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Supreme Court weighs longshot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices' closed-door conference.

Among the new cases the justices are expected to consider is a longshot appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following the courts 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

Davis had been trying to get the court to overturn a lower court order for her to pay $360,000 in damages and attorneys fees to a couple whom she denied a marriage license.

The justices could say as early as Monday what they'll do.

In urging the court to take up her case, Davis' lawyers repeatedly invoked the words of Justice Clarence Thomas, who alone among the nine justices has called for erasing the same-sex marriage ruling.

Thomas was one of four dissenting justices in 2015. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito are the other dissenters who also remain on the court.

Roberts has been silent on the subject since he wrote a dissenting opinion in the case. Alito has continued to criticize the decision, but said recently he was not advocating that it be overturned.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who was not on the court in 2015, has said there are times when the court should correct mistakes and overturn decisions, as it did in the 2022 case that ended a constitutional right to abortion.

But Barrett has suggested recently that same-sex marriage might be in a different category than abortion because people have relied on the decision when they married and had children.

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Davis drew national attention to eastern Kentuckys Rowan County when she turned away same-sex couples, saying her faith prevented her from complying with the high court ruling. She defied court orders to issue the licenses until a federal judge jailed her for contempt of court in September 2015.

She was released after her staff issued the licenses on her behalf but removed her name from the form. The Kentucky Legislature later enacted a law removing the names of all county clerks from state marriage licenses.

Davis lost a reelection bid in 2018.

Fox Sports lets go of former quarterback Mark Sanchez after stabbing incident

Fox Sports let go of former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez following an alleged attack on a truck driver in October, the network said Friday.

"We can confirm that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network. There will be no further comment at this time," Fox Sports said in a statement to multiple outlets.

Sanchez was hospitalized after being stabbed in Indianapolis on October 4. The trucker claims he stabbed Sanchez in self-defense after Sanchez assaulted him. Prosecutors say the altercation stemmed from a disagreement over parking.

The truck driver has not been charged. He is suing Sanchez and Fox Sports for damages.

Sanchez is set to go to trial on December 11 over the incident. He is charged with felony battery involving serious bodily injury, and three misdemeanors.

He has been off the air since the incident.

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"Its been a long month for Mark as he continues to recover from serious injuries while also grieving the loss of a close friend. While the recent news and its timing is understandably disappointing, our priority remains his continued healing and recovery, Sanchez's brother, Nick Sanchez Jr., said in a statement. "Mark deeply values his time at FOX and the exceptional colleagues hes had the privilege to work with. Those relationships are meaningful and will endure.

Fox Sports said it has hired former quarterback Drew Brees to replace Sanchez. He will start work alongside play-by-play commentator Adam Amin and sideline reporter Kristina Pink on November 16.

Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower courtโ€™s order requiring full SNAP payments

The Supreme Court late on Friday issued a temporary administrative stay on lower court orders that would have required the government to fully fund SNAP payments for the month of November.

Under the Supreme Court's order, full payouts will remain paused while an appeal of the initial order plays out in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

"IT IS ORDERED that the District Courts orders are hereby administratively stayed pending disposition of the motion for a stay pending appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit," the Friday night order read.

The Supreme Court's stay will remain in place for two days after the appeals court issues its ruling.

The Trump administration appealed the case to the Supreme Court earlier on Friday.

The new order is the latest in a back-and-forth case between the Trump administration and the courts, which escalated this week when a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the administration to restore full SNAP benefits, calling an earlier plan to distribute only partial payments arbitrary and capricious.

The administration quickly appealed, but said it was taking steps to comply while the case moves forward.

That appeals court on Friday declined to grant a fast administrative stay on distributing funds as requested by the Trump administration. It says it will continue to review the full stay pending appeal.

"We intend to issue a decision on that motion as quickly as possible," the court wrote.

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Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is moving to fully fund November SNAP benefits.

