Three Americans have been safely released by China in a rare prisoner swap with the United States. The U.S. turned over two Chinese nationals in exchange for the detained Americans. The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding, marking a positive development in the conflict. In other news, a North Carolina chef prepared Thanksgiving dinner for more than 5,000 people, and there is a debate over whether Black Friday prices offer the best holiday shopping deals. Concern is rising about the increasing number of respiratory illnesses, while rough weather is causing flight delays and cancellations in the middle of the country. There is also a wave of bomb threats and swatting attacks targeting Trump appointees, as well as news on the tariffs plan affecting businesses. The Biden administration is calling for Medicare and Medicaid to cover drugs used for weight loss, and there are warnings about A.I.-generated video deep fakes. Confirmation fights are expected following Trump’s cabinet picks, and special counsel is dropping federal charges against Trump. First Lady Jill Biden welcomed a Christmas tree from hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, and a judge delayed a resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers. Overall, the news includes a mix of international, domestic, and human-interest stories.
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