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Politics U.S.

Vance’s Dumbledore Costume Revives Talarico Sexuality Controversy

Vice President JD Vance dressed as Albus Dumbledore for Halloween on October 31, appearing with his baby son dressed as Dobby. The costume drew online criticism and renewed attention to Vance’s earlier remarks about Texas Democrat James Talarico.

First: Raw Story · 2 more sources
Politics U.S.

Anthony Constantino Wins New York House Seat After Combative Campaign

Republican Anthony Constantino defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien in New York’s 21st Congressional District election on November 4, winning the seat being vacated by Elise Stefanik.

First: Townhall · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Science advocates press Democrats to restore research funding

On November 5, science advocates said the midterm results had energized efforts to restore federal research funding, as scientists and physicians elected to Congress prepare to challenge Trump administration policies.

First: GBH News · 1 more source
Entertainment

Martha Stewart Apologizes to Craig Melvin Over Halloween Costume

On November 6, Martha Stewart apologized to morning-show host Craig Melvin during an on-air conversation, saying her homeless Halloween costume was not meant to mock people facing hardship.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Media U.S.

Trump Schedules 60 Minutes Interview After Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump is scheduled to tape an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat on November 6, days after Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses. The interview is set to air Sunday.

First: CNN · 1 more source
Crime Cook County

Cook County Seeks to End Supreme Court Rifle Ban Case

Cook County asked the Supreme Court on November 5, 2026, to dismiss a challenge to its semiautomatic rifle ban after a lead plaintiff sought to withdraw. The justices are scheduled to hear arguments in the case on December 2.

First: CNN · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

Melania Trump Docuseries Set for November 20 on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video will premiere a two-episode Melania Trump docuseries on November 20, following her preparations to become first lady and the period just after the inauguration.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Health San Jose

Brain Scan Model May Flag Alzheimer’s Risk Before Symptoms

A Stanford-led team developed a brain-scan model that identified Alzheimer’s-like activity patterns in symptom-free adults, which were linked to faster decline over follow-up periods of five to 15 years.

First: FOX 10 Phoenix · 2 more sources
Culture Los Angeles

Romania Named AFM’s First Country of Focus

Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu will lead an industry delegation at the American Film Market in Los Angeles from November 10 to 15, as Romania becomes the event’s first country of focus.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Voters Reject Most Data Center Measures as Democrats Win Key Races

On November 3, voters in 10 states rejected nearly all 41 local ballot measures concerning data center development. Candidates opposing or seeking limits on data centers also won major races in several states, including Ohio.

First: Talking Points Memo · 1 more source
Crime Brenham

Truck Driver Sentenced to Life for Deadly Brenham DPS Crash

Clenard Parker was sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to capital murder for driving a stolen truck into a Texas DPS office near Brenham in April 2024, killing two people and injuring others.

First: ABC13 Houston · 1 more source
People Philadelphia

Julian Brodsky, key figure in Comcast's rise, dies aged 93

Julian Brodsky, a Philadelphia accountant who helped build Comcast from a small Mississippi cable system into a major media company, died in hospice care on November 5, surrounded by family. He was 93.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source