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The UK’s statistics agency has announced plans to scrap some of its publications on health, crime and the regions of Britain as part of its “recovery” plan to boost the reliability of its core data.
Under pressure over the quality of its data, the Office for National Statistics, said it would reduce the number of reports it produces each year by about 10% in 2026 to help it prioritise resources.
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Here are some of today’s top news headlines for Wednesday, November 12, 2025:
Military Plane Crash in Georgia: A Turkish military cargo plane crashed in Georgia, killing all 20 soldiers on board.
U.S. Politics and Government
Government Shutdown Update: The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a final vote today on a bipartisan bill to end the government shutdown, which is currently the longest in U.S. history. The Senate has already approved the legislation. However, some House Democrats are expected to oppose the bill as it doesn’t address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Supreme Court on SNAP: The Supreme Court has extended its temporary pause on a lower court order that would require full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, leaving millions of recipients in limbo as the government funding issue continues.
Kennedy Grandson Enters Politics: Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has announced he will run for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York.
World News
Military Plane Crash in Georgia: A Turkish military cargo plane crashed in Georgia, killing all 20 soldiers on board.
India-Pakistan Tensions: Police in India and Pakistan are investigating separate deadly blasts in their respective capitals, New Delhi and Islamabad, contributing to regional tensions.
announced a “massive mobilization” of its military forces as a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier group entered the region.Venezuela Mobilizes Military:Venezuela
Climate Conference: Protesters clashed with security at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, where the world is reportedly far from meeting its climate goals.
Business and Health
Wendy’s Store Closures: Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants amid spending cutbacks by low-income consumers.
Baby Formula Recall: The recall of a specific ByHeart baby formula has expanded, with at least 15 infants in 12 states sickened by botulism.
For more details on these stories and others, you can visit major news websites such as The Washington Post, CNN, or NPR.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 12, 2025