In a letter to state agencies, officials said they are completing the steps needed to make the funds available, and states will soon be able to send full benefit files to EBT processors, which load SNAP money onto benefit cards.

At least nine states have begun issuing full SNAP benefits for the month based on payments sent from USDA.

SNAP funding lapsed due to the government shutdown, which has now stretched on for more than a month.

States and nonprofits sued to require the federal government to use contingency funds to make sure SNAP funds are paid out. The administration initially argued that contingency funds were not enough to cover all SNAP benefits. But the judge ruled the government must use all legally available reserve funds within USDA to ensure that full payments go out.

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion, drug charges

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry of tax evasion and drug charges, citing the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year's post-career embrace of his Christian faith and longtime sobriety.

Strawberry was an outfielder and eight-time All-Star, including seven with the Mets from 1983-90. He hit 335 homers and had 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases in 17 seasons.

Plagued by later legal, health and personal problems, Strawberry was indicted for tax evasion and eventually pleaded guilty in 1995 to a single felony count. That was based on his failure to report $350,000 in income from autographs, personal appearances and sales of memorabilia.

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Strawberry agreed to pay more than $430,000 as part of the case. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy in 1998.

The following year, Strawberry was sentenced to probation and suspended from baseball after pleading no contest to charges of possession of cocaine and soliciting a prostitute. He eventually spoke in court about struggling with depression, and was charged with violating his probation numerous times including on his 40th birthday in 2002.

Strawberry ultimately served 11 months in Florida state prison and was released in 2003.

A White House official said Friday that Trump approved a pardon for Strawberry, who had served time and paid back taxes. Speaking on background to detail a pardon that had not yet been formally announced, the official noted that Strawberry found faith in Christianity and has been sober for a decade-plus, and that he'd become active in ministry and started a still-active recovery center.

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Strawberry posted on Instagram a picture of himself and Trump and wrote, Thank you, President @realdonaldtrump for my full pardon and for finalizing this part of my life, allowing me to be truly free and clean from all of my past.

He described being home on Thursday afternoon, caring for his wife who was recovering from surgery, when my phone kept ringing relentlessly.

Half asleep, I glanced over and saw a call from Washington DC. Curious, I answered, and to my amazement, the lady on the line said, Darryl Strawberry, you have a call from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, Strawberry wrote. I put it on speakerphone with my wife nearby, and President Trump spoke warmly about my baseball days in NYC, praising me as one the greatest player of the 80s and celebrating the Mets. Then, he told me he was granting me a full pardon from my past.

Trump was a New York real estate mogul before becoming a reality television star and twice winning the presidency.

Strawberry said he was overwhelmed with gratitude thanking God for setting me free from my past, helping me become a better Man, Husband and Father.

This experience has deepened my faith and commitment to working for His kingdom as a true follower of Jesus Christ, Strawberry wrote, while also noting This has nothing to do with politics its about a Man, President Trump, caring deeply for a friend. God used him as a vessel to set me free forever!

Strawberry's followed Trump issuing pardons this week for a former Republican speaker of the Tennessee House and a onetime aide on public corruption charges. It adds to a list of celebrities and political allies who have similarly received unlikely pardons including a former Republican governor of Connecticut, an ex-GOP congressman and reality TV stars who had been convicted of cheating banks and evading taxes.

Strawberry played for the Mets, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants between 1983 and 1999. He won the World Series with the 1986 Mets, starring alongside the likes of Dwight Gooden and Keith Hernandez, and with the Yankees in 1996, 1998 and 1999.

Strawberry was hospitalized with a heart attack in March 2024, a day before he turned 62. That same year, the Mets retired his No. 18 and an emotional Strawberry told the Citi Field crowd: Im truly, deeply sorry that I ever left you guys. I never played baseball in front of fans greater than you guys.

Healthcare policy expert breaks down the factors driving rising insurance costs

The Affordable Care Act marketplace opened one week ago, and millions of Americans are making crucial decisions about their health coverage for 2025. However, rising premiums, changing subsidies and increasing prescription drug costs are creating financial challenges for consumers heading into 2026.

Cynthia Cox, vice president and director of the program on the ACA at KFF, a nonprofit health policy organization, explained the factors driving these cost increases affect both ACA marketplace shoppers and those with employer-sponsored insurance.

"Whether you're getting your insurance through the Obamacare markets or through your employer health care, costs are going up a lot next year," Cox said.

She identified several common factors contributing to rising costs across all insurance markets, including the expense of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which treat both diabetes and weight loss, along with increasing hospital and prescription drug costs.

For ACA marketplace consumers, an additional concern looms: enhanced tax credits that reduce premium costs for about 22 million people are set to expire next year.

"That means people will get less financial help at the same time that insurance premiums are rising," Cox said.

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Even if Congress extends the subsidies, the situation remains complex for consumers currently shopping on the exchanges.

For those struggling with rising costs, Cox recommended several strategies. Employees should consult their HR departments to understand all available options and benefits, including telemedicine services.

ACA marketplace shoppers should seek help from agents, brokers or navigators who can review options in detail. Cox advised scheduling appointments early, as this open enrollment season will be particularly busy.

"Consider whether you might be able to switch to a lower premium plan, even if it has a higher deductible. You might still be better off with that plan than being uninsured," Cox said.

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6 players accused of throwing games, gambling ties lose NCAA eligibility

The NCAA revoked the eligibility of six mens college basketball players for allegations of sports betting on Friday in three separate cases at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley and Arizona State.

The NCAA Committee on Infractions released findings from an investigation that concluded Cedquavious Hunter, Dyquavian Short, Jamond Vincent, Donovan Sanders, Alvin Stredic and Chatton BJ Freeman either manipulated their performances to lose games, not cover bet lines or ensure certain prop bets were reached, or provided information that enabled others to do so during the 2024-25 regular season.

The NCAA said last month it had been investigating at least 30 current or former players for gambling allegations. Its push to clean up college sports in the era of legal sports betting comes as the NBA and professional sports grapple with what the FBI has called a sophisticated gambling ring that involved organized crime families.

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The NCAA also banned three college basketball players in September for betting on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State.

The violations at New Orleans against Hunter, Short and Vincent came to light after the NCAA received a tip about game manipulation. The NCAA said a student-athlete overheard the three players discuss a third party placing a bet on their game against McNeese State on Dec. 28, 2024. New Orleans lost 86-61.

That same student-athlete reported that during a timeout near the end of the game, Short instructed him not to score any more points. New Orleans suspended all three student-athletes for the remainder of the season while it investigated the allegations.

The NCAA investigation showed that the three players manipulated their performances in seven games from December through January to lose by more points than the spread for that game.

The violations against Freeman were uncovered when the NCAA reviewed text messages involving Mykell Robinson, who played at Fresno State. Records on Robinsons phone indicated that on four separate occasions between November and December 2024, Freeman knowingly provided information to Robinson, who was betting on Freeman through daily fantasy sports accounts.

Freeman also knowingly provided information on at least two occasions to his then-girlfriend, who was also betting on Freeman.

The NCAA reached out to an integrity monitoring service to review Mississippi Valley games after a related, but separate NBA gambling ring that was uncovered earlier this year showed potential ties to college basketball, including the school.

The service indicated betting trends for the Mississippi Valley games on Jan. 6 against Alabama A&M were suspicious. Mississippi Valley lost 79-67.

During an interview with the NCAA, a mens basketball student-athlete said that before the teams Dec. 21, 2024, game, he overhead Sanders on the phone with an unknown third party talking about throwing the game.

Sanders asked the student-athlete to participate in the call because the third party had told Sanders the individual intended to bet on the game and wanted to know that another of Sanders teammates would participate in the scheme.

The student-athlete denied altering his performance or receiving money from Sanders or any other individuals. Sanders texted the same student-athlete after that game and told him to delete their messages.

