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Politics World

Iranian leaders cast US election results as rejection of war

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and other officials portrayed US midterm results as a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s Iran war on November 4, as Democrats took control of Congress.

First: New York Post · 2 more sources
Business Miami

Shorty’s Dadeland Restaurant Sets December 27 Closing Date

Shorty’s Bar-B-Q will close its Dadeland restaurant in Miami on December 27, 2026, after 75 years. Its West Miami and Davie outlets are set to stay open.

First: Miami New Times · 1 more source
Business Irving

Nexstar Revenue Nearly Doubles on Political Advertising

Nexstar reported third-quarter revenue of $2.13 billion and net income of $255 million on November 5, 2026, as political advertising helped lift results. Executives also discussed the Tegna merger appeal and The CW’s path to profitability.

First: WTOP · 1 more source
Sports Baton Rouge

LSU Pursues Dave Aranda for Defensive Analyst Role

LSU is working to bring former Baylor coach Dave Aranda to Baton Rouge in an analyst role, as of November 5.

First: CBS Sports · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

El-Sayed’s Victory Speech Brings Arabic Into Senate Politics

Published November 4, 2026: Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech to embrace his Arab and Muslim identity, joke with critics and highlight Palestinians’ plight.

First: The Guardian US · 5 more sources
Culture World

Ramayana Part 1 Opens in Theaters With Rahman-Zimmer Score

Ramayana Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, opens worldwide on November 5, with a U.S. nationwide theatrical release on November 6. Its score brings together A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Culture Nashville

CMA Awards Announce First Performers for Nashville Ceremony

Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and five other acts will perform at the CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, 2026.

First: Deadline · 1 more source
Business World

TikTok Opens Standalone Shop App in Four Asian Markets

TikTok launched a separate shopping app on November 5 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, expanding its e-commerce presence beyond its main platform.

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

Yellowjackets Trailer Teases a Troubled Return Home

On November 5, 2026, Showtime released a trailer for Yellowjackets’ fourth and final season, previewing the stranded soccer team’s return to New Jersey and the adult survivors’ reckoning with their past.

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

Midterm Results Show Broad Swing Toward Democrats

Republican commentators blamed Texas’ shift to Democrats on demographic change after the midterms, while voting data showed swings toward Democrats across racial and other voter groups.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Crime Manassas

Naresh Bhatt Says He Cut Up Wife’s Body After Finding Her Dead

On November 5, 2026, Naresh Bhatt testified in his Manassas, Virginia, murder trial that he found his wife dead and cut up her body. He alleged that Mamta Kafle Bhatt died by suicide; her body has not been found.

First: FOX 5 DC · 1 more source
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