Today's Poll Question
What should come next in Gaza:Continued pause or permanent cease-fire?
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CNN |
The first group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and 11 foreign nationals, were freed by Hamas and returned to Israel, completing the initial phase of an agreement facilitated by foreign mediation. |
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The Jerusalem Post |
Elon Musk is expected to visit Israel next week, meeting President Herzog and PM Netanyahu, and visiting Gaza border towns, amidst controversies over handling anti semitism on X. |
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Associated Press |
Geert Wilders, known as the Dutch Trump and an anti-Islam firebrand, has won a major victory in the Dutch elections, putting him in a strong position to potentially become the next prime minister. |
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Fox News |
VP Harris faced backlash on social media for posing next to a gas stove in a Thanksgiving post, amidst the Biden administration's earlier discussions about banning gas stoves due to health concerns. |
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Politico |
Dean Phillips' entry into New Hampshire's Democratic primary could impact Republicans Chris Christie and Nikki Haley's strategies by attracting independents, crucial in the state's open presidential primary. |
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The Atlantic |
Biden's reelection campaign emphasizes Trump as a threat, urging media to highlight the potential impact of his return, a strategy to shift focus from Biden's performance to Trump's potential presidency. |
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The Independent |
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is trading mackerel for services like haircuts in jail while awaiting sentencing on charges including stealing billions from FTX customers. |
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ESPN |
Oscar Pistorius was paroled after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his girlfriend in 2013, with release set for January 5 under conditions including anger management and community service. |
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USA Today |
Doctors are astonished by Aaron Rodgers' rapid recovery, throwing a football less than five weeks post-surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, a process usually requiring six to nine months of rehabilitation. |
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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth |
Dolly Parton, dressed as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, performed at the team's Thanksgiving halftime show, coinciding with her new album release and a $1 million donation to The Salvation Army. |
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NPR |
U.S. airlines lose about 2 million suitcases annually, many ending up at Unclaimed Baggage in Alabama, a store selling these lost items, including electronics, clothes, and unique finds, at discounted prices. |
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NBC News |
Finland has closed nearly all of its passenger border crossings with Russia, except for Raja-Jooseppi in the Arctic region, in response to a surge in migrants, which it accuses Russia of funneling to its border. |
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Business Insider |
The growth of pickleball has led to noise complaints from locals, prompting scientists to explore solutions like acoustic fabrics and court spacing to address the issue of the sport's loud sounds. |
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USA Today |
In an anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, NFL players overwhelmingly voted Philadelphia Eagles fans as the most annoying fanbase in the league, closely followed by Dallas Cowboys fans. |
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The New York Times |
Dr. Benjamin Neel, former director at NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center, is suing for alleged unlawful termination and religious discrimination over Israel-Hamas war-related posts. |
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The Wall Street Journal |
A WSJ/NORC survey shows a decline in belief in the American dream, with only 36% of American voters feeling it's still achievable, reflecting growing concerns about economic and social inequalities. |
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The Hill |
Biden faces challenges in key battleground states for his reelection bid against Trump, with Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin showing signs of shifting away from him. |
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WIVB-TV |
American couple, Kurt and Monica Villani were identified by Niagara Falls police as the victims of a fatal crash at the Rainbow Bridge, with the information prompting further investigation. |
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WAAY 31 News |
Best Buy controls shoplifting by increasing staff levels in stores, adding full-service cashier lanes, and placing security at entrances, differing from the industry trend of reduced staffing and self-checkouts. |
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SFGATE |
A California jogger, Craig Sumner Elliot, filmed himself fatally shooting an unhoused man, Antonio Garcia Avalos, who was blocking his path on a sidewalk, leading to Elliot's arrest for voluntary manslaughter. |
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Michael Smerconish |
“Anywhere the citizenry can walk in, pull up a chair, and watch its government function, there ought to be a camera permitted,” argues Michael Smerconish, advocating for public access to the inner workings of justice. |
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For the Left |
BBC staff allege double standards in prohibiting attendance at an anti-Semitism march while allowing participation in other demonstrations, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in addressing racism. |
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For the Right |
The NHL banned Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury from wearing a custom mask for Native American Heritage night, despite his willingness to pay fines, and threatened the team with additional penalties. |
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