Friday, November 13, 2026

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Friday, November 13

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If you woke up feeling extra unlucky today, that's because it's Friday, Nov. 13 — the third Friday the 13th of the year. Also today: The Alaska Senate race continues. SpaceX is set to launch Starship Flight 15. A lot of wintry weather is moving in. And it's World Kindness Day!

I’m Mallorie Sullivan, and I am definitely sending my tattooed husband to Chipotle today. Let's get started.

🏛️ Van Hollen vs. Schumer

Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a Senate leadership challenge. After teasing a bid for days, Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Thursday announced his plans to run against Sen. Chuck Schumer to lead the Democrats in the next Congress — a declaration that immediately split incoming and veteran members of the Democratic caucus. Here's what's at stake.

• Also: Here's how Mississippi reacted to Scott Colom's historic Senate win.
• 📧 What questions do you have as Democrats take control of Congress? My colleague, Nikol Mudrová, wants to hear from you for a future story. Send her an email here.

📰 More news to know now

• President Trump said an Iran deal wasn't needed and pulled Vance off negotiations.
• Here's what we know after a DC shooting suspect killed one and injured four others.
• Hazards and cracks preceded the deadly NYC building collapse, records show.
• Hegseth honored the guard who scolded him at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• A U.S. Army officer accused of spying for Russia has been identified.

🔐 A national security affair

Since Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang's affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy came to light, lawmakers have been trying understand the extent to which national security was put at risk. They've demanded classified briefings and pushed for investigations, but more questions than answers still remain. Trump, however, was reportedly briefed on the allegations roughly a year ago.

• Could this impact the future of AI? Here's what analysts say.
• Also: Jensen Huang isn't the first alleged "sexpionage" target.

📲 What I texted to people this week

• My sister, for obvious reasons: How to prepare for family drama at Thanksgiving.
• My best friend, the queen of social gatherings: The dinner party is dead. At least as you knew it.
• And my husband, who told me this was a good idea: Why paying off your mortgage early could be the wrong move.

☀️ Start the weekend on a good note

Bodega Cats

Tiger is technically not allowed to work at the Williamsburg bodega he patrols. But try telling that to this face. Bodega Cats of New York

• 🎥 Feeling lonely in a world where we're constantly connected? Here's the antidote.
• 📲 The Bills' Damar Hamlin told us how connection has helped since his cardiac arrest.
• 📸 These purr-fect bodega cats are illegally keeping New York City shops rodent-free.
• 🎁 And if you're starting your holiday shopping list, check out Oprah's Favorite Things.
• 💭 This might be the year I send The Tom Cruise Cake ... to myself.

As always, scroll down for more news—and do your crossword! Have a great weekend; I’ll see you next week 👋

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Oklahoma executed James Dwight Pavatt for the 2001 murder of his lover's estranged husband. Texas executed John Allen Rubio for the 2003 beheadings of his common-law wife's three children.

James Pavatt is shown in uniform from his time in the U.S. Air Force

Single? Watch out for "floodlighting," when sharing too much, too soon creates the illusion of intimacy.

Young couple having a conflict at the street

A look at the winners and losers of the "Thursday Night Football" game between the Commanders and Giants.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn celebrates with linebacker Joshua Josephs (48) after a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Arnold Schwarzenegger explains why he's staying Republican despite disagreements with Trump and Democrats' sweeping midterm victories.

From left: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jimmy Kimmel on a Nov. 11 episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Aspyn Ovard reveals her daughter's terminal cancer diagnosis on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and explains why she kept it private for years.

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