November 19, 2024

NATION

On Monday, November 18, 2024, a series of unprovoked knife attacks occurred in Manhattan, New York City, resulting in two fatalities and one critical injury. The incidents unfolded over a span of approximately two and a half hours.

WORLD

The USS Edsall, a Clemson-class destroyer sunk during World War II, has been discovered approximately 200 miles east of Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. The Royal Australian Navy's MV Stoker located the wreck in mid-2023 during an unrelated mission, but the discovery was publicly announced on Veterans Day 2024 to honor the 200 servicemen who perished.

BUSINESS

HEALTH

On November 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2025 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts.

ENTERTAINMENT

After attending a screening in New York, Luft described the movie as "breathtaking" and "everything I wanted it to be." She commended director Jon M. Chu for continuing her mother's legacy from The Wizard of Oz, stating that he "picked up the torch, the broom, and the wand, and carried it forward."

TRAVEL

As Thanksgiving 2024 approaches, travel is expected to reach record levels, with nearly 80 million Americans planning to journey 50 miles or more from home. This surge includes approximately 71.7 million traveling by car and nearly 6 million by air.

FOOD

Coca-Cola has introduced a new limited-time flavor lineup called Tropical Holiday, available at its Freestyle drink machines. This lineup features three new tropical-inspired drinks: Coca-Cola Tropical, Sprite Pineapple, and Sprite Cherry Pineapple Punch. Offered in both full-sugar and zero-sugar options, these flavors aim to provide a fruity reprieve from the winter season.

NOSTALGIA

They experienced a period of estrangement during the 1980s. This rift coincided with Burnett's divorce from Joe Hamilton, the executive producer of both shows. Burnett's personal challenges during this time led her to distance herself from colleagues, including Lawrence.

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