WNBA antagonist denied entry to finals game after refusing to sit in private suite

Key Points:

• Subtropical storm Josephine formed offshore the Mid-Atlantic coast, bringing dry, clear skies from Maine to Florida and potentially creating the longest dry stretch in about two years for cities like New York and Boston.
• Senate Democrats plan to investigate the Trump administration’s deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel, with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee requesting companies involved to preserve documents ahead of a possible inquiry.
• Airbnb will implement a new policy starting Nov. 20 that prohibits hosts from requiring guests to perform burdensome checkout chores, aiming to simplify and standardize checkout procedures and reduce hidden fees and complaints.
• Special envoy Steve Witkoff faced bipartisan criticism for calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” following Russia’s release of a U.S. citizen, drawing backlash amid ongoing conflict and recent Russian attacks on Kyiv.
• Federal health officials are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters from the Little Wicomico Oyster Company in Virginia, with 27 reported illnesses and five hospitalizations; the company has recalled affected oysters and the harvest area is temporarily closed.