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Rogers Election Judge’s Halloween Shirt Prompts Political Backlash

On October 31, an election judge at a polling place in Rogers, Minnesota, wore a “Problem Solved” shirt with fake blood-like splatter. The city said the Republican judge described it as Halloween attire and that the shirt violated no rules.

First: Twitchy · 2 more sources
Entertainment Malibu

Nicolas Cage Clarifies Remarks About Being ‘Homeless’

On November 4, Nicolas Cage said he and his family were fine after describing himself as “a little bit homeless” because a sinkhole damaged his Malibu home.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

The Odyssey Returns to North American Theaters in December

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is set for another run at over 1,000 theaters across North America on December 11, including Imax venues, after its home release begins November 17.

First: Deadline · 2 more sources
Crime U.S.

Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million in Discrimination Settlement

Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal claims over race- and sex-related employment practices at the defense contractor. The settlement, announced in November 2026, includes payments to the government and more than 1,000 workers.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
Politics U.S.

Democratic Wins Spur Calls to Replace Schumer and Jeffries

On November 4, senator-elect Peggy Flanagan called for new Senate Democratic leadership, while criticism of Chuck Schumer and House leader Hakeem Jeffries grew after Democratic election victories.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Democrats’ Midterm Sweep Sets Up a Clash With Trump

Democrats’ victories on November 3 gave them control of both chambers of Congress, setting up a confrontation with President Donald Trump when the new Congress begins on January 3.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

Three US Executions Scheduled on the Same Day

Indiana executed Jeffrey Weisheit on November 5, while Florida and Alabama planned executions of two other men. The three lethal injections came as the US death penalty faced renewed scrutiny.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 5 more sources
Politics U.S.

El-Sayed Answers Campaign Attacks on The View

Newly elected Michigan Sen. Abdul El-Sayed discussed attacks on his Muslim faith during his campaign on The View on November 5, two days after defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Crime World

Mexican Judge Arrested in Alleged $2 Million Drug Trafficking Bribe

Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara was arrested in Colombia on November 1 on U.S. charges alleging he took a $2 million bribe to release Canadian suspect Andrew Clark from custody in Mexico.

First: FOX 11 Los Angeles · 4 more sources
Entertainment Fort Worth

Nate Bargatze Sets Fourth Netflix Special for November 24

Comedian Nate Bargatze’s new stand-up special, Good for Nathan, will premiere on Netflix on November 24. He filmed the show in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Daily Beast · first by Variety
Politics U.S.

McGuire Wins Reelection in Virginia’s 5th District

Republican Rep. John McGuire won reelection in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Tom Perriello. The race was called on November 5.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Education Charlestown

Charlestown High community protests proposed 2028 closure

Students, staff and parents urged Boston school officials on November 4 to reconsider a plan to close Charlestown High School in June 2028. The School Committee is scheduled to vote on the proposal on December 2.

First: CBS Boston · 1 more source