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Maher Teases Trump After Democrats Sweep Midterms

On November 6, Bill Maher joked on HBO’s Real Time about Donald Trump’s reaction after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Politics World

Eisenkot gets first chance to form Israel’s next government

On November 7, Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot an initial chance to put together a government after the October 27 election, a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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

Prediction Markets Draw Billions During Midterm Elections

On November 7, 2026, Kalshi had taken $2.5 billion in wagers on the midterm results, while its markets pointed to the eventual winner in 98% of tracked federal contests.

Fox News · first by The Washington Examiner
Culture Chattanooga

Television Guitarist Richard Lloyd Dies at 75

Richard Lloyd, the guitarist whose intricate playing helped define the New York band Television, died of bile duct cancer at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 7. He was 75.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Sports U.S.

Pennsylvania playoff football delivers a slate of decisive wins

High school teams across Pennsylvania played playoff football on November 6, 2026, with Dunmore, State College and Roman Catholic among the winners.

First: CBS Philadelphia · 1 more source
Sports Boise

Boise State Hosts Butler in First Major Test

Boise State hosts Butler at ExtraMile Arena in Boise on November 8, with tipoff set for noon Mountain time. The Broncos enter 1-0, while Butler is 2-0.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Entertainment Los Angeles

Jamie Lee Curtis Says Reiner Family Bond Deepened Through Grief

On November 7, 2026, Jamie Lee Curtis spoke about supporting Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s children as they mourn their parents in Los Angeles, nearly a year after the couple were killed.

First: Daily Mail US · 1 more source
Sports Lincoln

Nebraska Fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Nebraska dismissed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on November 7, a day after the Huskers lost 24-13 at Illinois. Coach Matt Rhule handed play-calling duties to co-coordinator Glenn Thomas as Nebraska’s losing streak reached four games.

First: CBS Sports · 4 more sources
Education U.S.

Maher Says Schools Fail to Teach Socialism’s History

On November 6, Bill Maher criticized far-left Democrats’ socialist agenda on HBO’s Real Time, arguing that schools have failed to teach young people about socialism and communism’s past failures.

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

Woman Charged After Alleged Attack on Kentucky Football Player

Published on November 7, 2026: A 36-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly choking a minor during a high school football game in Kentucky on October 30.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

Alanis Morissette Says She Is Pansexual

Alanis Morissette said she is pansexual during a November 3 episode of the Handsome podcast.

First: New York Post · 2 more sources
Sports Champaign

Illinois Tops Nebraska to Secure Bowl Eligibility

Illinois defeated Nebraska 24-13 in Champaign on November 6, earning bowl eligibility with its fourth straight win. Collin Dixon caught two touchdowns, including a record-setting score.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources