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FDA adds vision-loss warning to Ozempic, Zepbound and other GLP-1 drugs
The FDA on Monday ordered every GLP-1 drug, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, to warn of a possible higher risk of NAION, a rare eye condition that can cause sudden, permanent vision loss in one eye.
Why it mattersGLP-1 drugs are used for diabetes and weight loss, and some are also approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk, slow kidney disease and treat sleep apnea and a form of fatty liver disease, according to the FDA. The new warning puts a specific eye risk in front of every patient and prescriber of these drugs for the first time, while the agency's own data show it remains rare.
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Politics
Politics
Trump says Iran war 'effectively over' but keeps naval blockade in place
President Trump said Monday the war with Iran is "militarily effectively over" and that he sees little need to resume strikes, after meeting Qatar's prime minister, but said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will stay. Oil fell about 5%, and Iranian officials dismissed his comments.
Why it mattersThe 8-month-old war has driven up fuel prices, and voter frustration with it shadowed last week's midterms, in which Republicans lost both chambers of Congress, AP reported. Markets read the shift as lowering the risk of new fighting: U.S. crude fell 4.38% to settle at $86.85 a barrel Monday and Brent fell 5.85% to $92.57, helping the Dow gain 1,104 points, according to CNBC.
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Technology
Technology
Trump open to AI guardrails with Democrats, warns against trailing China
President Trump told CBS's "60 Minutes" he "doesn't mind guardrails" on artificial intelligence and is open to working with Democrats on safeguards. He said rules must not put the US in "a deep second position" behind China.
Why it mattersDemocrats take control of the House and Senate in January after campaigning partly on voters' worries about AI and data centers, NBC News reported. NBC also found Democrats split over which AI harms to tackle first, and said opposition from the Trump administration could complicate new rules. A president willing to sign some guardrails changes that math.
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World
World
COP31 opens in Turkey seeking to electrify a third of global economy
The UN's COP31 climate summit opened Monday in Antalya, Turkey, where hosts are asking countries to back a goal of electrifying more than a third of the global economy by 2035. The Trump administration is skipping the talks for a second year and is pushing more oil, gas and coal production.
Why it mattersThe Iran war has disrupted oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and lifted fuel prices worldwide. Some say that shows the benefits of renewables, Reuters reported. John Holdren, a former Obama science adviser, said people who once might have been embarrassed to argue for heavy fossil fuel use now feel "empowered to make that case." AI's surging power demand adds a new pressure, and Turkey will ask countries and companies to sign principles for sustainable AI.
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Finance
Finance
Stocks jump 2.3% for best day since April; Nvidia falls 4%
The S&P 500 rose 2.3% Monday, its best day since April, recovering most of last week's post-midterm loss as oil fell more than 4%, while Nvidia dropped about 4% after its board opened an investigation of CEO Jensen Huang.
Why it mattersMany 401(k) and index-fund savers own the S&P 500, so its biggest day in seven months shows up in their balances. Cheaper crude also feeds into gasoline prices and inflation, which the Fed is weighing ahead of a possible December rate hike. And Nvidia's slide on a broad up day shows how much risk now rides on one company's leadership.
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Entertainment
Entertainment
Elvis rights holders and Eminem's publisher sue AI music maker Suno
Owners of Elvis Presley's music and Eminem's publisher Eight Mile Style have filed separate federal lawsuits against AI music generator Suno, accusing it of copying songs and cloning Presley's voice. Suno says it bars prompts that name specific artists and songs.
Why it mattersThe Presley case tests whether an estate can use a voice-cloning law against an AI company, not just copyright. The same Presley rights group has sued Anthropic over song lyrics, and Eight Mile Style has sued Meta, cases both companies dispute.
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- Variety, Elvis Music Owners, Eminem Publisher File Sprawling New Lawsuits Against AI Music Generator Suno, Nov. 7, 2026
- The Verge, Elvis and Eminem rights holders are suing Suno, Nov. 8, 2026
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Technology
Technology
Take-Two says GTA VI preorders 'unprecedented' as bookings fall 18%
Take-Two said Monday that Grand Theft Auto VI preorders are at "unprecedented levels" 10 days before the Nov. 19 launch, even as September-quarter bookings fell 18% to $1.60 billion. It kept its $8.0 billion to $8.2 billion full-year forecast.
Why it mattersGTA VI is the first new Grand Theft Auto in about 13 years, and Take-Two is counting on it to carry this year. A year ago the company booked about $1.9 billion in the December quarter, GamesBeat noted. The new outlook is $1.45 billion to $1.6 billion higher, or roughly 76% to 84% more, with most of the increase expected from GTA VI.
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Finance
Finance
Brent falls below $98 as Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely
Brent crude fell 75 cents to $97.57 a barrel Monday morning after President Trump said renewed strikes on Iran were "highly unlikely" if talks progress. Brent plunged 16% last week. Stock futures rose, though Nvidia slid before the bell.
Why it mattersOil's slide eases one source of the inflation pressure markets are watching before Tuesday's report. KCM Trade's Tim Waterer said markets are still waiting to see whether Trump's "more measured" tone is a lasting shift or a temporary one.
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