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In the US, midterm results and coordinated community protests have pushed back against data centre expansion, with projects facing local opposition over energy use and environmental concerns. The Citizens and Max Colbert argue that as Britain sets out its own plans for data centres, the American backlash should serve as a warning to the Labour government about growing public resistance to large-scale digital infrastructure.

Automated readings from Lewisham in south-east London show the temperature at 7.6C (45.6F) at 09:15, after an overnight low of 6.8C and a previous day's high of 10.5C. Sunrise came at 06:59 with sunset due at 16:28, highlighting the short, grey November days. Locals follow the updates as a routine check on the capital's cold spell.

Astronomers at the Max Planck Institute have discovered three actively feeding supermassive black holes inside a single galaxy located more than 12.5 billion light-years away. Two of the three are on a collision course, separated by just 620 light-years. The finding sheds light on how supermassive black holes grow and merge in the early universe.

Red Bull's rumoured €27 million deal is reportedly taking shape, with a leaked Max Verstappen photoshoot adding fuel to speculation about the arrangement. The leak has drawn attention in the motorsport world, with fans and media discussing what the commercial agreement could mean for the Dutch driver and the team's broader sponsorship plans.

TechRadar has published a roundup of the best iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max mobile plans available in Australia for November 2026, comparing carrier offers for Apple's latest flagship phones. No details on specific carriers, prices or plan terms are available beyond the headline.

Financial guidance circulating online urges small business owners to take retirement planning seriously. Key steps include choosing a plan such as a Solo 401k or SEP IRA, maximising annual contribution limits, weighing pre-tax versus Roth options, using employer matching contributions, and meeting quarterly deadlines. The advice stresses acting early to reduce taxes and secure long-term savings.