Israel and Lebanon have accused each other of violating a ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, five Democratic members of Congress in Connecticut received bomb threats targeting their homes on Thanksgiving, but no devices were found. President-elect Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have conflicting accounts of a phone call regarding migration, with Sheinbaum denying Trump’s claim that she promised to close the border. The situation is being closely monitored by NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell. The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding, providing a glimmer of hope in the region. In other news, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Australia has passed a landmark social media ban for children under 16 in an effort to protect young users. The holiday season has kicked off with increased demand at food banks and rising chocolate prices due to climate change threatening cocoa harvests in West Africa. A small shoe store in Iowa has gained international recognition without a website. Overall, there is concern about growing respiratory illnesses, flight delays due to rough weather, and car thefts at airports. Despite these challenges, there are some positive stories, such as a North Carolina chef preparing Thanksgiving dinner for over 5,000 people and the release of three Americans by China in a prisoner swap. The Biden administration is considering having Medicare and Medicaid cover weight loss drugs, and there are warnings of a large storm that could disrupt holiday travel.
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