-with-african-roots-making-history-/</guid><description>Abdul El-Sayed, Melat Kiros, and other politicians with African heritage made history in the US midterms, securing key federal and state positions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Abdul El-Sayed, First Muslim Elected to U.S. Senate, Backs Trump&apos;s Plan to Cut Israel Aid</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-welcomes-trump-s-plan-to-cut-israel-aid-calls-for-end-to-arms-sales/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-welcomes-trump-s-plan-to-cut-israel-aid-calls-for-end-to-arms-sales/</guid><description>The Michigan Democrat said he agrees with President Trump&apos;s proposal to end billions in annual military aid to Israel and urged a halt to American arms sales to the country.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Senate seat in historic election</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-2026-senate-election-cbs-news-projects/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-2026-senate-election-cbs-news-projects/</guid><description>CBS News projects that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers, keeping Michigan&apos;s Senate seat in Democratic hands and becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Former US contractor admits passing classified intelligence to Ethiopia</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/abraham-teklu-lemma-us-contractor-gave-ethiopia-secrets-to-help-kill-tigray-fighters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/abraham-teklu-lemma-us-contractor-gave-ethiopia-secrets-to-help-kill-tigray-fighters/</guid><description>Abraham Teklu Lemma faces up to 22 years in prison after admitting he supplied Ethiopia with intelligence he hoped would help its military target and kill fighters.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Private Employers Added 86,000 Jobs in October, ADP Says, as Hiring Spread Across More Industries</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/adp-says-businesses-added-86-000-jobs-in-october-the-labor-market-shows-small-signs-of-imp/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/adp-says-businesses-added-86-000-jobs-in-october-the-labor-market-shows-small-signs-of-imp/</guid><description>Private-sector hiring stayed modest for a second straight month in October, but job gains reached a wider range of industries, hinting at gradual improvement in a sluggish labor market.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Dark Sky Films Secures U.S. Distribution Rights for American Dollhouse</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/afm-dark-sky-takes-american-dollhouse-for-u-s-exclusive/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/afm-dark-sky-takes-american-dollhouse-for-u-s-exclusive/</guid><description>The horror label has acquired domestic rights to John Valley&apos;s thriller, with a theatrical release planned for January 2027.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Daisy Ridley and Sosie Bacon Lead New Horror Film Get Rid of It</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/afm-hot-project-daisy-ridley-sosie-bacon-simon-rex-join-get-rid-of-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/afm-hot-project-daisy-ridley-sosie-bacon-simon-rex-join-get-rid-of-it/</guid><description>Russo-Young directs a cross-country survival thriller for Ridley and Bacon, with production scheduled to start in early 2027.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Israeli opposition leaders blame Netanyahu for US election losses</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/after-midterms-opposition-leaders-accuse-netanyahu-of-harming-relationship-with-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/after-midterms-opposition-leaders-accuse-netanyahu-of-harming-relationship-with-us/</guid><description>Following Democratic gains in the US midterms, Israeli rivals argue that Prime Minister Netanyahu has damaged the country&apos;s relationship with Washington.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>After Texas&apos; Blue Wave, What Happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/after-texas-blue-wave-what-happens-to-elon-musk-and-spacex/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/after-texas-blue-wave-what-happens-to-elon-musk-and-spacex/</guid><description>Elon Musk spent six years moving his life and his rocket company to Texas, then poured nearly half a billion dollars into Republican midterm campaigns, only to see the state turn in a blue wave.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Lame-duck Trump era brings uncertainty to global markets</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/after-the-us-midterms-what-will-a-lame-duck-trump-mean-for-the-global-economy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/after-the-us-midterms-what-will-a-lame-duck-trump-mean-for-the-global-economy/</guid><description>The loss of congressional control by Republicans signals a turbulent final stretch for the US economy, impacting inflation, interest rates, and global growth prospects.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Thumb injury clouds Lamar Jackson&apos;s future with Ravens</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/agent-s-take-what-s-next-between-lamar-jackson-ravens-after-yet-another-injury/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/agent-s-take-what-s-next-between-lamar-jackson-ravens-after-yet-another-injury/</guid><description>A potentially season-ending thumb injury has turned Baltimore&apos;s contract standoff with its franchise quarterback into one of the NFL&apos;s biggest looming questions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Delhi tightens pollution controls as air quality deteriorates before Diwali</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/air-pollution-indian-capital-delhi-s-air-quality-worsens-ahead-of-diwali-festival/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/air-pollution-indian-capital-delhi-s-air-quality-worsens-ahead-of-diwali-festival/</guid><description>Delhi has introduced stricter pollution measures after its air quality reached the very poor category, with fireworks raising concerns ahead of Diwali.