International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza. Mexico’s president said Wednesday that two of four news photographers who were shot Tuesday are in serious condition. Astronomers have discovered a rare in-sync solar system with six planets. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s News in :90.
In a major breakthrough, India’s Transportation Minister, Nitin Gadkari, announced the successful rescue of all 41 construction workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel after 17 days. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire, potentially leading to further exchanges of hostages. In the U.S., Hunter Biden has defiantly offered to testify publicly before Congress in response to a Republican subpoena, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing special counsel probe amidst President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
The social media app Fizz has gained popularity with St. Thomas students over the past year, promising anonymity for all users, granted they provide a St. Thomas institutional email address. Sydney Dorsey has the story.
Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Sunday, after his attempted murder of three college students of Palestinian descent. He appeared in court on Monday, speaking only to confirm his identity. Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s News in :90.
Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
Negotiations between Hamas and Israel are likely to reach terms, Taylor Swift’s tour in Rio ends and Thanksgiving travel records are expected to be broken this week. Jensen Richard has today’s News in :90.
The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the University of St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab will hold their second annual Deaf Day event on Saturday, Dec. 2. Madeline Mussay and Kevin Callahan have the story.
Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter has died at the age of 96. Populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s Presidential election. The Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin’s appeal of his conviction. Campbell Klecatsky has today’s News in :90.
Employment for adults with disabilities is at an all-time high in the United States, reaching 21.3% in 2022, a 2.2% increase from the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. St. Paul-based MSS has partnered with the University of St. Thomas to create jobs for people with disabilities in campus dining halls. Adam Mueller has the story.
The Undergraduate Student Government discussed potential changes to the academic calendar and USG spring elections on Thursday, Nov. 16. University Affairs Editor Gwynnevere Vang has the story.
Narratives clash over who to blame for the suffering of Palestinian civilians, a gag order placed on former president Donald Trump is temporarily lifted, and Minnesota-based Regis Corporation announces a reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock. AP Wire Editor Grace Sutton has today’s News in :90.
Saudi Arabia condemned a raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to restore some military-to-military communications and NBA player Draymond Green has been suspended for five games. Jozie Aeilts has today’s News in :90.
The British government plans to send migrants to Rwanda even though United Kingdom’s highest court says it’s against the law. President Joe Biden criticized Republican lawmakers for denying the reality of global warming. Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer, Derek Chauvin wants his conviction of George Floyd’s murder reversed. Grace Olson has today’s News in :90.
Palestinian authorities proposed a red cross supervised evacuation of a hospital beset by fighting in Gaza on Tuesday, Israeli forces have encircled Shifa hospital, inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal reserve’s interest rates are continuing to cool, and Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that prices either fell or rose more slowly across a broad range of goods and services.
Thousands of people are fleeing from Gaza’s largest hospital due to fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. A fire closed a major interstate near downtown LA over the weekend. NDSU announced a new scholarship program. Sara Norton has today’s News in :90.
