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Social media firms raise 'serious concerns' over Australian U-16 ban
Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media platforms is "rushed", social media companies claimed Tuesday, expressing "serious concerns" about potential unintended consequences. "Its rushed passage poses a serious risk of further unintended consequences," the company's submission said.
TODAY
Is pumpkin pie or apple pie healthier? There's 1 major nutrition difference, dietitians say
Is pumpkin pie or apple pie healthier? Both deliver some fiber and nutrients from the fruit filling. But one has fewer calories and fat, and more protein.
TODAY
Chia seeds pack in these 6 benefits for the brain, heart, skin and more
The benefits of chia seeds come from protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. A dietitian explains how many chia seeds to eat in a day and risks.
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Dallas tornado? Nope. Video shows old clips | Fact check
No tornadoes had been documented in Dallas in 2024 as of the date the video was posted.
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A Missouri judge says a law banning surgery, medications for transgender minors is constitutional
A Missouri court on Monday upheld a new state law that bans some gender-affirming health care for minors, a victory for supporters of the ban as a multitude of lawsuits against similar bans in other states continue to play out. Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a statement that Missouri is the “first state in the nation to successfully defend such a law at the trial court level.” Bailey, who tried to ban minors’ access to gender-affirming health care through rule change but dropped the effort when the law passed, is responsible for defending the legislation in court.
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Judge says he must still approve sale of Infowars to The Onion
A federal judge said Monday he may hold an evidentiary hearing next month to help determine whether to approve the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to satirical publication The Onion.
CNN
Prosecutor requests 20-year sentence for Dominique Pelicot in mass rape trial
Public prosecutor Laure Chabaud told the packed courthouse in Avignon, southern France, on Monday that the sentence would be “long” but “not enough considering the serious nature of these acts.”
Yahoo Finance
Best Buy expected to see improving sales in Q3 as AI products gain demand
Best Buy could get a boost as consumers flock to new, AI-enabled products.
TODAY
4 mobility exercises to release holiday tension
CARS mobility, or Controlled Articular Rotations, are low-intensity exercises that increase mobility, flexibility, reduce neck and back pain and reduce stress.
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Couple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1 million in Lululemon clothes
A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from the upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon. Jadion Anthony Richards, 44, and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, 45, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. According to the criminal complaints, a Lululemon investigator had been tracking the pair even before police first confronted them on Nov. 14 at a store in suburban Roseville.
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CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes
The outgoing head of the nation’s top public health agency urged the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats. “We need to continue to do our global work at CDC to make sure we are stopping outbreaks at their source,” Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night said he picked Dave Weldon, a former Congressman from Florida, to be the agency’s next chief.
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Militia detains 300 migrants in the desert in Libya's effort to contain sea crossings
Libyan military officials said Monday they apprehended hundreds of migrants traversing the country's vast desert hoping to ultimately cross the Mediterranean Sea in pursuit of a better life in Europe. The 444 Brigade, a powerful militia group that operates under the auspices of the Libyan army, said in a statement that its patrolling commanders detained more than 300 migrants and referred them to authorities. It posted satellite images of the desert and pictures of what appeared to be migrants sitting in rows in front of armed and masked militants.
Time
How Science Can Drive Global Solutions
TIME100 Talks explored a crucial challenge: how to transform promising breakthroughs in science into real solutions.
Politico
Trump plays kingmaker over Florida’s House delegation
The president-elect is shaping Florida’s delegation in his image, leaving Gov. Ron DeSantis with more decisions to make.
Reuters
Brazil government will be ready to announce fiscal package this week, says finance minister
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said a fiscal package with spending cut measures was finalized in a meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday, adding the government will be ready to announce the details this week. Speaking to reporters in Brasilia, Haddad said the last step remaining before publicly announcing the package's measures would be discussing it with leaders in Congress. Expectations regarding the package have been driving volatility in trading of the Brazilian real in the last few weeks, as investors wait to see if the measures would address concerns over Brazil's fiscal stability.
AFP
'Keep calm and gobble on:' Biden holds last turkey pardon
Lame-duck President Joe Biden had a message for Americans at his final Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony on Monday before Donald Trump returns to the White House -- "keep calm and gobble on."Hunter Biden, whose young son Beau was at the turkey pardoning ceremony, has yet to be sentenced in either case.
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Menendez brothers timeline: A look at the murders, the trials and the effort to free them
Follow a timeline of key dates to know after Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their mother and father at the family’s Beverly Hills home in 1989.
TODAY
These are 6 healthiest types of nuts, according to a dietitian
A registered dietitian shares the best nuts to reach for to boost your heart health and get plenty of plant-based protein and healthy fats.
TODAY
I asked someone I'd known for 1 day to fly across the world for me. Now we're married
"I’m often asked if I knew it would work out. The truth is I didn’t." Ash Jurberg shares the story of meeting his wife in an essay for TODAY.com.
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Judge grants dismissal of election subversion case against Trump
A judge on Monday granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against Donald Trump because of a Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.Smith cited the long-standing Justice Department policy of not indicting or prosecuting a sitting president in his motions to have the cases dismissed.

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