In a recent report, it was revealed that ten current and former Fox News employees who worked with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for defense secretary, expressed concerns about his drinking habits. The allegations were denied by a Trump transition spokesperson, calling them “completely unfounded and false.” This news comes as scientists are actively working to save California’s endangered kelp forests which are under threat from various factors. In other news, South Korea’s president declared martial law but then revoked it just hours later. Additionally, U.S. officials are investigating an alleged Chinese cyber hack of communications companies, while thieves are targeting holiday deliveries. A stowaway was able to board a flight from New York to Paris, sparking an investigation into airport security. On a positive note, a poetry prescription is being used to make people feel better and millions in the Northeast and Midwest are digging out from a massive snowstorm. Retailers are preparing for Cyber Monday and nearly 80 million Americans traveled post-Thanksgiving. Additionally, 17 children were adopted in a Texas courthouse on National Adoption Day. Amidst all these events, tensions are rising as Senate showdowns are expected over Biden appointees and Syrian rebels launch a surprise offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
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