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A late-week nor’easter is expected to bring the first widespread snow of the season to parts of the north-eastern United States, while Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City are more likely to see rain, strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures. The storm is expected to develop from Thursday, November 12, into Friday, November 13, as low pressure moves towards the East Coast and strengthens near the Atlantic. The exact track remains uncertain, but forecasters say the major I-95 cities are likely to remain too warm for significant snow. Rain likely for Philadelphia and New York National Weather…

US stocks opened higher as investors returned to shares in major technology companies, marking a recovery for the sector. The move lifted the wider market at the start of trading, with technology companies at the centre of the renewed investor interest.

Donald Trump defended Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang after the billionaire admitted having an affair with a senior executive who US intelligence assessed was delivering information to Beijing. Trump said he had not discussed the matter with Huang, but described him as “a fine person” and praised his leadership of the chipmaker. “I have not spoken to him about it. I just know he’s a fine person but you never know what’s going on. I hope everything’s fine, he’s done such an incredible job… He’s a fine person in my opinion,” the president told reporters on Sunday. Huang acknowledged the…

Josh Shapiro has insisted that Pennsylvania remains the United States’ “ultimate swing state”, despite a Democratic election surge that has expanded attention to traditionally Republican territory such as Texas. The Pennsylvania governor’s argument is central to his potential path towards a 2028 presidential bid. His political operation helped Democrats flip four congressional seats, secure their first governing trifecta in Harrisburg in three decades and win his own re-election by more than 20 points. Mr Shapiro also helped Democrats take 11 counties that Donald Trump carried in 2024. His team said he had demonstrated “unique strength” among voters who were sceptical…

Bronny James was not used in the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons, but still became central to the night after responding to a courtside heckler who was later escorted from the arena. The 22-year-old appeared to challenge the woman’s fitness and finances, asking: “Can you run a mile?” He then followed by asking how much she earned each year. It is unclear what the fan, who was seated close to the Lakers bench, had said to provoke the exchange. The confrontation became heated enough for Lakers staff to hold James back before security removed her from the…

Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Newcastle United are monitoring Lens centre-back Ismaelo Ganiou, whose progress in French football has attracted interest from a number of leading European clubs. The 20-year-old defender has made significant strides over the past year and is reportedly being assessed as a potential long-term defensive signing. Fulham and Brentford are also understood to be tracking his development. Premier League clubs monitor Lens defender Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo, are among those keeping watch, while Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have also been alerted to Ganiou’s potential. Ganiou’s pace, physical strength and composure in possession…

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Mr Justice Joel Bennathan imposed the sentence at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, following a four-week trial concerning allegations dating from 2004 to 2009. Brand, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The judge told the former comedian and broadcaster that he had shown a “casual and arrogant disregard” for women who said no to him, placing the offences in the context of his rise to fame.…

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe’s first Test ended in a run-laden draw after all three innings passed 500, leaving bowlers and viewers facing a prolonged test of stamina. The match produced an emphatic display of batting endurance, with neither side able to force a result despite the huge totals posted across the three innings. For the bowlers, the contest became a demanding exercise in patience, while the length of the match made it an equally testing experience for those watching.

Nvidia shares fell sharply after the company’s board launched an independent investigation into allegations that China targeted chief executive Jensen Huang in an intelligence operation. The inquiry has raised questions about Mr Huang’s future at the chipmaker, which he co-founded and helped build into the world’s second-most valuable company, with a valuation of $4.5 trillion. Nvidia’s shares dropped $10.40, or 5.7 per cent, to $176.24 shortly after markets opened on Monday. The stock had already fallen by almost 20 per cent over the previous month amid a wider sell-off in artificial intelligence companies. The allegations concern Mr Huang’s reported close…

Russell Brand has been jailed for 10 years and six months after being convicted of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three women during the height of his fame. The 51-year-old former comedian showed little emotion as he was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court. He was led from the dock after telling his wife, Laura Gallacher, “I love you” and “we’ll be okay”. Gallacher, the mother of his three children, visibly crumpled in the public gallery as the sentence was handed down. She later left court holding hands with a friend, while Brand’s father, Ron, appeared shaken by the length…