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☆ Horse’s head and pregnant cow used in ‘barbaric’ mafia threat in Sicily
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The discovery of a severed horse head, and a cow quartered with its bloodied dead calf on top, have rattled a Sicilian town, with authorities treating the incident as a mafia threat. “I can’t comprehend such barbarity,” she told local media outlets. It is a tactic that has been used by the notorious Sicilian Cosa Nostra crime syndicate for decades. Organized crime in Sicily has been a problem since the 19th century when the Cosa Nostra was first identified. In 2023, Matteo Messina Denaro, a Sicilan Cosa Nostra mafia boss who had been on the run for 30 years was captured while seeking cancer treatment in Palermo, underscoring the level of complicity that continues to protect and enable criminal enterprises.

Persons: Mafia Directorate’s, Maurizio de Lucia, “, ”, Angela De Lucia, Paolo Borsellino, Giovanni Falcone, Tony Gentile, Ndrangheta, Matteo Messina Denaro Organizations: CNN, Mafia, Nostra, Cosa Nostra, Reuters Locations: Altofonte, Palermo, Sicily, Sicilian, Cosa

☆ A Lesson for America? Reversing Populist Policies Is Tough, Poland Finds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Andrew Higgins | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

He promised salvation for a country “in ruins” — an end to immigration, a civil service stripped of entrenched left-wing opponents, a judiciary purged of meddlesome judges and a news media giving voice to the people instead of elites. Those campaign pledges — similar to ones made by Donald J. Trump during his successful bid for a second term as U.S. president — helped bring Jaroslaw Kaczynski and his nationalist Law and Justice party to power in Poland in 2015. More than a year after an election that ended that party’s eight-year rule, its liberal successors are still struggling to undo the “new state apparatus” that Mr. Kaczynski helped put in place and that legal experts say seriously damaged Poland’s legal system. Unwinding the legacy of populist conservative rule “takes longer than you expect,” said Adam Bodnar, the justice minister at the forefront of the new government’s efforts to reverse Poland’s retreat from liberal democracy under Law and Justice.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, —, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Kaczynski, “, ”, Adam Bodnar Organizations: Justice, Law Locations: Poland

☆ School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

“SOCIAL MEDIA BULLYING IS REAL,” her relatives said in bold caps on a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for her funeral. The Liberal opposition party proposed a social media age limit in June that was backed by the prime minister, then all the state and territory leaders. “Too often social media isn’t social at all, and we all know that. Social media apps subject to the proposed ban include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X. Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty ImagesX owner Elon Musk was less diplomatic in a post on his social media platform. Under the law, social media accounts already created by children under 16 would be deactivated.

Persons: Australia CNN — Kirra Pendergast, She’d, ” Pendergast, ”, “, Kirra Pendergast, CNN Pendergast, ’ ”, it’s, aren’t, Charlotte O’Brien, Seven Network Australia Ella Catley, Crawford, GoFundMe Charlotte O’Brien, Ella Catley, Crawford –, Charlotte’s, Matthew Howard, Kelly O’Brien, ” Howard, Danielle Einstein, Einstein, Charlotte O’Brien’s, Anthony Albanese, CNN Dany Elachi, Elachi, who’ve, we’re, It’s, ” Amanda Third, Monica Pronk Amanda Third, Michael Miller, Hilary Wardhaugh, Mateusz Slodkowski, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Snapchat, Pendergast, she’s, ’ Organizations: Australia CNN, Social, CNN, Facebook, Seven Network Australia, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders, “, Liberal, Alliance, Young, Western Sydney University, News Corporation, Meta, News Corp, News Corp Australasia, National Press Club, National Press Club News Corp Australia, ” News Corp, . News Corp, Courier, Digital Industry Group Inc, Inc Locations: Brisbane, Australia, Snapchat, Canberra

