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November 26, 2025.

Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

Stephen Curry bruises right quadriceps in Warriors’ loss, will have MRI exam

November 26, 2025

Stephen Curry limped away from the bench late in Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after bruising his right quadriceps. He will undergo an MRI exam on the injury to determine his status. The Warriors will have to regroup with the idea that Curry might be out for a stretch. Curry and Amen Thompson went down hard under the basket with 3:24 remaining and the game tied at 91 after Thompson’s drive to the hoop, which initially was whistled an offensive foul. Houston challenged and the call was overturned to a block.

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National Guard patrol on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC

November 26, 2025

The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a man described as an Afghan national has raised multiple questions. That includes the condition of the wounded troops and details about the suspect and his motive for the attack a day before Thanksgiving. Authorities say the two Guard members are hospitalized in critical condition. Two law enforcement officials and a person familiar with the matter say the suspect is believed to be a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021 and has been living in Washington state.

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Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7), center, celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Sick Gilgeous-Alexander still looks like MVP as Thunder beat Timberwolves for 10th straight win

November 26, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Despite being listed as questionable due to illness, he scored 40 points, helping the Thunder secure their 10th straight win and improve to 18-1. Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 19 field goals and 15 of 17 free throws. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised his performance, especially in the second quarter. The Thunder remain undefeated in West Group A of the NBA Cup.

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Abril Renteria, an Apple certified advisor, helps a customer check out after their purchase at a Best Buy store, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

November 26, 2025

Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.. This year’s traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season comes as companies navigate an uncertain economic environment. Many have absorbed some of the costs from the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods and pulled back on hiring instead of raising prices for customers. Consumer confidence in the economy fell this month. Shoppers nonetheless have remained willing to spend, at least judging by the solid quarterly sales reports from major retailers. But many retail executives also say customers are focusing on deals and being selective.

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Michigan center Aday Mara (15) reacts as he scores against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 7 Michigan dominates No. 12 Gonzaga 101-61 to win Players Era Championship

November 26, 2025

Yaxel Lendeborg had 20 points and 11 rebounds as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 12 Gonzaga 101-61 to win the Players Era Championship. Trey McKenney added 17 points for the undefeated Wolverines, who dominated every one of their opponents in the event. They won their three games by a combined 110 points, beating San Diego State by 40 and No. 21 Auburn by 30 before handing Mark Few his most lopsided loss in 902 games as Gonzaga’s coach. Lendeborg was selected MVP of the tournament. The 18-team field featured some of the top programs in the country, and Michigan served notice it’s a serious national title contender. Nimari Burnett had 14 points, Aday Mara scored 13 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 11 for the Wolverines.

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Volunteers pass a Spider-Man balloon during preparations for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade set to kick off in Manhattan

November 26, 2025

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is poised to kick off in New York City. New balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man and other characters are set to take to the skies. Floats featuring Labubu and Lego and a star-studded lineup of performers will grace the streets, along with a slew of marching bands, dancers, clowns and cheerleaders. The parade is scheduled to start Thursday at 8:30 a.m. EST, rain or shine. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says authorities will decide Thursday morning whether balloon heights will need to be adjusted because of wind.

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President Donald Trump leans in to hear a question as he speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One from Joint Base Andrews to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot

November 26, 2025

President Donald Trump says Wednesday’s attack on two National Guard members near the White House highlights the dangers of lax migration policies. He calls it the greatest national security threat. Trump says the suspect is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 after Kabul’s collapse. He criticizes former President Joe Biden’s handling of Afghan evacuees and plans to review those who entered under Biden’s administration. Trump also targets Minnesota’s Somali community, calling for the removal of those who don’t benefit the country. Supporters of Afghan evacuees fear increased scrutiny and political exploitation of the incident.

