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Politics U.S.

Mississippi Senate Race Hinges on Thousands of Ballots

On November 5, Democrat Scott Colom led Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi as officials reviewed outstanding ballots and voters worked to resolve ballot issues before a November 10 deadline.

First: WBUR · 2 more sources
Politics Scottsdale

Amish Shah Says Cost Relief Will Lead His Work in Congress

On November 5, newly elected Arizona Rep. Amish Shah said lowering everyday costs and working across party lines would be priorities as he prepares to represent the state’s 1st Congressional District.

First: ABC15 Arizona · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Prediction Markets Shift From Midterms to Trump Cabinet Bets

After prediction markets accurately anticipated Democratic gains in the House and Senate, traders turned to bets on which Trump administration officials might leave first. The shift comes as lawmakers in both parties push to restrict election-related contracts.

First: Fortune · 1 more source
Sports Chicago

Monangai Returns to Bears Practice, Listed as Questionable

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai practiced on November 6 for the first time since injuring his toe in Week 4. He is questionable for the Bears’ November 8 game against Tampa Bay.

First: Chicago Sun-Times · 1 more source
Crime Newark

Newark Councilmember Describes Park Assault, Fremont Woman Charged

Newark Councilmember Eve Marie Little said she was attacked at a park on October 25 while speaking with residents about park updates. A 31-year-old Fremont woman was arrested four days later and charged in connection with the assault.

First: ABC7 San Francisco · 1 more source
Religion World

Pope Leo XIV Begins South American Tour in Uruguay

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo on November 6 to begin a three-country South American tour, fewer than four weeks after undergoing an operation on his lung. His three-day Uruguay visit will be followed by stops in Argentina and Peru.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Entertainment New York City

All’s Fair Cast Teases Secrets and Shifting Alliances in Season Two

The cast of Hulu’s All’s Fair celebrated the second season’s New York premiere on November 4, previewing new conflicts and changing relationships in the legal drama.

First: ABC7 New York · 5 more sources
Sports Champaign

Illinois Rolls Past Penn in 112-70 Win

Illinois beat Penn 112-70 at the State Farm Center in Champaign on November 5, moving to 2-0 with another high-scoring performance.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Health U.S.

Online Sports Betting Expansion Linked to More Gambling Hotline Calls

Published November 6, 2026: University of New Hampshire researchers linked legal online sports betting to a nearly 23% rise in National Problem Gambling Hotline calls. Nearly half of contacts were from people ages 18 to 34.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 1 more source
Sports Evanston

Northwestern to Start Nicco Marchiol Against Iowa

Northwestern will likely have to play without starting quarterback Aidan Chiles when it hosts Iowa in Evanston on November 7. Backup Nicco Marchiol is set to start.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Democratic Senators-Elect Reject Schumer for Majority Leader

On November 6, Maine senator-elect Troy Jackson said he would support someone other than Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader. His statement added to growing Democratic opposition to Schumer’s leadership after the election.

First: PJ Media · 2 more sources
Society Everett

Everett Transit Merger Sets April 2027 Handover

Community Transit will take over Everett’s bus operations on April 1, 2027, after unanimous approval of the merger on November 5. The agreement calls for a 50% increase in service by 2031 and doubles the city’s transit sales tax.

First: The Everett Herald · 1 more source