Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 15, 2025

News never stops, and neither do we. Powered by AI, yet guided by human expertise, this is Neural Newscast. Live from the Neural Newscast Global Information Center, I'm Andrew Lindbeck. Today is November 15, 2025. On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first governing framework, according to the National Archives. From breaking news to developing stories, you're listening to NNC, Neural Newscast, fast, factual and thoughtfully reviewed. Visit neuralnewscast.com for past episodes and all our shows. A closer look at policy and politics. A prolonged U.S. government shutdown ends. Federal agencies reopen and pay is restored for hundreds of thousands of workers, according to AP and the Office of Personnel Management. International developments you should know. Reuters reports Iran's state media says forces seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening shipping and energy security concerns, market movements, and financial headlines. Officials say data gaps after the shutdown will delay key economic releases for markets and policymakers, according to the Commerce Department and AP. Digital breakthroughs and discoveries. Security researchers warn the decades-old, finger. Protocol is being abused in a Windows malware campaign dubbed ClickFix, according to reports from multiple firms and bleeping computer. Now let's cover scientific developments. Hello. Researchers in Tokyo report a low-cost, selective way to recycle PET plastics into valuable chemical building blocks in a peer-reviewed study. Amelia Richardson has a space science update. Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope report a possible first, candidate population three stars, according to a paper in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. A study identifies a distant cluster called LAP1B, about 13 billion light-years away. The team says the cluster matches predictions for the universe's earliest stars. These stars would form from only hydrogen and helium, and shine hotter and brighter than our Sun-lead author Eli Visble calls it the first detection, if confirmed. The finding could reshape how scientists model early galaxy formation. This is Amelia Richardson for Neural Newscast. Medical Research and Public Health Headlines. Music Researchers announce a small molecule that may block mechanisms driving diabetes damage and improve healing. According to a peer-reviewed study, Laura Navarro joins us with the latest. A new lab discovery targets diabetes damage at its source, not just blood sugar. Scientists report a small molecule that blocks a harmful protein pair driving inflammation and tissue injury. In preclinical models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the compound speeds wound healing and eases organ stress, the team says. That matters for people living with slow healing sores, kidney strain, and daily complications. It points to a possible treatment path. Stop the damaging signals before they spread. A lead investigator says it quiets the fire, offering cautious hope. This is Laura Navarro for Neural Newscast. Now, a look at the political landscape. The White House says President Donald Trump has granted pardons to Daniel Edwin Wilson and Suzanne Kye, individuals with convictions connected to threats tied to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Court records show Wilson pleaded guilty to a non-violent offense involving online threats, and Kye admitted to making a threatening call. The pardons reignite debate over accountability for the attack and presidential clemency power. Critics warn the move undermines deterrence. Supporters say the cases merit mercy. This is Sarah Wheaton for Neural Newscast. For an entertainment update, here's what's new. Americana Trubidore Todd Snyder has died at 59, according to AP, and a statement from his management, prompting tributes from peers. Let's hear from Lydia Holmes. Americana Trubidore Todd Snyder dies at 59, according to AP and statements from his team. The alt-country singer-songwriter was hospitalized amid recent health issues after a reported assault, then canceled tour dates as he faced walking pneumonia. Local outlets report. Fans know him for sharp-witted storytelling, from his 1994 debut to years of relentless touring. Tributes are pouring in from Nashville peers. One friend calls him, a truth teller with a grin. Snyder's final shows were postponed in October amid his health struggles. This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast. Thanks for tuning in to Neural Newscast. For full stories and breaking updates, visit NeuralNewscast.com and follow us on your favorite podcast platform. 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