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Alaska Senate Race Remains Unresolved as Ranked-Choice Voting Extends Timeline</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/alaska-senate-race-unresolved-as-candidates-expect-weekslong-ballot-counting-process/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/alaska-senate-race-unresolved-as-candidates-expect-weekslong-ballot-counting-process/</guid><description>The contest between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola is expected to take weeks to resolve due to Alaska&apos;s ranked-choice voting system, keeping the Senate seat in limbo while other races conclude.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Government warned it is &apos;sleepwalking into another robodebt&apos; over unchecked use of algorithms and AI</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/albanese-government-warned-it-s-sleepwalking-into-another-robodebt-scenario-over-use-of-al/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/albanese-government-warned-it-s-sleepwalking-into-another-robodebt-scenario-over-use-of-al/</guid><description>The Centre for Public Integrity says weak transparency and missing legislation around automated decision-making risk repeating the failures of the robodebt scandal.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Albert Pujols set to interview for Astros managerial opening, sources say</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/albert-pujols-to-interview-for-astros-managerial-job-sources-say/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/albert-pujols-to-interview-for-astros-managerial-job-sources-say/</guid><description>Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is traveling to Houston to interview for the Astros&apos; managerial vacancy this week, with an in-person meeting scheduled for Thursday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item><item><title>Alec Baldwin &apos;Really, Really&apos; Disliked Documentary About Him, Filmmakers Say</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/alec-baldwin-really-really-didn-t-like-documentary-about-him-filmmakers-say/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/alec-baldwin-really-really-didn-t-like-documentary-about-him-filmmakers-say/</guid><description>Director Rory Kennedy and producer Mark Bailey say the actor struggled with The Trial of Alec Baldwin, their documentary about the aftermath of the Rust shooting.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Alex Garland&apos;s &apos;Civil War&apos; Gets Second Look After Texas Turns Blue: &apos;You Owe Him an Apology&apos;</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/alex-garland-s-civil-war-gets-second-look-after-texas-turns-blue-you-owe-him-an-apology/</link><guid 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2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Ocarina of Time Remake Launches on Switch 2 Ahead of GTA VI</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/all-the-news-about-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/all-the-news-about-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake/</guid><description>Nintendo releases its long-awaited Ocarina of Time remake on November 5, featuring modernized controls and a unique art style inspired by puppetry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Cypress woman killed in Santa Ana crash involving Tustin police pursuit</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/alleged-dui-driver-crashes-during-police-pursuit-killing-cypress-woman-in-santa/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/alleged-dui-driver-crashes-during-police-pursuit-killing-cypress-woman-in-santa/</guid><description>Michelle Lynn Boston, 46, of Cypress died after a vehicle pursued by Tustin police collided with the car she was in near 4th Street and Golden Circle Drive.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Xiaoyu Wang</dc:creator></item><item><title>Altoona Mother Files Complaint After Daughter Left Alone During Father&apos;s Arrest</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/altoona-mother-files-complaint-after-daughter-left-alone-during-father-s-arrest/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/altoona-mother-files-complaint-after-daughter-left-alone-during-father-s-arrest/</guid><description>Sierra Ware alleges officers transported her ex-husband before she arrived, leaving her eight-year-old daughter unattended in a vehicle.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Maya Morris</dc:creator></item><item><title>Jenny Groom appointed head of MGM Alternative at Amazon MGM Studios</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/amazon-mgm-studios-names-jenny-groom-head-of-mgm-alternative/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/amazon-mgm-studios-names-jenny-groom-head-of-mgm-alternative/</guid><description>Amazon MGM Studios has named Jenny Groom to lead its unscripted division, bringing her extensive experience from NBCUniversal and BBC Studios to oversee major franchises and new development.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicholas James</dc:creator></item><item><title>AMC Theatres Posts Record Third Quarter Revenue as Box Office Rebound Continues</title><link>https://currentcolumn.com/article/amc-theatres-rides-box-office-rebound-to-record-revenue-in-third-quarter/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://currentcolumn.com/article/amc-theatres-rides-box-office-rebound-to-record-revenue-in-third-quarter/</guid><description>AMC Entertainment swung to a profit and set new revenue records in the third quarter, lifted by blockbuster releases, premium screens and rising attendance.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Justin Brooks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>