The crew of President-elect Donald Trump believed that it was Treasury Day at Mar-a-Lago. There was at least some anticipation that morning that the next big announcement would be a Treasury Secretary selection, as top aides scrambled around and carried on with the task of assembling an administration from Trump's West Palm Beach home last Thursday. Then everything was different. Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz said on social media that he will be removing his name from consideration for the position of Attorney General. On Day 1, Trump's DOJ needs to be established and operational. Gaetz resigned after it became apparent that his confirmation as the country's top law enforcement official would be all but impossible due to sexual misconduct charges and a related House Ethics Comm...

Hong Kong According to local media, eight staff members of a Laotian backpacker hotel have been taken into custody for interrogation by authorities looking into the deaths of six international visitors who may have been poisoned by methanol. Their governments have confirmed the deaths of two Australian adolescents, two Danish women, an American guy, and a British woman. Foreign governments have warned tourists to be careful about what they drink in nightclubs and bars in the Southeast Asian country, especially if it is free, as they are believed to have perished after consuming alcohol laced with methanol. A number of the deceased had stayed at the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng, a backpacker-friendly town north of Vientiane. Free shots of alcohol had reportedly been provided to h...

A multi-agency investigation at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport resulted in the seizure of thousands of fake Gibson electric guitars. Authorities estimate that the 3,000 phony guitars would be worth roughly $18 million if they were authentic. The seizure was disclosed at a late-morning news conference by Gibson Inc., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations. According to Africa Bell, port director of the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, these guitars may appear authentic to you, but trust and believe they are not. They are dishonest and part of a larger scheme to defraud American consumers. According to Bell, the e-commerce business was probably where the fakes were headed. Some of the guitars ...

Thanksgiving is a time when many Latino families, including some who have immigrated to the United States, prepare the traditional turkey while incorporating unique cultural elements. While some Latino families prepare their Thanksgiving turkey with wine and orange juice, their recipes also feature a number of other unconventional ingredients. A handful of them were asked to elaborate on how they prepare the turkey, what sides they provide, and what sweets they intend to have that day. Here are some examples of how Latino families are cooking Thanksgiving meals with ingredients that highlight the unique flavors and culinary traditions of their home countries. A Brazilian brine Pietra Cassolato, who has been in the United States for over five years, says she marinates her turkey in a mix...

Australia's Sydney On Wednesday, an Australian police officer was convicted guilty of manslaughter for using a Taser gun to shock a 95-year-old care home resident to death. In May 2023, Kristian White was summoned to a care facility in Cooma, a town located roughly 90 minutes south of Canberra, after it was reported that resident Clare Nowland, who had dementia symptoms, was acting strangely. According to authorities at the time, he used his Taser to shock Nowland, who was brandishing a steak knife. Later, she passed away in the hospital. After nearly a week of deliberation, the jury convicted White guilty of Nowland's manslaughter, according to a spokesman for the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the state where the incident occurred. As early as this week, his sentencing is anticipate...

The NFL Thanksgiving schedule for this year may not make you feel as drowsy as all that turkey you'll be eating, but it has certainly lost some of its appeal since the start of the season. It might appear like there isn't much to be excited about in Thursday's three-game series because of losing streaks and backup quarterbacks. But let's chose to be grateful for the upcoming football marathon in the spirit of the season. Here are some things to look out for on Thursday in each game. Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions These bears are not your typical 4-7 team. Although Chicago has a losing record, one-possession games have accounted for five of its seven losses. The Bears have lost four games in a row in the past two weeks, except the game they lost on a tip-drill Hail Mary. Caleb Willi...

Australia's SydneyAustralia took a step closer to barring children under 16 from using social media on Wednesday when a measure was passed by the lower house of Parliament, despite pressure from Alphabet's Google and Facebook owners to postpone the law. After Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's center-left Labor government garnered bipartisan support for the ban, the Australian House of Representatives passed the bill 102 votes to 13, establishing some of the strictest social media regulations in the world. The government is eager to get the bill enacted before Thursday, the end of the parliamentary year, and the Senate was scheduled to discuss it later on Wednesday. In an attempt to increase his popularity ratings before the May election, Albanese has claimed that children's physical and me...

On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, the 23rd annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina will resume. Approximately 2,000 dogs representing 205 different breeds will compete for the coveted title of "Best in Show." Any dog registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) may compete in the National Dog Show, which is an open, all-breed event hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. It is regarded as the sport's most well-known and watched showcase in America. How are the winners selected? Every dog breed competing is placed into one of seven groups that correspond to traits and purposes for which the breeds were first developed. Sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding are the seven categories. According to the official breed standard, each dog is evaluated on the ba...

Pakistan's ISLAMABAD Following a massive nighttime security force operation in the capital, Islamabad, that resulted in hundreds of arrests, the party of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan ceased public demonstrations calling for his release from prison, according to local media on Wednesday. According to a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) statement cited by broadcaster Geo News, the party has declared a temporary halt to the demonstration, which has resulted in the deaths of at least six persons, including two demonstrators and four paramilitary personnel. Requests for response were not immediately answered by a PTI official. On Tuesday, thousands of demonstrators gathered in the heart of Islamabad after a convoy driven by Bushra Bibi, Khan's wife, breached multiple security barri...

On November 28, the 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return, including 34 amazing floats, seven wheeled "balloonicles," 22 large balloons, and more. The 2024 parade will once more be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of NBC's "TODAY" program. What's the parade route? from 8:30 a.m. ET, the parade starts from West 77th Street & Central Park West, and it ends at 12:00 p.m. ET at Macy's Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street. The 2024 route includes 2.5 miles of approved public viewing places. To secure the finest seats, viewers are encouraged to arrive as early as 6:00 a.m. Bring ponchos since it's supposed to rain in New York City on Thursday! Central Park West: Great views can be found along Central Park West from West 75th to West 61...