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Politics Springfield

26 Illinois Democrats Call for New House Speaker

Published November 5, 2026: Twenty-six Illinois House Democrats called for new leadership, putting Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s bid for a fourth term in doubt after scrutiny of his handling of sexual harassment allegations.

First: Chicago Sun-Times · 2 more sources
Business Royal Oak

Mr. Puffs Opens Its First U.S. Shop in Royal Oak

Canadian dessert chain Mr. Puffs opened its first U.S. location in Royal Oak, Michigan, on November 5, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

Lionsgate Moves John Wick Animated Prequel Into Production

Lionsgate has approved an animated John Wick prequel starring Keanu Reeves, with the film in preproduction as of November 5, 2026.

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

Democrats Poised to Take Texas Education Board Majority

Unofficial results from the November 3 election put Democrats on track to win an 8-7 majority on the Texas State Board of Education, including a narrow victory in District 8.

First: Houston Public Media · 1 more source
Politics Austin

Hinojosa Names Transition Leaders Ahead of January Inauguration

On November 5, Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced transition leaders in Austin, including former Harris County Chief of Staff Joe Madden, former Republican lawmaker Ernest Bailes and construction trades representative Ryan Pollock.

First: KPRC 2 Click2Houston · 1 more source
Business World

Carney budget targets trade independence, housing and growth

On November 5, Mark Carney’s government unveiled a C$142.1 billion budget focused on reducing Canada’s reliance on the United States, supporting the economy and addressing homelessness and housing affordability.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Politics U.S.

New York Republicans Clash After Hochul’s Election Victory

On November 5, Republican Bruce Blakeman and Rep. Elise Stefanik traded attacks as New York Republicans faced a major election defeat to Gov. Kathy Hochul and calls to rebuild the state party.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics World

Eisenkot’s Arab Party Alliance Could Unseat Netanyahu

On November 5, opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot joined forces with two Arab party leaders in Israel, creating a bloc with 67 of parliament’s 120 seats and a potential path to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 2 more sources
Entertainment World

Hilary Duff Recalls Food Prank Against Friend’s Ex

Hilary Duff said she and a friend dumped a mixture of canned wieners and tuna on a man’s front lawn after he mistreated her friend. She recalled the prank in an interview published November 5.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics World

Arab Party Group Backs Eisenkot to Form Israel’s Next Government

Israel’s largest Arab party grouping backed Gadi Eisenkot on November 5, 2026, urging President Isaac Herzog to let him try to form a government that could exclude Benjamin Netanyahu.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Accidents Chandler

Chandler Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Halloween Crash

Cajuan Harris, 27, died after being struck by at least one vehicle near Gilbert Road and Amanda Boulevard in Chandler on October 31. Police are seeking information about drivers who may have left the scene.

First: FOX 10 Phoenix · 1 more source
Science and tech

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn’s Return to January 2027

Blue Origin now plans to launch its New Glenn rocket in January 2027, after a May explosion damaged its launchpad in Florida and slowed repairs.

First: The Verge · 1 more source