Three Americans have been safely released by China in a rare prisoner swap with the United States. The U.S. handed over two Chinese nationals in exchange for the detained Americans. The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding. In other news, a North Carolina chef prepared Thanksgiving dinner for over 5,000 people. As Black Friday approaches, many are wondering if the prices are truly the best deals of the holiday shopping season. The Biden administration is calling for Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs, and there are concerns about a growing number of respiratory illnesses. Additionally, there have been bomb threats and swatting attacks against Trump appointees, and rough weather has caused flight delays and cancellations in the middle of the country. The Trump tariff plan has left some businesses scrambling, and Biden has announced a ceasefire aimed at ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. First Lady Jill Biden welcomed a Christmas tree from hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, while a judge delayed a resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers. There are also new warnings about A.I.-generated video deep fakes, and confirmation fights loom after Trump picks his cabinet.
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