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Science and tech U.S.

FAA Begins Replacing Floppy-Disk Air Traffic Systems

On November 5, the FAA announced a digital system to replace aging air traffic information technology at 435 sites by the end of 2028. Five locations are first in line for upgrades.

First: The Verge · 1 more source
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
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
Business U.S.

Goldman Sachs Names Its Largest Partner Class Since 2010

Goldman Sachs named 109 executives to its partnership on November 5, 2026, the bank’s largest class since 2010. The new partners take up their roles on January 1.

First: Business Insider · 1 more source
Entertainment Spokane

David Lynch-Backed Thriller Hyena Sets 2027 Production Start

On November 5, the psychological thriller Hyena announced a first-quarter 2027 production start in Spokane, Washington, adding Rosemarie DeWitt, Edgar Ramírez, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai and Kiernan Shipka to the cast.

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

LGBT Representation Set to Reach Record in Congress

At least 17 LGBT candidates won seats in the next Congress after Tuesday’s elections across the United States, the Congressional Equality Caucus said on November 5.

First: The Daily Wire · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Gronkowski Denies Turning Point USA Election Day Tie

On November 3, Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek visited polling places in New Hampshire, where they were photographed near Turning Point USA members and Republican candidates. Gronkowski later said he was not affiliated with the group.

First: CBS Boston · 2 more sources
Accidents Warren

Man and 11-Year-Old Injured in Warren Accidental Shooting

A 37-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy were injured when a handgun discharged at a home in Warren, Michigan, on November 4. Both were hospitalized and are expected to recover.

First: FOX 2 Detroit · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Spanberger’s Office Withholds Records on Girls’ Sports Rule Withdrawal

On November 5, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s office said it was withholding fewer than 100 records related to the July withdrawal of a proposed rule on girls’ sports and female-only spaces.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Business National Harbor

Prince George’s County Board Advances National Harbor Sphere Plans

On November 5, Prince George’s County’s Planning Board issued an initial endorsement of plans for a $1.4 billion Sphere entertainment venue at National Harbor in Maryland.

First: FOX 5 DC · 1 more source
Sports Jacksonville

Five-Star Receiver Brysen Wright Commits to Miami

Brysen Wright, a five-star wide receiver at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, committed to Miami on November 5, choosing the Hurricanes over Florida and Texas.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source