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra directs his players during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Erik Spoelstra had no idea why he was getting drenched in the locker room. His 800th win was why

November 26, 2025

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra celebrated his 800th career win after the team beat the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Cup game. The milestone caught him off guard as water bottles were dumped on him in the locker room. Spoelstra is the 17th coach in NBA history to reach 800 wins and only the third to do so with one team. This achievement comes weeks after he lost his home to a fire. Despite the setback, Spoelstra hasn’t missed work, and the Heat are performing well this season. Heat guard Tyler Herro praised Spoelstra’s accomplishment.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points while ill, leads Thunder to 10th straight win

November 26, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points despite being ill, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was listed as questionable but delivered a standout performance, making 12 of 19 field goals and 15 of 17 free throws. The Thunder have now won their 10th straight game, improving to 18-1. Oklahoma City is 4-0 in West Group A and is well-positioned for the knockout round. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points for Minnesota, but the Timberwolves lost their third straight. The Thunder host the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

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FILE - The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide

November 26, 2025

A federal judge in California has expanded a decision allowing more detained immigrants to request bond hearings. Lawyers say thousands could benefit, but the order is expected to be appealed. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes expanded an order from last week. It grants detained immigrants with no criminal history the opportunity to request a bond hearing. The decision now applies to immigrants held nationwide. It challenges a Trump administration policy change from July. The Department of Homeland Security has not confirmed if it will appeal the decision.

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) celebrates after hitting a there-pointer late in the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics end Pistons’ winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114 victory

November 26, 2025

Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Boston Celtics ended Detroit’s winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13, outlasting Cade Cunningham and the Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons squandered a chance to break the record they share with the 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams. They are 15-3. Brown had 33 points and 10 rebounds, and White scored 11 of his 27 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes to help the Celtics overcome Cunningham’s 42-point night. With Detroit down 3, Cunningham was fouled near mid-court just as he was about to go up for a 3-pointer. Cunningham hit the first two, but missed the third. Payton Pritchard grabbed the rebound, was fouled and hit two free throws with 2.4 seconds left.

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FILE - Demonstrators approach the Legislative Building during a rally protesting a proposed election redistricting map, Oct. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Judges allow North Carolina to use a map drawn in bid to give Republicans another US House seat

November 26, 2025

Federal judges have allowed North Carolina to use a redrawn congressional map designed to give Republicans an additional U.S. House seat. The map targets the state’s only swing seat, held by Democratic Rep. Don Davis representing over 20 northeastern counties. A three-judge panel on Wednesday denied requests for a preliminary injunction, following a hearing in mid-November. North Carolina is among several states where President Donald Trump has pushed for mid-decade map changes ahead of the 2026 elections. Many lower courts have blocked Trump’s initiatives, only for the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court to put those rulings on hold. That includes a recent ruling in Texas.

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FILE - Candidate Tina Peters speaks during a debate for the state leadership position, Feb. 25, 2023, in Hudson, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer imprisoned former county clerk to federal custody

November 26, 2025

Colorado doesn’t plan to transfer former county clerk Tina Peters to federal custody following a request from the Trump Administration to move her out of a state prison. The Colorado Department of Corrections said Wednesday the department is not seeking a transfer of Peters. She was convicted last year of orchestrating a scheme to breach voting machine data driven by false claims of fraud in the 2020 election. The Federal Bureau of Prisons declined to comment. Peters’ release has become a cause celebre in the election conspiracy movement.

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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Gregory Bovino arrives outside federal court in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force

November 26, 2025

Newly released transcripts of private interviews with a senior U.S. Border Patrol official and other authorities leading the immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reveal tense exchanges. The transcripts show leaders dodged questions about high-profile uses of force noted in a federal judge’s blistering opinion earlier this month. Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol leader behind the operation that has netted more than 3,000 arrests since September, sat for the sworn deposition over three days in late October and early November. He left Chicago this month to oversee a similar operation in North Carolina.

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FILE - Tourists walk along a boardwalk in Upper Geyser Basin on June 22, 2022, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

November 26, 2025

A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses. They worry the fee announced this week could discourage travelers. Supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks. Interior officials described the new fee structure as “America-first pricing.” The charge also will apply at Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yosemite and Zion national parks. A coalition of current and former employees park service denounced the new charge.

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FILE - A school bus is seen behind a fence with barbed wire outside Ferriday High School in Ferriday, La., May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Trump administration’s effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle

November 26, 2025

The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana. After the judge refused to close the books on a desegregation case dating back to the 1960s, the Concordia Parish school system and the state on Tuesday filed an appeal of a decision. The case offers the first major test of the government’s attempt to quickly end some of the long-running cases. Louisiana state officials say the cases are outdated. Some families say the court orders are still needed to improve education at the area’s mostly Black schools.

