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November 24, 2025

NFL

Prescott Breaks Romo's Record

Dak Prescott became the Dallas Cowboys’ all-time leading passer on Sunday, surpassing Tony Romo with a 354-yard performance capped by a key third-quarter completion to George Pickens in a thrilling 24-21 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
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USA Today

Republican ACA Alternative Taking Shape

President Trump and Republicans are pushing a plan to send health care subsidies directly to consumers through health savings accounts rather than to insurance companies, a shift critics warn could destabilize ACA marketplaces and leave millions at risk.
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Al Jazeera

Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs

Israel killed top Hezbollah military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in an air strike on southern Beirut, a move Hezbollah called a “treacherous attack” that risks escalating hostilities across Lebanon.
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Mediaite

Trump Still Fuming Over Dem Video

President Donald Trump erupted on Truth Social late Saturday, accusing six Democratic lawmakers of “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR” and declaring they “SHOULD BE IN JAIL RIGHT NOW” for urging military and intelligence members to refuse illegal orders.
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MSN

Why Democratic Video Was Ill Advised

A retired Air Force officer argues the Democrats’ video urging service members to “refuse illegal orders” is dangerously vague, legally inaccurate, and risks adding moral and career jeopardy for troops already navigating complex military obligations.
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Visual Capitalist

Mississippi the Most Religious State

Mississippi ranks as the most religious state in the U.S. with 50% of adults highly religious, while Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are the least religious, highlighting stark regional differences in faith across the country.
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Associated Press

Ohio State Tops AP Poll Again

Oregon climbed back into the Associated Press Top 25’s top five following a five-game winning streak and a 15-point victory over USC, while Miami led a group of five ranked ACC teams in the latest college football poll.
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Axios

Trump’s Ukraine Plan Shocks the World

Trump’s advisers, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, unveiled a controversial 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine, pushing Zelensky into high-stakes negotiations that stunned officials in Kyiv, Washington, and Europe.
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The New York Times

How Elite Behave When No One Watching

Anand Giridharadas argues that the Epstein emails reveal a powerful, self-protective elite more loyal to each other than to the public, operating in a private network that prioritizes its own survival over the common good.
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Los Angeles Times

How All Can Be "Calmish" This Season

In her book “All is Calmish”, psychotherapist Niro Feliciano urges slowing down, embracing “silent mornings,” and prioritizing connection over perfection to reduce holiday stress and find joy even amid grief, loss, or overwhelm.
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Newsweek

Read: Trump's 28-Point Peace Plan

President Trump’s 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan would limit Ukraine’s military, cede key territory to Russia, and bar NATO expansion, while promising sanctions enforcement and reconstruction aid if Moscow attacks again.
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The Telegraph

Bobby: "You Are My Canyon"

RFK Jr.’s explicit erotic poetry written for Olivia Nuzzi was revealed by her ex-fiancé in a highly publicized act of revenge, sparking a scandal that he denies while highlighting his history of eccentric and controversial behavior.
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Daily Mail

Philip's Advice for Harry on Meghan

Prince Philip was reportedly wary of Meghan Markle and warned Prince Harry against marrying an actress, drawing on his observations of past royal relationships and expressing concern over the swift pace of their courtship.
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Fox News

Trans Cheerleader Claims Bias

Justine Lindsay, the NFL’s first transgender cheerleader with the Carolina Panthers, claims she was cut from the team because she is transgender, despite her 3-year, long-standing commitment and contributions to the squad.
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The Hollywood Reporter

"Wicked" Smashes Records

“Wicked: For Good” opened to a record-breaking $150 million in North America and $226 million worldwide, marking the biggest debut ever for a Broadway musical adaptation and the third-highest opening among all musicals.
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Politico

Sinema's Psychedelic Journey

Kyrsten Sinema, the former Arizona senator turned Independent, is now championing psychedelic medicine, particularly ibogaine, and sees President Trump’s administration and the MAHA movement as a unique opportunity to advance state-funded research and FDA approval.
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BBC

"I'll Never Step Out of Ron Weasley's Shadow"

Actor Rupert Grint says he’ll likely never fully step out of beloved literary and film character Ron Weasley’s shadow, but embraces the lasting impact of the “Harry Potter” movie franchise and has happily passed the baton to the new actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO series.
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