Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, sparked outrage with tweets comparing Vice President JD Vance’s wife to his grandmother, Jackie Kennedy. His comments about his grandmother’s attractiveness received significant backlash, with many suggesting he seek help and reconsider his approach to public discourse.
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President-elect Trump voiced support for 45,000 dockworkers locked in a labor dispute over automation. He argued that the cost savings from automation don't justify the job losses. Trump urged foreign shipping companies benefiting from US markets to prioritize American workers over machinery, especially given their record profits.
In response, Jay-Z filed a lawsuit against Buzbee, accusing him of attempting to "extort exorbitant sums" based on unfounded allegations. Filed as "John Doe" on November 18 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Jay-Z’s legal team described the tactics as an "attempt to silence wildly false allegations of sexual assault" through monetary demands.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip as Israel lifted its closure, following a 15-month war with Hamas. The temporary ceasefire also facilitated the release of hostages and prisoners, marking a crucial step towards de-escalation.
A Polish court sentenced a 51-year-old Ukrainian man, Serhyi S, to eight years in prison for planning acts of sabotage and arson on behalf of Russia. Arrested in January 2024, he was found guilty of preparing to set fire to structures, including a US-owned paint factory. He denied the charges but admitted to accepting orders for arson in exchange for money. Four others are charged, and more arrests have been made in connection with similar crimes linked to Russia's hybrid warfare against Poland.
Syria's new authorities launched a security operation in Tartous after the killing of 14 policemen. The crackdown targets remnants of Assad's militias, with the new leadership aiming to maintain stability. Protests in Homs, involving Alawite and Shi'ite communities, also led to an overnight curfew. Iran has been urged to respect Syria's sovereignty amidst these tensions.
A video of Barron Trump shaking hands with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at Donald Trump's inauguration has gone viral, earning praise for his courtesy. In 2017, when Donald Trump entered the White House for the first time, Barron was a child but this time all eyes are on the 18-year-old as Donald Trump credited Barron for guiding him on reaching out to the young voters.
Comedian Tim Dillon performed a provocative act at Netflix’s Torching 2024 by appearing as the ghost of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dressing as the slain executive, Dillon sparked controversy by joking about the contentious practices of the health insurance industry and Thompson’s accused killer. The performance has ignited debates on the limits of comedy.
A sea mine was discovered floating off Turkey's Black Sea coast northeast of Istanbul, state news agency Anadolu reported, saying the explosive device would be destroyed on Monday. The device was found on Sunday off the coast of Agva, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of the point where the Bosphorus Strait enters the Black Sea.
Canada's November inflation dipped to 1.9%, thanks to lower mortgage interest costs and travel expenses. However, grocery prices remain 2.6% higher than last year, impacting consumers. While the Bank of Canada reached its inflation target, core measures remain elevated. Rent continues to climb, but Black Friday deals offered relief on some goods.