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just now (880+ words) Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years, which killed at least 83 people with scores more listed as missing. By the early hours of Friday, firefighters had mostly contained the blaze raging for more than 24 hours, ripping through the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the northern district of Tai Po. The estate had been undergoing renovations and was wrapped in bamboo scaffolding and green mesh. Most of the victims were found in two high-rise blocks in the eight-tower complex, Deputy Director of Fire Services Derek Armstrong Chan said. He said firefighters found residents who were alive in several of the buildings, but gave no further details. The South China Morning Post reported one survivor was found on the stairwell of one of the…...

just now (1289+ words) Review: It takes a minute, but the Duffers soon find their groove in Vol. 1 of Stranger Things Season 5, confidently moving their epic campaign towards its conclusion. Stranger Things: Season 5, Vol. 1 Spoiler Review The Upside Down and the Rightside Up get ready for battle. Full spoilers follow for Stranger Things: Season 5, Vol. 1, which consists of four of Season 5's eight episodes. Vol. 1 premieres November 26 on Netflix, with the next three episodes debuting on December 25 and the series finale debuting December 31. There's been a lot of grousing from critics and audiences alike that it's taken Matt and Ross Duffer nine years to bring Stranger Things, their ode to "80s nostalgia and sci-fi storytelling, to a close. But the thing about Stranger Things as a series is that as soon as fresh chapters drop, you remember exactly why it's worth waiting three years and…...

just now (67+ words) [ Cargo space craft and Earth. (photo credit: Dima Zel. Via Shutterstock)]The European Space Agency asks its 23 member states for over 20 billion euros to fund satellites and research programs. European nations commits to 30% rise in space spending to compete with US and China The European Space Agency asks its 23 member states for over 20 billion euros to fund satellites and research programs....

just now (317+ words) The Detroit Lions suffered a potentially crucial loss during their Thanksgiving Day showdown versus the Green Bay Packers. All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown suffered an ankle injury and was taken to the locker room for further evaluation. The star pass-catcher was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game." St. Brown attempted to make a block on a first-down rush from running back Jahmyr Gibbs, when Veteran interior offensive lineman fell into the back of the wideout's leg, causing his ankle to roll. He was taken back in the first quarter and did not manage to return following his injury." Behind St. Brown, star wideout Jameson Williams emerged as the team's leading option in the passing game amid a flurry of injuries to the Lions' group of pass-catchers. Detroit's offense will be tasked with accounting for the void left by…...

just now (112+ words) U.S. state rocked by earthquake on Thanksgiving - A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Susitna, Alaska, just after 8 a.m. local time on Thanksgiving morning. - The tremors were felt as far as Fairbanks, approximately 350 miles north of Anchorage, attributed to the earthquake's depth of 43 miles. - There were no immediate reports of significant damage, deaths, or a tsunami following the quake. - The U.S. Geological Survey predicts a 28 per cent chance of damaging aftershocks larger than magnitude 5 within the next week. - Alaska is one of the most seismically active regions globally, with this earthquake being the largest in south-central Alaska since a 6.1 magnitude quake in 2021....

just now (313+ words) The Bears vs. Eagles game will stream live nationally on Amazon Prime Video Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about Friday's game, and the rest of the Week 13 schedule. Date: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 Kickoff time: 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT Game: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles The Bears visit the Eagles on Friday afternoon for a post-Thanksgiving game, streaming on Amazon's Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for this Friday's NFL game between the Bears and the Eagles, and this season's Thursday Night Football games. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, access to the Prime Day sales events, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more." A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but discounts are available for students and those on…...

just now (128+ words) Jack White, lead singer and guitarist for The White Stripes, opened the show with "That's How I'm Feeling" from his 2024 album "No Name." He was then joined by Eminem for a performance of "Till I ... Eminem surprises fans by joining Jack White during Thanksgiving NFL halftime show The Detroit Lions hosted the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field " and the halftime show turned into a Detroit homecoming. Jack White, lead singer and guitarist for The White Stripes, opened the show with "That's How I'm Feeling" from his 2024 album "No Name." He was then joined by Eminem for a performance of "Till I Collapse," bringing Detroit's two music icons together on one stage. See clips from their halftime show....

1+ min ago (247+ words) The Chiefs have nine players on the 53-man roster besides Patrick Mahomes with ties to the state of Texas. Some were born there and played high school football there, while others spent all or some of their collegiate career in the state. That includes the team's first-round draft pick from 2024. Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is also from near Fort Worth, in North Richland Hills. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy attended the University of Texas from 2021 to 2023. Nick Bolton is from the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas. He earned district MVP honors twice in high school. Charles Omenihu graduated from Rowlett. Texas. He also attended the University of Texas from 2015 to 2018. He also started his NFL career with the Houston Texans. Chiefs TE Jared Wiley, who is active for the first time this season in…...

1+ min ago (356+ words) Save $25 on this gothic dreamscape of a board game. The spooky lovechild of Dixit and Clue/Cluedo, this game of psychic murder mystery is a test of your communication skills. At this price, it's worth it for the beautiful art alone, which conjures both rich atmosphere and dream-like surrealism. It's not the best for two players, in case you're looking for a more intimate game night, but with large groups it can be a superbly fun guessing game. Key specs: 27 players | 42 minutes (exactly) Price check: Miniature Market $43.99 It's never not a good time for a spooky board game. In the lead up to the holidays, sometimes a little murder mystery can really be a nice juxtaposition to those bright and sparkly end of year celebrations. Mysterium is just the ticket for enjoyers of the strange, dark, and mysterious, but who…...

1+ min ago (438+ words) Sixty-two percent of the more than 2,000 respondents to Bank of America's holiday survey, conducted in late summer, said they expected financial strain tied to holiday expenses, and 58% say gifts feel more expensive. More than half of the respondents pointed to tariffs as a suspected cause. The firm found that tariffs announced this spring likely contributed to price increases in categories such as electronics and jewelry, goods often purchased as holiday gifts. Holiday spending per household is up about 6% according to the bank's card data, yet retail transaction volumes have declined slightly over the course of the year. The takeaway: shoppers are shelling out more, only to walk away with less. BofA's reports also point to a widening chasm in how those along different income brackets are likely to experience the season's bounty. Higher-income households continue to show spending and wage…...