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.
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.
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.Community Transit will take over Everett’s bus operations on April 1, 2027, under a merger approved by both agencies. The plan aims to expand service 50% by 2031 and create better connections for riders.Everett’s transit tax will rise from 0.6% to 1.2% when Community Transit takes over bus operations on April 1, 2027. The deal was approved without a public vote on the tax increase.
A person was taken to a hospital after a law enforcement shooting on Emory Stephens Road in Lumpkin County, Georgia, on November 6.
On November 6, retiring North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on X over a Pentagon video, his conduct and spending. The post drew sharp replies defending Hegseth and attacking Tillis.On November 6, Thom Tillis challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a taxpayer-funded Pentagon video, his advice to President Trump and his record. The dispute comes as Hegseth faces questions about his future and the Iran war.On November 6, retiring Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon video and his record, drawing replies that defended the defense secretary and condemned Tillis. The exchange unfolded as Hegseth faced speculation about his future.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy was discharged from the hospital on November 6, 2026, and will miss several weeks of Senate votes while recovering at a rehabilitation facility.
On November 5, former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino criticized Michigan’s choice of Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate, alleging security concerns over his associations. El-Sayed has no ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and has condemned its ideology.
On November 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said aboard his plane to Uruguay that he was proud to vote in the US midterm elections, while declining to comment on the results. He also discussed his recovery from lung cancer surgery ahead of a 12-day Latin American tour.On November 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said he was proud to vote in the US midterms and urged attention to healthcare as a right, as he began a Latin American tour after lung cancer surgery.On November 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said he was proud to vote in the US midterms but declined to discuss the results, raising fresh questions about a pontiff’s participation in American politics.
Tigran Gabrielian, 61, was arrested in Newbury Park on November 4 in an alleged scheme involving stolen credit cards and large fuel purchases across Ventura County.
After their elimination from Dancing With the Stars on November 3, Julia Stiles and partner Ezra Sosa revealed matching tattoos honoring their time together on the show.
On November 6, Macklemore said nine U.S. arenas declined to host his Palestine benefit tour, alleging the venues withdrew available dates after learning the shows’ purpose. He said he is still seeking ways to bring the tour to the United States.On November 6, Macklemore said nine U.S. arenas rejected his Palestine benefit shows after learning their purpose. The dispute raises concerns about whether powerful venue owners can shut out artists over political expression.Macklemore said on November 6 that nine arenas rejected his Palestine benefit tour, alleging they withdrew dates over its message. The dispute follows his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour, which Robert Kraft defended by citing concerns about Macklemore’s rhetoric and imagery.
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.On November 6, President Donald Trump chose Stephen Miller for the administration’s top staff post, succeeding Susie Wiles days after Republicans’ midterm loss. Wiles is moving to Trump’s political operation.President Donald Trump said on November 6 that Stephen Miller is set to succeed Susie Wiles in the administration’s top staff post on November 9. Wiles will move to Trump’s political operation after the Republican midterm loss.
On November 5, campaigns and party committees were raising money as vote counting continued in the close Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska.On November 5, Republicans and Democrats were seeking recount funds as close Senate races continued in Mississippi and Alaska, where Republican incumbents trailed.On November 5, Republicans and Democrats were raising money as ballots were still being counted in the close Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska.
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