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NEED TO KNOW
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The study: The research, from Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute in Boston, suggests that eating ultra-processed foods like soda, breakfast foods and condiments may significantly raise the odds of developing the early-age growths that can lead to colorectal cancer. [CNN]
The food pyramid returns? With grains at the bottom and treats at the top, the Trump administration is considering reinstating the nutritional relic, with a few tweaks. A Health Department spokesperson yesterday said to expect more protein and whole foods, amid a push away from ultra-processed foods. [Time]
Pricey groceries: A new report found that around 14% of U.S. households reported food insecurity — defined as being unable to afford a balanced meal — so far this year. That’s up from 12.5% last year but down from immediate post-pandemic highs. [CBS News]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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Next stop, Mars
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully launched yesterday, setting two NASA satellites on a course to Mars to study how solar wind has eroded the planet’s atmosphere. See Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s behind-the-scenes photos. [CBS News/People]
Flight disruptions continue
The shutdown may be over, but thousands of flights were still delayed or canceled yesterday morning. Officials have warned it may take days for things to get back to normal. See which airports faced the most cancellations. [CNN/GMA]
California redistricting threat
The DOJ sued to block a new congressional map approved by California voters earlier this month. The challenge accuses the state of factoring in race to favor Hispanic voters in the new map, which targets five GOP-held seats in the U.S. House. [AP]
‘A new season’ for Cardi B
Is that the patter of tiny feet? Cardi B and her boyfriend, Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, welcomed a son together, the rap star’s fourth. “My last chapter was the beginning of a new season,” she wrote on Instagram. See the announcement. [USA Today]
The 2025 MLB MVPs
The Yankees’ Aaron Judge added another trophy to his stash after winning a third AL MVP, while Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani became one of just two players to win more than three MVPs in the MLB. So, who’d he honor with a celebratory kiss? It wasn’t his wife. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
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At the movies
Two big hitters arrive at the box office today: Action-packed Steven King-adaptation The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the third movie in the franchise, starring Jesse Eisenberg. [Slate/Variety]
Now streaming
With the holidays just a few weeks away, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie dropped on Disney+. Look out for famous faces and a festive soundtrack. On Prime Video, David Duchovny and Jack Whitehall star in the dark psychological thriller Malice. [TV Insider/TheWrap]
Now spinning
Australian boy band 5 Seconds of Summer’s sixth studio album is out today: Everyone’s a Star! has a brighter, more up-tempo vibe, according to lead singer Luke Hemmings. “It feels like our best work and it feels like every album before has been leading up to it.” [Billboard]
On the court
The Heat play the Knicks, who are without star Jalen Brunson due to a sprained ankle, at 7 p.m. ET, then the Warriors face the Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET. Both will be on Prime Video. [Yahoo Sports/SB Nation]
And don’t forget to…
Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
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In 1851, the novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, was first published in the U.S. The writer was a sailor, whaling man and all-around maritime adventurer. He was also known during his lifetime for writing Typee, an autobiographical account of his time on a Polynesian island living among what were rumored to be cannibals. [ExplorersWeb]
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
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Haley and Matthew had to leave their dogs, Jeter and Ronnie, in a kennel for a few nights to get married. They came back to a lovely surprise: a wedding-themed photo shoot of their pooches, complete with fancy suits. See the pics. [People]
💡 P.S. Your daily advice: Your car might be spying on you. You can tweak its settings if you want to protect your data, but expect trade-offs. Here’s what to know. [AP]
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