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by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, November 10. Also, check out the following video of UVA Professor Larry Sabato on CNN last night talking about the eight Senate Democrats who voted for a deal to end the government shutdown, in which Sabato argues, “It’s a cave in by those 8 Senate Democrats. Period. Full stop.”
- Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds
- Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief (“Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins”)
- COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
- Cop30: what are the main issues and why do they matter? (“Cop returns to its Brazilian roots and attempts to map a path to crucial emissions cuts that navigates financial, scientific and ethical aspects of the climate crisis”)
- The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball (“After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks”)
- Growth in global demand for ‘green’ office buildings slows amid Trump policies (“Fall reported by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as UN calls for accelerated action in buildings sector to meet global climate goals”)
- This Week’s U.N. Climate Conference Is a Depressing Sign of the Times
- Governments and Billionaires Retreat Ahead of COP30 Climate Talks (“Worldwide, every other week seems to bring a new climate-related crisis. Increasingly, the response has seemed to be a dulled acceptance.”)
- Andrew Forrest says real zero is already the “winning business case” in three key fossil fuel guzzling industries
- The head of the World Health Organization has a message for Trump
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy: why should I be afraid of Donald Trump? (“Exclusive: Ukraine’s leader dismisses reports his last Washington meeting was volatile, and praises King Charles for helping build ties with US president”)
- More than 1 million evacuated in the Philippines as Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall
- How the loss of USAID funding affects Indonesia’s ability to fight climate change
- BBC resignations are result of internal ‘coup’, says former Sun editor (“David Yelland says Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were undermined by people close to BBC board”)
- Top BBC bosses resign after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech
- German far-right activist seeks asylum in U.S. as Trump ties deepen (“Social media influencer Naomi Seibt, a supporter of the nationalist AfD party, said she is being persecuted in Germany for her political views.”)
- Syrian president to hold talks with Trump at White House (“Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to push for full lifting of remaining sanctions imposed during 13-year civil war”)
- Exclusive: Syria foiled Islamic State plots on President Sharaa’s life, sources say
- Hundreds of Thousands of Anonymous Deportees (“Amid the president’s fast-moving deportation campaign, the stories of most people being swept up are missed.”)
- Masked ICE agents put damper on Oak Park Girl Scout food drive: ‘It’s heartbreaking as a mom’ (“Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.”)
- Feeling Great About the Economy? You Must Own Stocks (“Investors’ rosy feelings about their stock market gains are powering spending—but it’s a different story for everyone else”)
- What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century (“Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.”)
- FAA prohibits most private jets at 12 major airports amid shutdown’s air traffic staffing problems
- Bessent warns of cargo shortages ahead of holidays as shutdown drags on
- US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends
- Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
- Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
- Senate Democrats cave on healthcare fight: It was all just for show, apparently
- Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough
- Senate Reaches Deal To Reopen Government After Moderate Democrats Cave (“Republicans found enough Democrats willing to drop their party’s demand to extend soon-to-expire health care subsidies for millions of people.”)
- The 8 Senate Democratic Caucus members who voted to end the shutdown (“Most, but not all, previously held state-level office — including four former governors. Most, but not all, come from presidential swing states. Two have announced they are retiring from the Senate after their current terms end…”)
- ‘It’ll take them 5 days’: Rand Paul could be obstacle to quickly ending shutdown (“The Kentucky Republican has been warning he will obstruct passage of any bill that takes aim at the hemp industry in his state.”)
- Democrats Line Up To Slam Deal To Reopen Government
- Senate rolls out $153B for veterans, military construction in bid to break shutdown impasse
- Senate Democrats Just Made a Huge Mistake (“The shutdown was hurting Trump. Ending it helps him.”)
- Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in Hand (Seems like a huge mistake.)
- Democratic unity fractures, paving the way for the government to reopen
- These are the 8 Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown
- It’s Hard to Know Whether Trump’s Cruelty or Stupidity Is Worse (“Fine—it’s the cruelty for sure. But the man’s sheer idiocy is pretty staggering, too.”)
- Housing director confirms administration ‘working on’ 50-year mortgage after Trump hint
- Trump Pardons Top 2020 Allies in Mammoth Late-Night Reveal
- Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, pardon attorney says
- Trump pardons top allies who aided bid to subvert the 2020 election (“Pardon recipients include Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman and dozens more.”)
- Reagan-Appointed Federal Judge Resigns to Speak Freely Against Trump (“Day after day, I observed in silence as President Trump, his aides, and his allies dismantled so much of what I dedicated my life to” Right, but doesn’t resigning just allow Trump to fill his seat?)
- Trump shares false claim Obama earned $40m in ‘royalties’ from Obamacare (“US president promoted fictional claim from satirical website that has been debunked repeatedly since 2017”)
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces run for fourth term, touts property tax plan, economy, policies
- Trump booed at Commanders NFL game before calling plays from Fox broadcast booth
- Trump Booed at NFL Game After Demanding Stadium Is Named in His Honor (“Football fans didn’t hold back their thoughts about the guests of honor at a game in Maryland.”)
- Trump booed as he becomes the first sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter
- Metro ridership sinks during shutdown, taking toll on D.C. businesses
- Sen. Tim Kaine Announces He Will Support Deal to Reopen Government; Sen. Mark Warner Says “We owe the American people more than a short-term fix that leaves working families staring down a health care crisis”
- Kaine and Warner split on federal government funding compromise
- Kaine to support, Warner comes out in opposition to deal to end shutdown
- Virginia pauses weekly SNAP aid; feds to kick in 65 percent this week
- Video: VA Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger Declares “I am a capitalist and Democrat and I won by 15 points in Virginia!” (Spanberger also pledges to defend UVA’s academic freedom, ensure that data centers “are paying their fair share for the energy that they are using,” etc.)
- Spanberger says the federal government ‘needs to open immediately’
- Democrats’ trifecta in Virginia means a fresh look for previously vetoed bills
- Virginia House Democrats Reelect Proven Leadership (Speaker Don Scott, Leader Charniele Herring, and Chair Kathy Tran) to Guide 64-Member Majority (“This leadership team represents the best of Virginia — experienced, visionary, and focused on results.”)
- Back to the 80’s: The last time Democrats held a 60+ seat House majority
- 5 ways things could go wrong for Spanberger and the Democrats
- Virginia Republicans turn on each other after crushing losses
- Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking (“Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams as Board of Education reviews accountability changes.”)
- Experts say Big Tech should buy you a heat pump (“As Virginia’s data center boom strains the grid, a new proposal says tech giants could free up power by footing the bill for residential energy upgrades — and still come out ahead.”)
- Youngkin helps bring another data center campus to Northern Virginia
- Staunton tow-truck ‘rolling coal’ guy convicted on weapons charges in Harrisonburg
- Goochland approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash (“County leaders argue data centers are key to long-term revenue growth, but opponents say the plan threatens rural character and neighborhoods.”)
- Manassas City Public Schools closed Monday after cybersecurity incident
- CWG Live: A blast of winter today through Tuesday; milder midweek
