
Two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC, according to DHS chief - CNN
Multiple people were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, including at least one member of the US National Guard, according to a source familiar with the early reports.
NFL QB rankings, Week 13: Josh Allen slips to Tier 2; where does Shedeur Sanders land? - NFL.com
Who unseated Josh Allen in the top three of Nick Shook's QB Index rankings? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.

4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season - NPR
Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks with these tips.
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power - AP News
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…

Trump administration prosecutions focus new attention on grand juries - The Washington Post
The administration has struggled with an unusual level of rejections in some cases and procedural stumbles in others.

Guy Fieri says his leg 'exploded' after he fell down stairs on set, is now in wheelchair - NBC News
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri won't be cooking the Thanksgiving feast for his family and friends this year, but he'll be supervising the preparations — from a wheelchair

Budget 2025 live: Ordinary people will pay 'a little bit more', says Reeves - BBC
The chancellor says she has rejected austerity and "reckless borrowing" - but Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses her of having "lost control" of welfare spending.
Mystery owner of 3-million-year-old foot found in Africa identified, scientists say - CBS News
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

Julie Menin declares victory in NYC Council speaker race - Politico
The Manhattan legislator said she has enough votes to secure the leadership post come January.

Vision Pro M5 review: It’s time for Apple to make some tough choices - Ars Technica
A state of the union from someone who actually sort of uses the thing.
Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows - CBS News
Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.

Taiwan plans to spend $40 billion on U.S. arms, increase defense budget - The Washington Post
Taiwan’s government will ask the legislature to approve a special budget for defense purchases as Chinese threats to the self-governing island mount.

At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved - NPR
A chance discovery by a NASA rover on Mars shows that the red planet has a form of lightning, which researchers had suspected for decades but never seen.

US Stocks Climb as Rate-Cut Bets Keep Rally Alive: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
US stocks climbed as rising expectations for interest-rate cuts helped carry traders’ newfound optimism into the Thanksgiving break. The dollar slumped.
Uber headhunted PhDs to join 'Project Sandbox.' After a month, it said that their AI training contracts were over. - Business Insider
Uber's Project Sandbox used contractors to train AI for Google. On Monday, Uber told some of them their work was over early.

Lane Kiffin Decision: College football personalities predict future of Ole Miss head coach - On3
Over 80 college football personalities made their prediction on where current Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin lands in 2026.
Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'totally unqualified' after being bashed over display of medals - ABC News

Exclusive: “Don’t Wait on PC Upgrades” as MAINGEAR’s CEO Warns Memory Shortages Will Deepen, With the Market Already Preparing for Aggressive Price Hikes - Wccftech
Gamers are curious about how to time their 'PC purchases' with the memory shortages and the best time would probably be right now.

Hong Kong fire: At least four killed as major fire engulfs apartment blocks - BBC
The fire has engulfed a number of buildings, with flames spreading on bamboo scaffolding. At least one firefighter is among the dead.