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• On Trump’s Insults, Somalia’s Prime Minister Says ‘It’s Better Not to Respond’ - President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage” during a White House meeting on Tuesday.
• Suicide is a leading cause of death among inmates. Can jails do more? - Before Sheriff Rocky Holcomb discussed the circumstances around the deaths of several inmates while they were in custody at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center, he insisted on playing a video. It showed staff wearing personal protective
• FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to shadowy sect, a ‘catalyst’ for jihad - FBI investigates Tablighi Jamaat connections in Washington DC attack as Afghan veteran's radicalization path emerges through disturbing family phone calls.
• FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to Tablighi Jamaat, a ‘catalyst’ for jihad - FBI investigates Tablighi Jamaat connections in Washington DC attack as Afghan veteran's radicalization path emerges through disturbing family phone calls.
• Why science says smelling your own farts could be good for you - Certain amounts of hydrogen sulfide can help protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2021 study
• DHS launches new immigration crackdown operation in New Orleans - DHS launches operation in New Orleans, targeting illegal immigrants who were arrested for various crimes before being released under sanctuary policies.
• Bessent says Trump admin will be able to replicate tariffs even if it loses Supreme Court decision - The Treasury secretary cited several sections of 1962 Trade Act that give the president sweeping powers over import duties.
• Venezuela resumes accepting US deportation flights after Trump closes airspace to country - Venezuela resumed accepting U.S. deportation flights at President Donald Trump's request after initially canceling them due to an airspace closure.
• Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown - Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.
• Trump announces pardon for Democratic Rep Henry Cuellar - President Donald Trump announced a “full and unconditional pardon” Wednesday for Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife, Imelda.
• 88-year-old veteran who was working five days a week can finally retire after crowdfunding raises $1M for him - Ed Bambas lost his General Motors pension in 2012 and had to support his sick wife and return to work
• House Republicans back Trump's Venezuela moves for now as escalation uncertainty looms - House Republicans are backing President Donald Trump's moves against Venezuela but are cautiously seeking more information on what happens next.
• 'Dangerous and unsafe': Plane crash families file suit against UPS, GE - Families of two victims of the Nov. 4 UPS plane crash filed suit against UPS, Boeing, GE and others.
• Microsoft stock sinks on report AI product sales are missing growth goals - Microsoft stock sank after a report that multiple sales teams for the company's Azure Foundry product missed growth goals in the last fiscal year.
• Las Vegas tourist wins big bucks with just $25 at casino on holiday outing - A tourist hit a $1.15 million jackpot on Thanksgiving Day, with just $25 bet at a Las Vegas casino. The winner struck it rich while playing Dragon Link slots at Fontainebleau.
• Reality star Steve McBee claims federal government threatened to indict entire family to force plea deal - Reality star Steve McBee Sr. claims federal prosecutors threatened to indict his family in crop insurance fraud case, forcing him to accept a plea deal.
• Exclusive 1st look at expanded Walmart drone delivery - The retail giant launched its drone delivery option for millions of shoppers.
• The Epstein scandal is a royal mess. Imagine living on Prince Andrew Way. - As Britain’s royal family strips Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles, ordinary places across the country are trying to downplay their links, too.
• Popular daily snack found to boost brain blood flow in older adults, new study shows - New research reveals that eating peanuts daily may boost brain health and memory in older adults. A study found a 3% increase in blood flow to key brain areas.
• 21 Wild Screenshots Of Employee Mishaps That'll Make You Never Want To Work In An Office Again - Yeah...I don't think they're getting paid enough for this. 😬
• DAVID MARCUS: GOP win shows Tennessee hasn’t been California’d, at least not yet - Tennessee election shows demographic shifts threatening GOP strongholds as Democrat Aftyn Behn nearly upset Republican Matt Van Epps in Trump district.
• FDA scrutiny of WHOOP signals challenges for niche wearable device makers - (Corrects dateline to Dec 3) By Puyaan Singh and Sneha S K Dec 3 (Reuters) - Niche fitness-tracking firms such as WHOOP are coming under increased regulatory scrutiny as technological advances blur
• Police in a Louisiana City Welcome a Federal Crackdown. Immigrants Are in Hiding. - Kenner, a suburb of New Orleans, has been transformed by an infusion of newcomers. Immigrants there have been on edge all year, particularly in recent weeks.
• 12 fun games to play while you're inside all winter - From modern board games to fast card games, puzzles, and hands-on builds, these picks will keep everyone busy during the colder months.
• Robot stuns crowd after shocking onstage reveal - Xpeng's humanoid robot moves so realistically that crowds believed it was fake, marking a major advancement in robotics technology ahead of 2026 commercial launch.
