On November 4, 2026, Democrat Richard Ojeda defeated Republican Richard Hudson in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, ending Hudson’s 14 years in Congress. Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, conceded after Ojeda led with 138,707 votes to Hudson’s 132,692.
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.On November 4, scientists urged MIT to revisit David Sabatini’s tenure after a jury ordered Kristin Knouse to pay him $6 million. The verdict has also raised concern that such judgments could deter people from bringing harassment claims.On November 4, 50 scientists called on MIT to reconsider its decision to end David Sabatini’s tenure, citing new trial evidence and a unanimous jury verdict in his favor. The jury ordered Kristin Knouse to pay him $6 million.
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.
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.
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.A jury convicted Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on November 5, rejecting his defence in a case involving six women. His lawyer then berated a journalist whose investigation helped bring allegations to light.Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on November 5, after his lawyer argued that a documentary had tainted the case. The lawyer confronted a journalist involved in the investigation outside court.
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.
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.
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.
Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence wore matching SKIMS holiday pajamas and robes during a New York City outing on November 4.
U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people, Venezuelan and U.S. forces said.U.S.-assisted drone strikes killed at least 19 people at an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, with a Venezuelan military source citing CIA and FBI involvement.U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people in an operation coordinated with Venezuelan forces.
A 32-year-old woman died on November 5, nearly two weeks after being shot in a vehicle on West 47th Street in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood.
On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would pursue oversight of businesses and law firms he says cooperated with President Donald Trump. He expects to lead the House Judiciary Committee when the new Congress begins in January.On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would investigate businesses and law firms he believes aided Trump administration lawlessness. He is expected to lead the House Judiciary Committee in January.On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would use oversight and subpoenas against businesses and law firms he says cooperated with Trump. He is expected to chair the House Judiciary Committee in January.
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