Tom Stoppard, playwright of electric verve, dies at 88 - The Washington Post
His intellectually challenging and verbally dazzling works, including “Arcadia” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” were among the most acclaimed and oft-performed plays of the last half-century.
Sources: Sumrall the favorite to land Florida job - ESPN
Tulane's Jon Sumrall has emerged as the clear favorite to be the next head coach at Florida, sources told ESPN.
Piastri takes crucial Qatar pole from Norris and Verstappen - Formula 1
Oscar Piastri continued on from his Sprint victory with a sublime pole position for the main event.
The 196 Black Friday deals you can still get - The Verge
Black Friday is over, but you can still get dozens of great deals, including ones on AirPods, Pixel Watch 4, Oura Ring, Kindle, and plenty of other gadgets.
FDA official, without providing data, claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths - CBS News
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
Ohio State vs. Michigan live updates, score, game analysis and highlights - CBS Sports
Live updates, highlights and analysis as Ohio State and Michigan add another chapter to The Game
Trump ally Troy Nehls joins growing group of lawmakers retiring from Congress - Axios
The Texas Republican said he called to give Trump a heads up before making his decision.
Ariana Grande Addresses 'Dangerous' Body Shaming Comments Again - TMZ
Ariana Grande wants to put an end to the chatter about her appearance for good ... sending a subtle reminder to gossipers that it's "dangerous" to speak about someone's body in all forms.
Popular HGTV star, 74, gives health update after report claimed ‘she might not make it’ - Syracuse.com
The beloved designer was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.
Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ in killing of boat strike survivors - The Washington Post
The Republican-led committee’s pledge came after The Post reported that the defense secretary ordered that a U.S. strike on an alleged narcotics boat leave no survivors.
Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque - BBC
It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.
Asteroid loaded with amino acids offers new clues about the origin of life on Earth - Phys.org
One of the most elegant theories about the origins of life on our planet is that it was kick-started by a delivery from outer space. This idea suggests that prebiotic molecules—the building blocks of life—were transported here by asteroids or other celestial …
Louisiana prison "father-daughter dance" restores family bonds and heals wounds - CBS News
The prison picked nearly 30 inmates to participate in the "father-daughter" dance at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Michigan Snowstorm: Saturday update increases Winter Storm Warnings, slight tweak for Detroit, Ann Arbor - MLive.com
Here's a complete look at the snowstorm heading into the Great Lakes State today, tonight and Sunday.
Seton Hall abuse investigation stalls after ex-president’s aborted interview - Politico
An attorney for former president Joseph Nyre said the New Jersey school is trying to “silence the truth.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy loses brother-in-arms in Kyiv power shift - Financial Times
President’s departing aide centralised decision-making in a way no other official had done in Ukraine
Science news this week: An enigmatic human relative, dark matter discovery and mysterious lights in the sky during nuclear weapons tests - Live Science
Nov. 29, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
The common vaccines that can prevent chronic disease or some cancers - The Washington Post
In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions.