60-mph gusts, heavy snow threaten Thanksgiving travel across Michigan

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Lead: A strong storm arriving during Thanksgiving Week will bring rapidly changing conditions across Michigan, with the Upper Peninsula seeing early impacts Tuesday and most of the Lower Peninsula facing the worst of the system Wednesday into Thursday. Rain is expected to switch to snow by midday Wednesday, followed by lake-effect bands and falling temperatures … Read more

Pentagon opens review into Sen. Mark Kelly over troops video

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Lead On Monday the Department of Defense announced it has begun a “thorough review” into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly after receiving what it described as “serious allegations of misconduct” tied to a video addressed to U.S. service members. The review cites the Uniform Code of Military Justice (10 U.S.C. § 688) and warns that outcomes … Read more

Flu season is just beginning, but doctors are already on high alert – NBC News

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Health officials and hospital clinicians are warning that influenza activity is starting earlier than usual in parts of the United States, raising concerns that cases could rise sharply as millions travel and gather for Thanksgiving and other holidays. The uptick is linked to an H3N2 variant known as subclade K, which has already triggered large … Read more

Experts Say Democratic Video Not ‘Seditious,’ as Trump Claims – FactCheck.org

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Lead On Nov. 18, six congressional Democrats posted a 90-second video urging U.S. military and national security personnel to refuse unlawful orders; two days later, President Donald Trump called their remarks “seditious” and demanded prosecutions. Legal scholars contacted by FactCheck.org say the statements reiterate established law that service members must obey only lawful orders and … Read more

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Tech Rally and Fed-Cut Hopes Boost Markets

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On Nov. 24, 2025, U.S. stock futures were essentially flat after major benchmarks staged a broad rebound led by technology and artificial‑intelligence (AI) names, while investors continued to price in a likely Federal Reserve rate reduction. Dow futures added 13 points (under 0.1%), S&P 500 futures rose about 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained a … Read more

Republicans Balk at Trump Health Plan Before Official Rollout

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Lead President Donald Trump’s administration paused the rollout of a new health care framework on Monday after widespread Republican objection surfaced before the plan was formally announced. The tentative package sought a two-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies coupled with conservative guardrails, but leaked details provoked swift blowback on Capitol Hill. The … Read more

Kandi Burruss Says Divorce From Todd Tucker Was a Long Time Coming – TMZ

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Lead: Kandi Burruss announced this week that her divorce from Todd Tucker had been building for some time. She filed for divorce on Nov. 21, 2025, and says the separation followed months of growing apart. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member described the split as largely amicable and indicated family routines — including … Read more

Meta launches limited trade-in pilot for Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses

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Meta has started a limited pilot trade-in program that runs through December 31, letting buyers get discounts on select Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses when they purchase directly from Meta. The pilot covers the Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 1 and Gen 2 models and two Oakley models (Meta HSTN and Meta Vanguard), while the Ray‑Ban Display … Read more

Former Sen. Doug Jones launches Democratic bid for Alabama governor

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Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones filed paperwork Monday to run for governor of Alabama, formally entering a crowded Democratic primary and setting up a likely rematch with Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Jones announced the filing in a social video and said he will formally kick off his campaign after the Thanksgiving holiday. He framed his … Read more

‘Wicked: For Good’ $330M Promo Push Is 2nd Biggest; Sequel Eyes $14M+ Monday Box Office

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Universal Pictures propelled Wicked: For Good to a $147 million domestic opening and a $223 million global debut this weekend using a reported $330 million in global promotional media value from more than 400 brand partners, a campaign that generated roughly 15 billion impressions. The studio’s partner-driven push ranks second only to last year’s original … Read more