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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

🛍️ Adobe Analytics Reports Record-Breaking Online Sales for Black Friday

Black Friday's online sales soared to a record $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from 2022. Adobe Analytics cites a surge in electronics purchases and a 20% rise in Buy Now, Pay Later use. Vivek Pandya of Adobe notes, "The decline in online prices...has created a favorable environment for consumers." Cyber Monday sales might hit $12-12.4 billion, with Cyber Week potentially reaching $37.1 billion, up 5.4% from last year.

🛢️ OPEC+ Considers Further Oil Reductions Before Thursday's Meeting

OPEC+ is poised to deepen oil production cuts, with a pivotal meeting set for Thursday amid disagreements over quotas. Analysts expect cuts to support oil prices, now above $80 a barrel. The group, already reducing output by 5 million barrels per day, discusses an expected "collective further reduction." The meeting aims to resolve African members' quota disagreements, following a delay from November 26.

WORLD

🛰️ North Korea Claims New Spy Satellite Captured White House, Pentagon Images

North Korea launched its first spy satellite, reportedly capturing images of the White House, Pentagon, and U.S. military bases, signaling its entry into global surveillance. Analysts, uncertain of its potential, awaited the release of imagery. South Korea expressed doubts about its effectiveness, while the U.S. condemned the launch as a violation of U.N. resolutions. Expert Dave Schmerler emphasized, "It was a big leap... but we were speculating on its use cases."

🚫 New Zealand's Incoming Government to Revoke Smoking Ban

New Zealand's new right-wing government plans to revoke a law, introduced by Jacinda Ardern's administration, aimed at phasing out cigarette sales by progressively raising the smoking age. Finance Minister Nicola Willis opposed it due to potential black market risks and the need for tobacco tax revenue to support other tax cuts. Critics label the repeal as shortsighted, noting that 8% of New Zealanders smoked as of 2022.

SCIENCE & TECH

📱 OnePlus 12 Unveiled with Periscope Camera, Alert Slider Repositioned for Late January Global Launch

Launching in China on December 5, the OnePlus 12 introduces three colors, a relocated Alert Slider, and a periscope camera with 3x zoom. Echoing the OnePlus 11's design, it features a distinctive "Flowy Emerald" color. The Alert Slider's new position, using innovative antenna technology, enhances signal strength, improving gaming A global release is expected in January.

🎮 YouTube Explores Gaming Sector Expansion

YouTube Premium introduces "Playables," an experimental set of 37 online mini-games like Angry Birds Showdown, available until March 28th, 2024. This initiative follows tech trends of companies like Google and ByteDance venturing into gaming. Aimed not at serious gamers but to enhance value for subscribers, especially after a price increase, it also includes a conversational AI feature for testing.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

🏈 Vikings Suffer Defeat in Last-Minute Turnaround by Bears

In a dismal NFL outing, the Chicago Bears narrowly won 12-10 against the Minnesota Vikings, underscored by Justin Fields' pivotal 36-yard pass leading to a game-winning field goal. The Vikings' Joshua Dobbs, with four interceptions, reflected the team's poor performance, jeopardizing their playoff chances. 

🏈 Panthers Announce Departure of Head Coach Frank Reich

The Carolina Panthers, at a dismal 1-10, have fired head coach Frank Reich, failing to bolster their offense. Owner David Tepper stated, "I met with Coach Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach." Chris Tabor steps in as interim coach, with Jim Caldwell assisting offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, amidst ongoing struggles in advancing top draft pick Bryce Young's development.

🚨 Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch, WWE Hall of Famer, Receives 17-Year Prison Sentence

Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, ex-WWE Hall of Famer, received a 17-year sentence for a fatal DUI crash, with Judge Foxman calling the case "fairly egregious." Sytch was found with high alcohol and marijuana levels during the crash. The prosecution highlighted her as a "danger to society,"  while her defense cited mental health issues in a plea for leniency.

OTHER NEWS

🛫 Record-Breaking Sunday Air Travel, Reports TSA

The TSA marked Sunday as the busiest air travel day in U.S. history, screening over 2.9 million passengers, surpassing a previous record. Reflecting a recovery from last year's disruptions, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized 2023's minimal flight cancellations, stating, "This year we are seeing more people flying than ever with fewer cancellations than we’ve seen in years."

🚀 Israel official Approves Starlink for Gaza, Pending Israeli Approval

Elon Musk agreed to provide Starlink satellites over Gaza, pending Israel's approval, an Israeli official announced. This development, not yet confirmed by Musk, follows his Israel visit amid antisemitism accusations and his proposal to aid Gaza with internet post-Hamas attacks. Israel initially resisted, citing security concerns, but reached a tentative deal under strict regulatory conditions. The service's launch timeline in Gaza is unclear.

THIS DAY THAT YEAR

On November 28, 1989, Queen Latifah released her debut album "All Hail the Queen," redefining the male-dominated rap genre with its blend of diverse styles and feminist themes. The album garnered widespread acclaim and a Grammy for the single “U.N.I.T.Y.,” which confronted sexism and violence against women.

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