☆ Elon Musk teases potential MSNBC offer: 'How much does it cost?'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementElon Musk teased the idea of buying the TV network MSNBC. Elon Musk has teased the idea of buying the liberal TV network MSNBC. Musk floated the idea on social media, responding to a post on X shared by Donald Trump Jr. that said Comcast was putting the network up for sale. AdvertisementWhile there's no formal indication that Musk intends to go ahead with an offer for MSNBC, the idea has already sparked some concerns. President-elect Donald Trump.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, Donald Trump Jr, Trump, Elon, Thomas Whalen, Whalen, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Chip Somodevilla, Donald J Organizations: MSNBC, Comcast, TV, Twitter, Boston University, Telegraph, Getty, Radical Left Democrats, Trump, Business Locations: Russia

☆ The cult of the ‘Spoons’: Inside the spartan, cavernous pubs that divide Britain
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Will Noble | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Wetherspoon pubs are an institution in the UK. More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall. The Moon Under WaterA Wetherspoon pub (now closed) featuring the face of chain founder Tim Martin on its sign. Recalling a well-meaning yet beleaguered teacher from his childhood, Martin renamed the pub “Wetherspoon.” (The “J D” was a nod to J.D. “The thing about Wetherspoons pubs which differentiates them from many is that they have a very wide cross-section of customers.

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☆ 3 charts that help explain fluoride in drinking water
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Soph Warnes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

According to CDC figures, as of 2022, 72% of the US population receives fluoridated drinking water. There are 36,767 water systems in 36 states with publicly available information on the CDC‘s website, a small slice of the estimated number of drinking water systems in the US. In Kentucky, 93.8% of these reported water systems are fluoridated, and at the bottom end, only 3.7% of water systems reported in Alaska are fluoridated. From the publicly available data on water system fluoride levels, two water systems, both located in South Carolina, reported fluoride concentration levels above WHO guidelines. A 2010 Nevada study found that living in a community with fluoridated drinking water was associated with lower incidences of decayed, missing or filled teeth.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, won’t, John Fawell, Fawell Organizations: CNN, Human Services, Senate, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, WHO, World Health Organization, Blackpool, Research, Cranfield University Locations: United States, America, Hawaii, Washington , D.C, Kentucky, Alaska, South Carolina, Nevada, Canadian, Calgary, Edmonton, Manchester, Iceland, Japan, Italy

☆ Insider Today: Vacation-rental red flags
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. BI's movie reviewer said that "Wicked," starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is worth the two hours and 41 minutes. This week's dispatchGMVozd/ Getty ImagesHow to win ThanksgivingNo matter how you try to slice it, hosting Thanksgiving dinner is a task. Vacation-rental red flagsMartin Puddy/Getty ImagesAs a full-time traveler, it's fair to say Tammy Barr knows what she's doing when it comes to finding a good vacation rental. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

Persons: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, It'll, she's, Ozempic Michael M, Chelsea Jia Feng, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Big, Martin Puddy, Tammy Barr, Barr, Harold Cunningham, Rebecca Zisser, Philippe, Reid, Craig Karger, Olga Rolenko, Willink, it's, Chad Michael Murray, Jamie, Claire Fraser, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Lisa Ryan, Amanda Yen Organizations: Business, US Naval Academy, Costco, RFK, Getty, Department of Health, Human Services, Big Pharma, nab, BI, Retired Navy, Hulu, Starz Locations: New York City, New York

☆ Goldman Sachs is bullish on these stocks heading into December and the new year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Goldman Sachs highlighted a slate of stocks that are worth snapping up as December approaches. CNBC combed through Goldman research to find buy-rated names the firm says are must owns heading into the end of the year. Pinterest Pinterest is also firing on all cylinders, analyst Eric Sheridan wrote recently. In addition, the firm sees revenue upside with user engagement remaining strong. ... .Based on after-hours pricing, we find PINS stock as one of the most compelling risk/reward skews in our coverage universe."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Noah Poponak, Poponak, Bonnie Herzog, Herzog, Pinterest Pinterest, Eric Sheridan, Pinterest, Sheridan Organizations: GE Aerospace, Monster Beverage, CNBC, GE Aerospace GE Aerospace, Aerospace, Management

