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13+ min ago (357+ words) Rescue efforts continue as Hong Kong fire devastates a residential complex, leaving 45 dead and hundreds displaced. Firefighters are battling for a second day against one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern fires, which engulfed multiple high-rise towers at Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po in the New Territories region. Authorities arrested three construction company executives on suspicion of manslaughter as the death toll reached 55, including one firefighter. About 280 people remain missing. By Thursday at midday, thick smoke continued billowing from the complex near the mainland border. The fire, which began on Wednesday afternoon, spread across seven of eight buildings, with firefighters gaining control of four towers. At least 71 people suffered injuries, primarily from burns and smoke inhalation, with operations expected to continue until evening. Lawrence Lee awaited news of his wife, who remained trapped in their apartment. "When the fire…...

18+ min ago (846+ words) Your Vox Membership goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership, we'll give one to someone who can't afford access. It's a simple way for you to support Vox's journalism and share it with someone who needs it. A practical guide to eating on Turkey Day. When it comes to the holidays, we all have different traditions. But there does seem to be one commonality when it comes to Thanksgiving: feeling absolutely terrible after working your way through the turkey and all those sides. Besides chewing our food, what are some other ways to set ourselves up for gastrointestinal success? Pasricha tells us on the latest episode of Explain It to Me, Vox's weekly call-in podcast. Below is an excerpt of our conversation, edited for length and clarity. You can listen to the full episode on Apple…...

18+ min ago (771+ words) On this day of gratitude, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you. Political Wire exists because of readers who value independent political reporting and come back day after day for clear, reliable coverage. I'm deeply grateful that you've allowed me to do this work. If you've appreciated the site this year, and if you're looking forward to our extensive coverage of the upcoming midterm elections, I hope you'll consider becoming a member. Use this link to get 20% off your first year. I rely on Surfshark every time I travel because a good VPN is essential for keeping your data safe on hotel, airport, and caf" Wi-Fi. It not only protects your connection but also includes a full suite of tools to maximize your security and privacy online. After years of using VPNs, Surfshark is the one…...

20+ min ago (199+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to announce a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk on to reduce the prices of GLP-1 weight'loss drugs during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Conservative New York Times opinion writer Bret Stephens said President Donald Trump has forgotten the golden rule that empowered his own campaign in his run for election. "Generally speaking, the idea of trying to criminalize your political opponents is a bad one," said Stephens, pointing out that criminality "has actually worked in Trump's favor." The only legitimate case Trump has faced, in Stephens' opinion, was the classified documents case. New York Times columnist Frank Bruni argued that the Georgia elections case against Trump seemed legit with the existence of audiotape of Trump demanding Georgia election head Brad Raffensperger to "find" 11,780 nonexistent votes....

21+ min ago (222+ words) The Trump administration abruptly halted "all immigration requests" from Afghan nationals on Wednesday night, hours after an Afghan man was arrested following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Citizenship and Immigration Services said processing was suspended pending a review of "security and vetting protocols." Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols. The protection and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and" " USCIS (@USCIS) November 27, 2025 The shooting unfolded just after 2:15 EST near Farragut Square, where two National Guard soldiers were on patrol. Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Jeff Carroll said the suspect "came around the corner" and "immediately started firing" in what he called an "ambushed" attack. Other Guard members tackled the gunman before police…...

25+ min ago (277+ words) Seth Meyers mocked special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday night for his leaked call in which he appears to coach the Russians on how best to pitch to President Donald Trump, suggesting President Vladimir Putin's aides might want to consult New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani instead. Meyers began: "Bloomberg News published the transcript yesterday of a leaked phone call between special envoy Steve Witkoff and one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top aides, in which Witkoff appears to offer advice on how to flatter President Trump." "Look at that," the host added. "Normally, the only time you see an old guy smile like that is when his favorite restaurant opens at 4." Trump's amiable and banterful meeting with self-described Democratic socialist Mamdani, which came after months of insults and trading blows, shocked commentators. The president praised the upcoming mayor and…...

33+ min ago (234+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump looks at Gobble one of two turkeys to be ceremonially pardoned for Thanksgiving in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump aggressively campaigned on the economy " repeatedly blaming the Biden Administration for inflation " and it worked. Trump's focus on economic angst was enough to get him past the finish line, with a narrow victory of roughly 1.5 percent over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the popular vote. Ten months into Trump's second presidency, however, anger over the economy remains. And many polls are showing Trump with low approval ratings. In a biting New York Times op-ed published on Thanksgiving 2025, liberal journalist Molly Jong-Fast argues that one group of Americans has a lot to be thankful for under the Trump Administration: billionaires. Jong-Fast, a frequent guest on…...

35+ min ago (261+ words) (David Crane | Credit: AP) California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office took a Thanksgiving swipe at President Donald Trump's "GOLDEN ERA" economy, wielding conservative creator Matt Drudge's website homepage to drive home the point. Taking to X on Thursday, the press office posted a screenshot of the Drudge Report's lead stories " all linking to various articles from NPR, the New York Times, and CNBC. The headline featured on the site " "A tariff Thanksgiving. Turkey price up 24%. Grim retail sales. Consumer confidence spirals" " was paired with the press office's own acidic welcome: "WELCOME TO TRUMP'S GOLDEN ERA!" " Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) November 26, 2025 The clash frames a broader political standoff over economic reality. Analysis linked by Drudge from The Times suggested the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal has climbed to $107, a 9% increase on last year, including a steep 24 percent rise in…...

42+ min ago (397+ words) Far-right social media has resurfaced a 2021 clip of Jen Psaki to attack the former White House Press Secretary over remarks that those coming to the U.S. from Afghanistan were subjected to a "thorough screening and background check" in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. Psaki made the comment during a Sept. 1, 2021, White House press briefing, when asked about the screening process of the "large numbers of refugees" from Afghanistan following the disastrous U.S. and NATO troop withdrawal from the region a month earlier. "I can absolutely assure you that no one is coming into the United States of America who has not been through a thorough screening and background check process," Psaki said at the time. The suspect who shot our brave National Guardsmen is an Afghan national who was one of the many unvetted, mass paroled…...

46+ min ago (826+ words) In the service of President Donald Trump, Lindsay Halligan, Trump's second interim appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, may lose her license to practice law. Halligan attended a private Catholic high school and a Jesuit university where she studied politics and broadcast journalism. She competed in the Miss Colorado USA pageant in 2009 and 2010 and received her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Upon graduation, she went to work in a Miami law firm, representing insurance companies against homeowners and businesses. Halligan met Trump in November 2021 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. In early 2022, he made her part of his legal team on the Mar-a-Lago documents case. After the election, she worked on Trump's project to whitewash US history by cleansing the Smithsonian Institution of historically accurate but unpleasant facts. In…...