What are the most important events and topics in the news today?
Here are the biggest stories as of Friday, November 6, 2026 (U.S.):
Want a quick summary of any one item (markets, midterm fallout, Iran/Ukraine, jobs, or the Europe flight threats)?
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- A brutal sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles 4.4%
Backs: “A sharp Wall Street sell‑off hit on Thursday, led by AI/data‑center names; the S&P 500 fell about 4.4% and the Nasdaq slid more than 5%, with volatility spiking as investors reassessed the AI trade after the elections.”
- After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
Backs: “Democrats won control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterms and are signaling investigations of the Trump administration as Republicans sort through the losses and voter backlash over the economy.”
- Trump meets with national security team, says Iran war decision coming "soon"
Backs: “After the midterms, President Trump said he’ll decide “soon” whether to escalate or pursue a deal in the Iran conflict; polling shows public skepticism about the war’s course.”
- Russia and Ukraine exchange airstrikes as US envoy describes renewed security talks as productive
Backs: “U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are slated to resume talks in Abu Dhabi next week (Nov. 10–11).”
- More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes
Backs: “A new wave of hoax bomb threats hit more than 20 commercial flights across Europe, prompting diversions and fighter‑jet escorts; officials labeled the threats “malicious” hoaxes.”
- Unemployment claims drop to 189,000, the fewest since mid-July
Backs: “ET; economists expect roughly 65,000 payroll gains and a 4.2% unemployment rate.”
- Row house fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 9
Backs: “A Brooklyn row‑house fire killed six people and injured nine, drawing a massive emergency response in Sunset Park.”