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday asked Scott Bessent, a top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News. And with Trump proposing aggressive tariffs on imports from countries spanning the globe, the new Treasury Department chief will have to manage relationships with global finance ministers who may choose to retaliate with tariffs of their own. With inflation moderating over the past year, the Powell-led Fed has cut interest rates as part of a bid to stop high borrowing costs from unduly raising unemployment. In Trump’s first term, he tapped banker Steven Mnuchin to lead the Treasury Department. But his tenure at the Treasury Department was more stable than those of other high-level Cabinet posts in Trump’s first term.

Persons: Donald Trump, Scott Bessent, Bessent, Trump, Jerome Powell, “, ” Powell, Powell, Steven Mnuchin, Mnuchin, Trump’s Organizations: Treasury Department, NBC News, Senate, White, Republican, Congress, Federal Reserve, Bloomberg News, Fed, CNBC Locations: Hollywood

A prominent digital rights activist, who is transgender, confronted Rep. Nancy Mace at a public event Thursday, days after the congresswoman from South Carolina introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms in the U.S. Capitol. A representative for Mace and Project Liberty, the organization that hosted the summit and invited Greer, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Greer’s organization is known for its viral protest efforts against internet censorship and surveillance and in support of net neutrality. McBride, whom Mace has repeatedly misgendered, said in a statement that she would follow the new bathroom rules as outlined by Johnson, even if she disagrees with them. In her congressional office, McBride will have a private bathroom, while all other public bathrooms in the Capitol will be banned for transgender people.

Persons: Nancy Mace, Evan Greer, Mace, Ro Khanna, ” Greer, ” Mace, misgendering Greer, Greer, didn’t, “, ”, “ I’m, ’, Sarah McBride, Mike Johnson, McBride, misgendered, Johnson Organizations: U.S . Capitol, Georgetown University, Washington , D.C, Democratic Rep, Tech Solutions, Liberty, NBC Locations: South Carolina, Washington ,

If Penny is convicted of manslaughter, the more serious charge, he could face up to 15 years in prison. Defense witness Dr. Satish Chundru, a forensic pathologist and consultant, testified Thursday that he did not believe Neely had died of a chokehold. Much of the final day of witness testimony Friday was dedicated to Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Dafna Yoran’s cross-examination of Chundru. Joefield testified that Neely was unconscious and unresponsive when he arrived. “I assumed that because he had a pulse that he was breathing,” Joefield testified.

Persons: Daniel Penny, Jordan Neely, Penny, Neely, Michael Jackson, Black, Satish Chundru, Chundru, Cynthia Harris, Penny’s chokehold, “, Neely’s, ” Harris, Harris, Dafna Yoran’s, Yoran, Stephon Joefield, Joefield, ” Joefield Organizations: New, Manhattan, American Society of Hematologists, New York, Police Locations: New York City, New

A decision on whether Sean "Diddy" Combs' will be released on bail was pushed back to next week by the judge overseeing his sex-trafficking case. He is charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. But prosecutors argued that Combs has been witness tampering from behind bars. Combs' bail hearing comes two days after Subramanian ordered prosecutors to get rid of 19 pages of notes taken from his jail cell in a recent sweep because it was protected under attorney-client privilege. Ventura settled with Combs a day after the lawsuit became public, and Combs denied all the allegations.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, Aran Subramanian, Christy Slavik, Slavik, Marc Agnifilo, Subramanian, Agnifilo, Mark Jeffries, Casandra Ventura, Cassie, Ventura Organizations: Patriot Security, Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Abercrombie, Fitch, New Locations: Manhattan, U.S, Brooklyn’s, New York