During a second interview, Sanders could not explain the student-athletes account of the events or the text messages. He did say, however, that he and Stredic were offered money to throw the teams Jan. 6 game by another anonymous caller, who instructed them to perform poorly in the first half.

The enforcement staff demonstrated that Sanders knowingly provided information to a third party for the purposes of sports betting for two games and Stredic did the same for one game.

This all comes in the wake of the NCAA potentially allowing student athletes and staff to bet on professional sports. It was originally approved by all three Divisions and was set to go into effect on Nov. 1, but late last month the Division I Board voted to delay the start date until Nov. 22.

A rarely used rule allows 30 days for each Division I school to vote to rescind a proposal if it is adopted by less than 75% of the Division I cabinet. Even if the rule passes, no college sports are allowed to be bet on by players.

The top baby names for 2025 mirror last year's top choices, but there are some new and notable ones

Looking for a name for your future baby? BabyCenter has released its ranking of the most popular names for newborns in 2025.

Olivia continues to dominate the girls' category for another year, maintaining its position as the top choice among parents. Noah similarly holds its ground as the most favored name for boys, marking consistent preferences from 2024.

That's the same as last year, as are the number two names: Amelia and Liam.

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However, the top 10 lists saw some notable shifts this year. Two fresh names entered the girls' rankings: Eliana and Aurora both made their debut in the coveted top 10.

The boys' list experienced its own change as Luca made a comeback after disappearing from last year's rankings, ultimately displacing Leo from the top tier.

BabyCenter based its rankings on more than 350,000 babies born to parents registered on its app.

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Trump touts Walmart's Thanksgiving meal savings, but what's actually inside?

At a time when many Americans are feeling pessimistic about the economy, President Donald Trump is pointing to Walmarts cheaper Thanksgiving meal basket as a sign of progress.

Theyve got everything included the trimmings, the turkey, everything. A lot of different items, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. Its 25% less this year than it was last year.

Walmart says this years basket feeds 10 people for less than $4 per person. Last years version served eight people for less than $7 per person.

But there are notable differences between the two offerings. This years basket includes six fewer items and relies more heavily on Walmarts store-brand products.

What's in the 2025 Thanksgiving basket?

Butterball Turkey, 13.5 lb. ($0.97/lb. lowest price since 2019) Kinders Fried Onions, 4.5 oz. Campbells Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz. (1 can) Stove Top Turkey Stuffing, Twin Pack 2 x 6 oz. Great Value Dinner Rolls, 12 ct. Fresh Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. Fresh Cranberries, 12 oz. Great Value Baby Carrots, 2 lb. Great Value Corn, 15 oz. (3 cans) Great Value Green Beans, 14.5 oz. (3 cans) Great Value Artisan Macaroni & Cheese, 12 oz. (3 boxes) Great Value Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz. (2) Great Value Pie Crusts Great Value Evaporated Milk, 12 fl. oz. Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin, 15 oz.

Are groceries cheaper in 2025?

While Walmarts basket is cheaper this year, the promotion does not reflect broader grocery trends.

Government data shows grocery prices are up about 2.7% compared to a year ago and are expected to continue rising.

For all of 2025, prices for eggs, beef and veal, sugar and sweets, and nonalcoholic beverages are predicted to grow faster than their 20-year historical average rate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

US strikes Caribbean boat, bringing death toll in alleged anti-drug effort to 70

U.S. forces killed three people Thursday when they struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's anti-narcotics campaign to at least 70.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released aerial footage showing the boat exploding into flames after the strike. Hegseth said the vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization.

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The U.S. has destroyed at least 18 vessels during the campaign, but has not released concrete evidence that they were smuggling drugs.

The United Nations has called for the U.S. to cease the campaign, saying the killings violate international law.

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Farmers' Almanac ceasing publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges

A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.

Farmers' Almanac said Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's chaotic media environment. Access to the online version will cease next month.

