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Politics Brooklyn

Democrats Flip Brooklyn Seats as Lander Heads to Congress

On November 3, Democrat Brad Lander won New York’s 10th Congressional District, while Democrats Larry He and Joyce Xie unseated Republican incumbents in southern Brooklyn state races.

First: Brooklyn Paper · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Democrats’ Midterm Sweep Revives Questions About 2028 Coalition

Democrats won sweeping gains in the November 3 midterms, including control of Congress and major victories in Republican strongholds. DNC Chairman Ken Martin said the party’s broad approach could help it build on those gains in 2028, while preliminary voter data show a persistent class divide.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Crime Southern California

$11.4 Million in Nvidia Hardware Vanishes From California Truck

A freight vehicle loaded with $11.4 million in Nvidia hardware went missing after departing Oakland for Fort Worth, Texas, on August 29. The theft was reported in early September, and no arrests have been announced.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Science and tech U.S.

Meta rolls out live Muse voice and video chats

On November 5, Meta made live voice and video conversations with its Muse AI agent available to users across the United States.

First: The Verge · 1 more source
Sports Notre Dame

Jason Sudeikis Named College GameDay Guest Picker at Notre Dame

Jason Sudeikis will join ESPN’s College GameDay at Notre Dame on November 7, ahead of the game between No. 1 Miami and No. 11 Notre Dame.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Justice Department Takes Supreme Court Leak Probe to Grand Jury

On November 5, 2026, the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into the 2022 leak of a draft Supreme Court abortion ruling advanced to grand jury subpoenas in Washington, D.C.

First: Daily Mail US · 2 more sources
Crime Brooklyn

Former FBI Agent Charged in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run

On November 5, federal prosecutors charged former FBI agent Andrew Reyes over a February 3 crash in Brooklyn that seriously injured a pedestrian. They allege he fled and later lied to investigators.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Business World

Ueno Bank Collapse Triggers Impeachment Push Against Paraguay’s President

Paraguay’s central bank seized Ueno Bank after finding its capital below the legal minimum, freezing customer access and prompting protests and an impeachment push against President Santiago Peña in Asunción on November 5, 2026.

First: WTOP · 3 more sources
Culture West Edmeston

Rockefeller Center’s Christmas Tree Begins Journey to Manhattan

The 76-foot Norway spruce chosen for Rockefeller Center was cut down in West Edmeston, New York, on November 5 and is expected to reach Manhattan on Saturday.

First: ABC7 New York · 5 more sources
Politics U.S.

Newsom Seeks to End Death Sentences for 548 Californians

On November 5, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began the process of commuting all 548 death sentences in the state to life without parole. The California Supreme Court must approve nearly 60% of the changes.

First: Los Angeles Times · 14 more sources
Business World

Brisbane Chef Loses Claim After Pineapple Pizza Dispute

Published November 5, 2026: Italian chef Davide Tamburella lost an unfair dismissal claim over his firing from Brisbane restaurant La Costa after refusing to put pineapple on pizza.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Accidents Acworth

Driver Dies Three Days After Acworth Crash

Adren Mathna, 58, died on October 29 from injuries sustained in a three-car crash near the junction of Lake Acworth Drive and Kemp Ridge Road in Acworth, Georgia, on October 26.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source