Sports
Charlotte
Celtics visit Hornets for NBA Cup group game
Boston visits Charlotte on November 6 for an NBA Cup group-stage game. The Celtics enter 6-2, while the Hornets are 3-6.
News from the U.S. and the world
Sports
U.S.
Poggi Says He Was a Finalist for Michigan Coaching Job
Biff Poggi said he and Kyle Whittingham were the two finalists for Michigan’s head coaching job. Poggi discussed the search earlier this week while speaking on The Stadium & Main Show.
Business
Stamford
Charter Posts Quarterly Loss as Internet Customers Keep Leaving
Charter Communications reported a $2.4 billion third-quarter loss and a loss of 233,000 internet subscribers on November 6, as its shares fell in early trading.
Culture
World
Universal Sets Overseas Dates for Alex Gibney’s Musk Documentary
Universal will begin releasing Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk overseas in the U.K. on January 15, with dates set across four more countries through February 25.
Culture
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s Rocky Steps Become a Timed Sprint Challenge
Runners can race up the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s 72 steps on November 7, as part of the film’s 50th-anniversary celebration.
Politics
Detroit
Election Results Put Data Center Expansion Under PressureVoters Demand Limits as Data Center Boom Faces ScrutinyDemocrats’ Data Center Pause Risks Slowing Economic Growth
After Democrats regained control of Congress in the November 3 midterms, lawmakers pushed for tighter data center rules, including a proposed construction pause. OpenAI announced new commitments as local voters also backed measures to delay or block projects.Democrats’ return to control of Congress has renewed calls for data center safeguards, while voters approved local measures to delay or block projects. OpenAI has pledged to cover facility power and infrastructure costs.Democrats are pushing tighter data center rules, including a proposed yearlong construction pause, after taking control of Congress. Industry voices warn that a moratorium could stall development even as OpenAI promises to cover facility costs.
Politics
U.S.
Anthony Constantino Wins New York House Seat After Combative CampaignConstantino’s Victory Brings His Attacks on Mamdani and the Press to CongressVoters Send Trump-Backed Businessman Constantino to Congress
Republican Anthony Constantino defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien in New York’s 21st Congressional District election on November 4, winning the seat being vacated by Elise Stefanik.Republican Anthony Constantino won New York’s 21st District on November 4 after a campaign featuring a profane song targeting Zohran Mamdani and a combative election-night speech against journalists.Anthony Constantino defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien on November 4 to represent New York’s 21st District, bringing his campaign against government waste and high utility costs to Congress.
Politics
U.S.
Science advocates press Democrats to restore research fundingVoters send science advocates to confront Trump’s research cutsScience lobbyists seize midterm results to demand federal spending
On November 5, science advocates said the midterm results had energized efforts to restore federal research funding, as scientists and physicians elected to Congress prepare to challenge Trump administration policies.On November 5, science advocates urged the incoming Democratic-led Congress to restore federal research funding and challenge Trump administration policies after midterm gains for scientists and physicians.On November 5, science-funding advocates said they would use the midterm results to press a Democratic-led Congress for restored grants and renewed action against Trump administration officials.
Entertainment
Martha Stewart Apologizes to Craig Melvin Over Halloween Costume
On November 6, Martha Stewart apologized to morning-show host Craig Melvin during an on-air conversation, saying her homeless Halloween costume was not meant to mock people facing hardship.
Media
U.S.
Trump Schedules 60 Minutes Interview After Midterm LossesTrump Returns to 60 Minutes as CBS Faces Questions About IndependenceDouthat Gets Trump Interview After GOP Midterm Setback
President Donald Trump is scheduled to tape an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat on November 6, days after Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses. The interview is set to air Sunday.Trump is scheduled to tape a 60 Minutes interview on November 6, days after Republican midterm losses, as the program faces internal concerns over its leadership and politically sensitive coverage.Trump is scheduled to tape a 60 Minutes interview on November 6 with correspondent Ross Douthat, a conservative critic of the president, after Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses.
Crime
Cook County
Cook County Seeks to End Supreme Court Rifle Ban CaseUnexplained Withdrawal Threatens Supreme Court Review of Rifle BanCook County Moves to Sideline Supreme Court Gun-Rights Challenge
Cook County asked the Supreme Court on November 5, 2026, to dismiss a challenge to its semiautomatic rifle ban after a lead plaintiff sought to withdraw. The justices are scheduled to hear arguments in the case on December 2.Cook County is asking the Supreme Court to dismiss a challenge to its semiautomatic rifle ban after lead plaintiff Cutberto Viramontes sought to withdraw. The dispute tests whether governments can restrict AR-15-style rifles.Cook County asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a challenge to its semiautomatic rifle ban after lead plaintiff Cutberto Viramontes sought to withdraw. The case concerns the constitutional right to possess AR-15-style rifles.
Entertainment
U.S.
Melania Trump Docuseries Set for November 20 on Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video will premiere a two-episode Melania Trump docuseries on November 20, following her preparations to become first lady and the period just after the inauguration.
That's all for this week.
