Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka prefecture at about 01:04 JST on the 8th. Hypocenter depth was 40 km and maximum seismic intensity reached shindo 5-upper; tremors were felt in Aichi, Hyogo, Shizuoka and Tokyo prefectures.

Decision Desk HQ projects California voters will reject Proposition 40, a U.S.-first measure that would have levied a one-off 5% wealth tax on billionaires resident in California in early 2026, with most proceeds earmarked to shore up healthcare funding. AP tally with about 71% of votes counted shows 46% support and 54% oppose. Its likely defeat would be a significant setback to nationwide efforts to tax extreme wealth. Opposition to the measure included tech billionaires, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom and the Planned Parenthood Federation of California.

cenc reported a magnitude 3.2 earthquake at 00:06 on Nov 8 in Haixi prefecture, Qinghai (37.89°N, 95.51°E); depth 10 km.