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1. World Toilet Day is today! Um .. is that really the best name?

   November 19 is World Toilet Day — officially declared by the United Nations to bring attention to the the 3.4 billion people who live without "safely managed sanitation."

2. Dems may have an advantage in the 2026 midterms. And, Trump defends Saudi crown prince

   President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president's low approval rating.

3. Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria

   A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students.

4. Kirby Air Riders is radically simple alternative to racing classics like Mario Kart

   Simple mechanics and diverse modes turn Kirby Air Riders into a racing game to rival Mario Kart World, a fellow Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.

5. Flu season could be nasty this winter

   With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.

6. 3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points

   Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.

7. Friendsgiving 101: A history of the made-up holiday and how to celebrate it

   The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it.

8. Trump's National Guard deployments face mounting legal pushback

   President Trump's efforts to send National Guard troops to U.S. cities have been repeatedly met with resistance in the courts — most recently, in Tennessee.

9. How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI

   Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI.

10. Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

    A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.