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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.

Accidents Fort Pierce

Drone Delivers Food to Chimpanzee Isolated by Florida Floods

On November 6, flooding at Save the Chimps near Fort Pierce, Florida, blocked access across the sanctuary, prompting staff to use a drone to bring food and blankets to an isolated chimpanzee. The organization said its animals remained safe.

Crime Galveston County

Harris County Deputy Arrested at Galveston Rally

On November 6, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy Cedric Walter was arrested during the Lone Star Rally in Galveston County on charges including driving while intoxicated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entertainment U.S.

Alanis Morissette Says She Is Pansexual

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