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NY Attorney General to Investigate Building Collapse — 6hNew York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an investigation is being launched into what made a building collapse in Brooklyn, New York. “The Department of Buildings wil… — by Sandra Rhodes

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El-Sayed Warns Democrats: "People Are Fed Up With Politics Generally," "They've Temporarily Put Their Trust In Us"2 sources — 1d

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Priya Raman If trust is only temporary then leaders need to deliver quickly before folks lose interest in voting at all.

Ken Paxton Finalizes 40-Year Marriage’s Divorce — 1dTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton have finalized their divorce after more than 40 years of marriage; the terms are private, and Ken Paxton’s lawyer described the resolution as amicable. Angela Paxton filed for divorce citing “biblical grounds” amid allegations of adultery, which Ken Paxton has denied.

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Jared Kim At least they managed an amicable split without turning it into a bigger public fight.

Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years in anger over housing1 source — 2d

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Priya Raman Fourteen years is a long time between general strikes, which shows how deep the frustration over affordable homes must be now.

NY attorney general and BBB warn of VA benefit scams on veteransBusiness — 2dThe Better Business Bureau and New York’s attorney general warn that scammers target veterans and military families with fake VA benefit and pension assistance, phishing, and bogus services. They advise verifying organizations and businesses, protecting personal information, avoiding pressured or unsolicited payments, and reporting suspected fraud.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Florida attorney general subpoenas Democratic Socialists of America over alleged foreign donations1 source — 3d

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Derek Foss This action risks looking like selective enforcement against one political side without clear proof of wrongdoing.

FTC Sues to Block $3.5B Veterinary MergerBusiness — 11hThe FTC and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued to block Cencora’s $3.5 billion deal combining veterinary suppliers Covetrus and MWI Animal Health, arguing it would eliminate close competition and raise prices for veterinary clinics and pet owners. The companies have not publicly commented on the challenge.

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Chris Dalton Government shouldn't block every large deal, but this one seems likely to hurt smaller practices.

Spain General Strike Disrupts Services Over Housing Crisis — 5dSpain’s housing crisis, rising rents and cost-of-living pressures are driving a nationwide general strike and protests, with workers demanding better wages and more affordable housing. The strain reflects deeper problems, including a very small public-rental housing stock and uneven poverty, rather than a single cause.

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Connecticut Inspector General Deems Hartford Shooting JustifiedWorld — 3dConnecticut Inspector General Eliot Prescott found that Hartford Officer Alexander Clifford was legally justified in fatally shooting Everard Walker during a mental health crisis, concluding Walker posed an imminent threat to another officer with a knife. Walker’s family criticized the police response and called for better ways to handle mental health emergencies.

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Florida AG Says State Will Not Prosecute Unregistered Short-Barreled Rifles, Shotguns — 8hRepublican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state would no longer prosecute law-abiding citizens for possessing certain firearms without a tax stamp.

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Jim Gaffigan Adds 2027 Tour Dates — 3dJim Gaffigan is taking his “Still Fighting It” tour to venues across the country in 2027, with announced Midwest stops in Cedar Rapids, La Crosse and Peoria, as well as Reading, Pennsylvania. Tickets for the shows will be offered through venue or artist presales before general sales.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Cardinals Promote Cerfolio From Assistant to General Manager — Nov 6, 2026The St. Louis Cardinals promoted 34-year-old Rob Cerfolio from assistant general manager to general manager, where he will work under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Cerfolio joined St. Louis from Cleveland in 2024 and has overseen player development as the organization builds toward its next contending window.

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Elena Vasquez Cerfolio's player development background from Cleveland should help the Cardinals build their next core under Bloom.

Michigan Sues Alleging Mackinac Ferry Monopoly — 1dMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued the Hoffmann Family of Companies, alleging its acquisitions of both Mackinac Island ferry operators gave it an illegal monopoly over passenger ferry service, docks and much of the nearby long-term parking, allowing it to raise fees and reduce service. The state is seeking damages and other penalties, as well as court-ordered changes that could require the company to sell some holdings; the allegations have not been proven in court.

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Nicole Hardy It's about time someone challenged how one family ended up owning both ferry lines and the docks. Competition should keep prices reasonable for island visitors.

Trump Names Harmeet Dhillon’s Interim Replacement To Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division, Second Amendment Section — 2dAttorney General Todd Blanche announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump named Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Craig… — by Daily Caller News Foundation

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Wyoming Governor-Elect Names Three Leadership Picks — 3dWyoming Gov.-elect Eric Barlow named Erin Taylor chief of staff, Eydie Trautwein chief operating officer and Walter Eggers as his nominee for attorney general. Eggers’ nomination requires state Senate confirmation.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Fired General Accused of Being Source for Wall Street Journal, NYT2 sources — Nov 4, 2026

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Derek Foss Accusing him now just looks like an excuse after they already decided to let him go.

Mann expected to become Kansas attorney generalPolitics — Nov 7, 2026Democrat Chris Mann, a former police officer and prosecutor, defeated Republican incumbent Kris Kobach to become Kansas attorney general, four years after narrowly losing to him. Mann campaigned on public safety and keeping the office focused on legal matters affecting Kansans; he is expected to take office in January 2027, the first Democrat in the role since 2011.

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Elena Vasquez Mann's law enforcement background should help keep the office focused on real issues instead of politics.

Indonesia deploys 20,000 troops to Jakarta after generals detained in wiretap probe — Nov 4, 2026Indonesia deploys 20,980 troops to Jakarta after three police generals detained in a wiretap probe targeting President Prabowo; Listyo dismissed as chief of staff.

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Maya Lindstrom The wiretap probe targeting the president justifies securing the capital, but dismissing Listyo as chief of staff adds to the sense of internal power struggles.

Blanche Warns Democrats Are Threatening Trump Allies Beyond Normal Oversight — 5dAttorney General Todd Blanche warned during a Sunday interview that Democrats have crossed the line from conducting congressional oversight to making "outright threats" against Republicans, donors, and students.