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1. Iran gives 2-day window for Hormuz deal as US mulls strikes: What to know Al-Monitor · 2 Nov 2026

   An Iranian spokesperson said on Monday that a revised proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could take effect within two days if Washington meets its demands.

2. Yakuza creator's new studio and its debut game Gang of Dragon are no more after losing funding from NetEase Eurogamer · 2 Nov 2026

   Nagoshi Studio has officially shut down and its first game called Gang of Dragon is seemingly no more, months after publisher NetEase pulled funding from the Yakuza-like project. Read more

3. News in 90 Seconds November 3 TVNZ · 2 Nov 2026

   The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including warnings about price hikes amid a proposed crackdown, and the number one secret to happiness. Labour says it's "absolute nonsense" that the party's proposed crackdown on unfair prices could in fact drive bills up. US voters will go to the polls to…

4. Trump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms CNBC · 2 Nov 2026

   Trump seemed to acknowledge that Democrats had an advantage heading into Election Day. "But we gave this a very strong shot," he said.

5. US voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections Investing.com · 2 Nov 2026
6. ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Exec Producer Matthew Wright Dies At 52 In “Unfathomable Tragedy”; DeGeneres Posts Emotional Video Tribute Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

   Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the loss of Matthew Wright, who worked as an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years and appeared frequently on the show. Wright died Friday, October 30, while he was working remotely in Los Angeles “in an unfathomable tragedy,” according to a GoFundMe…

7. Leonardo DiCaprio & Paul Rudd’s Crime Movie Returns to Theaters for Big Anniversary ComingSoon.net · 2 Nov 2026

   Photo Credit - 20th Century Studios Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Rudd are heading back to the big screen together. Their 1996 film Romeo + Juliet will return to theaters this December for its 30th anniversary. The re-release gives audiences another chance to see Luhrmann’s modern take on Shakespeare’s…

8. Stifel raises Checkpoint Software stock price target on revenue outlook Investing.com · 2 Nov 2026
9. McDonald’s McRib class action lawsuit moves forward over ‘deceptive’ meat Global News · 2 Nov 2026

   The lawsuit said that McDonald's has 'cultivated a sense of anticipation around the McRib, leveraging its scarcity to drive sales across its many locations.'

10. The attack ad that split the Democrats in Michigan Nine · 2 Nov 2026

    The defection of a key democrat in the state has added a new twist to the must-win Senate race.