Entertainment
World
Maya Jama Steps Down as Love Island UK Host
On November 8, Maya Jama announced she is leaving Love Island UK after hosting the dating series for nine seasons.
News from the U.S. and the world
Crime
Glendale
Glendale Man Arrested in Mother’s Fatal Stabbing
Sebastian Landau, 21, was arrested after his mother, Yana Landau, was found fatally stabbed at their Glendale home on November 9.
Environment
Phoenix
Phoenix Plans Stage 2 Drought Response as Colorado River Cuts LoomPhoenix Acts to Protect Water Supplies as Federal Cuts LoomPhoenix’s Drought Plan Adds Surcharge as Water Cuts Approach
Phoenix may move into Stage 2 of its drought plan as soon as January, introducing voluntary water-use cuts, conservation incentives and a temporary surcharge for usage beyond set limits.Phoenix plans voluntary conservation, customer incentives and a limited surcharge as it prepares for Colorado River reductions expected to affect Arizona.Phoenix expects a Stage 2 drought warning as Colorado River cuts approach, asking customers to conserve and imposing a temporary fee on use above set limits.
Crime
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Shooting Suspect Held on $250,000 Bond
On November 10, 18-year-old Matthew Simcox was being held on a $250,000 bond after his arrest in connection with an October 11 shooting at a Scottsdale short-term rental that sent gunfire into a neighboring home.
Politics
Washington
House Vote Stalls Hegseth Impeachment EffortMissed Votes Helped Stall Hegseth Impeachment EffortHouse Rejects Impeachment Push Against Hegseth
On November 10, the Republican-controlled House voted 211-204 to send impeachment articles against War Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, where the effort is expected to stall. Eleven Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, did not vote.On November 10, the House sent impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth to committee in a 211-204 vote, after 11 Democrats missed the vote. The effort is expected to remain stalled until Democrats take control in January.On November 10, the House voted 211-204 to refer impeachment articles against War Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, stopping them from advancing to the Senate. Eleven Democrats missed the vote.
Sports
Lincoln
Nebraska Rolls Past North Carolina A&T to Stay Unbeaten
No. 25 Nebraska beat North Carolina A&T 76-35 in Lincoln on November 10, improving to 3-0 behind Britt Prince’s 24 points.
Politics
U.S.
Wiles’ Son-in-Law Deletes Posts on Hemp Policy Carve-OutHemp Delay Raises Questions About Family Influence in Trump White HouseDeleted Posts Do Not Prove Wiles Changed Hemp Policy for Family
On November 10, Bret Worley, a hemp company CEO and Susie Wiles’ son-in-law, was reported to have deleted LinkedIn posts about a federal policy delay that benefited the hemp industry. The delay was included in a September spending bill.On November 10, the removal of Bret Worley’s posts about a hemp-policy win renewed scrutiny of a federal delay that benefited his industry while his mother-in-law, Susie Wiles, was in the White House.On November 10, Bret Worley’s deleted LinkedIn posts drew renewed attention to a federal hemp-ban delay and accusations against former White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, which the White House has denied.
Politics
World
China and ASEAN Miss Deadline for South China Sea PactSouth China Sea Pact Delay Shows Need for Real RestraintASEAN’s South China Sea Talks Need More Than a Pact
China and Southeast Asian countries have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code of conduct, but negotiations will continue next year. The update came on November 10, ahead of an ASEAN summit in Manila.China and ASEAN have agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code, but missed the target of completing talks this year. Negotiations are set to continue in 2027 as maritime tensions remain on the agenda in Manila.China and ASEAN have reached provisional agreement on about 80% of a proposed maritime code, but will not finish negotiations this year. Talks continue in 2027, while the Philippines and its partners weigh diplomacy and military readiness.
Crime
Grayton Beach
Brand Held Florida Beach Party Before Rape TrialBrand’s Convictions Bring Accountability After Years of AbuseBrand Convicted on Three Counts, Cleared on Three Others
Russell Brand hosted a gathering of about 100 people at Grayton Beach, Florida, on September 27, before his UK trial. He was later convicted of rape and two sexual assaults and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months after a jury convicted him of rape and two sexual assaults in the UK. Before trial, he held a Florida beach gathering where guests prayed and he said he might be imprisoned for a long time.A UK jury convicted Russell Brand of rape and two sexual assaults, while clearing him of two other rape charges and an attempted indecent assault allegation. He received a 10-year-and-six-month sentence after a trial preceded by a Florida beach party.
Entertainment
Jenna Dewan Eliminated Before Dancing With the Stars Semi-Finals
Jenna Dewan and professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars on November 10, despite earning 30 points on Grammy Night. They finished seventh in Season 35, ahead of the November 17 semi-finals.
Crime
Midlothian
Two Men Arrested in Midlothian House Fire Case
Two men face first-degree felony arson charges after an August 2025 fire at a family’s home in Midlothian, Texas. Police identified them as suspects more than a year later.
Sports
Montgomery
Georgia Gwinnett Holds Off Alabama State 79-77
Georgia Gwinnett defeated Alabama State 79-77 in Montgomery on November 9, 2026, behind 14 points from Marc Chavenet. The win marked a notable result for the NAIA program against its Division I opponent.
That's all for this week.
