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America facing a live Christmas tree shortage again
As millions of Americans get ready to begin their search for the perfect Christmas tree, growers are having historic challenges getting them to sale lots, according to the Wall Street Journal. The day after Thanksgiving is usually the biggest day for live tree sales, but since Thanksgiving came so late this year, it’s a very short selling season.… -
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
Barely three days into a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, both sides are claiming violations. On Thursday, Nov. 28, Israel carried out its first air strike since the agreement was reached, saying it targeted a rocket storage facility in southern Lebanon that breached the ceasefire deal. Lebanese authorities also said two people, who were trying to return… -
Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border
President-elect Donald Trump said Mexico has agreed to stem the tide of migrants flowing into the United States, but Mexico’s president is now saying that’s not quite accurate. And Amazon workers are using Black Friday to make a statement about their labor situation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.… -
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… -
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… -
Florida man sentenced for acting as agent of Chinese intelligence
A Florida man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiring to act as an unregistered agent for China’s intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS). Ping Li, 59, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from China, admitted to providing information to the MSS over a decade while employed at major U.S.… -
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 shooting arrested on sexual assault charges
An FBI agent has been arrested Monday, Nov. 25, on charges of sexually assaulting two women, according to police in Montgomery County, Maryland. Authorities there also said they believe there might be other victims out there. Special Agent Eduardo Valdivia, 40, is facing ten counts, including two of second-degree rape. Court records indicate the incidents happened in May… -
Dictionary.com chooses ‘demure’ as word of the year
Dictionary.com has named “demure” as its 2024 Word of the Year. The word went viral after a video was posted on TikTok by user @JoolsLebron in August. Dictionary.com said demure saw a nearly 1,200% increase in usage in digital web media alone between January and the end of August, mainly attributed to the video. “The rise and… -
Trump plans new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China over drugs, migrants
President-elect Donald Trump vows to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs on their products coming into the U.S. And TSA is laying out its expectations as the Tuesday before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Trump plans new tariffs…