The Maine-based publication, not to be confused with the even older Old Farmers Almanac in neighboring New Hampshire, was first printed in 1818. For centuries, it's used a secret formula based on sunspots, planetary positions and lunar cycles to generate long-range weather forecasts.

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The almanac also contains gardening tips, trivia, jokes and natural remedies, like catnip as a pain reliever or elderberry syrup as an immune booster. But its weather forecasts make the most headlines.

Both publications were among hundreds of almanacs that served a nation of farmers over two centuries ago. Most were regional publications and no longer exist.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the end of what has not only been an annual tradition in millions of homes and hearths for hundreds of years, but also a way of life, an inspiration for many who realize the wisdom of generations past is the key to the generations of the future, Editor Sandi Duncan said in a statement.

Readers, saddened to hear the news, posted online about how they used it in their families for generations as a guide to help them plant gardens and follow the weather.

In 2017, when Farmers' Almanac reported a circulation of 2.1 million in North America, its editor said it was gaining new readers among people interested in where their food came from and who were growing fresh produce in home gardens. It developed followers online and sent a weekly email to readers in addition to its printed editions.

Many of these readers lived in cities, prompting the publication to feature skyscrapers as well as an old farmhouse on its cover.

The Farmers Almanac was founded by David Young in New Jersey before moving to Maine in 1955. The Old Farmers Almanac is believed to be the oldest continually published periodical in North America.

Among Farmers Almanac articles from the past is one urging folks to remember old-fashioned neighborhoodliness in the face of newfangled technology like cars, daily mail and telephones in 1923. Editors urged readers in 1834 to abandon tobacco and in 1850 promoted the common bean leaf to combat bedbugs.

The almanac had some forward-thinking advice for women in 1876, telling them to learn skills to avoid being dependent on finding a husband. It is better to be a woman than a wife, and do not degrade your sex by making your whole existence turn on the pivot of matrimony, it counseled.

Housekeeper shot and killed after arriving at wrong home, family says

Maria Florinda Rios Perez was a mother, a wife and a sister. Her family is seeking justice after she was shot and killed when she showed up to clean a home but was given the wrong address, relatives said.

Her husband, Mauricio Velazquez, said he and his wife had been cleaning homes for seven months. He said he double-checked the address before they arrived at the home where his wife was shot and killed in the Heritage subdivision of Whitestown, Indiana. He spoke through a translator.

I never thought it was a shot, but I realized when my wife took two steps back, Velazquez, Marias husband, said. She looked like shed been hit in the head. She fell into my arms, and I saw that the blood went everywhere."

An autopsy by the Boone County Coroners Office determined the manner of death was homicide and that the cause was a gunshot wound to the head. The couple has four children; their youngest is 11 months old. Now Velazquez must raise the family as a single father.

What I need now is for there to be justice because he took her life in that sense. I dont believe thats human. Hes an animal, a dog, a deer, to kill in that way, Velazquez said. Now, I am father and mother for my children, for my daughters and hes happy at home.

Nichole Armenta of Whitestown started a GoFundMe for the family. Her family wants to have Maria buried in her home country of Guatemala. Armenta said she does not know the family but wants them to be able to access the thousands of dollars in donations that have already come in.

It gives me hope for humanity, I guess, in a sense that there are so many people out there that have compassion for others even if they dont know them, Armenta said.

The Boone County Prosecutors Office said the coroners ruling does not determine whether the homeowner will be criminally charged. The prosecutor said they will likely have an update on charges sometime next week.

This article was written by Meredith Hackler for the Scripps News Group in Indianapolis.

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut

Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday.

The rapper is up for nine trophies at February's ceremony: record, song and album of the year marking the third time he's had simultaneous nominations in those big categories as well as pop duo/group performance, melodic rap performance, rap song and rap album. He's also nominated twice in the rap performance category.

Lamar, who is riding the success of last year's blockbuster "GNX" album, has 22 Grammy career wins and 66 nominations. "GNX" is his fifth consecutive studio album to be nominated for album of the year, something no other artist has ever done. If it wins, it will be his first win in the category. And it will be only the third rap album to win the top prize, following Outkast in 2004 for "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" and Lauryn Hill in 1999 for "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."

Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each.

Lady Gaga is up for song, record and album of the year her first time receiving nominations in all three categories simultaneously. She could also score potential wins in the pop solo performance, pop vocal album, dance pop recording and traditional pop vocal album categories.

Antonoff is nominated in the record, album and song of the year categories twice, for his work with Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter. He's also nominated for rap song for the first time. That's for "tv off" with Lamar, featuring Lefty Gunplay.

Antonoff and Cirkut will face off in the producer of the year, non-Classical category. If Antonoff wins, he will tie Babyface's record of most career wins in the category, with four.

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That's not all. Cirkut is up for both record and song of the year, twice for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" and Ros and Bruno Mars' "APT." as well as album of the year and best dance pop recording.

In addition to Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" and Lamar's "GNX," the album of the year category is rounded out by Carpenter's "Man's Best Friend," Bad Bunny's "Deb Tirar Ms Fotos," Justin Bieber's "Swag," Clipse, Pusha T & Malice's "Let God Sort Em Out," Leon Thomas' "Mutt" and Tyler, the Creator's "Chromakopia."

This is the first time three albums have been up for both rap album and album of the year: "GNX," "Let God Sort Em Out" and "Chromakopia."

Additionally, Bad Bunny's "Deb Tirar Ms Fotos" is only the second time an all-Spanish language album has been nominated for the top prize. The first was also a Bad Bunny release in 2023, for "Un Verano Sin Ti." Harry Styles' "Harry's House" won that year.

Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea all boast six nominations. Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile and Tyler, the Creator have five each.

Only recordings commercially released in the U.S. between Aug. 31, 2024 through Aug. 30, 2025 were eligible for nominations. The final round of Grammy voting, which determines its winners, will take place Dec. 12 through Jan. 5.

In the best new artist category, global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young will all go head-to-head.

The record of the year category is made up of Bad Bunny's "DtMF," Carpenter's "Manchild," Doechii's "Anxiety," Billie Eilish's "Wildflower," Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," Lamar and SZA's "luther," Chappell Roan's "The Subway" and Ros and Bruno Mars' "APT."

Ros, perhaps best known as one-fourth of the juggernaut girl group BLACKPINK, is the first K-pop artist to ever receive a nomination in the record of the year field.

Some may be surprised to see Eilish included in the bunch, as "Wildflower" was released on her spring 2024 album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," ahead of the eligibility window. However, there is a Recording Academy rule that allows albums released during the previous ceremony's eligibility period to be considered, "provided the same tracks were not entered the previous year and the album did not win a Grammy," with a few exceptions. By that rule, Eilish's "Wildflower" which was not previously entered is eligible.

Song of the year an award for a track's songwriters, which sometimes include the performer but not always is made up of an almost identical list to record of the year, except Roan is replaced by "Golden" from the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack.

"The Grammy Awards are our opportunity to honor the people who make this community so vibrant and this year's nominees remind us of the incredible talent that is driving music forward," said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. in a statement. "From emerging talent to influential icons, these nominees reflect today's broad and diverse musical landscape, and I am excited to celebrate them in the coming weeks ahead."

There are a number of first-time nominees as well this year, including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress.

The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Suspicious package sickens several at Joint Base Andrews

An investigation is underway after several people fell ill when a suspicious package was opened at Joint Base Andrews, officials said.

Base officials said multiple individuals reported feeling sick after the package was opened on Thursday. They were evaluated and treated by Joint Base Andrews medical staff and were released in stable condition.

No one was hospitalized, and officials said no white powder was found.

As a precaution, the building where the package was opened along with an adjacent building was evacuated, and a security perimeter was set up around the area.

First responders determined there was no immediate threat, and normal operations have since resumed.

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is now leading the investigation.

