First Group of Hostages Released

Published: Sat, 11/25/23


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First Group of Hostages Released

CNN

The first group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and 11 foreign nationals, were freed by Hamas and returned to Israel, completing the initial phase of an agreement facilitated by foreign mediation.

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Musk To Meet With Netanyahu

The Jerusalem Post

Elon Musk is expected to visit Israel next week, meeting President Herzog and PM Netanyahu, and visiting Gaza border towns, amidst controversies over handling anti semitism on X.

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Another Rise of Global Populism?

Associated Press

Geert Wilders, known as the Dutch Trump and an anti-Islam firebrand, has won a major victory in the Dutch elections, putting him in a strong position to potentially become the next prime minister.

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Harris Gaslit for Thanksgiving Stove

Fox News

VP Harris faced backlash on social media for posing next to a gas stove in a Thanksgiving post, amidst the Biden administration's earlier discussions about banning gas stoves due to health concerns.

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Christie and Haley Have a Phillips Issue

Politico

Dean Phillips' entry into New Hampshire's Democratic primary could impact Republicans Chris Christie and Nikki Haley's strategies by attracting independents, crucial in the state's open presidential primary.

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Brownstein: How Biden Might Recover

The Atlantic

Biden's reelection campaign emphasizes Trump as a threat, urging media to highlight the potential impact of his return, a strategy to shift focus from Biden's performance to Trump's potential presidency.

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SBF Goes From Crypto to Mackerel

The Independent

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, is trading mackerel for services like haircuts in jail while awaiting sentencing on charges including stealing billions from FTX customers.

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Pistorius Granted Parole After 10 Years

ESPN

Oscar Pistorius was paroled after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his girlfriend in 2013, with release set for January 5 under conditions including anger management and community service.

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How Is Aaron Rodgers Rehabbing So Fast?

USA Today

Doctors are astonished by Aaron Rodgers' rapid recovery, throwing a football less than five weeks post-surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, a process usually requiring six to nine months of rehabilitation.

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Dolly Parton Does Dallas

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Dolly Parton, dressed as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, performed at the team's Thanksgiving halftime show, coinciding with her new album release and a $1 million donation to The Salvation Army.

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Where Does All the Lost Luggage Go?

NPR

U.S. airlines lose about 2 million suitcases annually, many ending up at Unclaimed Baggage in Alabama, a store selling these lost items, including electronics, clothes, and unique finds, at discounted prices.

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Finland Closes Russian Border

NBC News

Finland has closed nearly all of its passenger border crossings with Russia, except for Raja-Jooseppi in the Arctic region, in response to a surge in migrants, which it accuses Russia of funneling to its border.

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Pickleball Noise Draws Complaints

Business Insider

The growth of pickleball has led to noise complaints from locals, prompting scientists to explore solutions like acoustic fabrics and court spacing to address the issue of the sport's loud sounds.

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Eagles Fans Dubbed Most Annoying

USA Today

In an anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, NFL players overwhelmingly voted Philadelphia Eagles fans as the most annoying fanbase in the league, closely followed by Dallas Cowboys fans.

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Cancer Doctor Fired for Anti-Hamas Post

The New York Times

Dr. Benjamin Neel, former director at NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center, is suing for alleged unlawful termination and religious discrimination over Israel-Hamas war-related posts.

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Americans See Dream Slipping Away

The Wall Street Journal

A WSJ/NORC survey shows a decline in belief in the American dream, with only 36% of American voters feeling it's still achievable, reflecting growing concerns about economic and social inequalities.

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Ranking the 2024 Swing States

The Hill

Biden faces challenges in key battleground states for his reelection bid against Trump, with Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin showing signs of shifting away from him.

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Rainbow Bridge Crash Victims ID'd

WIVB-TV

American couple, Kurt and Monica Villani were identified by Niagara Falls police as the victims of a fatal crash at the Rainbow Bridge, with the information prompting further investigation.

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More Workers, Less Thefts

WAAY 31 News

Best Buy controls shoplifting by increasing staff levels in stores, adding full-service cashier lanes, and placing security at entrances, differing from the industry trend of reduced staffing and self-checkouts.

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Jogger Charged for Killing Homeless Man

SFGATE

A California jogger, Craig Sumner Elliot, filmed himself fatally shooting an unhoused man, Antonio Garcia Avalos, who was blocking his path on a sidewalk, leading to Elliot's arrest for voluntary manslaughter.

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Televising the Trump Trial

Michael Smerconish

“Anywhere the citizenry can walk in, pull up a chair, and watch its government function, there ought to be a camera permitted,” argues Michael Smerconish, advocating for public access to the inner workings of justice.

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BBC Staff Barred from Antisemitism March

For the Left

BBC staff allege double standards in prohibiting attendance at an anti-Semitism march while allowing participation in other demonstrations, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in addressing racism. 

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NHL Blocks Fleury's Native Heritage Mask

For the Right

The NHL banned Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury from wearing a custom mask for Native American Heritage night, despite his willingness to pay fines, and threatened the team with additional penalties. 

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