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Politics Washington

Scalise urges House Republicans to prepare for Democratic probes

On November 5, 2026, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told Republican committee chairmen to prepare for investigations Democrats are expected to pursue when they take control of the House next year.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Crime New York City

Eight Charged in Alleged $7 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme

Eight people were indicted in New York over an alleged scheme that stole more than $7 million in SNAP benefits from thousands of recipients between April 2023 and September 2025.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Culture Palm Springs

Martin McDonagh to Receive Palm Springs Directing Honor

Martin McDonagh is set to be honored with the directing achievement prize at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 7, 2027, for Wild Horse Nine.

First: The Hollywood Reporter · 1 more source
Health Miami

Bodycam Shows Perez Hilton Being Taken to Hospital After Crisis

On August 4 in Miami, emergency responders took celebrity blogger Perez Hilton to hospital after a self-harm crisis at home. Bodycam footage released on November 5 shows responders carrying him out as his sister watched.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Sports World

Crown Jewel Predictions Favor Reigns, Rhodes and a New Tag Team

WWE’s Crown Jewel event is set for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 7, 2026, with four announced matches. Predictions differ on the Crown Jewel title bouts, while both sets of picks favor Cody Rhodes and Penta and Je’Von Evans.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Schumer vows to block Trump’s Supreme Court picks

On November 5, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would reject right-wing Supreme Court nominees after winning a Senate majority in the midterm elections.

WTOP · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
Society U.S.

Red Baron Worker Pauses Fundraiser After Nearly $800,000 Raised

Walt Z, a Red Baron delivery worker whose response to a phone-payment prank went viral, paused his GoFundMe on November 5 after it raised nearly $800,000. He thanked supporters and asked them to consider helping other people in need.

First: The Daily Wire · 1 more source
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.

First: MSNBC · 1 more source
Crime Southlake

Bryant’s Lawyer Says Teen Set Up Parking Lot Confrontation

On November 4, Dez Bryant’s attorney alleged that Noah Reyes and others provoked the former NFL player before an October 25 parking lot confrontation in Southlake, Texas. Bryant was cited for assault by contact and is due in court on December 2.

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

Weiser Signals Possible Changes to Colorado Sports Ballot Measure

Colorado Gov.-elect Phil Weiser said on November 4 that lawmakers may review a ballot measure restricting transgender students’ access to school sports teams. Proposition 134 was leading in unofficial returns, but remained too close to call.

First: Hot Air · 1 more source
Science and tech

Xbox Refreshes PC and Cloud Apps With Faster Design

On November 5, Microsoft opened testing of a redesigned Xbox PC app for Insiders, with updated cloud gaming interfaces for the web, smart TVs and VR headsets also in the works.

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

Democrats’ Midterm Sweep Revives Questions About 2028 Coalition

Democrats won sweeping gains in the November 3 midterms, including control of Congress and major victories in Republican strongholds. DNC Chairman Ken Martin said the party’s broad approach could help it build on those gains in 2028, while preliminary voter data show a persistent class divide.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source