Joint Base Andrews, located just outside Washington, D.C., in Maryland, is best known as the home of Air Force One and is frequently used for presidential travel.

Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break

Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes across the U.S. and Canada because the products' seat posts can break during use, posing fall hazards.

According to notices published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada on Thursday, the recall covers certain "Peloton Original Series Bike+ units carrying model number PL02. Peloton has received three reports of seat posts breaking on these bikes in the U.S., two of which resulted in fall injuries. There's been no additional incidents in Canada to date.

Both consumer safety watchdogs and Peloton urge owners of these bikes to stop using them and contact the New York-based exercise company for a free seat post replacement.

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The integrity of our products and our Members well-being are our top priorities," a Peloton spokesperson said in an emailed statement adding that the company would make its redesigned seat post replacements available to all affected Bike+ users.

Pelotons website has information to help determine if your bike is part of the recall and instructions on how to install the new seat post if needed.

The now-recalled bikes were sold at Peloton and Dicks Sporting Goods stores, as well as websites like Amazon and eBay, from 2020 through April 2025 for about $2,495. The impacted Bike+ units have serial numbers beginning with the letter "T." About 833,000 units were sold in the U.S. and another 44,800 in Canada.

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Peloton previously recalled 2 million of its original Bikes (with model number PL01) back in 2023, following similar and more numerous reports of breaking seat posts and related injuries.

The Bike+ products recalled this week were manufactured before that 2023 recall, between December 2019 and July 2022. But the company has since rolled out its redesigned seat post. According to Peloton's spokesperson, Bike+ products made since the middle of 2023 have had that new seat post and are not impacted.

NYC corporations eye Florida after incoming mayor vows millionaire tax hike

New York City businesses are leaving the city after its recent mayoral election, as new data shows several companies filing to relocate to Florida.

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WPTV uncovers wave of NYC businesses heading to Florida

Zohran Mamdani, who was elected as New York City mayor Tuesday, has pledged to increase taxes for corporations and individuals making more than $1 million, a move that sent shock waves through the business community.

The morning after Mamdani's election victory, Florida business relocation attorney, Chad Cummings, told the Scripps News Group in West Palm Beach that he received five to ten times his usual number of calls from New York companies seeking to move to Florida.

"My phone, and I'm not exaggerating, has literally been ringing off the hook. I have not been able to leave my desk since about 7:30 this morning," Cummings said. "What we are seeing is really unprecedented."

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Cummings said Wednesday alone, he spoke with nine companies targeting Palm Beach County and three others eyeing Port St. Lucie.

"They are very candid, for the most part, that this is a decision that is driven by the election results in Manhattan and a desire to escape what they perceive to be an oppressive regulatory and tax regime," Cummings said.

The Scripps News Group dug through Florida's corporate filings, and found that in just the past few days, at least 27 New York companies filed to expand operations in Florida, while nine more filed to relocate entirely.

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer confirmed Tuesday that four corporate headquarters are already planning moves to his city, with many more companies reaching out since the election.

When asked how many businesses have expressed interest in coming to Boca Raton, Singer said there are "too many to count."

"And we can expect more calls," said Singer. "We've continued our strategic and targeted marketing to businesses, because this effort is about bringing businesses to Boca Raton."

Mike Simas, president of Florida's Council of 100, welcomed the new businesses in a press release Wednesday.

"The people we really want to attract to market to continue to drive that high wage job growth," he told WPTV.

Local businesses brace for impact

The influx presents both opportunities and challenges for existing Florida businesses. Kim Grzech, who has owned Boca Print Shop since 1995, sees potential for more printing jobs but worries about increased competition and rising costs, particularly in rent increases.

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"Thats always a concern," replied Grzech. "Rent is a really big deal for a business."

In an interview Wednesday, CEO Talbot Sutter said he's already seeing a surge in real estate interest in Palm Beach County coming from New York, and warned of potential price increases.

"In my 30 years, I've seen a lot of businesses come and go. It's been harder and harder for smaller businesses to compete," said Grzech.