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FILE — Audrey Strauss, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during a news conference to announce charges against Ghislaine Maxwell for her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein, July 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Government push to unseal court records offers clues about what could be in the Epstein files

November 26, 2025

It’s not clear when the Justice Department will release its files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell. But a court battle over sealed documents in Maxwell’s criminal case is offering clues about what could be in those Epstein records. Government lawyers asked a judge on Wednesday to allow the release of a wide range of material from Maxwell’s case. That material is subject to secrecy orders that the Justice Department wants lifted as it works to comply with a new law mandating the public release of Epstein and Maxwell investigative files.

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Texas forward Justice Carlton (11) shoots a layup against UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Players Era tournament Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship

November 26, 2025

Rori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship. After building a 23-point lead late in the third quarter, the Longhorns held off UCLA’s late surge to advance to Thursday’s championship game. Texas (6-0) will face the winner of South Carolina-Duke in the title game, while the Bruins (6-1) will play the loser for third place. Madison Booker finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Longhorns. Jordan Lee had 13 points and Justice Carlton chipped in 10.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters at the White House, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE

November 26, 2025

A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiancé. Bruna Ferreira’s attorney says the woman was driving to her son’s school in New Hampshire when she was pulled over in Revere, Massachusetts and ultimately taken to an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. The attorney says Ferreira’s 11-year-old son lives with her former fiancé, Michael Leavitt, in New Hampshire, but they have shared custody and have maintained a co-parenting relationship for years since their engagement ended. Ferreira came to the U.S. as a young child from Brazil.

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FILE - West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks at the state capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)

West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says

November 26, 2025

A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children. Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble issued a permanent injunction Wednesday in a lawsuit filed in June. Froble said children of families who object to the state’s compulsory vaccination law on religious grounds will be allowed to attend school. After Wednesday’s ruling, the state Board of Education said it’s suspending the school vaccine requirement pending an appeal before the state Supreme Court. Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey called the ruling “a win for every family forced from school over their faith.”

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FILE - FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin players hold up Paul Bunyan's Axe up after winning 31-0 against Minnesota in an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

What do an axe, a bucket and a cannon have in common? Meet the rivalry trophies of college football

November 26, 2025

There’s hardly a richer or quirkier tradition in college football than rivalry trophies. They’re one of the few elements of the game remaining the same in the new era of revenue sharing as decades ago when a 10-team conference was considered full. From the small schools to the powerhouse programs, nothing captures a sports fan’s attention quite like a traveling trophy. The long-time members of the Big Ten boast the richest histories of these one-of-a-kind prizes. Paul Bunyan’s Axe is awarded annually to the Minnesota-Wisconsin winner of the most-played series in major college football history.

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FILE - This undated photo released by the Tennessee Department of Corrections shows Harold Nichols in Tennessee. (Tennessee Department of Corrections via the Chattanooga Free Press via AP, File)

Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols asks governor for life in prison instead

November 26, 2025

Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Harold Wayne Nichols are asking the governor to convert his sentence to life imprisonment with just a month until his scheduled Dec. 11 execution date. In asking for clemency from Gov. Bill Lee, they argue the fact that Nichols took responsibility for his crimes sets him apart from others on death row. The petition says Nichols confessed to the 1988 rape and murder of Karen Pulley as well as a series of other rapes. It says Nichols would be “the first person to be executed for a crime he pleaded guilty to since Tennessee re-enacted the death penalty in 1978.”

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UConn head coach Jim Mora talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Colorado State hires Jim Mora away from UConn as it prepares for transition to Pac-12

November 26, 2025

Jim Mora built UConn into a winning program. Now he will try to do the same at Colorado State. Colorado State announced Wednesday that it had hired Mora, who has led UConn to nine wins each of the last two seasons. Now the former Seattle Seahawks and UCLA coach is heading west again to help Colorado State adjust to its move to the Pac-12 next year. The 64-year-old Mora owns a 27-23 record in four seasons at UConn. The Huskies are 9-3 this season. Each of their three losses went to overtime.

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This image provided by NSF NOIRLab shows NGC 6302, a billowing planetary nebula that resembles a cosmic butterfly. (NSF NOIRLab via AP)

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

November 26, 2025

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder. The National Science Foundation’s NoirLab released the picture Wednesday. Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula is 2,500 to 3,800 light-years away. At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago. The discarded gas forms the butterflylike wings billowing from the aging star. Schoolchildren in Chile chose this astronomical target to celebrate 25 years of operation by the International Gemini Observatory.

