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Science and tech San Francisco

Anthropic’s AI development pace has doubled, outside group says

Anthropic’s AI capabilities for defined tasks improved about twice as quickly as a year earlier, an independent group said on November 5, as the company prepares to go public.

Denver7 · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 6 more sources
Politics Clarkston

Clarkston Public Safety Millage Fails by 25 Votes

Clarkston voters rejected a four-year public safety millage on November 4, leaving city leaders to find another way to cover rising police, fire and emergency service costs.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 1 more source
Accidents Palm Bay

Florida Flood Claims Father After Desperate Call to Wife

Joshua Bennett, 34, died after floodwaters trapped his truck in Palm Bay, Florida, on November 2. His wife said he called her in distress shortly before the connection ended.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Sports Champaign

No. 3 Illinois Hosts Penn in NCAA Tournament Rematch

No. 3 Illinois hosts Penn in Champaign on November 5, after opening its season with a 120-45 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. The teams meet again after Illinois beat Penn in last season’s NCAA Tournament.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Sports Madison

Wisconsin Hosts Delaware After Both Teams Open With Wins

Wisconsin hosts Delaware in Madison on November 6, with both teams entering at 1-0 after opening-night victories.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Accidents Westminster

Beams Pierce Pickup on 405 Freeway in Westminster

Beams from a truck load crashed through a pickup on the 405 Freeway in Westminster, California, on November 4. Minor injuries were reported.

First: ABC7 Los Angeles · 4 more sources
Politics Washington

Hegseth Authorizes More National Guard Vehicles in Washington

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the National Guard to use boats, military vehicles and marked police cars in Washington, D.C., under an October 29 memo. The expanded deployment is intended to support police operations and is set to continue through the end of 2026.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

DeSantis Blames Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor’s Race Loss

On November 5, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s failed Ohio gubernatorial campaign, saying he did not fit the state’s working-class electorate.

First: The Daily Caller · 1 more source
Politics Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Finds $4.6 Million Budget Error After Crowley’s Win

On November 4, Milwaukee County disclosed a $4.56 million error in its 2027 budget proposal, hours after County Executive David Crowley won Wisconsin’s governor’s race.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Entertainment World

Documentary to Chronicle BioWare’s Final Years

On November 5, Canada’s Super Channel announced a documentary about BioWare, the Edmonton-based video game studio that Electronic Arts closed in October. Massive Effect: The BioWare Story is planned for release next year.

First: Deadline · 1 more source
Business Denver

Frontier Passenger Says Seat Dispute Led to Denied Refund

Published November 5, 2026: A Frontier Airlines passenger says a seat-assignment problem kept them from boarding an October 4 flight and that the airline later refused a promised refund and $250 voucher.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Sports U.S.

San Diego and Gotham Lead a Wide-Open NWSL Playoff Race

On November 5, the eight-team NWSL playoffs were set to begin, with San Diego, reigning champion Gotham and several surging challengers in contention for the title.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source