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Politics Brooklyn

Democrats Flip Southern Brooklyn Seats in Local Election Sweep

On November 3, 2026, Democrats won four state legislative races in southern Brooklyn, including Chris McCreight’s defeat of Republican incumbent Alec Brook-Krasny in Assembly District 46.

City & State New York · first by amNY
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
Crime Philadelphia

Missing Philadelphia Girl Found Dead in South Jersey Car

Jalayshia Alford, 10, who was reported missing from West Philadelphia on October 26, was found dead in a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey, on November 5.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics Austin

Hinojosa to Outline Priorities at First Post-Election Briefing

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is scheduled to hold her first post-election news conference in Austin on November 5, after defeating Greg Abbott and beginning transition discussions.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 2 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