• Ilhan Omar Hits Back At Trump With 2 Pointed Sentences After His Repeated Attacks - Trump has insulted Omar's appearance, Muslim faith and birth country of Somalia on numerous occasions since Thanksgiving.
• Miscarriages, infections, neglect: The pregnant women detained by ICE - Until last year, Congress required reports on the pregnant, postpartum or nursing women in ICE custody, including ‘detailed justification’ for their detention. This requirement no longer exists, Kelly Rissman reports
• Weather Words: Sudden Stratospheric Warming - A Sudden Stratospheric Warming Event describes the rapid warming and disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex above the Arctic.
• Bipartisan deal on Obamacare subsidies fades as Republicans push HSA plan - Obamacare subsidies set to expire as Senate struggles to reach bipartisan agreement, with Republicans and Democrats divided on reform approaches.
• Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks - Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.
• Clippers abruptly part ways with NBA star Chris Paul in stunning late-night move - The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed Chris Paul's late night announcement on social media Wednesday that the team is parting ways with the veteran NBA point guard.
• Trump’s Pardon of Honduran Ex-President Erases Top Loyalist’s Triumph - Emil Bove III’s work as a prosecutor, before he was a Trump lawyer and official, helped lead to the conviction of the Honduran ex-leader whom President Trump freed this week.
• Greek farmers block border crossing routes in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies - Farmers in northern Greece disrupted traffic at border crossings on Wednesday in an escalating protest over delayed European Union-backed subsidy payments linked to an investigation into a corruption scandal. At the weekend, hundreds of fa
• Trump administration to announce new fuel economy standards Wednesday, sources say - The oil industry group the American Petroleum Institute has lobbied the Trump administration to repeal the Biden fuel economy standards.
• Libyan man accused of murder, rape, and torture appears at the ICC - A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appeared before judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, sitting impassively as a court official read out charges including murder, rape and
• Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance - A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections.
• Incoming NYC Mayor’s Transportation Team Sparks Concern With Aggressive Anti-Car Proposals - Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s fresh transition strategy is turning heads fast, especially after tapping Ben Furnas, a big-shot from Transportation Alternatives, to spearhead his transportation, climate, and infrastructure squad. Cue the dram
• White House launches 'Media Bias Offender Tip Line,' calls on Americans to 'hold the fake news accountable' - The White House debuted its “Media Bias Offender Tip Line" on Tuesday, aiming to expose misleading news coverage through its recently launched “Media Bias Portal."
• Man charged with attacking NYU student has 16 prior arrests - The man arrested for allegedly attacking a New York University college student had 16 prior arrests, many of which were in relation to sex attacks.
• Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko becomes latest NHL player injured in bizarre off-ice incident - NHL players have faced bizarre off-ice injuries this season as Alexey Toropchenko joined Jack Hughes and Eetu Luostarinen on the sidelines with unusual accidents.
• Nursery worker filmed himself sexually abusing children at work - A “calculating and predatory” nursery worker filmed himself sexually assaulting multiple young children in his care.
• Hegseth Says He Did Not See Survivors of Boat Strike Clinging to Wreckage - The defense secretary supported the admiral he said called for the second strike on Sept. 2 against a boat the administration says was smuggling drugs.
• November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, led by steep small business job cuts, ADP reports - The payrolls decline marked a sharp step down from October, which saw an upwardly revised gain of 47,000 positions.
• Venezuela lets deportation flights resume despite Trump’s airspace threat - The scheduled deportation flight marks a rare moment of cooperation between the Trump administration and Venezuela, as the threat of a U.S. attack looms.
• No Ukraine peace deal after lengthy five-hour Putin-Witkoff-Kushner meeting - Russian President Vladimir Putin's five-hour talks with Trump envoys yield no Ukraine war breakthrough as territorial disputes remain unresolved despite "constructive" discussions.
• Trump admin pauses immigration from 19 countries - The Trump administration implements immigration pause affecting 19 countries already under travel restrictions, including Afghanistan, Iran and Venezuela.
• A 1-year-old was among 159 killed in Hong Kong apartment fires. 30 others remain missing - The death toll of Hong Kong’s high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159 on Wednesday, as authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating some fire alarms during maintenance work at the housing complex. “We have not finished our wo
• Olive oil shot craze explodes online, but doctor warns it's 'more hype than medicine' - Olive oil shots are trending on TikTok and Instagram, with users claiming health benefits like better digestion and glowing skin from daily morning doses.
• Ole Miss players push back on Lane Kiffin’s claim that team asked AD to let him finish season with Rebels - Starting center Brycen Sanders and other Ole Miss players contradicted Lane Kiffin's claim that players requested he remain as head coach through the playoffs.
• Trump administration strikes deal with Ohio to clean up state voter rolls using federal database - Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for voter roll maintenance.