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IRS Raises 2027 Tax Brackets and Key Deductions

On November 5, the IRS announced higher federal tax brackets, deductions and several credits for the 2027 tax year. The changes apply to income earned in 2027 and generally affect tax returns filed in 2028.

First: FOX 32 Chicago · 11 more sources
Crime Jackson

Former Hinds County Prosecutor Gets Prison Term in Bribery Case

Jody Owens, the former district attorney for Hinds County, Mississippi, was sentenced to more than three years in prison on November 5 for a bribery scheme involving city contracts.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Crime Braham

Minnesota Mother Seeks Action After Daughter Is Attacked

An 11-year-old girl was attacked on October 26 and 27 after getting off her school bus in Braham, Minnesota. Her mother says school responses have not stopped the alleged bullying and is challenging the state’s juvenile law.

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

Hurd Wins Second Term in Colorado’s 3rd District

Republican Jeff Hurd won reelection to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, returning to the U.S. House for a second term. He was declared the winner on November 6 after a lengthy ballot count.

KUNC · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Sports

Ryan Clark Says ESPN Used His Firing to Shift Attention

Ryan Clark says ESPN deliberately leaked news of his firing during a live show in July, as coverage turned to WNBA player Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Iran War and Costs Become Flashpoints After Republican Midterm Losses

Republicans faced blame over the Iran war and rising costs after heavy midterm losses across the United States on November 3. Party figures, including Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Rand Paul, said the war and economic pressures contributed to the defeat.

First: The Christian Science Monitor · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Pentagon Contracts Put White House Starlink Costs at $1.2 Million

Four Pentagon contracts set aside nearly $1.2 million for SpaceX work involving Starlink at the White House, from March 2025 to June 2026. The spending contrasts with the Trump administration’s earlier statement that the installation was donated.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Crime World

Thomas Markle Charged After FBI Finds Images in Storage Units

Thomas Markle was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material after an FBI investigation found images in storage units in Los Angeles and elsewhere. He was arrested on November 6 in Florida.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics Houston

Whitmire to Address Houston Police Policy Change

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is scheduled to review a rule revision at the Houston Police Department during a press conference at City Hall on November 6.

First: KPRC 2 Click2Houston · 1 more source
Entertainment

Kourtney Kardashian Rejects Claims She and Travis Barker Live Apart

On November 5, Kourtney Kardashian denied on The Kardashians that she and Travis Barker are living apart or separating. She said the rumor was false as the couple works on renovating their home for their blended family.

First: E! News · 1 more source
Politics Miami

Two Senior Justice Department Officials Resign

John Eisenberg, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, and Miami-based U.S. Attorney Jason Quinones resigned on November 6. Their departures came a day after Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon announced she was leaving.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Mike Kennedy Wins Another Term in Utah’s 4th District

Republican Mike Kennedy won reelection to the U.S. House in Utah’s 4th Congressional District on November 5. His victory came as Democrats appeared poised to flip several Republican-held seats in the Utah Legislature.

Deseret News · first by The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source