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Trump, Mexican president talk border, migrant caravans amid tariff threats

Washington Post Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke to President-elect Donald Trump after he threatened to impose tariffs and she hinted at retaliation in a letter. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/28/trump-mexico-president-talk-tariffs/

As Plastic Talks Continue, a Reminder of What We’re All Exposed To

New York Times As international talks continue this week, a dozen U.N. officials reveal scientists tracked their exposure to many chemicals found in plastics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/climate/plastic-chemicals-exposure.html

In Beirut suburb, streets come back to life but the future is uncertain

Washington Post Restaurants in Beirut’s Dahiyeh reopened, clothes shop owners redressed mannequins and produce sellers emerged with carts of fresh vegetables. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/27/israel-hezbollah-beirut-ceasefire-dahiyeh/

Northern Israel Somber as a Few Soldiers and Residents Trickle Through

New York Times While there were limited signs of life in the area, most residents were hesitant to head back without greater certainty that the cease-fire with Hezbollah would hold. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/world/middleeast/israel-soldiers-lebanon-ceasefire.html

Gaza deal appears distant even with Lebanon cease-fire

Washington Post Analysts say significant gaps remain, including over the presence of Israeli troops in Gaza and Hamas’s future role. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/27/gaza-lebanon-israel-hamas-deal/

US sanctions 21 more Maduro allies accused of post-election repression in Venezuela

Fox News The United States has imposed sanctions on an additional 21 allies of President Nicolás Maduro, accusing them on Wednesday of perpetrating some of the repression with which officials in Venezuela responded to July’s disputed presidential election. The security and cabinet-level officials sanctioned by the Department of the Treasury include the head of the…

Interpol arrests 1,000 cybercrime suspects across Africa

Washington Post Operation Serengeti — led by Interpol and Afripol, the African Union’s policing organization — targeted online scams. Arrests were made in 19 countries. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/27/interpol-cybercrime-arrests-africa/

Australian police officer who used Taser on 95-year-old woman found guilty of manslaughter

Fox News A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found guilty of manslaughter in an Australian court Wednesday. A jury found Kristian James Samuel White guilty in the trial in Sydney after 20 hours of deliberation. White, who is on bail, could get up to 25 years in…

From fossil dung, scientists reconstruct the rise of the dinosaurs

Washington Post The research has shed light on the emergence of large dinosaurs and their geographic spread, as well as the role of environmental changes in their evolution. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/11/27/fossil-poop-reveals-dinosaur-rise/

2,000-year-old fig unearthed in Ireland marks ‘oldest example of an exotic fruit’ discovered in the area

Fox News A fig dating back 2,000 years ago was found during excavations of Drumanagh in Dublin. The finding shines light on the foods that were traded between the Roman Empire and Ireland thousands of years ago. The 2,000-year-old fig is one of many items that have been unearthed during excavations in the area. Among…