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‘Cursed’ smuggled emerald to return to Brazil, US judge rules
A battle over a reportedly “cursed” emerald between the nation of Brazil and American gem speculators could soon be over. A U.S. judge ruled Thursday, Nov. 20, that the emerald should be returned to Brazil after a long and heated journey. According to Brazil, the 836-pound Bahia Emerald was taken from a mine in 2001… -
US B-52 bombers join Finnish, Swedish in NATO training near Russian border
Two U.S. B-52 bombers conducted a training mission over Finland, simulating weapons drops alongside Finnish and Swedish fighter jets. The operation aligns with NATO’s collective defense initiatives as Finland bolsters its military capabilities following its recent NATO membership. The bombers departed from Fairford Air Base in England, flying over the North Sea, Denmark and the… -
1 in 4 Americans still carrying last year’s holiday weight
With Thanksgiving this week and the holiday season upon us, that tends to mean lots of family, friends, fun and food. That might have people dreading packing on the holiday pounds, unless they’re among the nearly 1 in 4 Americans who never lost last year’s holiday weight. A new survey conducted by Talker Research for… -
Treasury Department urges Congress to act and release $20B to IRS
The clock is ticking. Congress has until late December to fund the federal government. While that is expected to happen, perhaps with stop-gap legislation, the Internal Revenue Service is running out of enforcement money. Due to language in the current law when it comes to federal spending, about $20 billion of the IRS’s remaining enforcement… -
Most social media influencers don’t check sources before sharing info: Report
Nowadays, people turn to social media for everything from makeup and hair tips to getting their news. However, a new United Nations study highlights why influencers shouldn’t influence what we think too much. According to a new Pew Research Center poll, 1 in 5 Americans say they get their news from social media influencers. Meanwhile,… -
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC
For millions of Americans, it’s tradition. They gather in front of the TV on Thanksgiving morning and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For more than 70 years, NBC has broadcast the family event. This year, about 30 million Americans are expected to tune in to see the marching bands, floats and balloons, including Snoopy,… -
Australian police officer convicted in Taser death of 95-year-old woman
A Sydney jury has convicted a police officer of manslaughter in the death of a 95-year-old nursing home resident. The case that has sparked debate over police use of force and Taser protocols in New South Wales. Kristian James Samuel White, 34, was found guilty Wednesday, Nov. 27, after a jury deliberated for 20 hours.… -
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it seized more than 3,000 fake electric guitars in southern California. They said the knockoffs were destined for the e-commerce market, just in time for holiday gift shopping. CBP said if the guitars were real, they would be worth about $18 million. Most of the fakes look like Gibson brand… -
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to go on, rain or shine
Despite rain in the forecast in the northeast on Thursday, Nov. 28, the show must go on — the show being the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. A Macy’s spokesperson told the New York Post the parade will proceed regardless of wet weather — good news for the expected 3.5 million… -
Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah holding so far
The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah marks a step toward peace in the Middle East, but what happens now in Gaza where Israel is still at war with Hamas? And rain or shine — but not wind — revelers get ready to celebrate in New York City at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These stories and more… -
New poll shows Harris leading Democrats for potential 2028 nomination
President-elect Donald Trump has not even been sworn-in yet and already polls are coming in on who might succeed him in 2028. That includes a long list of Democrats in what likely will be a crowded primary field. An Emerson College poll asked which candidate voters would support in their party’s 2028 nominating contest. Among… -
Army offers $15,000 reward for missing weapons from Fort Moore
Army investigators are searching for 31 missing M17 pistols, two sets of night vision goggles and a thermal weapon sight stolen from Fort Moore, Georgia. The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has offered a $15,000 reward for credible information leading to the recovery of the stolen items. The M17 pistols, standard-issue sidearms for U.S. troops,… -
Russia launches record 188 drones on Ukraine civilians, power grid: Kyiv
Russia launched 188 drones in a massive overnight assault across 17 Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, marking the largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s air force said Tuesday, Nov. 26. While most drones were intercepted, several hit apartment buildings and critical infrastructure, including the national power grid. In Kharkiv, drone and missile strikes injured…