Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker Nexperia

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Lead: The Dutch government announced on Wednesday that it will pause the intervention it initiated in September into Nexperia, the China-owned semiconductor maker based in the Netherlands, after what officials described as constructive talks with Beijing. The move follows a period in which Dutch authorities cited governance failings and risks to European chip supplies, and … Read more

Analysis suggests lip-to-lip kissing evolved about 21 million years ago

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New phylogenetic research indicates that non-aggressive, mouth-to-mouth contact without food—what the team defines as kissing—likely emerged in the common ancestors of great apes roughly 21.5–16.9 million years ago. The study, published in Evolution and Human Behavior and reported by CNN on November 19, 2025, used behavioral records from living primates and statistical simulations run across … Read more

Comey Seeks Dismissal of ‘Selective and Vindictive’ Prosecution in Virginia Hearing

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Former FBI Director James Comey appeared before a federal judge in Virginia on Wednesday as his lawyers asked the court to throw out an indictment they say was driven by political retribution. The two-count indictment, returned in September, accuses Comey of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding; he pleaded not … Read more

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Kirby Air Riders

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Lead: Masahiro Sakurai’s Kirby Air Riders arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 20 November, and early critical verdicts land between praise and reservation. Critics highlight deep racing systems and abundant content, while also flagging accessibility and control quirks. Major outlets range from top marks to lukewarm scores, and Metacritic sits at 78 from 64 critic … Read more

UK says Russian spy ship aimed lasers at RAF pilots

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Lead: UK Defence Secretary John Healey told a Downing Street briefing that a Russian research vessel, the Yantar, used lasers against RAF aircrews tracking it north of Scotland. The incident occurred within the last two weeks and follows an earlier sighting of the same vessel in UK waters in January. Healey said the government is … Read more

Target Lowers Top End of Profit Outlook as Demand Softens

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Lead: Target Corp. on November 19, 2025 cut the high end of its full-year profit guidance, saying soft consumer demand and elevated markdowns will keep its turnaround on a slower timetable. Management now projects adjusted earnings per share of $7.00 to $8.00 for the year, narrowing prior expectations. Third-quarter adjusted results topped the average analyst … Read more

Congress Forces Release of Jeffrey Epstein Records Over White House Objections

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Lead: On Nov. 19, 2025, Congress moved decisively to make public the full set of government records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after a near‑unanimous House vote and swift Senate action that sent the measure to President Trump’s desk. The measure, which Mr. Trump had resisted for months, was advanced after a rebellion … Read more

Jessica Tisch to Remain NYC Police Commissioner in Mamdani Administration

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On Nov. 19, 2025, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that Jessica Tisch has agreed to remain New York City’s police commissioner, a decision confirmed in an email Tisch sent to department staff the same morning. The move ends weeks of public speculation and creates an unexpected partnership between a democratic socialist mayor-elect and a data-driven commissioner … Read more

Mamdani to retain Jessica Tisch as NYPD commissioner

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Lead Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced he will keep Jessica Tisch as commissioner of the New York Police Department, the largest U.S. police force. The decision, disclosed shortly after his victory, preserves a high-profile continuity in city policing while underscoring differences in approach. Tisch, first appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, accepted the continuation and praised shared … Read more

Global review: Ultra-processed foods threaten health, experts say

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Lead: A global review published in The Lancet by 43 international experts, drawing on 104 long-term studies, warns that rising consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) worldwide is linked to higher risks of multiple chronic conditions and premature death. The authors say diets are shifting away from fresh, minimally processed foods toward cheap, industrially manufactured products, … Read more

LeBron James makes history as he sparks Lakers win vs. Jazz – NBC News

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On Nov. 19, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, LeBron James returned from a 14-game absence and helped the Lakers rally past the Utah Jazz, 140-126. In his first game back after missing the season-opening stretch with sciatica, the 40-year-old produced a double-double with 11 points and 12 assists and became the first player … Read more