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U.S. News, Politics, & Government

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died on Nov. 19 at 96 years old, per the Carter Center.

• Breaking barriers: Rosalynn carved her own legacy by championing mental health and participating in policymaking. She was credited with expanding the role of first lady, becoming a trusted advisor to her husband, Jimmy Carter, during and after his presidency.

• Lasting legacy: Rosalynn and Jimmy cofounded the Carter Center in Atlanta which has tackled a range of global programs, including international conflict resolution, election monitoring and disease eradication.

• Of note: She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999 and was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2001.

Memphis shooting suspect kills himself during manhunt

A suspect in Tennessee fatally shot himself while on the run Sunday after he allegedly killed four and seriously injured a fifth in a mass shooting spree Saturday night.

• Details: Mavis Christian Jr. shot the victims at three different locations in Memphis. Police said each incident was believed to be a domestic violence situation. Christian was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car following the shootings.

• Police believe Christian is responsible for all three shootings and have begun an investigation involving local, state, and federal agencies.

World

Massa concedes to far-right Milei in Argentina’s presidential run-off vote

Libertarian outsider Javier Milei defeated Sergio Massa in Argentina’s presidential run-off election.

• Shock therapy: Milei intends to turn Argentina’s economic policy on its head. His plans include shutting the central bank, ditching the peso for the U.S. dollar and slashing spending. He even wielded a chainsaw at rallies to symbolized his plans to cut government expenses.

• Necessary evil: Many voters, who have watched inflation soar to nearly 150% under the leadership of the opposing party, view Milei as the lesser of two evils.

• Moving forward: Milei struck an alliance with conservatives after the first-round vote which boosted his support. However, he faces a fragmented Congress which will make it difficult to push through legislation.

India tunnel collapse rescuers make slow progress as efforts pass one-week mark

Indian officials are still working to rescue 40 constructions workers trapped underground for more than a week.

• What happened: A highway tunnel that was under construction partially collapsed on the workers and stranded them last Sunday. They are being supplied food and water but some are getting sick with nausea and headaches.

• Progress: So far, the rescuers have only drilled 1/3 of the way to the trapped workers. The process is slow because vibrations from the drill can cause the fragile terrain to cave in again and further complicate the rescue efforts.

Business & Economy

Greyhound stations are leaving downtowns after sale to notorious investment firm

Greyhound bus stations nationwide are closing and relocating outside city centers after being acquired by an investment firm.

• Why it matters: Greyhound stations occupy prime downtown real estate that is ripe for commercial and residential redevelopment. Bus passengers, who tend to be younger and lower-income than other travelers, now must wait at outdoor pickup locations or travel to less convenient locations to catch their ride.

• What happened: Philadelphia’s station was moved to an outdoor pickup area, forcing passengers to wait outside in the elements without access to bathrooms. Other major cities face similar relocations.

• Future plans: Many of the historic Greyhound sites are located in urban cores close to clusters of amenities, making them optimal for mixed-use development. A number of the properties are already being turned into apartment towers with entertainment and retail spaces.

Daily stock market update

U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday (S&P +0.13%, Nasdaq +0.08%, Dow +0.01). All three major averages finished their third straight positive week. Stocks have been on a tear in November and were further fueled this week by tame U.S. inflation data that gave hope to investors that the Federal Reserve will stop raising interest rates. (More)

Sports & Entertainment

History made at Miss Universe 2023

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won Miss Universe 2023 Saturday night.

• The winner: Palacios, 23, is a mental health activist and audiovisual producer. She is the first Nicaraguan winner in the history of the competition.

• Runners up: Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild was named runner-up and Miss Australia Moraya Wilson placed third.

• A year of firsts: 2023 was the first year that married women and mothers were allowed to compete. Miss Colombia Camila Avella, a married mother, made the top five.

North Carolina wins the 2023 DI field hockey championship

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 2-1 in a double-overtime penalty shootout to become the women’s NCAA field hockey national champions.

• Game breakdown: Both teams battled through regulation and two overtimes but neither could break the 1-1 tie. In the penalty shootout, Ryleigh Heck converted the winning goal to give UNC the victory. 

• Dynasty: UNC has dominated women’s field hockey lately, winning five national titles in six years and 11 overall in school history.

• History maker: The Tar Heel’s rookie head coach Erin Matson is only 23, making her the youngest NCAA Division I head coach to win a national championship.

Science, Health, & Tech

Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states

U.S. health officials advised consumers not to eat certain cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to a salmonella outbreak.

• Details: At least 43 people in 15 states have been infected in the outbreak, 17 of which were hospitalized. The amount of people affected is likely much larger than those reported.

• Recalls: Several brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes and fruit have been recalled, including Malichita brand whole cantaloupe, Vinyard bran pre-cut cantaloupe and ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products.

• Symptoms: Salmonella usually causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps within six hours to six days after eating contaminated food.

SpaceX's Starship explodes after reaching space in second test launch

SpaceX’s second test flight for its Starship rocket ended just minutes after launching on Saturday.

• Details: The rocket’s huge lower-stage booster exploded shortly after a successful separation from the upper-stage Starship. The engines fired for several minutes on their way to space before SpaceX lost contact with the vehicle.

• The company’s goal for the second test was to send the spacecraft on a partial trip around the world before making a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Starship will eventually ferry astronauts to the moon and back.

• What they’re saying: SpaceX said it would investigate and attempt to fix the issue and that tests like these help them “improve Starship’s reliability as they attempt to make life multiplanetary.”

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