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Politics U.S.

Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Defeat

On November 4, Vice President JD Vance said the Iran war was the central reason Republicans lost seats to Democrats in the midterm elections. He also identified inflation, America First priorities and the U.S. relationship with Israel as issues that drove voters away from the GOP.

First: The Daily Wire · 35 more sources
Politics U.S.

Washington Voters Approve Restrictions on Trans Girls in School Sports

On November 4, Washington voters approved Initiative 638, restricting transgender girls’ participation in school sports. Similar measures passed in Arizona and Nebraska, while Colorado’s proposal remained uncalled.

First: PJ Media · 1 more source
Health Duncan

Two More Screwworm Cases Confirmed in Arizona

On November 4, Arizona officials reported screwworm infections affecting one horse and one ram near Duncan in Greenlee County, bringing the state’s total to four cases.

First: ABC15 Arizona · 1 more source
Health World

British Ebola patient evacuated from Congo to London

A British man being treated for Ebola in Congo is being evacuated to the UK, the government said on November 5. He is expected to receive care at the Royal Free Hospital in London.

First: WTOP · 4 more sources
Business Dallas

Dallas and Denver Restaurants Land on OpenTable’s Top 100

OpenTable’s 2026 list includes three Dallas restaurants and seven in Denver, based on diner reviews and reservation activity from September 2025 through August 2026.

First: Dallas Observer · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Democrats Face AI Policy Divisions Despite Midterm Gains

On November 5, Democrats prepared to use new majorities in Congress to press for AI oversight, but divisions within the party and President Donald Trump’s veto power could impede sweeping legislation.

First: Semafor · 1 more source
Labor World

More Than 600,000 Rally Across France for Higher Wages and School Funding

More than 600,000 people rallied across France on November 5, with demonstrators in Paris seeking improved pay and funding for schools amid nationwide strikes and demonstrations.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 4 more sources
Entertainment U.S.

Grimes Joins Theater-Bound AI Film

Grimes will appear in an artificial-intelligence science-fiction feature, opening December 4. She voices and lends her likeness to a character in the feature.

First: The Verge · 1 more source
Entertainment Beverly Hills

Robert Pattinson to Receive American Cinematheque Award

On November 5, 2026, the American Cinematheque named Robert Pattinson the 40th recipient of its award. He will be honored at a Beverly Hills gala on February 9, 2027.

First: Variety · 2 more sources
Politics U.S.

Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From Justice Department Civil Rights Post

Harmeet Dhillon resigned Thursday, November 5, as the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, days after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

First: Fox News · 6 more sources
Business Trenton

LIV Golf Abandons Relaunch and Begins Winding Down

LIV Golf is abandoning plans for a revamped league and winding down its business after losing Saudi financial backing. A lawyer disclosed the change at a bankruptcy hearing in New Jersey on November 5.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 more sources
Crime Shrewsbury

Westborough Police Chief Found With Vodka in Parked Cruiser

Westborough Police Chief Todd Minardi was found in his parked car outside a Shrewsbury liquor store on October 23, prompting a welfare check and hospital visit. He was cited for having an open alcohol container and placed on administrative leave.

First: CBS Boston · 1 more source