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FILE - Applicants line up at a job fair at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City N.J., on April 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low

November 26, 2025

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending Nov. 22 dropped 6,000 from the previous week to 216,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. The number of people seeking unemployment benefits is seen as a proxy for layoffs and is close to a real-time indicator of the health of the job market.

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‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

November 26, 2025

After President Donald Trump’s reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner’s “Rush Hour 4,” a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director. Paramount Pictures on Tuesday was in closing talks to distribute the film, according to a person close to the negotiations who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to announce a deal. Paramount would be stepping in to take a distribution fee on the film, not finance it. In 2017, during the #MeToo movement, six women said Ratner sexually harassed them in a Los Angeles Times report.

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FILE - David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union California, who was arrested during an immigration raid, speaks after he was released on a bond in downtown Los Angeles on June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

California labor leader pleads not guilty to misdemeanor over immigration protest

November 26, 2025

The leader of a major labor union in Southern California who was arrested while protesting an immigration raid earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge and will face trial in January. David Huerta is president of the Service Employees International Union California. He was arrested June 6 while joining a large crowd of demonstrators outside a business in Los Angeles where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations. Federal prosecutors last month dismissed an initial felony charge against him. On Tuesday, he entered a not guilty plea to misdemeanor obstruction of justice.

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As a person on a bicycle rides past, construction on the front of the U.S. Supreme Court continues Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Supreme Court won’t immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head

November 26, 2025

The Supreme Court won’t immediately allow the Trump administration to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, instead delaying a decision until after they rule in two other high-profile firing cases. The justices’ Wednesday order leaves in effect for now lower court rulings that held Shira Perlmutter could not be unilaterally fired. The case is the latest that relates to Trump’s authority to install his own people at the head of federal agencies. The Supreme Court has largely allowed Trump to fire officials, even as court challenges proceed.

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FILE - Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing in Milwaukee on May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Federal judge says trial for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month

November 26, 2025

A federal judge says the trial for a Milwaukee judge accused of illegally helping an immigrant avoid federal agents will proceed as planned despite talk of a plea deal. Federal prosecutors charged Judge Hannah Dugan with obstruction and concealment to prevent arrest in April. They say she guided an immigrant in the country illegally out of her courtroom after learning federal agents were looking for him. U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel said last week that prosecutors offered Dugan a deal but she wouldn’t take it. Her attorneys have insisted she’s innocent. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman said Dugan´s trial will begin on Dec. 11.

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Western Governors' Association meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble)

Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions

November 26, 2025

The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it’s expected to produce billions in savings for older adults. But the net prices unveiled Tuesday aren’t what Medicare recipients will pay at their pharmacy counters because those final amounts will depend on each individual’s plan and how much they spend annually on prescriptions. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touted the deals as part of efforts to address affordability concerns. The negotiation program is mandated by law and began under the Biden administration.

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A foot-tall elephant? ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’ on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

November 26, 2025

Apple TV has launched “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a five-part series that brings the Pleistocene era to life with stunning visuals. The series, narrated by Tom Hiddleston, combines cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge visual effects. Mike Gunton, co-executive producer, says it offers a unique look at ice age creatures. The series explores the diverse and dramatic changes of the ice age, showcasing creatures like 14-foot-tall bears and dwarf elephants. Jon Favreau, also a co-executive producer, highlights the use of traditional techniques over AI to create an emotional connection. The series aims to engage viewers with the complexity of animal relationships.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shouts to his team against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 1 Ohio State and Ryan Day desperately seeking victory against 15th-ranked Michigan in The Game

November 26, 2025

Ryan Day needs to win The Game, perhaps more than anyone on the Big House turf. Defending champion and top-ranked Ohio State would not get knocked out of the College Football Playoff if they lose a fifth straight game to rival and 15th-ranked Michigan on Saturday. But another loss would would haunt Day for at least another year. Day is 1-4 against the Wolverines and his mark in one of the greatest rivalries in sports has been a blemish on what has been a remarkable career that includes winning about 90% of games over the last seven-plus seasons.

