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Politics U.S.

El-Sayed Sets Priorities for a Democratic Senate

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim to win a seat in the U.S. Senate, discussed his November 3 victory and his agenda for the incoming Congress in a November 5 interview.

Entertainment U.S.

Joe Gorga Opens Up About Regular Botox Treatments

On November 4, Joe Gorga said he has been getting regular Botox injections at a medical spa in Cranford, New Jersey, for about a year.

Crime Berkeley

Oakland Man Arrested in Berkeley Hidden-Camera Investigation

Noah Stein, 35, of Oakland was arrested in Berkeley on October 30 after police investigated allegations that he secretly filmed women and teenage girls near UC Berkeley.

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.

Media U.S.

The Gilded Age Sets New Premiere Audience Record

On November 5, 2026, HBO said The Gilded Age’s fourth-season premiere drew nearly 4 million viewers across platforms in its first three days, the series’ biggest premiere audience to date.

Sports Chicago

MLW Builds on Media Deals as Bauer Backs New Signings

On November 4, MLW owner Court Bauer described a year of growth for the wrestling promotion, including media agreements and new talent. MLW’s Saturday Night SuperFight is scheduled for Cicero Stadium in Chicago this weekend.

Politics Phoenix

Phoenix Council Races Set for March Runoffs

Phoenix voters on November 4 saw no outright winner in two City Council races, sending the District 2 and District 4 contests toward March 9 runoffs.

Politics Washington

Trump and Democrats Face Calls to Cooperate After Midterms

After Democrats won majorities in Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders offered mixed signals about working together, as commentators disagreed over whether cooperation or executive action should guide the next two years.

Education Philadelphia

Drexel Pauses Alcohol-Related and New-Member Events

Drexel University in Philadelphia has temporarily paused undergraduate student organization events involving alcohol or new-member induction as it investigates sexual misconduct and hazing allegations involving two fraternities. The university announced the action on November 4, 2026.

Media U.S.

Bravo Joins Philo’s $25-a-Month Streaming Lineup

Philo added Bravo to its live TV lineup on November 5, bringing the reality network to subscribers of its low-cost streaming service. NBCUniversal and Philo also agreed to add a selection of NBCUniversal free ad-supported channels.

Crime Chicago

Chicago Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Killing 9-Year-Old

Michael Goodman was sentenced on November 5 to 40 years in prison for killing Serabi Medina, 9, outside her Portage Park home in Chicago in 2023. He pleaded guilty last month.

Politics U.S.

Jessica Killin Flips Colorado’s 5th District for Democrats

Democrat Jessica Killin defeated Republican incumbent Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, winning the seat on November 5. Her victory makes her the first Democrat elected to the district since it began in 1972.