Nick Saban Picks Alabama to Win 2025 Iron Bowl vs. Auburn

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Nick Saban told ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday that he expects Alabama to prevail in the 2025 Iron Bowl at Jordan–Hare Stadium. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT, and sportsbooks list Alabama as a 5.5-point favorite on FanDuel. Saban framed his prediction around the matchup of quarterbacks and Alabama’s offensive balance, saying Auburn’s … Read more

SE Michigan braces for first serious snowstorm of the season

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Lead Southeast Michigan is preparing for the region’s first significant snowstorm of the season this weekend, with the National Weather Service issuing advisories and warnings beginning Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. Flurries began Saturday; forecasters expect the heaviest snowfall between early evening Saturday and midnight, with local totals varying by county. Municipalities including Auburn Hills … Read more

Trump Moves to Pardon Honduran Ex‑President Convicted in Massive Cocaine Case

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Lead: Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, 57, was convicted in 2024 on drug‑trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in a U.S. prison. On Nov. 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced plans to pardon Hernández, calling him a victim of political persecution. The conviction followed a high‑profile Manhattan trial that prosecutors … Read more

The Wiggles say they do not condone drugs after members appear in ‘Ecstasy’ video

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Australian children’s group The Wiggles issued a public statement after footage showing two members appeared in a music video for Keli Holiday’s single “Ecstasy”. The clip, filmed at the TikTok Awards earlier this month, showed Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and his nephew Dominic Field dancing in the background while the song’s chorus referenced ecstasy. The … Read more

Anker Black Friday Deals: Up to 50% Off Power Banks, Chargers and Soundcore Audio

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Lead Black Friday brings substantial savings on Anker accessories, with discounts reaching up to 50 percent across power banks, wireless chargers, power adapters and Soundcore audio. The sale includes notable markdowns — for example, an Anker laptop power bank is currently reduced by nearly $50, while the Ultra‑Slim MagSafe bank is on offer for $38 … Read more

Venezuela calls Trump airspace closure warning ‘colonialist threat’ – BBC

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Venezuela accused former US President Donald Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat” after he posted that the airspace around the country should be treated as closed. The statement, published on Truth Social, came amid an expanded US military presence near Venezuela and a Federal Aviation Administration advisory warning airlines of “heightened military activity in and … Read more

Protesters Arrested in NYC Over Possible ICE Activity Near Chinatown

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Lead: On Nov. 29, 2025, protesters in Lower Manhattan gathered near Centre Street in Chinatown to contest suspected Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, blocking vehicles and shouting slogans. The New York Police Department said officers observed people obstructing the roadway and made arrests after repeated orders to disperse. Video shows demonstrators preventing a van … Read more

Vanessa Hudgens Gives Birth To Second Child With Husband Cole Tucker – TMZ

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Lead: On November 29, 2025, actress Vanessa Hudgens and her husband, professional baseball player Cole Tucker, announced the birth of their second child. Hudgens shared the news from a hospital bed via Instagram, posting a photo that showed her holding her husband’s hand and thanking other mothers for support. She described labor as a “wild … Read more

Hegseth Denies Ordering Killings in Contested ‘Narco-Boat’ Strikes

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Lead Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday evening rejected reporting that he directed forces to “kill everybody” during a U.S. strike on a boat under surveillance in the Caribbean. The allegation, first reported by the Washington Post, concerns a 2 September operation that the Pentagon says was part of a broader series of strikes against … Read more

No. 13 Miami beats Pitt handily in finale to spoil Panthers’ ACC title game hopes

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In Saturday’s regular-season finale at Acrisure Stadium, No. 13 Miami dismantled No. 24 Pittsburgh 38-7, extinguishing the Panthers’ remaining route to the ACC championship. Miami improved to 10-2 (6-2 ACC) while Pitt fell to 8-4 (6-2), leaving the Panthers to await a bowl invitation. The Hurricanes built a second-half advantage after a tight opening 30 … Read more

We handpicked 12 great gaming laptops that are hundreds off for Black Friday – The Verge

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Lead: On Nov 29, 2025, reviewer Antonio G. Di Benedetto published a curated list of 12 gaming laptops discounted for Black Friday, highlighting deals that range from budget RTX 4050 systems to OLED-equipped machines with top-tier mobile GPUs. The selections focus on recent or last-generation CPUs and Nvidia RTX 50-series or comparable GPUs so buyers … Read more

Several Arrested as Protesters Block Federal Agents From Possible NYC Raid

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Lead: On Nov. 29, 2025, a confrontation outside a Lower Manhattan parking garage near Centre and Hester Streets interrupted what federal agents appeared to be preparing as an immigration enforcement action. Dozens of agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security were present as protesters gathered just after 11 a.m., … Read more

Pope Leo XIV Visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul

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Lead On 29 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a brief visit to Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque, widely known as the Blue Mosque, during the third day of his first overseas trip as pontiff. The U.S.-born pope bowed slightly on entry, was guided through the complex by mosque officials, and spent roughly 20 minutes inside … Read more

Ohio St. dominates Michigan to snap losing streak

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Lead On Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, No. 1 Ohio State defeated No. 15 Michigan 27-9, a decisive road victory that ended the Buckeyes’ recent skid against the Wolverines. Redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes and finished 19-of-26 for 233 yards, pacing a balanced Ohio State attack. The win leaves Ohio … Read more