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Politics U.S.

Newsom Seeks to End Death Sentences for 548 Californians

On November 5, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began the process of commuting all 548 death sentences in the state to life without parole. The California Supreme Court must approve nearly 60% of the changes.

First: Los Angeles Times · 18 more sources
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 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
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
Crime Southern California

$11.4 Million in Nvidia Hardware Vanishes From California Truck

A freight vehicle loaded with $11.4 million in Nvidia hardware went missing after departing Oakland for Fort Worth, Texas, on August 29. The theft was reported in early September, and no arrests have been announced.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Science and tech U.S.

Meta rolls out live Muse voice and video chats

On November 5, Meta made live voice and video conversations with its Muse AI agent available to users across the United States.

First: The Verge · 1 more source
Sports Notre Dame

Jason Sudeikis Named College GameDay Guest Picker at Notre Dame

Jason Sudeikis will join ESPN’s College GameDay at Notre Dame on November 7, ahead of the game between No. 1 Miami and No. 11 Notre Dame.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Justice Department Takes Supreme Court Leak Probe to Grand Jury

On November 5, 2026, the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into the 2022 leak of a draft Supreme Court abortion ruling advanced to grand jury subpoenas in Washington, D.C.

First: Fox News · 3 more sources
Crime Brooklyn

Former FBI Agent Charged in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run

On November 5, federal prosecutors charged former FBI agent Andrew Reyes over a February 3 crash in Brooklyn that seriously injured a pedestrian. They allege he fled and later lied to investigators.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 4 more sources
Business World

Ueno Bank Collapse Triggers Impeachment Push Against Paraguay’s President

Paraguay’s central bank seized Ueno Bank after finding its capital below the legal minimum, freezing customer access and prompting protests and an impeachment push against President Santiago Peña in Asunción on November 5, 2026.

First: WTOP · 3 more sources