National Guard can stay in D.C. for now, appeals court says - The Washington Post

The ruling is a temporary measure as judges continue to weigh whether the National Guard can remain in D.C. A lower court had ordered the deployment to end next week.

New Orleans residents in fear as immigration crackdown descends on their city - BBC

In Kenner, a New Orleans suburb, the Latino community is in lockdown for fear of the raids.

Navy deployment marred by friendly fire, lost jets, collision at sea - The Washington Post

The Truman aircraft carrier group conducted airstrikes for 52 days straight. Investigators found that not all of its ships or crews were ready for such intensity.

'Sex and the City' Star Kim Cattrall Marries Russell Thomas - TMZ

And just like that, Kim Cattrall is a married woman.

Anonymous A-Listers Lobby Congress Against Netflix-WBD Acquisition - Variety

A group of top filmmakers have penned an anonymous open letter to Congress lobbying against a potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys first half live discussion - Pride Of Detroit

Come join our community’s live discussion of Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

Cervical cancer screening guidelines just changed. Here’s what it means. - The Washington Post

The American Cancer Society now says a self-collected vaginal swab to test for HPV, which causes nearly all cervical cancer cases, is acceptable for screening.

Florida House barrels ahead on redistricting despite DeSantis' proposed timeline - Politico

“It would be irresponsible to delay the creation and passage of a new map, especially until after session,” state Rep. Mike Redondo said.

Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats - NPR

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

Mike Johnson scrambles to pass Pentagon bill as GOP ranks seethe - Politico

The must-pass legislation will test Johnson’s ability to command and cajole his conference with must-pass legislation at stake.

Congress told there needs to be “consequences” for NASA delays amid China’s rise - Ars Technica

“The Artemis III mission and those beyond should be canceled.”…

How the Coaching Carousel Is Creating Awkward Distractions During Championship Week - Sports Illustrated

The American Conference features programs entering title games which are led by coaches already hired elsewhere, creating unprecedented, high-stakes tension.

Apple’s executive shake-up continues with departures of general counsel and policy head - TechCrunch

Apple loses two more top senior executives with exits of longtime general counsel Kate Adams and environmental VP Lisa Jackson. Meta’s Jennifer Newstead is set to join as new general counsel in 2026.

This December cold moon is the last supermoon of 2025: What to know about the celestial event - ABC News

tvOS 26.2 gets new RC for Apple TV 4K ahead of launch - 9to5Mac

Apple has just debuted a revised RC (release candidate) build for tvOS 26.2, available both for developers and public beta users.

Ulta shares pop as beauty retailer hikes sales and earnings outlook for second straight quarter - CNBC

Ulta easily beat Wall Street's earnings expectations for its third quarter.

CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants : Shots - Health News - NPR

After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.

Detroit Three struggle in reliability ranking, but two brands are up - The Detroit News

Consumer Reports released its annual reliability and other rankings, which shows Asian brands leading the way.

Triple polar vortex to plunge central and eastern U.S. into Arctic cold through mid-December - Yahoo

The first cold snap is happening this week.

Jelly Roll's Daughter Bailee, 17, Surprises Him and Bunnie Xo with a Prom Night After Learning They Missed Their Own - Yahoo News Canada

Bunnie Xo reveals her stepdaughter Bailee, 17, organized a prom for her and Jelly Roll after they missed their own.

FBI arrests suspect in failed January 6 pipe bomb attack - Financial Times

US Department of Justice says investigation is ongoing and more charges could be forthcoming

How old is your music taste? Spotify will tell you, though you may not like it - NPR

Spotify Wrapped is bluntly telling users their "listening age," which in many cases is several decades older or younger than their actual age. It's a calculated strategy.

Signalgate report finds Hegseth potentially put U.S. forces at risk - Axios

Hegseth "created a risk to operational security" that put U.S. pilots in danger, the report stated.

NFL Week 14 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game - NFL.com

With the Cowboys and Lions both currently outside of the playoff picture, who prevails tonight in Detroit? Will the Bears or Packers leave Lambeau Field on Sunday in first place? Can Patrick Mahomes handle the Texans' ferocious defense in a must-win game

Human-to-Human Rabies Transmission via Solid Organ... - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

This report describes the public health response to a patient who died after transplantation with an organ from a donor with undiagnosed rabies.

2025 Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR - NBC Sports

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 14's top plays at receiver.

Volcanic eruption triggered 'butterfly effect' that led to the Black Death, researchers find - Live Science

A volcanic eruption in 1345 may have kicked off a series of events that led to the Black Death sweeping through medieval Europe.

Gruber: Apple employees ‘giddy’ about Alan Dye’s departure - 9to5Mac

Yesterday, Bloomberg broke the surprise news that Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design since 2015, is departing...

Antigravity’s 360-degree drone is here to help you forget DJI - The Verge

The Antigravity A1 has arrived in the US for $1,599, including goggles and controller, at Best Buy.

Satellites keep photobombing the Hubble telescope, and it’s getting worse - The Verge

Astronomers are going to increasingly struggle to take images in space without satellites interfering, researchers warn.

Vandenberg’s Next Mission: SpaceX Rocket Launch on Thursday - Noozhawk

What: Falcon 9 rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. When: Between 10:12 a.m. and 2:12 p.m. Thursday, according to SpaceX.

"Space gum" and sugars discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals - CBS News

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.