Walt Disney Co. agreed to pay $43 million to settle a long-running lawsuit that alleged women employees were paid less than men. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Women agreed to what they worked for - dumb on their part.

The United Nations estimates that up to 10% of all human-produced greenhouse gases are generated by food loss and waste. LA Times

The supplement is sold as liquid extracts, capsules, tablets and as dried leaves for tea. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Why is it being made known now?

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Top diplomats from the Group of 7 nations tried to project unity on Ukraine while discussing differences over Israel and anticipating the return of Donald J. Trump. New York Times

VOA VIEW: They were the cause of the wars by being weak.

The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration. New York Times

Prosecutors and the F.B.I. are examining an organization founded by the Rev. Alfred Cockfield II, according to people with knowledge of the matter. New York Times

VOA VIEW: They may all be a pack of thieves.

Among other things, the retailer will no longer use the term D.E.I. New York Times

The Israeli U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon was accepted by Israel's security council on Tuesday. OANN

VOA VIEW: Peace will not last even if Hezbollah actually agrees.

"Demure" has been named Dictionary.com's 2024 Word of the Year. OANN

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President Biden's job approval rating has dropped to 37% and more Americans are optimistic about the economy since the Nov. 5 election. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Most thought things would change once Trump was elected.

Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

Boris Epshteyn, a key transition figure and attorney for President-elect Donald J. Trump, is being investigated by Mr. Trump's own team on suspicion of corruption. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It's policing your own.

The man charged with trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in Florida sent a letter to a news outlet saying he considered himself a compatriot of the first would-be assassin of Mr. Trump. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: He was a fool.

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Tesla could end up missing out on California's new set of tax credits for electric vehicles. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It would be discrimetory if Tesla followed all the provisions.

Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star. CBS

VOA VIEW: They did.

Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning. CBS

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The election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump was dismissed Monday after special counsel Jack Smith requested the case end as Justice Department policy forbids the "prosecution of a sitting president." Prosecutors could decide to charge Trump again after he leaves office. CBS

VOA VIEW: Expected!

President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault. CBS

VOA VIEW: Biden's last Harah.

As Thanksgiving approaches, some Americans may be concerned about a number of recent food recalls. However, the FDA says recalls are actually down this year. CBS

VOA VIEW: Be careful.

The Senate panel is calling airline executives to testify next week about their carriers' fees. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Seat fees can be excessive.

The results shed light on how MariTide may measure up to weight loss injections from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and other experimental treatments. CNBC

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The president-elect plans to raise tariffs by an additional 10% on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., according to a post on his social media platform Truth Social. CNBC

VOA VIEW: They will all adhere to Trumps demands.

Human trafficking experts explain what 'red flags' to look for during the busy holiday travel season, which may make it easier for criminals to blend in. FOX News

TD Bank fined $3 billion in money-laundering fiasco that allowed organized crime to transfer hundreds of millions without being reported under federal regulation. FOX News

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The mysterious identity of 1970s airline hijacker D.B. Cooper may have finally been solved by the children of the prime suspect, a podcaster and a newly discovered parachute. UPI

The number of traffic-related deaths in the United States declined for the first half of this year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which attributed the drop to new safety measures. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good news.

Microsoft 365 users on Monday have seen ongoing software delays and a massive outage for hours on its Outlook and Teams applications. UPI

A new wave of Israeli extensive airstrikes hit Beirut, its suburbs and other Lebanese regions Tuesday, ahead of an expected cease-fire to end the 13-month war between Israel and Hezbollah. UPI

VOA VIEW: Hezbollah would be wise to make a deal and keep it.

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