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Environment Vernon

California Marks Exide Cleanup Milestone as Soil Concerns Persist

California said on November 6 that cleanup work had been completed at nearly 6,500 homes near the former Exide plant in Vernon. Soil tests have found lead above the state standard in samples from some previously cleaned properties, while about 1,500 eligible homes remain.

First: ABC7 Los Angeles · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

Newsom’s Death Row Commutations Face Court Review and Prosecutor Opposition

California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved on November 5 to commute the death sentences of 548 prisoners to life without parole, drawing objections from prosecutors and a planned legal challenge.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Business U.S.

OpenAI Funding Round Reaches $11 Billion at $1.25 Trillion Valuation

OpenAI has raised $11 billion in a funding round valuing the company at $1.25 trillion. The round is still open and could reach about $20 billion in the coming weeks.

First: TechCrunch · 1 more source
Crime Woodstock

Georgia Midwife Convicted After Near-Fatal Home Birth

Cynthia Rene Morrow was convicted on nine counts after a 2022 home birth in Woodstock, Georgia, left a mother with a severe hemorrhage. Sentencing is set for November 10.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source
Politics World

ANC Suffers Sharp Setback in South African Local Elections

Interim results from South Africa’s local elections on November 6 showed the African National Congress falling to about 31% nationally, with rivals leading in several major cities.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Kansas Sends Adam Hamilton to the Senate in Democratic Upset

On November 3, Kansas voters elected Democrat Adam Hamilton to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall. Democrats also gained 20 seats in the state Legislature and appear to have elected Cindy Holscher governor.

First: The New Republic · 1 more source
Accidents Upper Merion Township

Jet Fuel Spill Sends Cleanup Crews to Upper Merion Quarry

A Peco contractor ruptured an underground jet fuel pipeline in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, on November 5, releasing about 60,000 gallons near the Schuylkill River.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Jeffries Demands Miller’s Removal After White House Promotion

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for Stephen Miller to be fired after President Donald Trump named him White House chief of staff. Miller is set to take over on November 9.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

FBI Subpoenas Alaska Senate Candidate in Election Probe

Shortly before Election Day, the FBI delivered a grand jury summons to Alaska Senate hopeful Gerald Heikes, requesting materials concerning Mary Peltola’s campaign and political organizations. The inquiry is assessing claims that people connected to Peltola sought to enlist candidates in the Alaska contest.

First: CNN · 1 more source
Sports New York City

Mets Re-Sign Robert Stock to One-Year Major League Deal

The New York Mets brought back veteran pitcher Robert Stock on a one-season major league contract, returning him for 2027 after eight appearances last year.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics World

Alliana Takes Paraguay’s Presidency After Peña’s Removal

Pedro Alliana assumed Paraguay’s presidency on November 6 after the Senate removed Santiago Peña over the Ueno Bank collapse. Prosecutors also sought Peña’s arrest as protests continued over frozen savings.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Sports Santa Clara

Aiyuk Seeks NFL Reinstatement as 49ers Future Remains Unclear

Brandon Aiyuk appeared outside the San Francisco 49ers’ business offices in Santa Clara on November 6 and said he wants to return to the NFL. His agent did not clarify where he might play, and no resolution was announced.

First: Sports Illustrated · 3 more sources