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Politics Chicago

Chicago Expands Gunshot-Detection Pilot After Voters Back Technology

On November 9, Mayor Brandon Johnson defended ending Chicago’s ShotSpotter contract while saying a city pilot will test gunshot-detection and other public-safety technologies. More than 72% of voters supported bringing gunshot detection back in a nonbinding referendum.

First: Block Club Chicago · 2 more sources
Politics World

Newsom Sets January Deadline for 2028 Decision at COP31

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey on November 12 that he plans to make a choice by the start of January about a 2028 presidential bid.

New York Post · first by Twitchy
Crime Phoenix

Driver arrested after being clocked at 170 mph on Loop 202

An unidentified driver was arrested on November 9 after an Arizona trooper clocked a gray BMW at 170 mph on Phoenix’s Loop 202, where the speed limit was 65 mph.

First: FOX 10 Phoenix · 1 more source
Culture Sacramento

Pelosi, Metallica and Bonds Named to California Hall of Fame

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, revealed the California Hall of Fame’s 20th class on November 12, 2026. The group includes Nancy Pelosi, Metallica, Barry Bonds and Robin Williams, with an induction ceremony planned for December in Sacramento.

First: CBS Los Angeles · 2 more sources
Entertainment

Xbox Confirms Wolfenstein 3 Is in Production

Xbox announced Wolfenstein 3 on November 12, 2026, confirming that MachineGames is making the next entry in the series.

First: The Verge · 1 more source
Entertainment Los Angeles

Yellowjackets Cast Marks Final Season at Los Angeles Premiere

The cast of Yellowjackets gathered at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on November 11, 2026, to celebrate the series’ fourth and final season, which begins streaming November 20.

Deadline · first by New York Post
Politics U.S.

El-Sayed Enters Senate as Muslim Candidates Win Nationwide

Michigan voters elected Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate on November 3, making him the chamber’s first Muslim member. At least 97 Muslim candidates won federal, state and local races across the country in 2026.

First: The Conversation US · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Texas Democrats Seek Repeal of Public University DEI Ban

On November 12, 2026, Texas Democrats introduced bills to repeal the state’s 2023 ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programs at public universities. The effort faces a Republican-controlled Senate.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Science and tech U.S.

Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO Amid Spy Plot Concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned on November 12 after an alleged spy plot linked to his extramarital relationships raised national security concerns. CFO Colette Kress and board chair Harvey Jones are now leading the company.

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

Prank at Hyde-Smith’s Office Draws Backlash Across Party Lines

Comedian Walter Masterson and others visited Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s office in Mississippi on November 11, telling staff she had lost her reelection race. The filmed encounter drew criticism after Republican Hyde-Smith’s defeat by Democrat Scott Colom.

First: Townhall · 1 more source
Entertainment

Oprah Marks 30 Years of Favorite Things With Holiday Special

Oprah Winfrey released her 2026 Favorite Things list on November 12 and aired a holiday episode once more after an absence of 15 years. The video special is available on Prime Video as an episode of The Oprah Podcast.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Crime World

Singapore Bars Alice Huang After Megaspeed Investigation

Singapore said on November 12 that Alice Huang was released after an investigation into her role at Megaspeed, warned for inaccurate statements and barred from returning. Police are continuing to investigate the company.

First: New York Post · 1 more source