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Politics U.S.

Cheesecake Factory Joke Becomes GOP Midterm Backfire

Democrats won at least 124 of 171 House districts containing a Cheesecake Factory after Republicans made Barack Obama’s joke about the chain a campaign issue. Five races covering six restaurant locations remained uncalled late Thursday.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Crime Miami-Dade County

Man Accused of Stealing School Bus and Evading Deputies

Published November 6, 2026: Erick Moore, 23, is accused of stealing a school bus in Miami-Dade County on November 4 and driving it until deputies stopped him at a dead end on November 5.

First: Local 10 Miami · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Mark Lamb Wins Arizona House Seat in Close Race

Republican Mark Lamb won Arizona’s 5th Congressional District on November 6, defeating Democrat Elizabeth Lee with 51.5% of the vote.

First: AZFamily · 1 more source
Crime Miami

Antonio Brown Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Reduced Charge

Former NFL player Antonio Brown pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm in Miami on November 6, 2026, and was sentenced to three years of probation in a case stemming from a 2025 shooting.

First: ClickOnDetroit WDIV · 5 more sources
Entertainment U.S.

High Potential Season 3 Set for January 5 Return

ABC will premiere High Potential’s third season on January 5, 2027, following Will Trent. The series will also air a special episode after the Super Bowl on February 14.

First: New York Post · 2 more sources
Crime New York

Bo Naylor Says He Was Unaware of Pitch Betting

Former Cleveland catcher Bo Naylor testified on November 5, 2026, in the New York trial of pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. He said he had not known gamblers could bet on individual pitches before the case arose.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 6 more sources
Crime San Jose

Two Men Stabbed in East San Jose; Woman Assaulted

Two males suffered stab wounds, and a woman was attacked near Brigadoon Park in East San Jose on November 5. One man was critically ill yet stable, whereas his companion and the woman had injuries police described as non-life-threatening.

CBS San Francisco · first by KTVU FOX 2
Politics U.S.

Democrats Prepare New Scrutiny of Wall Street Banks

After Democrats’ midterm gains, lawmakers are preparing to investigate major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, when they take control of Congress in January. The scrutiny could cover Jeffrey Epstein’s banking relationship and consumer costs.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Entertainment Los Angeles

Christian Bale Praises Daughter Luka’s Creative Talent

Christian Bale praised his 21-year-old daughter Luka’s work as a model and photographer, and said he could imagine her directing him. He spoke in Los Angeles on November 4 at the premiere of Madden.

First: E! News · 1 more source
Accidents Biscayne Bay

Crews Recover Helicopter Wreckage From Fatal Biscayne Bay Crash

Salvage crews removed a helicopter from Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne on Friday, two days after it crashed while filming speedboats. The pilot died and two passengers were injured.

First: WSVN 7News · 1 more source
Education Ithaca

Cornell Faculty Senate Completes No-Confidence Vote

Cornell University’s Faculty Senate finished voting on a no-confidence resolution over the administration’s handling of sexual assault on campus on November 6. The university was expected to release the results later that day.

First: CBS New York · 5 more sources
Entertainment

Brady Posts Cryptic Message Amid Romance and Friendship Rumors

Tom Brady shared a cryptic message on Instagram on November 5 as speculation continued about his reported romance with Candice Swanepoel and rumors of tension between Swanepoel and Joan Smalls.

First: E! News · 1 more source