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Politics Austin

Texas Democrats Celebrate Election Victories at Capitol

More than 100 supporters gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday night after Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico claimed victories, celebrating Democratic gains in a state without a Democratic statewide officeholder since 1994.

First: The Texas Tribune · 2 more sources
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
Sports Fort Worth

TCU looks to build on season-opening win against Southern

TCU hosts Southern in men’s basketball on November 6 at TCU’s on-campus basketball venue in Fort Worth, Texas. The Horned Frogs are 1-0 after beating Lindenwood, while the Jaguars are 0-1 after losing to SMU.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Business U.S.

AI Stock Rout Deepens as Election Fears Meet Forced Selling

U.S. technology stocks plunged on November 5 as investors weighed Democrats’ election gains and the prospect of tighter data-center rules, while leveraged investors faced pressure to sell. The Nasdaq fell 5.52%, and nearly $3 trillion was erased from S&P 500 companies.

First: CNN · 1 more source
Business World

Singapore Airlines Unveils New Cabins and Double Bed

Singapore Airlines unveiled redesigned cabins on November 6, 2026, as part of a S$2 billion overhaul of its long-haul experience. The changes include a double bed in first class and upgrades across all four travel classes.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Science and tech World

Dinosaur Fossil Yields Chemical Traces Linked to Blood

Researchers identified blood-cell-like structures and heme-related chemical traces in a 115-million-year-old dinosaur bone from northeastern Brazil. Their findings, published on November 2, are disputed by a paleontologist who questions whether the evidence proves the structures came from blood cells.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Business

Market Turmoil Puts Anthropic’s IPO Plans in Doubt

Anthropic faces investor pressure to lower its proposed $1.5 trillion valuation as a technology selloff clouds its planned November IPO and roadshow.

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

Missouri Lawmaker Arrested After Winning Re-election

Missouri state Representative Anthony Ealy was arrested in Jefferson City on Wednesday, a day after winning another term. He faces misdemeanor counts alleging a fourth-degree assault and a breach of the peace.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source