The 7 Shutdown vote; BBC resignations; sports betting; benefits of walking; and more
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Nov 10, 2025 A short-term funding deal to avert a government shutdown is on the table. BBC executives resign over a controversial Trump documentary edit. The Justice Department faces staffing challenges as many attorneys left under Trump. Anti-vaccine sentiments rise at a pro-RFK Jr. conference. Small businesses are hesitant to hire amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, niche sports are seeing suspicious betting activities. Surprisingly, studies show that just 10-15 minute walks can significantly reduce heart disease risk.
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Shutdown Deal Advances Amid Democratic Split
- The Senate advanced a short-term funding deal to reopen the government through Jan. 30 while deferring a vote on ACA subsidies.
- The move split Democrats and still requires many votes in both the Senate and House to become law.
BBC Leaders Resign Over Edited Trump Clips
- BBC Director General Tim Davey and BBC News CEO Deborah Ternis resigned after a whistleblower accused the BBC of misleading edits in a Trump documentary.
- The controversy centered on January 6 clips allegedly altered to make Trump seem to call for violence.
DOJ Loses Experience, Faces Hiring Crunch
- The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys amid firings, buyouts, and resignations since Trump's return to office.
- Hiring struggles and a drop in applicants from top law schools have left the DOJ increasingly staffed by ideologically aligned candidates.