An Arctic blast has hit the northern Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes post-Thanksgiving, causing difficult travel conditions. New York warned to avoid unnecessary travel, with Lake Ontario seeing the heaviest snowfall. Republicans plan a sweeping agenda for Trump’s second term, including extending the 2017 tax law and repealing clean energy funding. Iran supports Syria after insurgents take control of Aleppo in a surprise push. The U.S. designates Hayat Tahrir al-Sham a terrorist enemy. Trump names Kash Patel as FBI director, and a divide emerges over a potential TikTok ban. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a law restricting trans health care for minors. Trump performed well with Hispanic males in the election. Veterans including Saquon Barkley are proving that older running backs can still perform well in the NFL. “Moana 2” shatters box office records, becoming the biggest Thanksgiving debut ever. Six people were rescued from a Missouri home explosion, and Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander was seen in a Hamas video. Homeowners affected by Hawaii wildfires are struggling with rebuilding costs, and new laws regarding religious curricula in schools are being tested. Farmers in the U.K. protest new taxes on inherited agricultural property, and social media platform Bluesky is gaining popularity. The upcoming solar maximum may lead to more solar storms and auroras. Debates over movie theater etiquette have reignited due to people posting from screenings of “Wicked.”
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