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Monday 9 November 2026

Texas's new divided government gets to work; Nvidia probe hits shares; Labuschagne dropped

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Austin

  1. Austin to rewrite police rules on cooperating with ICE before the new governor takes office

    The mayor says Police Chief Lisa Davis will revise APD's general orders on working with immigration enforcement ahead of Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa's inauguration.

    KUT · 2026-11-06

  2. Austin ISD stops cooperating with comptroller's investigation

    The district halted its cooperation with a state inquiry launched by Comptroller Don Huffines after his election defeat.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-09

  3. Voters approve $295 million for parks and libraries

    The city bond package passed, funding park and library projects.

    KUT · 2026-11-03

  4. District 5 heads to a December runoff; Qadri wins District 9 outright

    Council Member Ryan Alter faces David Weinberg in a runoff next month, while Zo Qadri secured a second term without one.

    KUT · 2026-11-03 · also KUT: District 9

  5. Democrats win every contested countywide race in Williamson County

    The four contested races, including county judge, all went to Democrats.

    KUT · 2026-11-03

Texas

  1. Bill filing opens for a divided Legislature

    Democrats, newly in control of the House, are setting out their priorities as filing begins for the 90th session.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-09

  2. Texas Republicans take stock after statewide losses

    Party leaders are assessing the results and talking about how to rebuild.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-09

  3. Supreme Court lets Big Bend border wall construction resume

    The justices lifted a federal judge's order that had paused the work; the administration is seeking further review.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-09

  4. Paxton drops bid to close El Paso migrant shelter network

    The attorney general ended a nearly three-year legal effort against Annunciation House.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-09

  5. Hinojosa's Medicaid expansion would need lawmakers, not an executive order

    Expanding Medicaid requires legislation; Democrats may pursue a bill tied to federal policy changes.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-09

  6. Justice Department moves to take over Texas suit against Planned Parenthood

    Federal attorneys plan to assume control of the state's case.

    Texas Tribune · 2026-11-08

United States

  1. Both parties weigh how to deliver the economic relief voters asked for

    After the midterms, the White House and incoming Democratic majorities face hard choices on cost-of-living measures.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

  2. Administration signals resistance as Democrats plan investigations

    The president and the Justice Department are taking a defiant stance ahead of expected congressional oversight.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

  3. Native American women win historic tribal, state and federal races

    Several firsts were recorded across levels of government in last week's elections.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

  4. Floods lift Lake Powell about 20 feet

    Heavy rain brought unusual relief to drought-strained reservoirs in the Southwest.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

Australia

  1. Senior Labor figures back Treasurer Chalmers after leaks

    Ministers defended his handling of the budget following media leaks about him.

    ABC News · 2026-11-10

  2. Traditional owners withdraw support for Woodside's Browse expansion

    Leaked documents show a confidential land-access deal behind the gas project, which partner groups now criticise.

    ABC News · 2026-11-10

  3. NSW data: Aboriginal children less likely to be diverted from court

    Bureau of Crime Statistics figures show they are about 30 per cent less likely than non-Aboriginal children to receive a police diversion.

    ABC News · 2026-11-10

  4. Victoria promises Clare's Law ahead of 28 November election

    The Labor government pledged a domestic-violence disclosure scheme and a wider smart-glasses ban.

    ABC News · 2026-11-10

  5. Queensland funds 600-plus transitional places for rough sleepers

    A supported accommodation program will back 37 projects across the state.

    ABC News · 2026-11-10

  6. Beaconsfield mine survivor Todd Russell dies at 54

    He was rescued with Brant Webb after the 2006 Tasmanian mine collapse.

    ABC News · 2026-11-10

AI technology

  1. US AI safety center staff reportedly now report to the White House

    AP sources say the arrangement has raised questions about the center's independence.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

  2. Google adds two eighth-generation TPU configurations

    TPU 8tx targets confidential computing and TPU 8i Max pairs two chips for more memory; performance figures are Google's own.

    Google Cloud (primary) · 2026-11-09

  3. Norway pauses new data-center grid reservations

    Grid operator Statnett says the temporary step protects secure operation as AI demand grows; it expects to lift it by August 2027 at the latest.

    Statnett (primary, Norwegian) · 2026-11-09

  4. Anthropic's IPO process continues after public S-1 filing

    The company filed its prospectus publicly in late October; listing timing and price have not been set. (This brief is produced with Claude, an Anthropic model.)

    NPR · 2026-10-26

Other technology

  1. Nvidia shares fall about 4% as board investigates spy allegations around CEO

    Jensen Huang acknowledged a personal relationship; a reported US intelligence assessment that the woman worked for Beijing is unconfirmed and denied by China. The president said the FBI is looking into it.

    The Hill · 2026-11-09 · also AP via PBS

  2. Tesla to end Cybertruck production around mid-2027

    The company says remaining output will not cover all reservations and some deposits will be refunded.

    News 9 (CBS affiliate) · 2026-11-09

World

  1. Pope Leo reaches Argentina, urges Milei to put people before the economy

    Argentina is the most politically sensitive stop of his three-country South American tour.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

  2. Kremlin hopes US election won't change Ukraine talks

    Moscow says it expects negotiations with the Trump administration to continue on course.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

  3. Poland mourns six killed in Kraków shooting

    Authorities say the attacker held far-right views; the prime minister and president attended a memorial.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08 · also Euronews

  4. Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Turkey's Izmir province

    The blast hit the Habas iron and steel works.

    Euronews · 2026-11-09

  5. COP31 climate talks open in Antalya

    Delegates are arriving in Turkey for the UN summit.

    Euronews · 2026-11-09

  6. Train collision in Egypt kills 7, injures at least 125

    Two trains collided; the cause is under investigation.

    AP via PBS · 2026-11-08

Australian cricket

  1. Labuschagne left out of Test squad for New Zealand series

    The chair of selectors cited a long run of poor Test form.

    ABC Sport · 2026-11-09

  2. Khawaja's ball-tampering claims split former teammates

    David Warner backed Usman Khawaja's account and criticised Cricket Australia's probe; Scott Boland and Darren Lehmann rejected parts of it.

    ABC Sport · 2026-11-09 · also Boland, Lehmann

  3. Sheffield Shield round could settle Test batting spots

    Batters are competing for places ahead of the New Zealand Tests.

    ABC Sport · 2026-11-10

  4. Lance Morris injures hand, delaying Test debut hopes

    The WA fast bowler was hurt at a social event after the match against England.

    ABC Sport · 2026-11-09

Golden State Warriors

  1. Warriors host the Pelicans tonight on a seven-game win streak

    Golden State came in 7-3 after wins over Orlando (126-119) and Miami (120-100), and led New Orleans 40-22 in the second quarter at publishing time.

    Sportradar scores · 2026-11-09

  2. Next up: Texas road trip

    At Houston on Wednesday (8:30pm CT), then at San Antonio on Friday (8:30pm CT).

    Sportradar schedule · 2026-11-09