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FILE - This image provided by NASA, shows a selfie of their Perseverance Mars rover, on July 23, 2024. The image is made up of 62 individual images that were stitched together. (NASA via AP, file)

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

November 26, 2025

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA’s Perseverance rover. A French-led team reported Wednesday that the crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a microphone on the rover. The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years. Almost all of them occurred during dust storms or dust devils. Lightning has already been confirmed at Jupiter and Saturn, and has long been suspected at Mars.

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This undated combination of photos shows clockwise from top left the company logos for Amazon, Target, Lufthansa Group, UPS, ConocoPhillips, Intel, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and Nestle. (AP Photo, file)

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

November 26, 2025

It’s a tough time to be looking for a job. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.’s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.

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FILE - A shopper heads into a Walmart store Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

November 26, 2025

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists. Most national grocery store chains are open on Thursday for last-minute needs, although many close early. Major U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, either giving workers the day off or preparing for Black Friday. Many will open early on the day after Thanksgiving, which is typically the biggest shopping day of the year. Black Friday has lost some of its frantic energy as customers increasingly shop for gifts online.

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Jeannie Tarkenton poses for a photo Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Megan Varner)

MacKenzie Scott’s college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it’s the billionaire’s turn to invest

November 26, 2025

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is one of the world’s wealthiest women. As a Princeton University sophomore, however, she faced dropping out until her roommate got her father to loan Scott $1,000. This act of kindness is one of many that Scott says inspires her own giving. And Scott now invests in the student lending company started by that sophomore year roommate, Jeannie Tarkenton. Funding U, which offers merit-based loans to low-income students without co-signers, aims to make college more affordable. Scott has pursued that same goal through grants to higher education institutions, including many HBCUs. Tarkenton sees Scott’s involvement as an innovative extension of her donation strategy that more philanthropists should adopt.

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Jordan Gullotta pets a turkey during a cuddle therapy session at The Gentle Barn, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Christiana, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys are for snuggling, not stuffing at Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025

At The Gentle Barn, this flock of turkeys isn’t going to end up on your plate, but they might cuddle up in your lap. The animal rescue farm in Tennessee offers animal-based therapy sessions with horses, cows, sheep, goats and, well, why not turkeys, too? People can cozy up to a turkey any time of the year at the sanctuary. With Thanksgiving coming up, founder Ellie Laks wants to change public perception about the big, feathered birds. Laks says turkeys are extremely intelligent and talkative and can give people comfort and one-on-one attention.

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FILE - A United States Postal Service truck drives through Detroit, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

November 26, 2025

A Texas landlord’s case before the U.S. Supreme Court is challenging the U.S. Postal Service’s exemption from lawsuits over lost or mishandled mail. The landlord alleges her mail was deliberately withheld for two years. The Postal Service argues that allowing such lawsuits could lead to a flood of litigation. During oral arguments last month, a government lawyer warned of numerous lawsuits if the court rules in the landlord’s favor. However, the landlord’s attorney claims such cases would be rare. The Supreme Court’s decision could redefine the Postal Service’s liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

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FILE -Florida players and fans celebrate after defeating Florida State in an NCAA college football game, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

November 26, 2025

Florida State could have a giant Seminoles flag on standby in the Swamp on Saturday. The Seminoles surely remember how last year’s game against Florida ended in Tallahassee: with the Gators planting their flag on the FSU logo at midfield. Payback could be on tap when the in-state rivals meet with little at stake for the second consecutive year. Defensive tackle Caleb Banks says “we can’t let nobody come in our house and do that, honestly.” Teams across the country surely feel the same after flag plantings wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024. Michigan and Ohio State players scuffled, and similar scenes played out in Arizona, Florida and North Carolina.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) is pushed by Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) after Dunn shoved the ball into Luka Doncic's chest during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Doncic criticizes the NBA Cup court, but praises Lakers for support in late-game skirmish with Dunn

November 26, 2025

Luka Doncic was not pleased by the special NBA Cup court at the Los Angeles Lakers’ downtown arena, calling it “slippery” and “dangerous.” The Slovenian superstar was much happier about the Lakers’ togetherness and toughness after Jaxson Hayes stuck up for him in his latest confrontation with nemesis Kris Dunn. He also plans to pay Hayes’ fine for the resulting technical foul. Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds during a 135-118 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, but he didn’t feel safe on the new yellow court.

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