UTHealth Houston researchers analysed eating and sleeping patterns in adults living with obesity. The study involved 87 participants and examined gut and metabolic health. Later sleep preferences combined with late eating were associated with worse risk markers. The findings do not show that eating late alone causes metabolic disease. Researchers say further studies are needed to test whether changing meal timing improves health.

Skims faced complaints about its $148 accessories advent calendar. Customer videos showed hair ties, hair clips, keyrings and other small items. One TikTok unboxing was reported to have reached about 65 million views. The company acknowledged disappointment and offered refunds or store credit. Some critics questioned the value while others argued that buyers knew the advertised contents

FIFPRO announced its 2026 World 11 chosen by professional footballers. Lionel Messi extended his record to 18 selections. Harry Kane, the Ballon d’Or winner, missed the men’s starting team. The men’s vote involved 19,806 players from 73 countries. The result revived arguments about reputation, recent performance and how teams are selected.

lice reported 11 arrests and 45 ejections during the 49ers–Raiders game in Santa Clara. Fights took place around the stadium and appeared in social-media videos. Police said some investigations were still open. The rivalry has a history of serious crowd-management concerns. The incident raised fresh questions about the punishment of violent spectators.Po

FUN LANE Dax Shepard addressed online claims about his marriage to Kristen Bell on 9 November. He rejected allegations that he was controlling or abusive. The discussion followed public comments about the couple’s unusual way of flirting. No reliable evidence in the reviewed reporting proves the allegations against him. The dispute raises questions about how much strangers can fairly infer from celebrity interviews.

FUN LANE A corgi named Quinn became the surprise attraction during a Carolina Panthers half-time race. She carried on running after the other dogs had finished. Handlers struggled to catch her as the crowd reacted. Local reporting identified her owners and described their preparation for the event. Footage of the unscripted chase spread beyond the stadium.

FUN LANE The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–6 on Monday night. The Vikings’ attack struggled and committed three turnovers. Home spectators responded with loud boos during the poor performance. The club’s coach accepted responsibility for the offensive problems. The reaction raised an old sporting argument about fans publicly criticising their own team.

CIVIC LANE The European Commission has earmarked €50 million to accelerate a joint Black Sea maritime security hub for Romania and Bulgaria. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the project during her visits to the region on 9 and 10 November. The hub is intended to improve maritime monitoring and information sharing. Recent drone incidents involving commercial vessels have increased concern about shipping safety. The proposed response raises questions about security benefits, public spending and the risk of escalation.

RESEARCH LANE Amazon-owned Ring has announced a flying indoor security camera and a mobile security robot for businesses. The Ring Drone Cam is designed to investigate alerts and fly planned routes inside a home. Ring says its camera is off while the drone is docked. The US launch is planned for January 2027 and remains subject to regulatory authorisation. Its automated operation makes home safety, consent and video privacy central questions.

RESEARCH LANE Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has authorised investments of up to $500 million each in OpenAI and Anthropic. Its board published the resolutions on 10 November. The two AI companies are major developers of competing language models. The decision gives a crucial chip manufacturer a potential financial interest in both businesses. It prompts a debate about innovation funding and economic concentration.