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Politics U.S.

DeSantis Turns Midterm Loss Into a Case for His Leadership

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Republicans after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterms, while renewing speculation about a 2028 presidential run. He also clashed online with former Sen. Mitt Romney over the pandemic response.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Sports World

Vasseur Tells Ferrari Drivers to Respect Each Other After Mexico Clash

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur urged Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to respect one another after their near-collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix, speaking in Sao Paulo on November 6 ahead of the Brazilian race.

First: WTOP · 1 more source
Crime Washington

Armed Man Arrested Near White House After Threat Against Trump

Secret Service officers arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House in Washington on November 5 after he allegedly threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Officers found three firearms and ammunition in the vehicle he was in.

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

Pritzker to Pause Public Events After Outpatient Procedure

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will have an outpatient urology procedure on Monday and pause public events while recovering, his office said on November 6.

First: Chicago Sun-Times · 1 more source
Culture Detroit

Detroit Marks 100 Years of Thanksgiving Parade

Detroit’s Historical Museum is showcasing a centennial exhibit as America’s Thanksgiving Parade prepares for its 100th march on November 26, with 28 floats planned for the Woodward Avenue route.

First: ClickOnDetroit WDIV · 1 more source
Entertainment Palm Beach Gardens

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Celebrate Son’s College Commitment

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren joined their son Charlie at a signing ceremony at the Benjamin School in Florida on November 6, as he committed to play golf for Florida State University beginning in 2027.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Entertainment Palm Beach

Guilfoyle Returns to Mar-a-Lago for CPAC Gala

Kimberly Guilfoyle attended a CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on November 5, weeks after resigning as U.S. ambassador to Greece. She gave CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp and his wife a portrait of Mercedes Schlapp.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Sports World

U.S. Opens Women’s Hockey Title Defense With 7-0 Win

The United States beat Switzerland 7-0 in Esbjerg, Denmark, on November 6 to begin its defense of the women’s world hockey title.

First: The Guardian US · 1 more source
Politics Oakland County

Oakland County Ends Two Flock Safety Agreements

Oakland County’s sheriff’s office will not pursue a Flock Safety drone contract, while the Parks Department will let its license-plate reader agreements expire amid public privacy concerns.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Kim Claims Victory in California Insurance Commissioner Race

Jane Kim declared victory Friday in California’s insurance commissioner race against Ben Allen, with 52.7% of the vote to Allen’s 47.3% as of Friday.

First: The San Francisco Standard · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

ICE Detains Wisconsin Trooper at Madison Airport

ICE detained Wisconsin State Patrol trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on November 5. His lawyers say he has a pending asylum case and valid work authorization; the Department of Homeland Security says he overstayed his permission to remain in the United States.

First: ABC News · 1 more source
Accidents Los Angeles

Southwest Flight Diverts to LAX After Engine Issue

Southwest Flight 3396 declared an emergency after departing John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana and landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport on November 6. The flight had been scheduled to travel to San Jose.

First: Los Angeles Times · 1 more source