Good morning, and happy Sunday. Whether you are heading to church, getting ready for football or just enjoying a slower morning with your family, here is what you need to know to start the day.
Top stories
Trump names Stephen Miller White House chief of staff
President Trump picked longtime adviser Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles, who moves to his political operation. It is the biggest staff change of the term so far, coming days after the midterm elections.
U.S. strikes Iranian air defenses on Qeshm Island
The president called Friday’s strike near the Strait of Hormuz “minor” as U.S. Central Command announced a new task force. The conflict continues to shape oil prices and shipping in the Gulf.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv’s power grid and a major bridge
An overnight attack injured at least five people and cut power and water in parts of Ukraine’s capital, just days before negotiators are due to meet in Abu Dhabi.
Herzog taps Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot gets the first chance to build a coalition after the Oct. 27 election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a majority.
Gas prices slide toward $4 a gallon
The national average for regular fell to about $4.04 after crude oil dropped more than 12% in a week, and analysts say more relief at the pump is possible.
Miami-Dade condos tilt toward buyers
September figures from MIAMI REALTORS show a year’s worth of condo supply but only about five months of single-family homes, a split that matters for families shopping in South Florida.
EU says TikTok’s feed breaks the law
European regulators preliminarily found that TikTok’s recommendation feed can pull users into harmful loops of videos, a finding parents of teens will want to know about.
Lp(a) drug cuts an inherited heart risk but misses its main goal
A major trial found pelacarsen sharply lowered lipoprotein(a), yet it did not significantly reduce heart attacks and strokes. Doctors say the research is far from over.
Utah rallies past BYU to stay unbeaten
Utah won the Holy War 28-20 and is now one of only two unbeaten teams left in major college football, along with UCLA.
What to watch today
- 9:30 a.m. ET: The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons play at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on NFL Network.
- 1 p.m. ET: The Detroit Lions visit the Miami Dolphins on FOX, one of seven early NFL games.
- Poland: Two days of national mourning begin today for the victims of Saturday’s Kraków shooting, with a 4 p.m. local-time Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica.
- Elections: Vote counting continues in the still-uncalled U.S. Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska.
- 8:20 p.m. ET: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Chicago Bears on NBC and Peacock.
Good news
Bill Kinee of Collingswood, New Jersey, turned 100 on Saturday. The World War II Army veteran, who showed films to fellow service members before spending more than 30 years with the Philadelphia Fire Department, received the Camden County Military Service Medal at his party, according to 6abc Philadelphia. His firefighter-themed cake even set off the smoke alarm.
Quote of the day
The storm came to test you, not to keep you. — Jonathan Anthony Burkett
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Sources for “What to watch” and “Good news”: NFLSchedules.com, “NFL Games This Sunday” (Nov. 8, 2026); Real Madrid, “Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals will play on November 8 at the Bernabéu”; EWTN News, “Polish bishops call for prayer after gunman kills 6 in Kraków’s historic square” (Nov. 7, 2026); ABC News, election live updates (Nov. 7, 2026); 6abc Philadelphia (Nov. 7, 2026).
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