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Education Houston

HISD Plans for Possible January Return to Local Control

Houston ISD’s appointed Board of Managers said on November 12 that elected trustees should prepare for a possible return to local control by mid-January 2027. The announcement came as trustees objected to a proposed $92.4 million construction commitment.

First: ABC13 Houston · 1 more source
Business Westlake

Westlake Unanimously Approves Data Center Near Keller Border

Westlake’s City Council approved a 1.1 million-square-foot data center near Keller on November 12, after the cities and nearby homeowners reached a settlement.

First: CBS Texas · 1 more source
Crime Irvine

Irvine Police Warn Door-Kicking Challenge Could Bring Charges

Irvine police warned parents on November 12 that children kicking and filming residents’ doors could face criminal charges if damage occurs. The department said it received more than 20 related calls in the previous month.

First: ABC7 Los Angeles · 1 more source
Crime Washington

PETA Deletes Post Linking DC Shooting to Foie Gras Dinner

On November 12, PETA deleted a post urging Washington, D.C., restaurant Mallard to cancel a foie gras dinner planned for that night after a fatal shooting nearby.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Entertainment Los Angeles

Alanis Morissette Recovers After Fall During Los Angeles Show

Alanis Morissette fell when her hair caught in a microphone stand during a performance at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on November 11, then continued her residency’s final show.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Accidents Brooklyn

Eight People Killed in Brooklyn Building Collapse Identified

Authorities identified eight people killed when a three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn on November 11. Eighteen others were injured, and rescue work ended the following day.

First: CBS New York · 1 more source
Politics World

Trump Says He Wants Cuba Deal Before Leaving Office

Donald Trump said on November 12 that he wants to “get Cuba done” before leaving office, and would consider military force in Cuba. He made the comments during an interview with Hugh Hewitt on Salem News Channel.

First: The New Republic · 1 more source
Sports U.S.

Timberwolves Rout Mavericks by 39 Without Edwards

Minnesota beat Dallas 133-94 on November 12 in Minneapolis, earning its largest victory of the season despite playing without injured Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Sports Washington

Cunningham’s 52-point night lifts Detroit past Washington in double overtime

Cade Cunningham scored a career-best 52 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime on November 12, 2026, in Washington.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
Entertainment Miami

Two South Florida Christmas Parks Open for the Season

On November 12, Christmas Wonderland opened at Tropical Park in Miami, while Ripley’s Believe It or Not Christmas Park welcomed visitors at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Both attractions are scheduled to run through January 3.

First: WSVN 7News · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Democrats Open Probe Into Nvidia’s China Chip Sales

On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s handling of Nvidia chip sales to China, after CEO Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify to Republican-led committees.

First: TechCrunch · 1 more source
Entertainment

The Body Creators Leave Grace’s Revival Open to Interpretation

Netflix’s The Body ends its first season with Grace waking from a coma, leaving the cause unclear. Creators Quinn Shephard and Gina Gammell discussed the finale and possible Season 2 storylines on November 12, 2026.

First: Deadline · 1 more source