AI Equities Edging Up After Post-Election Drop

High-stakes trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States commenced in Abu Dhabi, marking a dramatic shift in Washington's approach to ending the war. Led by President Donald Trump’s envoys—his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner—the U.S. has placed Russia's long-standing demand for a rewritten "European security architecture" at the center of the negotiations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Lina Attalah, the editor-in-chief of Mada Masr—Egypt’s leading independent news outlet—is facing up to a year in prison amid what the United Nations and human rights organizations call a widening government assault on press freedom.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Following their victory in the November 2026 midterm elections, incoming House and Senate Democratic leaders have established an aggressive "Day 1" and first-100-hours legislative agenda centered on reversing Medicaid cuts, restoring healthcare subsidies, and passing war powers resolutions to end the conflict in Iran.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Calley Means, a former senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has publicly accused former White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and other top Trump administration aides of catering to special interest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Following a hung parliament in the October 27, 2026 general election, Israeli President Isaac Herzog officially tasked centrist Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. The former military chief was given the first opportunity over longtime rival and caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling a dramatic effort by the opposition to end Netanyahu's conservative tenure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Following the sentencing of British comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10 and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault, journalist Katie Glass reflected on her 2017 interview with him. She stated that despite his public pivot at the time toward recovery and wellness, Brand exhibited "no compassion or insight" regarding the impact of his past behavior on others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an extramarital affair with Alice Huang (no relation), a tech executive whom U.S. intelligence agencies have identified as a Chinese spy. The announcement triggered a sharp market reaction, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars in market value as Nvidia shares closed more than 4% lower on Monday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

On November 6, 2026, Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued an executive order directing the Houston Police Department (HPD) to limit its cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The policy shift—announced just days after a historic wave of Democratic wins in Texas—sparked instant conservative backlash and widespread media criticism labeling the choice as an "unbelievable" retreat on border security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

President Donald Trump confirmed to reporters on November 8, 2026, that he was "only kidding" when he posted on social media that he had offered UFC CEO Dana White the role of White House press secretary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Following the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, political analysts project that Democrats will govern roughly 75% of the American population if current leads hold in unresolved races. Driven by deep voter dissatisfaction with inflation, cost of living, and the state of democracy under the Trump administration, a massive "blue wave" reshaped the political landscape.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!