Saturday, November 23, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1936, the first issue of the pictorial magazine Life was published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam's spillway by Margaret Bourke-White. You can see the complete first issue here.

In today’s edition, we have an item on Wayne, the 80-foot Sitka Spruce harvested from a remote Alaskan island and shipped nearly 5,000 miles by boat and truck to be the nation’s Christmas tree. Get all the details on the holiday journey below.

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NATO and Ukraine to Hold Emergency Talks

NATO and Ukrainian officials will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia escalated hostilities with an alleged hypersonic missile strike on a military facility in Dnipro last Thursday.

Ukrainian officials stated the missile that struck Dnipro reached Mach 11 and carried six non-nuclear warheads, each releasing six submunitions on impact.

President Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia used its newly developed hypersonic “Oreshnik” ballistic missile in retaliation for Kyiv's use of U.S. and British long-range missiles, claiming it is impossible to intercept.

U.S. officials say that the Russian missile did not reach NASA's definition of hypersonic speed—Mach 5.

Poll: Majority of Country Approves of Trump

A Pew Research Center survey released Friday revealed that more than half of the country approves of President-elect Trump’s plans and policies for his upcoming second administration.

Trump received positive feedback in several areas, including foreign policy, immigration, and the economy, where nearly 60% expressed confidence in his economic decision-making.

A majority of respondents now have a favorable opinion of Trump’s post-election conduct, increasing from 28% in 2020 to 53% today.

Overall, the percentage of Americans, post-election, satisfied with the country’s direction has increased since October, rising from 23% to 29%. You can see the survey results here.

List: America's 20 Deadliest Animals

A list of the nation's 20 most dangerous creatures has ranked deer as America's deadliest animal, responsible for far more injuries and fatalities than any predator.

An analysis of official stats on animal interactions, attacks, and fatalities found deer cause 59,000 injuries and 440 deaths annually, with most fatalities from vehicle collisions, though rare direct attacks can occur during mating season.

Dogs, often called man’s best friend, ranked second on the list, causing over 4.5 million bites annually, with at least 100 proving fatal.

Rattlesnakes, livestock, and hornets round out the top five, with grizzly bears, alligators, and great white sharks ranking seventh, eighth, and sixteenth, respectively. You can see the full list here.

➤ A New York judge on Friday indefinitely postponed the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal case, allowing his attorneys to file motions to dismiss the 34-count conviction. (More)

➤ Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Friday that he will not rejoin Congress after withdrawing from attorney general consideration but plans to support the incoming Trump administration in another role. (More)

➤ The House passed H.R. 9495 on Thursday, authorizing the treasury secretary to revoke tax-exempt status for nonprofits supporting terrorism. The bill now heads to the Senate. (More)

➤ Mississippi's public university governing board voted Thursday to remove the word "diversity" from several policies, including one requiring evaluations of university presidents on campus diversity outcomes. (More)

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➤ Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will be out four to six weeks with a fractured left fibula, delaying his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 career goals. (More)

➤ The New York Giants granted quarterback Daniel Jones' request for release on Friday, freeing up about $20 million in cap space for next season. (More)

➤ Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were unanimously voted AL and NL MVPs on Thursday, with Ohtani becoming only the second player ever to win an MVP in both leagues. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | CFP | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | PGA | LPGA

Windsor Castle’s traditional Christmas decorations were unveiled Thursday, featuring a 20-foot tree in St. George's Hall and the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary’s famous dolls' house. (See Photos)

Speaking of Christmas trees, Wayne, a towering 80-foot Sitka Spruce, arrived in D.C. Friday following a nearly 5,000-mile journey from Alaska to serve as this year’s Capitol Christmas tree. (See Video)

Country Living named Crested Butte, Colorado, the most magical Christmas town in the U.S. in its 2024 list of 31 destinations featuring Christmas villages, markets, and light displays. (See List)

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▲	NASDAQ National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations	19,003.65	0.16%
▲	SPX S&P 500	5,969.34	0.35%
▲	DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average	44,296.51	0.97%
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➤ Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others were indicted Thursday for alleged involvement in an attempted coup against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following the 2022 election. (More)

➤ Norwegian intelligence officials arrested a student in his 20s Wednesday on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran while working as a guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, authorities said. (More)

➤ Belgian authorities detained eight people after seizing nearly five tons of cocaine, cash, weapons, and luxury items from shipping containers at Antwerp port in a drug-trafficking investigation. (More)

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➤ A Wisconsin 10-year-old called 911 for help with his math homework, telling the operator his family "wasn't very good at math either." (More)

➤ Australian wildlife officials released the only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia back into the ocean Friday, 20 days after it was found on a tourist beach. (More)

➤ A Georgia county has approved plans to implode a vacant 16-story hotel on New Year’s Eve, which once hosted Elvis and was linked to the Iran-Contra scandal. (More)

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