Top News Headlines – November 4, 2025
Fresh roundup of today’s biggest stories, straight from global wires. The US government shutdown hits Day 35, with SNAP benefits frozen and midterm elections tomorrow dominating headlines.
US Politics & Shutdown Fallout
- SNAP Crisis Deepens: 42M Americans still without November food stamps; Treasury taps $5B emergency fund after court order, but full payments delayed. Food banks report 3x demand.
- Election Eve Drama: Polls show tight NJ & VA governor races; NYC mayor race too close to call. Trump rallies in PA, Harris in MI. Voter turnout expected to hit 65%.
- NASA Leadership Void: No administrator confirmed; Artemis III delayed to 2027 due to budget freeze.
World Conflicts
- Gaza: Truce in Tatters – Israel resumes heavy strikes after Hamas hands over unidentified remains. UN: 120+ killed in 48h.
- Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Depot – Drone swarm destroys 50,000 tons of fuel near Moscow. Putin calls it “act of war.”
- Sudan: Darfur Genocide Warning – Red Cross: “History repeating itself”; mass graves found.
Disasters & Tragedies
| Event | Details |
| India: Telangana Bus-Lorry Crash | 20 dead, including infant; PM announces ₹2L ex-gratia. |
| Hurricane Melissa | Slams Cuba; 1.2M without power. Haiti fears cholera surge. |
| Afghanistan 6.1 Quake | 26 dead, hundreds injured in remote north. |
Economy & Tech
- Bitcoin Surges to $92K – Analysts predict $150K by EOY; Senate crypto bill gains traction.
- Google AI Blunder: Gemma model pulled after falsely accusing senator of crime.
- India: ₹1 Lakh Cr Innovation Fund launched for startups.
Sports & Culture
- India’s Historic Women’s ODI WC Win – Celebrations in Delhi; Shafali Verma named MVP.
- Sagrada Família Completed – Barcelona’s iconic church opens tallest tower after 143 years.
Trending on X
- #ElectionEve memes explode
- Payoneer support horror stories go viral
- AI ethics debates after Google fiasco