Trump Cabinet Bomb Threats, Ancient Sandwiches, and a Popsicle Caper

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees faced bomb threats and "swatting" attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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➤ President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University health policy professor known for opposing COVID-19 lockdowns, as director of the National Institutes of Health. (More

➤ Speaking of the president-elect, Emerson College’s first post-election poll revealed Trump’s favorability increased by six points to 54%, while President Joe Biden’s job approval fell to a four-year low of 36%. (More)  

➤ Meanwhile, the Harris campaign admitted internal polls never showed her defeating Trump, despite assuring donors they could win and secure three to four of the swing states. (More)  

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Sports

Three NFL games will take center stage today: At noon ET, the Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears; the Dallas Cowboys will take on the New York Giants at 4:30 p.m.; and finally, the Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins will square off at 8:20 p.m. (See Details)

➤ NBA Cup update: The Houston Rockets advanced to the knockout rounds on Tuesday after moving to 3-0 in group play, while the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards were eliminated. (More)

 Former New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: CFPNBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW 

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Black Friday (Nov. 29) and Cyber Monday (Dec. 2) have merged into one long shopping event, with retailers offering similar online deals across both days. A record 131.7 million people plan to shop on Black Friday and 72.3 million on Cyber Monday. (More)

A grandmother gave her Yorkie's personal space a Christmas makeover, complete with festive beds, toys in a candy cane basket, and holiday decorations, continuing her tradition of spoiling her "grandpup.” (Watch Video)

Here are 14 different advent calendar ideas for couples this Christmas, ranging from DIY date calendars and photo memories to puzzle challenges and romantic activities. (See Ideas)

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Gold and Bitcoin are traded 24 hours a day.

Big Stock Move: Shares of drone maker Unusual Machines jumped 84% on Wednesday after Donald Trump Jr. joined its advisory board. (More)

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose to 2.3% annually in October, in line with expectations, with spending up 0.4% and personal income increasing 0.6%. (See Details)

Disney agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit that claimed the company paid female employees less than their male counterparts. (More)

Moana 2 is expected to help deliver the biggest post-pandemic Thanksgiving box office yet, with projections of $120-150 million in ticket sales through Sunday. (See Details)

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Science & Technology

➤ A solar storm is expected to reach Earth in time for Thanksgiving, creating colorful Northern Lights visible in parts of the northern U.S. tonight and Friday. (More)  

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) will celebrate Thanksgiving with a menu of smoked turkey, spiced apples, butternut squash, sardines, and Brussels sprouts, resembling Earth’s holiday traditions. (See Video)

TikTok will restrict certain beauty filters for users under 18 following a study highlighting concerns from teens and parents about their effects on self-image. (More)  

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Throwback Thursday

A Czech photographer created a powerful series called Faces of Century, capturing portraits of centenarians alongside photos from their youth. (See Portraits)

 A California food historian has been exploring forgotten sandwich recipes, from a tasty 200 B.C.E. Chinese beef sandwich to a failed 1905 minced oyster creation and Gene Kelly's unusual mashed potato version. (See Sandwiches)

Do you have one of these at home? A quirky feature found in some 1950s and '60s bathrooms was a small, drainless tub built next to the main bathtub, originally designed to display artificial plants. (See Photos)

Et Cetera

A California man was arrested at the airport after allegedly trying to smuggle 71 pounds of methamphetamine-soaked clothing to Australia, including a distinctive cow onesie pajamas. (See Onesie)

A humpback whale made a surprising appearance in New York City's East River near the Brooklyn Bridge, marking the species' first visit to the area since 2022. (See Photos)

Two toddlers, a brother and sister, worked together to sneak popsicles from the kitchen while their mom secretly watched. (See Video)

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 — Utah Park officials, reminding locals not to brine turkeys in the Great Salt Lake after a bird washed up on the beach.

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Trump Tariffs, Israel-Hezbollah Truce, and the Chaos Method

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico and Canada upon taking office, aiming to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

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President-elect Donald Trump completed his cabinet selections on Saturday, nominating former White House aide Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

The Russian Missile, America's Deadliest Animals, and a Math Emergency

Saturday, November 23, 2024

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Joyriding Rats, 60 Thanksgiving Recipes, and the Sexiest Collard Farmer

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