Horoscope for Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Chicago Sun-Times

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Lead: Moon alert for early Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 — avoid shopping (except food and gas) or making major decisions between 3:00 and 4:45 a.m. local time as the moon transits from Scorpio into Sagittarius. That shift colors emotional tone for roughly 2½ days and nudges many signs toward openness, travel, and candid communication. Several … Read more

Kevin Spacey Says He’s Homeless After Assault Scandal, Eyes Return to Work

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Lead: On Nov. 20, 2025, Kevin Spacey told a U.K. newspaper he has been living in hotels and Airbnbs after his Baltimore home was sold, saying legal bills and a drop in work left him effectively homeless. The two-time Oscar winner reaffirmed he has denied multiple sexual-misconduct accusations that emerged from 2017 onward. He noted … Read more

U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds – NPR

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Lead On Nov. 20, 2025, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., was indicted in Miami on charges that she and associates diverted roughly $5 million in federal disaster relief overpayments tied to a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract. Federal prosecutors say funds paid to Trinity Healthcare Services, a company linked to her family, were improperly retained and … Read more

Trump to meet New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Oval Office on Friday

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Lead President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday night that he will meet New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on Friday, ending months of public antagonism between the two. The announcement, posted on the president’s social feed, follows outreach by Mamdani’s team and public comments by both sides over the past weeks. … Read more

Meta urges young Australians to download data ahead of social media age ban

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Lead Meta has begun sending thousands of suspected under-16 Australian account holders short warnings, urging them to download their data and delete accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a nation-first age restriction takes effect. The Australian law requires major platforms, including Meta’s services plus Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube, to take reasonable steps to … Read more

Trump Approves Release of Epstein Files, but Some May Be Withheld

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President Donald Trump on Nov. 19, 2025, signed legislation directing the Justice Department to produce its files on Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, but statutory exceptions could keep large portions sealed. The White House announcement was made on the president’s social platform, where he framed the measure as a bipartisan victory and criticized Democrats tied … Read more

CMA Awards 2025 Winners — Full List – Deadline

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Lead The Country Music Association held its 59th annual awards ceremony in Nashville on Wednesday, honoring the year’s top country artists and records. The show, hosted by Lainey Wilson and broadcast live on ABC, saw Wilson emerge as a dominant winner after leading this year’s nominations. Performances spanned established stars and rising acts, and the … Read more

Nvidia Forecast Spurs Rally in AI-Linked Stocks

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November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM UTC Updated on November 20, 2025 at 4:03 AM UTC Lead: Nvidia Corp.’s stronger-than-expected revenue outlook on November 19, 2025 prompted a broad relief rally in AI-related equities across global markets, even as investors cautioned about stretched valuations, the Federal Reserve’s policy path and whether the rebound can persist. … Read more

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted Over Alleged $5M FEMA Fraud

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Lead On November 19, 2025, the Justice Department announced that a federal grand jury indicted Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida on charges tied to an alleged $5 million overpayment in FEMA funds. Federal prosecutors say the overpaid sums, linked to a 2021 COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract held by a family health-care company, were laundered … Read more

House Refers Censure of Rep. Cory Mills After Heated Floor Exchange

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On Nov. 19, 2025, the House voted 310-103 to refer a censure resolution against Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills to the House Ethics Committee, after an emotionally charged exchange on the floor. The referral prevents a direct House censure vote and sends allegations of campaign finance violations and dating violence to an investigative subcommittee. The … Read more

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban – Yahoo

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Lead Meta began notifying thousands of Australian users it believes are under 16 on Dec. 4, giving them two weeks to download memories, save contacts or delete accounts before a government-mandated social media restriction takes effect on Dec. 10. The notices, sent by SMS and email, target accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and offer … Read more

Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here’s what to expect – CNBC

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Lead Walmart will release results for its fiscal third quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, providing a fresh snapshot of U.S. consumer spending as retailers head into the holiday season. Analysts polled by LSEG expect earnings per share of $0.60 and revenue of $177.43 billion. The report will test whether mixed … Read more

College basketball world reactions to Arizona’s win at No. 3 UConn – Arizona Desert Swarm

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Lead: No. 4 Arizona defeated No. 3 UConn 71-67 at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, on Wednesday, handing the Huskies a surprising nonconference home loss. The Wildcats’ road victory showcased their defensive focus and balance on offense, and it came alongside a personal milestone as guard Jaden Bradley surpassed 1,000 career points. The result was … Read more

Mount Semeru eruption in East Java prompts evacuations

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On 19 November 2025, Mount Semeru in East Java erupted, sending hot ash and pyroclastic flows down its slopes and forcing local authorities to order evacuations. Indonesia’s Geology Agency reported ash and mixed hot material travelling as far as 7 km down the mountain several times through the afternoon and a hot cloud column rising … Read more

China state media urges Ryukyu history research as spat with Japan continues

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Chinese state media on Wednesday renewed calls for deeper study into the history and legal claims surrounding the Ryukyu island chain, amid a widening diplomatic dispute with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. The state-run Global Times editorial framed the issue as tied to regional security and not merely academic debate. The … Read more