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Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s lawyer rejected mortgage fraud claims from FHFA director Bill Pulte, saying they hinge on an innocuous 2021 notation and that Cook accurately disclosed her Ann Arbor, Atlanta and Cambridge homes. Cook, who sued to block an attempted firing amid Trump’s attacks on the Fed, remains in office as the Supreme Court plans January arguments. Pulte has filed multiple referrals and focused on Democrats; DOJ and FHFA didn’t immediately comment. He also appointed himself chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and purged leaders, amid data sharing turmoil.

Sinclair disclosed an 8.2% stake in E.W. Scripps and said it wants to own the company, sending Scripps shares up 40%. Scripps pushed back, saying its board will take all appropriate steps to protect the company from opportunistic actions and will pursue only what best serves shareholders, employees, and the communities it reaches. Sinclair said it held 'constructive' merger talks for several months; a source said those discussions ended without a deal. Sinclair argued a combination could yield $300 million in annual savings and close within nine to twelve months.

The Cowboys returned from a bye with grief still raw, beating the Raiders 33-16 in Las Vegas while honoring late defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. Coach Brian Schottenheimer and players wore shirts bearing his image; a moment of silence, helmet decals with No. 94, and his jersey on the sideline kept him close. Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns to four targets as the defense dominated, holding Las Vegas to one TD and 236 yards. The Raiders warmed up in “Call an Audible” shirts noting 988, underscoring the night’s somber purpose.

A sweeping AidData report says China’s state banks secretly funneled about $200 billion into U.S. companies over 25 years, often routed through shell firms in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and Delaware. Many loans aided Chinese acquisitions in sensitive sectors, including robotics, semiconductors and biotech, raising national security alarms. Globally, China lent more than $2 trillion since 2000, extending its web of obligations into wealthy allies, researchers found. U.S. scrutiny has tightened since 2020, but China has expanded overseas branches to mask origins. Experts warn the opaque financing could give Beijing leverage over critical technologies.

The Justice Department sued California to block two new laws that ban officials from concealing their faces and require nonuniformed federal agents to display identification. The suit argues the measures violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, discriminate against federal officers, and jeopardize their safety; federal agencies say they will not comply. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office criticized the filing and vowed to fight in court. The laws include exemptions for undercover and SWAT personnel and carry criminal penalties. Police groups and DHS oppose the mask ban, while Democratic senators advanced it after masked immigration enforcement operations.

Ford Motor is teaming up with Amazon to let dealers list certified used Fords on Amazon Autos, letting shoppers browse local inventory, arrange financing, and finish most paperwork online before picking up the vehicle in person. The program launches in Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas, with more markets to come. Vehicles include a manufacturer-backed warranty and benefits equivalent to dealership sales. Ford says about 180 dealers have expressed interest, with 20 enrolled so far. Amazon facilitates the transactions, which are completed by participating dealerships; the e-commerce site also hosts similar offerings from Hyundai.

Prime members can get Crucial’s 2TB P310 M.2 2230 SSD for $123.49 at Amazon, $2 above its low and far under its recent $239.99. Upgrading handhelds like Steam Deck or ROG Ally means opening them; iFixit guides and its $39.99 64-bit kit can help. Costco members through November 17 can buy Meta’s Quest 3S 128GB for $199.99 with a year of Meta Horizon Plus. Arcane season two’s 4K steelbook is $37.14. Ahead of a free December 2 current-gen update for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, Red Dead Redemption is $24.99 for Switch at Amazon or GameStop and PS4 at GameStop.

After a two-week blackout, Disney’s channels returned to YouTube TV under a new deal that hints at the service’s next move: genre-specific packages. In a bullet point, Disney said select networks will be included in various packages, suggesting previously reported options like a Sports & Broadcast tier. The wording implies more than one package, and Disney’s participation as owner of ESPN could help make it real. YouTube TV remains popular among sports fans, including NFL Sunday Ticket viewers, and is the first to carry the new NBC Sports Network.

The Athletic 136 has a new No. 4: Georgia, fresh off a 35-10 win over Texas that showcased Gunner Stockton’s five-touchdown efficiency and Nate Frazier’s steady bursts. Kirby Smart praised the Bulldogs’ growing physicality as recent wins signal a late-season surge. Oklahoma climbs after beating Alabama, which slips to No. 10; Oregon sits 11th despite routing Minnesota, with résumé questions lingering. Houston, Missouri, North Texas, Tulane and SMU enter the top 25. Elsewhere, Penn State inches up, Arkansas keeps losing close, and winless UMass falls to 0-10.

CoreWeave’s blistering AI-fueled growth hides mounting peril, the article argues. The newly public data center operator posted $1.4 billion in Q3 revenue and marquee deals with Microsoft, OpenAI and Meta, yet it’s laden with about $14 billion of debt, soaring interest costs, construction delays and “material weaknesses” in controls. Critics say its rich margins rely on accounting, and its biggest customers are also building rival capacity. The company is tightly tied to Nvidia, which supplies chips, invests, and promises to buy unused capacity. Insider share sales and complex loans add concern that CoreWeave is shouldering others’ risk.