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Media U.S.

Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan and Unwell Sign With CAA

Podcast host Alex Cooper and her spouse, Matt Kaplan, and their Unwell company signed with CAA on November 6, expanding the agency’s representation beyond Cooper’s podcast.

Politics Washington

Trump Names Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff

President Donald Trump said on November 6 that Stephen Miller is set to succeed Susie Wiles in the administration’s top staff post, with Miller taking over on November 9. Wiles is moving to the Trump political operation.

Politics U.S.

Two Senate Races Remain Uncalled as Parties Seek Recount Funds

On November 5, campaigns and party committees were raising money as vote counting continued in the close Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska.

Politics Washington

Baumgartner Demands GOP Leaders Cut Off Reporter Over Leaks

On November 6, Rep. Michael Baumgartner of Washington called on House Republican leadership candidates to stop speaking with Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman over leaks from private meetings, drawing swift criticism after Republicans lost the House.

Entertainment Dallas

Bueckers and Fudd Say They Split More Than a Year Ago

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd said on November 6 that they had been apart for more than a year, before becoming teammates on the Dallas Wings. They said they remain friends and professional teammates.

Accidents Bay Shore

Lightning Strike Damages Bay Shore Home and Sparks Attic Fire

Lightning struck a two-family home on Burnett Avenue in Bay Shore on November 6, damaging the roof and windows and sparking a fire. The three residents escaped safely.

Culture World

Sebastián Lelio, Oscar-Winning Director, Dies at 52

Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, director of Oscar-winning A Fantastic Woman, died at his home in Santiago on November 6. He was 52.

Business San Pedro

Vincent Thomas Bridge to Close for 16 Months of Repairs

The Vincent Thomas Bridge between San Pedro and Terminal Island will close on November 7 for a 16-month, $750 million rehabilitation project, with reopening expected by March 2028.

Science and tech

Meta Adds Custom Spaces to Its Muse AI Assistant

Meta is rolling out Spaces to Muse users, letting them create interactive planners, trackers and other tools within the assistant. The feature can connect to apps and update information in the background.

Politics Elizabeth

Elizabeth Voters Restore $20 Rent Increase Cap

On November 3, Elizabeth, New Jersey, voters approved restoring a $20 limit on annual rent increases for rent-controlled apartments, with about 68% support. The measure is set to expire in December 2027.

Politics Phoenix

Arizona Democrats Win Trifecta After Flipping Seven Senate Seats

In the November 2026 midterms, Arizona Democrats took seven Senate seats from Republicans and secured majorities in both legislative chambers, giving the party control of the governor’s office and state legislature for the first time in 60 years.

Politics U.S.

Hamadeh Wins Reelection in Arizona’s 8th District

Republican incumbent Abraham Hamadeh has won reelection in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia. Hamadeh received 51.3% of the vote to Greene-Placentia’s 48.7%.