It's currently the middle of the night in Hong Kong, but we've recently had an update from authorities there, so let's bring you up to speed if you're just joining us.
At least 36 people have been k… [+934 chars]

Hundreds of firefighters have spent hours tackling the blaze, which began in apartment blocks surrounded by bamboo scaffolding.

BBC News

Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 44 with 279 still missing, authorities say - BBC

<ul><li>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that President Trump requested 500 additional National Guard members be sent to the nation's capital to keep D.C. "safe and beautiful."</li><li>"… [+2450 chars]

Police said a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Axios

Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House - Axios

DENVER (AP) Colorado doesnt plan to transfer from state prison to federal custody a former county clerk who has become a hero to election conspiracy theorists following a request from the Trump admin… [+2607 chars]

Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer former county clerk Tina Peters to federal custody following a request from the Trump Administration to move her out of a state prison. The Colorado Department of Corrections said Wednesday the department is not seeking a tra…

Associated Press

Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody - AP News

North Carolinas new congressional map can be used for the 2026 elections, a panel of federal judges ruled Wednesday a win for Republicans in a nationally watched case at the center of a nationwide re… [+4716 chars]

North Carolina has joined Texas, California and other states in a national redistricting battle to try tilting the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives next year.

WRAL.com

NC Republicans score win in redistricting lawsuit over 2026 congressional map - WRAL

It’s been three and a half years since the most recent season of “Stranger Things” kicked off in May 2022. The first episode of the hit series’ fifth and final installment — delayed by dual Hollywood… [+7310 chars]

'Stranger Things 5' shows the Netflix hit's age as the final season outgrows the series' core appeal.

Variety

‘Stranger Things’ Shows Its Age in a Final Season That’s Outgrown Its Core Appeal: TV Review - Variety

Ethan Browne, the Raising Helen actor who is son of musician Jackson Browne, has died. He was 52.
The eight-time Grammy-nominated Jackson announced the death of his oldest son, whom he shared with h… [+990 chars]

Ethan Browne, the 'Raising Helen' actor who is son of musician Jackson Browne, has died. He was 52.

Deadline

Ethan Browne Dies: ‘Raising Helen’ Actor & Son Of Jackson Browne Was 52 - Deadline

ABC News

Epstein alleged victims lawyer sends scathing letter over DOJ document release - ABC News

The Wall Street Journal

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises; Nasdaq Leads Gains — Live Updates - The Wall Street Journal

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, t… [+5522 chars]

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appeared on state television to say they have seized power in the country following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace. The president has told French media he has been deposed and arrested. Wednesday's events occur…

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power - AP News

Therefore, at my direction, South Africa will NOT be receiving an invitation to the 2026 G20, which will be hosted in the Great City of Miami, Florida next year, Trump wrote on Truth Social. South Af… [+1807 chars]

The two nations have suffered a mired relationship as Trump continues to deplore South Africa for what he says is ongoing persecution of South Africa’s white farmers.

Politico

Trump disinvites South Africa from 2026 G20 summit - Politico

A 34-year old receives a flu and COVID-19 vaccine in Huntington Park, Calif., in 2024. 
Christina House/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
A new influenza strain spreading internationally could bring a… [+3134 chars]

A new influenza strain spreading internationally could bring an early and severe flu season to California, according to health experts.

SFGate

Mutated influenza strain spreading internationally may take off in California - SFGATE

Campbell's has fired an executive accused of making racist comments and mocking its products and customers, the company announced on Wednesday.
The termination follows a lawsuit filed in Michigan by… [+2145 chars]

Campbell's has fired an executive accused of making racist comments and mocking its products and customers, the company announced on Wednesday

NBC News

Campbell's fires executive accused of making racist remarks - NBC News

SALT LAKE CITY Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies, whose execution by firing squad was put on hold in August so he could have a new competency hearing, has died of natural causes.
The Utah Departm… [+3281 chars]

Ralph Menzies, whose execution by firing squad was postponed in August, has died, the Utah Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.

KSL.com

Death row inmate Ralph Menzies dies of natural causes - KSL.com

If you're like me, your crummy old TV isn't cutting it anymore especially with Black Friday TV deals already flooding the internet. We're still a couple of days out from the main event (hopefully you… [+11138 chars]

Sale prices start as low as $60 (really!) for the newest TVs, ready to stream you a world of entertainment and live sports.

Yahoo Entertainment

Black Friday TV deals are live with huge discounts (and giant screens) from Samsung, Sony, Hisense and more — save up to 60% - Yahoo! Tech

A nasty, highly contagious virus is spreading across the country ahead of the holiday season and its not the flu or Covid.
Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting disease, has been rising across … [+5427 chars]

Norovirus has been rising in the U.S. since as early as mid-October, especially in states like Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.

As Norovirus cases rise, here’s what to know about this year’s spread — and how to protect yourself - NBC News

Patrick Mahomes returns to Texas to take on the Cowboys, but with DeMarvion Overshown staring back at him — an East Texas clash that will play out on Thanksgiving.

DallasCowboys.com

Cowboys-Chiefs: How to Watch, Listen, Stream - Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys

The collapse of the Georgia case against Trump ends the last remaining criminal prosecution he faced stemming from his effort to subvert the 2020 election. Special counsel Jack Smiths federal case ag… [+2280 chars]

It was the last remaining prosecution he faced over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election.

Judge dismisses Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump - Politico

(NewsNation) Celebrity chef Guy Fieri says he was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a major injury filming one of his Food Network shows.
Fieri told Fox News Digital he missed a set of s… [+1206 chars]

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri says he was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a major injury filming one of his Food Network shows.

WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro

Guy Fieri injured while filming Food Network show, says quad muscle ‘exploded’ - FOX8 WGHP

College sports took a sledgehammer to itself a couple of years ago, crippling the Big 12 and destroying the Pac-12 because it could, and because there was money to be made. Who could have guessed tha… [+5732 chars]

College sports chased realignment money, bloated its leagues and broke competitive balance long before the 12-team playoff even got a chance.

Politics