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.
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Crime
Anchorage
Jack Sabàto Arrested in Fatal Anchorage Hit-and-Run
Jack Sabàto, 32, was arrested in Anchorage on November 9 in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash. He was charged with leaving the scene and was arraigned on November 10.
Business
U.S.
Honda Recalls 635,808 Vehicles Over Power Steering Software Defect
Honda is recalling 635,808 Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. over software that can disable power steering assistance. The recall covers select 2021–2025 models, and owner notices are planned for December 14, 2026.
Politics
U.S.
Texas Bill Proposes $1,500 Payments to Every HouseholdTexas Families Face GOP Hurdles to $1,500 Relief ChecksTexas Democrats’ $17 Billion Check Plan Risks Reserve, Prices
On November 10, a bill filed by Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez proposed one-time $1,500 payments to every eligible state household, fulfilling a campaign pledge by Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa.On November 10, a bill proposed $1,500 payments for Texas households, advancing Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa’s affordability pledge while facing steep Republican opposition in the Senate.On November 10, a Texas Democrat filed a bill proposing $1,500 payments to households, funded from the state’s rainy day reserve and facing questions about inflation, legality and cost.
Sports
Iowa City
Hammond and Curry power Virginia Tech past Iowa in overtime
Virginia Tech defeated Iowa 93-88 in overtime in Iowa City on November 10, behind 32 points from Ben Hammond and 25 from Jaylen Curry.
Crime
Lauderdale Lakes
Man Accused of Kidnapping Teen in Lauderdale Lakes
Raymar Fraser, 41, was arrested after allegedly taking a 16-year-old girl from a shopping plaza in Lauderdale Lakes on November 8 and driving her to gas stations in Tamarac and Lauderhill.
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.
That's all for this week.
