Apple News Today How senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown
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Nov 10, 2025 A rare Sunday Senate session leads to a potential end to the government shutdown, driven by pressure on senators from various fronts. Heavy investments in AI data centers are reshaping small towns like Umatilla, fostering economic growth but also rising housing costs. A shocking incident of street harassment against Mexico's president sparks national outrage and a debate on gender violence. Plus, Trump’s recent pardons, a scandal in MLB, and the surprising end of the 207-year-old Farmer's Almanac add to the mix.
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Deal Advances But Shutdown Still Active
- A bipartisan Senate procedural vote moved the shutdown-ending deal forward but didn't end the shutdown yet.
- The agreement only funds the government through the end of January and still faces House and further Senate hurdles.
Key Concessions And Missing ACA Guarantee
- Republicans secured Democratic support without guaranteeing extension of ACA subsidies, offering a December vote instead.
- Democrats did win reversals of attempted firings and extended SNAP funding through 2026.
AI Builds Boost Local Construction
- David Uberti reported that massive AI data center builds create huge demand for labor and materials in local economies.
- These projects are propping up construction and sometimes entire regional economies.