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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
Society Houston

Hidalgo Seeks Release of Man Injured by ICE Vehicle

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called for Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s immediate release and improved access to care and visitors in Houston on November 5.

First: KPRC 2 Click2Houston · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Tech Giants Challenge California’s Restrictions on Teen Social Media

Google, Meta and TikTok sued California on November 4 to block a law limiting platforms’ use of features such as autoplay and personalized recommendations for users under 16.

First: Engadget · 1 more source
Entertainment

Robbins and Esposito Join Apple’s Monsterverse Series

Tim Robbins and Giancarlo Esposito will guest star in Apple TV’s untitled Monsterverse series, announced on November 5. Wyatt Russell leads the show as a younger Lee Shaw on a 1984 mission tied to the Cold War.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Media U.S.

Fox and Cottage Industry Unveil Film and TV Slate

On November 5, Fox Entertainment Studios announced a first-look development and producing partnership with Cottage Industry Entertainment, including projects for television and film.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Business U.S.

Trade Deficit Narrows as AI Equipment Imports Surge

The U.S. trade deficit fell to $105 billion in September, with the nine-month gap 12.2% lower than a year earlier. The Commerce Department released the figures on November 4 as imports of AI-related equipment climbed.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Entertainment New York City

Bellingham’s Calvin Klein Billboard Draws Crowds in Manhattan

On November 4, Jude Bellingham’s Calvin Klein underwear billboard at Houston and Lafayette streets in Manhattan was drawing photographers, TikTok creators and curious passersby.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Business U.S.

AI Stock Sell-Off Sends S&P 500 to Worst Day Since 2025

U.S. stocks fell on November 5, 2026, as concerns about artificial intelligence spending hit technology shares. The S&P 500 dropped more than 4%, its steepest decline since President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements in 2025.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Latina Voters Help Drive Democratic Wins in Texas and Beyond

Latina voters shifted toward Democrats or stayed home in the November 3, 2026, midterms, helping deliver major victories in Texas and Michigan. The shift came amid economic concerns and anger over immigration enforcement.

First: The 19th · 1 more source
Crime World

Peru Seizes More Than 3,000 Tarantulas From Airport Luggage

Peruvian authorities found more than 3,000 tarantulas in luggage belonging to three travelers at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport on November 3, as they prepared to fly to Germany.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Crime Farmingville

Teenager Stabbed in Sachem High School East Parking Lot

A 16-year-old student was seriously injured in a stabbing at Sachem High School East in Farmingville on November 5. A 15-year-old was taken into custody.

FOX 5 New York · first by ABC7 New York
Politics U.S.

Michigan Utilities Sue to Halt Voter-Approved Campaign Finance Law

DTE Energy and Consumers Energy sued in federal court on November 5 to block Michigan’s voter-approved restrictions on political contributions by utilities and some people connected to them.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 1 more source