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Politics U.S.

Gronkowski Meets New Hampshire Voters on Election Day

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski greeted voters and met Republican candidates at polling places in New Hampshire on November 3, prompting heavy traffic at a Bedford school.

First: CBS Boston · 5 more sources
Education Cambridge

Scientists Ask MIT to Reconsider Sabatini’s Tenure

On November 4, scientists urged MIT to review its decision to end David Sabatini’s tenure after a Boston jury found in his favor in a defamation case. The verdict ordered former colleague Kristin Knouse to pay him $6 million.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Entertainment Boston

Matt Damon Says He Regrets Passing on Ted

Matt Damon said on November 5, 2026, that he declined the lead role in the Boston-filmed comedy Ted after second-guessing his response to the script.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Accidents McCaysville

Record Ocoee River Flooding Closes Georgia-Tennessee Towns

On November 5, catastrophic flooding along the Ocoee River forced McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, to close as residents were evacuated and rescue crews searched affected areas.

First: ABC News · 1 more source
Crime World

Brand Convicted as Lawyer Confronts Journalist Outside Court

Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in London on November 5. His lawyer later confronted journalist Rosamund Urwin outside the courthouse, while Brand’s family and supporters attended the trial.

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

Kelce Looks Forward to First Christmas as a Married Man

Travis Kelce said on November 5 that he is excited to celebrate his first Christmas as Taylor Swift’s husband and create new holiday traditions with her.

First: E! News · 1 more source
Science and tech U.S.

Claude Adds a Tool for Reviewing Personal Finances

Anthropic introduced Claude’s Personal Finance feature in the United States on November 5, allowing eligible subscribers to connect bank and credit-card accounts and ask questions about their money.

First: TechCrunch · 2 more sources
Entertainment Los Angeles

NBC Sets January Premiere for David Boreanaz’s Rockford Files

NBC will preview its David Boreanaz-led Rockford Files reboot on January 2 after an NFL broadcast, then begin its regular Thursday run on January 7.

First: Deadline · 2 more sources
Entertainment New York City

Kardashian and Lawrence Step Out in Matching SKIMS Pajamas

Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence wore matching SKIMS holiday pajamas and robes during a New York City outing on November 4.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
War and conflict World

U.S.-Backed Drone Strikes Hit ELN Camp in Venezuela

U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people, Venezuelan and U.S. forces said.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Crime Brighton Park

Woman Dies After Brighton Park Roadside Shooting

A 32-year-old woman died on November 5, nearly two weeks after being shot in a vehicle on West 47th Street in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood.

First: Chicago Sun-Times · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Raskin Says Democrats Will Investigate Firms That Worked With Trump

On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would pursue oversight of businesses and law firms he says cooperated with President Donald Trump. He expects to lead the House Judiciary Committee when the new Congress begins in January.

First: The Daily Wire · 1 more source