For: November 11, 2025
>>Ahead Of The Bell (New York, NY) -- The opening bell rings this morning with progress being reported on efforts to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. This, after stocks closed higher Monday to start the week on Wall Street. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 381 points to 47-368. The S&P 500 rose 103 points to 68-32. The Nasdaq climbed 522 points to 23-527. With today being Veterans Day, the bond market is closed until Wednesday.
>>Senate Passes Funding Bill That Would Reopen The Government
(Washington, DC) -- The Senate has voted to end the government shutdown. The chamber voted Monday night to pass the funding bill, which now goes to the House. The measure would fund the government through January. It passed on a 60 to 40 vote. The House is not expected to take up the bill until Wednesday at the earliest.
>>Veterans Day Discounts Abound
(Undated) -- Today is Veterans Day and there are discounts for those who have served. From free entrees at Applebees to free haircuts at Great Clips, it's a good idea to check for deals. A few other places offering discounts and freebies include Starbucks, Denny's, White Castle, Red Lobster, Chipotle and Wendy's. Some places will require proof of military service.
>>Wikipedia Asks AI To Use Its Paid Service
(San Francisco, CA) -- Wikipedia wants AI companies to utilize their paid service. Their nonprofit parent company, Wikimedia Foundation, says AI companies have been scraping their web pages. It says companies who pay for Wikimedia Enterprise can help ensure that the nonprofit Wikipedia is not strained.
>>Boeing Puts Forward A New Offer As Strike Continues
(St. Louis, MO) -- Boeing is facing pressure to end a months-long strike involving thousands of workers in the St. Louis area before Thanksgiving rolls around. The workers on the picket lines mainly build fighter jets and weapons systems and the U.S. Air Force says their three-month strike is causing delays in delivery. Members of the machinists union are scheduled to vote on a revised contract from Boeing this Thursday.
>>iHeartMedia, TikTok Partner Launch First-Of-Its-Kind, Multiplatform Partnership
(New York, NY) -- iHeartMedia and TikTok are coming together to launch the first-of-its-kind multi-platform partnership. The collaboration includes the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network, which will feature up to 25 new podcasts hosted by TikTok creators. The partnership also includes TikTok Radio that's a fast-paced format pairing TikTok creators with experienced iHeartRadio personalities, where listeners will feel like they're scrolling on TikTok but with their ears. iHeartMedia and TikTok will join forces for live events as well.