☆ Couple accused of stealing nearly $1 million worth of Lululemon products across the country
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Mirna Alsharif | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Connecticut couple is accused of stealing around $1 million worth of items from Lululemon stores across the country, according to a complaint filed in Minnesota District Court. Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Lawes-Richards, 45, were arrested at a Lululemon store in Woodbury, Minnesota, and charged with organized retail theft on Nov. 14. According to the complaint, the couple had visited another Lululemon location in Roseville, Minnesota, the day before with an unidentified man, where they allegedly stole almost $5,000 worth of items. The investigator explained how the couple allegedly run their theft scheme, with Richards typically entering the store first and purchasing a couple of small items. Suitcases containing an estimated $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothing were found in the room.

Persons: Jadion Richards, Akwele Lawes, Richards, Lululemon, Lawes Locations: Connecticut, Minnesota, Woodbury , Minnesota, Roseville , Minnesota, Marriott, Bloomington , Minnesota, Ramsey

It took Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, just a few weeks to make his mark on the Senate — even before he'd actually take the oath of office to replace retiring Sen. Mitt Romney next year. But I’m not going to give him an unconditional yes to anything that he wants.”“He is not Mitt Romney and he is not Donald Trump. Former Utah Republican Gov. After deciding to run for Senate after Romney’s retirement announcement, Trump weighed in and endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs. But his colleagues and Trump allies felt that they understood his perspective, with Curtis’ likely disapproval of Gaetz leading to his quick withdrawal.

Persons: John Curtis, he'd, Sen, Mitt Romney, Donald Trump, Curtis, Matt Gaetz’s, Trump, I’m, He’s, ”, Carlos Curbelo, Romney, ” Curbelo, Jason Chaffetz, Hillary Clinton, Gary Herbert, Herbert, ” Herbert, he’s, Curbelo, Curtis ’, “, John, ‘, ’ ” Curbelo, it’s, didn’t, censuring Trump, It’s, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, he’d, you’re, That’s, Gaetz, Curtis didn’t, general’s, ” “ He’s, what’s Organizations: Rep, Justice Department, Republican Party that’s, Trump, GOP, NBC, Republican, “, Brigham Young University, Democratic Party, Congress, Former Utah Republican Gov, NBC News, Commission, Senate, Republicans, GOP House, Capitol, Riverton Mayor, Republican Senate, Ford Locations: Utah, Florida, Salt Lake City, Taiwan, Provo, Washington, Texas, “

CAMDEN, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine accused of choking his wife last month won re-election by a single vote after a Thursday recount. According to a police affidavit obtained by WCSH, Lanigan is accused of choking his wife after she confronted him about an alleged affair. His race against Democratic challenger Patty Kidder for a state House seat representing part of Southern Maine initially ended in an apparent tie. But prosecutors are continuing to pursue the case, saying domestic violence victims sometimes recant under pressure from abusers, according to WCSH. Five seats in the state House have yet to be decided, pending recounts.

Persons: Lucas Lanigan, WCSH, Lanigan, Patty Kidder, Lanigan’s, Bev Uhlenhake, Billy Bob Faulkingham, ” Faulkingham Organizations: Republican, NBC, Democratic, NBC News, Facebook, Maine Democratic, Portland Press Herald, Republicans Locations: CAMDEN, Maine, Southern Maine

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court could further weaken the power of federal agencies by agreeing on Friday to hear a dispute over a Federal Communications Commission program that requires companies to subsidize telecommunications services in underserved areas. The FCC case raises two interlinked issues, one of which concerns the broad question of whether Congress exceeded its powers. The FCC turned to the Supreme Court after the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. The Supreme Court earlier this year issued a series of rulings against federal agencies, including one overturning a 40-year-old precedent that gave leeway to agencies to interpret laws written ambiguously. Three of them serve on the Supreme Court.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Andrew Oldham, Donald Trump's Organizations: Federal Communications Commission, FCC, Consumers, Research, Universal Service Fund, Universal Service Administrative Company, New, Circuit, Conservative, Oldham, Trump Locations: New Orleans

