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Education Montgomery County

Supreme Court to Review Maryland Magnet School Admissions Challenge

On October 19, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Montgomery County, Maryland’s admissions system for magnet middle schools. The case could shape efforts to change selective-school admissions, including in New York City.

Gothamist · first by Fox News
Business World

Former Passenger Hopes to Buy Failed Cruise Ship

On November 6, retired Montana car dealer Whitney Olson said she hopes to buy the Villa Vie Odyssey and revive its voyage after about 200 passengers were left stranded in Cambodia when the cruise ended.

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

Many Americans Plan Holiday Cuts to Afford Christmas

On November 7, 2026, surveys found many Americans plan to cut spending on necessities and other costs to manage holiday expenses. Some also expect to use credit cards or buy now, pay later services for seasonal purchases.

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

Godzilla Minus Zero Leads North American Box Office

On November 7, Godzilla Minus Zero led North American theaters after earning $14.5 million Friday, while The Cat in the Hat opened in second place with $6 million.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Crime Willis

Two Men Die in Willis Shooting Involving a Woman’s Boyfriend and Ex

Two men died in a shooting at a home on Pleasure Lake Drive in Willis, Texas, on November 6. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the woman involved was not injured.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Trump Says He Could Stop Insulting Democrats to Reach Deals

In a 60 Minutes interview preview released before the full program airs on November 8, President Donald Trump said he could refrain from insulting Democrats to reach agreements with the new Congress.

New York Post · first by The Washington Examiner
Crime U.S.

Arkansas Bar Exam Scores Allegedly Altered Across Eight Tests

On November 5, Arkansas officials announced felony charges against former court administrator Nancie Givens over alleged bar exam score tampering and deleted files.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Politics San Francisco Bay Area

Bay Area voters approve transit funding measures

Bay Area voters approved a regional sales tax and a San Francisco parcel tax this week, directing new funding to transit agencies facing major service cuts.

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

Miller Backed Arrests to Pressure Journalists Over Sources

Stephen Miller, who is set to become White House chief of staff, supported considering arrests to make journalists reveal confidential government sources, while outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles opposed the idea, people familiar with the discussions said on November 7, 2026.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Peltola Campaign Sues Alaska Over Rejected Absentee Ballot Records

On November 6, Mary Peltola’s Senate bid filed suit against Alaska’s election authorities in Anchorage, seeking records identifying rejected absentee ballots as the close Senate race remained under count.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Crime Deerfield Beach

Woman Hospitalized After Deerfield Beach Stabbing

A woman was taken to a hospital after a stabbing near Southwest First Terrace in Deerfield Beach early on November 7. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies detained one person for questioning.

Local 10 Miami · first by WSVN 7News
Crime Norristown

Two Norristown Officers Fatally Shoot Man in Elmwood Park

Two Norristown officers shot and killed a man wielding a large knife in Elmwood Park on November 6. Montgomery County detectives are investigating.

First: FOX 29 Philadelphia · 1 more source