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Politics U.S.

Minnesota Voting Guidance Sparks Election Integrity Dispute

A Minnesota election outreach director’s voter guidance on Somali TV prompted criticism online shortly before the state’s election, while the secretary of state’s office said she accurately described the law.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Entertainment Fort Worth

Nate Bargatze Sets Fourth Netflix Special for November 24

Comedian Nate Bargatze’s new stand-up special, Good for Nathan, will premiere on Netflix on November 24. He filmed the show in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Daily Beast · first by Variety
Politics U.S.

McGuire Wins Reelection in Virginia’s 5th District

Republican Rep. John McGuire won reelection in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Tom Perriello. The race was called on November 5.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Education Charlestown

Charlestown High community protests proposed 2028 closure

Students, staff and parents urged Boston school officials on November 4 to reconsider a plan to close Charlestown High School in June 2028. The School Committee is scheduled to vote on the proposal on December 2.

First: CBS Boston · 1 more source
Crime Philadelphia

Missing Philadelphia Girl Found Dead in South Jersey Car

Jalayshia Alford, 10, who was reported missing from West Philadelphia on October 26, was found dead in a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey, on November 5.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics Austin

Hinojosa to Outline Priorities at First Post-Election Briefing

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is scheduled to hold her first post-election news conference in Austin on November 5, after defeating Greg Abbott and beginning transition discussions.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 2 more sources
Education Cambridge

Scientists Ask MIT to Reconsider Sabatini’s Tenure

On November 4, scientists urged MIT to review its decision to end David Sabatini’s tenure after a Boston jury found in his favor in a defamation case. The verdict ordered former colleague Kristin Knouse to pay him $6 million.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Entertainment Boston

Matt Damon Says He Regrets Passing on Ted

Matt Damon said on November 5, 2026, that he declined the lead role in the Boston-filmed comedy Ted after second-guessing his response to the script.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Accidents McCaysville

Record Ocoee River Flooding Closes Georgia-Tennessee Towns

On November 5, catastrophic flooding along the Ocoee River forced McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee, to close as residents were evacuated and rescue crews searched affected areas.

First: ABC News · 1 more source
Crime World

Brand Convicted as Lawyer Confronts Journalist Outside Court

Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in London on November 5. His lawyer later confronted journalist Rosamund Urwin outside the courthouse, while Brand’s family and supporters attended the trial.

First: Deadline · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

Kelce Looks Forward to First Christmas as a Married Man

Travis Kelce said on November 5 that he is excited to celebrate his first Christmas as Taylor Swift’s husband and create new holiday traditions with her.

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

Claude Adds a Tool for Reviewing Personal Finances

Anthropic introduced Claude’s Personal Finance feature in the United States on November 5, allowing eligible subscribers to connect bank and credit-card accounts and ask questions about their money.

First: TechCrunch · 2 more sources