The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools. Greg Abbott has voiced support for the lesson plans, which were provided by the state’s education agency that oversees the more than 5 million students in Texas public schools. Staci Childs, who is an attorney and a Democrat who voted against the Bible curriculum at Friday's hearing, said she believes it will be challenged in court. The new Texas curriculum follows Republican-led efforts in neighboring states to give religion more of a presence in public schools. The Texas Education Agency, which oversees public education for students statewide, created its instruction materials after a law passed in 2023 by the GOP-controlled Legislature required the agency to do so.

Persons: Greg Abbott, Staci Childs, Matthew Patrick Shaw, ”, Mary Castle Organizations: Texas, of Education, Texas State, Republicans, Republican Gov, Republican, Vanderbilt University, The Texas Education Agency, GOP Locations: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana

The NBA warned players to safeguard valuables against "well-organized, sophisticated" transnational crime rings, according to a memo obtained by NBC News on Friday, matching a similar caution issued earlier this week by the NFL. The FBI reported that, in most of the incidents, the homes were equipped with alarm systems that were not activated. The FBI also reported that the homes were all unoccupied and, in most cases, no dogs were present." Earlier this week, the NFL told players to be mindful about publicly sharing any information about their whereabouts, homes and luxury items they might own. "The homes of professional athletes across multiple sports leagues have become increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups," the NFL memo said.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Sarah Stier, Leon Newsome, Newsome, Bobby Portis, Mike Conley Jr Organizations: NBA, NBC News, NFL, Security, Kansas City Chiefs, FBI, American Theft Groups, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves Locations: Foxborough, Milwaukee

Kendrick Lamar unexpectedly released his sixth studio album "GNX" on Friday. "GNX" features 12 new tracks, including "squabble up," which was teased in the music video for Lamar's hit diss track "Not Like Us." The album follows Lamar's 2022 album "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers." After Lamar and Drake sent diss tracks back-and-forth to each other for months, Lamar appeared victorious with his smash hit "Not Like Us," which hit No. Lamar continued his tradition of creating "the heart" tracks, of which he had already made five installments.

Persons: Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Lamar's, Drake, SZA, Jack Antonoff Organizations: Morale, Instagram

☆ Israel kills Hezbollah leader who planned elaborate attack on U.S. soldiers in Iraq
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Courtney-Kube-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Courtney Kube | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A recent Israeli airstrike in Syria killed a senior Hezbollah commander who helped plan one of the boldest and most sophisticated attacks against American troops during the Iraq War, according to a senior U.S. defense official. Ali Mussa Daqduq had been captured by U.S. forces following the 2007 raid in which militants posing as an American security team killed five U.S. soldiers. It was not immediately clear when the strike took place, where in Syria or whether it targeted Daqduq specifically, the senior defense official said. The elaborate raid Daqduq helped plan was carried out at a U.S.-Iraqi military complex in Karbala on Jan. 20, 2007. The facility was part of a series of compounds known as Joint Security Stations in Iraq, where U.S. troops lived and worked with the Iraqi police and soldiers.

Persons: Ali Mussa Daqduq, Daqduq, Jacob Noel Fritz, Brian Scott Freeman, Shawn Patrick, Johnathan Bryan Chism, Johnathon Miles Millican Organizations: Pentagon, Security, Provisional Joint Coordination Center, Spc, Force, country's Revolutionary Guard, Quds Force, U.S Locations: Syria, Iraq, U.S, American, Iraqi, Karbala, Jan, Iran

In the U.S. Senate, incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was re-elected, while fellow incumbents Sens. If Rubio is confirmed to serve as Secretary of State, the number of Latinos in the Senate will go down to six. Forty Latino incumbents running for re-election in the House won while four lost their seats, according to NALEO's count. But now Evans will be making history as the state's first Latino Republican elected to a full term in Congress, according to NALEO. Latino Rep. Greg Lopez, R-Colo., won a special election in June filling the remainder of former Rep. Ken Buck’s term following his resignation in March.

