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- Reuters
Trump's team keen to unite anti-dictatorship exiles, Nicaragua dissident says
Members of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team reached out to a leading Nicaraguan opposition figure on Thursday, saying they want to unite exiled communities from Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela, the opposition figure said. Miami-based Felix Maradiaga, head of Nicaragua's Freedom Foundation and a vocal critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, told Reuters he received a "courtesy call" from Trump representatives seeking to "open communication channels with the incoming administration."
- The Canadian Press
What the U.S. election says about how American women cast their ballots
WASHINGTON — As Kamala Harris made her final speech of the U.S. election campaign, conceding the race to president-elect Donald Trump, many women in the crowd at her alma mater in Washington had tears running down their faces.
- Reuters
Sunscreen-maker Edgewell looks to lock in Chinese chemicals supply ahead of Trump tariff hikes
U.S. sunscreen-maker Edgewell Personal Care will look to ink new two- to three-year contracts for chemicals from China as it anticipates "meaningful" tariff hikes if President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his campaign pledge, Chief Operating Officer Dan Sullivan told Reuters on Thursday. Shelton, Connecticut-based Edgewell, along with its competitors, has a "China dependency" on the chemicals for its sunscreens, Sullivan said, explaining there is no steady, alternate supply. The moves, which Sullivan said are common techniques for procurement teams, are aimed at limiting the increases in costs Edgewell would face if Trump imposes higher tariffs on the chemicals and other goods from China.
- The Canadian Press
Flooding closes interstate as heavy rains soak southeast Georgia
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Flooding rains Thursday inundated several counties in southeast Georgia, where a portion of Interstate 16 was shut down with westbound lanes covered by water.
- Investor's Business Daily
Cybersecurity Firm Fortinet's Earnings Top Wall Street Targets. Billings Guidance Light.
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet reported Q3 earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street analyst estimates while billings guidance came in below expectations.
- Evening Standard
Joao Felix sends message to Enzo Maresca ahead of Arsenal clash as Chelsea run riot
Felix could play a leading role for Chelsea again the Gunners with Cole Palmer recovering from a knock
- USA TODAY
Election overload? Here are some tips to quiet the noise on your social feeds
Need a break from election content (or your super-political uncle) on social media? Here is how to block, snooze or mute on your accounts.
- People
George Clooney Shares His Advice for PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive: 'There's a Lot of Responsibility' (Exclusive)
The two-time Academy Award winner is also a two-time Sexiest Man Alive recipient, winning the coveted title in 1997 and 2006
- The Daily Beast
Donald Trump Jr. Says He Plans to Staff Dad’s Administration With Yes Men
Donald Trump Jr. told Fox News that he’s helping staff his father’s cabinet—which he aims to fill with people who “don’t think they know better” than the president-elect. “I’m going to be heavily involved on the transition,” Don Jr. said in a Thursday appearance on Fox & Friends. “I want to make sure now that we know who the real players are, the people who will actually deliver on the president’s message, the people who don’t think that they know better than the duly elected president of the Un
- The Canadian Press
Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday.
- Engadget
Google's Vids AI video maker is rolling out to most Workspace tiers
Google Vids is now part of Google Workspace for select users.
- WBAL - Baltimore Videos
Man charged in Harbor East fatal shooting
A 19-year-old Washington, D.C., man charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Harbor East is linked to as many as six other crimes in Baltimore, police said. City police said investigators identified Quintay Spinks in connection with the Sept. 14 killing of Antonio Peoples, 36, who police said was shot several times near the Waterfront Hotel on Aliceanna Street. According to charging documents obtained by 11 News, detectives reviewed CCTV video that police said showed the suspect before and after the shooting. The charging documents state that detectives also used ballistic and forensic evidence to identify Spinks as a suspect.
- BBC
Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
One Direction star Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
- The Canadian Press
First-year standout Ralph Holley anchors Argos’ sack-happy defence
TORONTO — Ralph Holley has been a very pleasant find for the Toronto Argonauts.
- Reuters
Alberta dismisses provincial pension manager's entire board, citing low returns
The province's finance minister has been appointed the sole director and chair for AIMCo on an interim basis and a new board chair will be appointed within 30 days, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government said in a statement, adding that clients will not experience any disruption during the transition. AIMCo is one of Canada's top pension manager's with some C$158 billion ($114 billion) in assets.
- The Canadian Press
Storm tracker group confirms rare tornado touchdown on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast
When Lynn Smith set out for a routine trip from her home in Halfmoon Bay to Sechelt on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast on Monday, she turned on her camera to send a video to a cousin who lives in the United States.
- Simply Wall St.
With 38% ownership, Magnum Berhad (KLSE:MAGNUM) insiders have a lot riding on the company's future
Key Insights Insiders appear to have a vested interest in Magnum Berhad's growth, as seen by their sizeable ownership...
- Yahoo Sports
Detroit Lions' secret weapon: The defensive mind of Aaron Glenn
The Lions high-powered offense has a defense to match thanks, in large part, to Aaron Glenn.
- The Canadian Press
Wife of southern Illinois judge charged in his fatal shooting, police say
ALBION, Ill. (AP) — The wife of a southern Illinois judge fatally shot earlier this week has been charged in connection with his death, state police said Thursday.
- The Canadian Press
Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, as the former CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund beat three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Tuesday’s election after accusing the incumbent of supporting policies that led to inflation, domestic turmoil and war.