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➤ First Lady Melania Trump announced that seven Ukrainian children taken to Russia have been reunited with their families. (Hear More)

➤ Mortgage rates fell again. (Hear How Much)

➤ Gorgeous women in this Eastern European country vastly outnumber men, so they’re renting “husbands for an hour.” (Hear Why)

➤ A federal grand jury in Virginia rejected Justice Department charges and declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, less than two weeks after a judge tossed the original case due to the prosecutor’s unlawful appointment. (More)

➤ Military officials showed video of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat behind closed doors on Capitol Hill Thursday, and testified that there was no order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to kill everyone on board, multiple lawmakers said. (More)

➤ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that Democrats will force a vote next week on a bill to extend expiring tax credits to defray the rising cost of health insurance premiums, the same issue that caused last month’s government shutdown. (More)

➤ Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk, will discuss life, loss, and politics in a one-hour town hall event Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, moderated by Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor-in-chief. (See Details)

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➤ Tonight kicks off the first slate of college football conference championship games. The outcome of these games could result in Tulane or James Madison making the College Football Playoff. (See Schedule)

➤ Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a non-contact calf injury against the Pistons just hours after reports emerged speculating that he may request a trade away from the team. (More)

➤ Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia asked President Trump on social media to expand the College Football Playoff via executive order, so that the Commodores could be included. (More)

➤ Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reiterated in a recent interview that he’d like to play in the 2026 World Cup for Argentina, but overall remained noncommittal about the prospect: “At worst, I’ll be there watching it live.” (More)

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➤ The 37 most obsessed-over gadgets of the year. What makes a gadget worth obsessing over? It’s that perfect combo of “why didn’t I think of that?” and “I need this now.” These 37 picks nail it. They’re the items flying into shopping carts because they solve actual problems with surprising ingenuity. From home helpers to office upgrades to gift-worthy finds, this collection showcases what happens when innovation meets everyday needs. Heads up: popularity is through the roof, and availability is getting tight. (Learn More)

For the third straight year, a family in Naperville, Illinois, has transformed their home into a Taylor Swift-themed holiday spectacle, including a proposal-ready Travis Kelce on the roof, earning it the nickname Swiftmas House. (See Photos)

A group of 10- and 11-year-old boys from Denny, Scotland, became surprise Christmas stars after doorbell footage of them singing Last Christmas racked up over 1.4 million views. (Watch Singing)

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Daily Market Report   12/04/2025

➤ Big Stock Move: USA Rare Earth stock jumped nearly 25% Thursday on news it had signed an agreement to supply rare earth materials to Compass Diversified. (More)

➤ U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to 191,000 from the previous week’s 218,000, the lowest level in more than three years, during Thanksgiving week. (More)

➤Amazon is reportedly considering ending its longstanding contract with the United States Postal Service. Currently, Amazon pays the USPS billions of dollars to distribute packages, accounting for roughly 7.5% of the agency’s revenue in 2025. (More)

➤ Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches were recalled in eight U.S. states after a labeling mix-up listed some peanut butter sandwiches as being cheese instead, an error that could trigger severe reactions in people with peanut allergies. (More)

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➤ A Russian cosmonaut was removed from SpaceX’s February mission after allegedly photographing classified SpaceX engines and documentation at company headquarters, violating U.S. national security laws. (See Details)

➤ A microscope image of Australian spider silk won the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025, revealing intricate 0.05-millimeter structures that allow spiders to throw sticky nets over prey. (See Photo)

➤ A leaked document reveals how Anthropic programmed Claude, its AI product, with a personality, teaching it to perceive itself as having real emotions rather than acting like a typical chatbot. (Read More)

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➤ Actress Lori Loughlin will return to Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart for season 14—six years after she was fired following a college admissions scandal that led to a two-month prison sentence. (More)

➤ An online campaign to award an honorary Oscar to Indy, the expressive dog starring in the indie horror film Good Boy, has drawn over 43,000 signatures, nearing its 45,000 goal. (See Trailer)

➤ Streaming Platforms dominated a new list of the best TV shows of 2025, as Netflix claimed six spots with acclaimed series including Adolescence, Sirens, and North of North. (See List)

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➤ Ralph Lauren unveiled Team USA’s 2026 Winter Olympics uniforms, marking the brand’s 10th consecutive Olympics outfitting American athletes. (See Uniforms)

➤ San Diego lifeguards rescued Sadie, a black lab-mix, after she escaped during a football game and was swept half a mile offshore by a rip current. Rescuers tracked her to Ocean Beach using an AirTag on her collar before spotting her just as the search was being called off. (See Sadie)

➤ A baby seal wandered into a New Zealand bar, where the owner initially mistook it for a dog. Staff lured it from its hiding spot using salmon pizza topping before rangers safely returned it to the wild. (Watch Video)

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Do you switch to snow tires in the winter?

1. Yes 
2. No
3. What are snow tires?

Yesterday’s Results:

Does tinsel belong on a Christmas tree?

1. Yes: 38%
2. If the mess is acceptable: 34%
3. No: 28%

Today’s Trivia

Which popular dish made with eggs, bacon, and oysters was first created during the California Gold Rush?

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