Just a week after Halloween, Frederick once again became a spooky site with the opening of Frederick Theatre’s Macbeth. Cheer got second at Saturday’s Rock the Mat tournament, and both varsity tackle football and varsity girls volleyball learned that they would move on to post-season playoffs.
Tuesday was Election Day, but there wasn’t much to vote on in this off-year election. The biggest state ballot items were Propositions LL and MM, both of which asked to retain more tax money from the top 6% of Coloradans to fund free school meals statewide. Other places had more exciting elections: New York City got a new mayor, and Virginia and New Jersey got new Democrat governors. California also passed the highly debated Proposition 50.
Speaking on politics, a Colorado member of the House of Representatives drew criticism for a Halloween costume that many believed was racist toward Latinos. Former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away, and a federal court blocked a new state law that aims to rein in the big tech companies.
This week was a mixed bag for Colorado sports. The Denver Broncos extended their winning streak by barely beating the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7. The Denver Nuggets overcame a loss on Halloween with three wins in their third week of the season over the Kings, the Heat, and the Warriors. The Colorado Avalanche won a game against the Lightning but lost a game against the Sharks. Baseball season also came to a close when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7.
Movie theaters were pretty empty this weekend, which is to be expected when Halloween falls on a Friday. The movie that topped the weekend box office was, unsurprisingly, the horror film Black Phone 2, but just a few thousand dollars behind it was last week’s rom-com hit Regretting You, the anime import Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, and a theatrical rerelease of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Netflix had a notable release late in the week with Guillermo del Toro’s star-studded take on Frankenstein. This was the forty-fifth week of 2025, which means that 85% of the year is over.
News You Should Know: November 1 to 7, 2025
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On November 4, Muslim-American and avowed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected...
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On November 4, Muslim-American and avowed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected...
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Mayor of New York City
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Governor of New York
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Senator for New York
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House Representative for New York's 14th District
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On November 3, Republican politician Dick Cheney died from natural causes at age 84. Cheney served as vice president under...
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On November 3, Republican politician Dick Cheney died from natural causes at age 84. Cheney served as vice president under...
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Ronald Reagan
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George H.W. Bush
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Bill Clinton
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George W. Bush
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A judge for the Tenth Circuit approved an injunction on November 7 against a new Colorado law that...
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A judge for the Tenth Circuit approved an injunction on November 7 against a new Colorado law that...
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Would outlaw use of AI programs in employment, housing, credit, education, and healthcare qualification decisions
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Would force rideshare drivers to pass a background check and allow passengers to record their rides for safety.
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Would require social media companies to publish reports on how users under 18 use their platform
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Would make social media companies interrupt teen users with pop up warnings every 30 minutes
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On November 1, this Colorado lawmaker went viral for wearing a Halloween costume that critics believe was racist toward Latinos.
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On November 1, this Colorado lawmaker went viral for wearing a Halloween costume that critics believe was racist toward Latinos.
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Jeff Herd (CO-03)
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Lauren Boebert (CO-04)
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Jeff Crank (CO-05)
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Gabe Evans (CO-08)
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The only major items on Colorado's statewide ballot this year were Props LL and MM, both of which would create more funding for free school lunch programs. After counting the ballots,
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The only major items on Colorado's statewide ballot this year were Props LL and MM, both of which would create more funding for free school lunch programs. After counting the ballots,
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Both LL and MM passed
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Neither LL nor MM passed
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LL passed but MM did not
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MM passed but LL did not
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November 1 was Game 7 of the World Series, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won over the Toronto Blue Jays in...
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November 1 was Game 7 of the World Series, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won over the Toronto Blue Jays in...
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the ninth inning
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the tenth inning
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the eleventh inning
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the twelfth inning
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On November 3, Peru broke diplomatic ties with this ally after they granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who supported a government coup in 2022.
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On November 3, Peru broke diplomatic ties with this ally after they granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who supported a government coup in 2022.
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The United States
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Mexico
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Brazil
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Argentina
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On November 6, Comcast-Universal announced that it would join Netflix and Paramount-Skydance in bidding to by Warner Bros. Discovery. Why?
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On November 6, Comcast-Universal announced that it would join Netflix and Paramount-Skydance in bidding to by Warner Bros. Discovery. Why?
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Comcast wants to expand their stable of TV networks
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Comcast wants to expand its offerings for kids by buying Cartoon Network
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Warner has been more profitable than Universal for the past four years
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Warner owns the IP to several classic NBC shows and theme park attractions
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In California, Proposition 50 passed in Tuesday's election, which will...
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In California, Proposition 50 passed in Tuesday's election, which will...
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Ban all use of AI in the film and TV industry
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Legalize same-sex marriage even if the federal right to same-sex marriage is overturned
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Prevent California from paying taxes to the federal government if the federal government withholds emergency services to California
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Allow California to create more Democrat-leaning districts before the 2026 midterm election
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On November 5, Jennifer Lawrence announced that she and her best friend Emma Stone are developing a movie centered around this childhood icon.
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On November 5, Jennifer Lawrence announced that she and her best friend Emma Stone are developing a movie centered around this childhood icon.
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Daphne Blake (Scooby Doo)
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Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
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Hermione Granger (Harry Potter)
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Lola Bunny (Looney Tunes)
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You can learn more about these topics here:
- Question 1: Zohran Mamdani wins historic election in New York
- Question 2: Dick Cheney dies at 84
- Question 3: November 7, Tenth Circuit blocks new Colorado tech law
- Question 4: Colorado lawmaker accused of racist Halloween costume
- Question 5: November 4, Colorado votes on Props LL and MM
- Question 6: Dodgers win the World Series in Game 7
- Question 7: Peru breaks off diplomatic relations with key ally
- Question 8: Comcast-Universal joins bidding war for Warner Bros.
- Question 9: California passes Prop 50, which will have nationwide effects
- Question 10: Jennifer Lawrence announces new film project with bestie Emma Stone