Persons: Ruben Gallego, Bernie Moreno, Sen, Ted Cruz, Sens, Alex Padilla, Catherine Cortez Masto, Ben Ray Luján, Marco Rubio, Gallego, Kari Lake, Kyrsten Sinema, Moreno, Sherrod Brown, Donald Trump, Rubio, Luz Rivas, Gil Cisneros, Tony Cardenas, Grace Flores Napolitano, ” Arturo Vargas, NALEO, Nellie Pou, Bill Pascrell, Billy Prempeh, Pou, Gabe Evans, Yadira Caraveo, Caraveo, Evans, Greg Lopez, Ken Buck’s, Lopez, Emily Randall, Sam Liccardo Organizations: National Association of Latino, Republicans, U.S . Senate, Democrats, Democratic, Cleveland, Republican, Senate, State, House, Congressional District, Democrat, Congressional, Representatives, U.S . House, Latina, San Jose Locations: Ohio, New Jersey, Washington , Colorado, California, Arizona and Ohio, Texas, Colombian, Rivas, D, U.S, Congress, Colorado, Denver, Washington’s, Northern California

It is compact, with an e-ink display that can easily handle bright light and, the best part, is the stellar battery life. The Amazon Kindle can last up to 6 weeks, while the Kindle Paperwhite can last up to 12 weeks. Both the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are now at their lowest prices ever. You can pick up the Kindle for $84, which means you get a 23% discount, the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Its incredible 12-week battery life, 16GB storage capacity and size and design make it a must-have for avid readers.

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WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said Friday that he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after he withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight, but it's going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz said in an interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. "I’m going to be doing whatever he asks of me, as I always have. The Department of Justice had also been investigating Gaetz on sex trafficking allegations, but chose not to pursue charges against him.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's, I'm, Gaetz, Charlie Kirk, “, I’ve, President Trump, ” Gaetz, Trump that’s, Kirk, Kevin McCarthy Organizations: WASHINGTON, Congress, 119th, United States Congress, NBC, Florida Republican, Gaetz, of Justice, Trump, U.S . House, House Republican Conference Locations: Northwest Florida, Florida

☆ 21+ Best Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Love them or hate them, Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a popular holiday tradition. Below, find some of the best gifts for Secret Santa or White Elephant parties. SKIP AHEAD The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024We rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and NBC Select recommendations to help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges. The bag is also slightly padded to provide protectionSometimes the best White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts are the things you may not buy for yourself, but that are super fun to own.

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☆ 'Wicked' tallies $19 million in previews, as 'Gladiator II' team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Sarah Whitten | Whitten Is A Social Media Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

The box office this weekend will be painted pink and green, with a splash of red. Universal’s “Wicked” and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and are expected to tally more than $200 million in combined ticket sales this weekend. Whatever it hauls in for the weekend, “Wicked” should debut as the highest-opening Broadway adaptation in cinematic history. Meanwhile, “Gladiator II” tallied $6.5 million from Thursday previews and is expected to add between $60 million and $80 million to the domestic weekend tally. Cinemark has a “Gladiator II” popcorn bucket shaped like the Colosseum and a gladiator helmet that fits over its drink cups to hold popcorn.

Persons: Paramount’s, ”, Shawn Robbins, “, Paul Dergarabedian, “ It’s, ” Robbins, Greg Marcus, Marcus Theatres, Marcus, ” Marcus, NBCUniversal Organizations: Fandango, Amazon, Hollywood, Rotten, Comscore, Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels, Resorts, Comcast, CNBC Locations: U.S, Canada, ”, Comscore, NBCUniversal

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