Cities prepare for growth

Singer said Boca Raton's strategy focuses on attracting the right-sized companies for the city.

"Our targets have largely been companies that are the right size for Boca the financial sector, and if you move a corporate headquarters here, you may get high-paying jobs without all the people," Singer said.

The mayor noted that Boca already has a high inventory of office space available for rent.

In St. Lucie County, Economic Development Director Pete Tesch said he hasn't seen any direct influx of interested businesses because of the election, but explained that indirect effects are likely.

He said the county has experienced significant industrial growth, with over 16 million square feet of industrial space largely occupied by Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Institutional investors and banking activity in the region often translate into property acquisitions, which could have downstream effects on St. Lucie Countys economy.

"This is a continuing trend," said Tesch. "You're starting to see even more investment bankers, hedge fund managers come from New York City. Well probably continue to see the impacts over the next few years."

Simas said Florida has formed a committee to address growing pains associated with the business influx, including affordable housing, traffic and transit issues.

"We're focused not just on the opportunity. We're also squarely focused on the challenges that the state faces right now," Simas said.

For business owners like Grzech, the hope is that existing companies will be included in future planning.

"I'm hoping we'll be part of that plan because it's a big concern," Grzechsaid.

This article was written by Kate Hussey for the Scripps News Group in West Palm Beach.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

The worlds richest man was just handed a chance to become historys first trillionaire.

Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade. The vote followed weeks of debate over his management record at the electric car maker and whether anyone deserved such unprecedented pay, drawing heated commentary from small investors to giant pension funds and even the pope.

In the end, more than 75% of voters approved the plan as shareholders gathered in Austin, Texas, for their annual meeting.

Fantastic group of shareholders," Musk said after the final vote was tallied, adding Hang on to your Tesla stock.

The vote is a resounding victory for Musk showing investors still have faith in him as Tesla struggles with plunging sales, market share and profits in no small part due to Musk himself. Car buyers fled the company this year as he has ventured into politics both in the U.S. and Europe, and trafficked in conspiracy theories.

The vote came just three days after a report from Europe showing Tesla car sales plunged again last month, including a 50% collapse in Germany.

Still, many Tesla investors consider Musk as a sort of miracle man capable of stunning business feats, such as when he pulled Tesla from the brink of bankruptcy a half-dozen years ago to turn it into one of the worlds most valuable companies.

The vote clears a path for Musk to become a trillionaire by granting him new shares, but it wont be easy. The board of directors that designed the pay package require him to hit several ambitious financial and operational targets, including increasing the value of the company on the stock market nearly six times its current level.

Musk also has to deliver 20 million Tesla electric vehicles to the market over 10 years amid new, stiff competition, more than double the number since the founding of the company. He also has to deploy 1 million of his human-like robots that he has promised will transform work and home he calls it a robot army from zero today.

Musk could add billions to his wealth in a few years by partly delivering these goals, according to various intermediate steps that will hand him newly created stock in the company as he nears the ultimate targets.

That could help him eventually top what is now considered Americas all-time richest man, John D. Rockefeller. The railroad titan is estimated by Guinness World Records to have been worth $630 billion, in current dollars, at his peak wealth more than 110 years ago. Musk is worth $493 billion, as estimated by Forbes magazine.

Musks win came despite opposition from several large funds, including CalPERS, the biggest U.S. public pension, and Norways sovereign wealth fund. Two corporate watchdogs, Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis, also blasted the package, which so angered Musk he took to calling them corporate terrorists at a recent investor meeting.

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Critics argued that the board of directors was too beholden to Musk, his behavior too reckless lately and the riches offered too much.

He has hundreds of billions of dollars already in the company and to say that he wont stay without a trillion is ridiculous, said Sam Abuelsamid, an analyst at research firm Telemetry who has been covering Tesla for nearly two decades. Its absurd that shareholders think he is worth this much.

Supporters said that Musk needed to be incentivized to focus on the company as he works to transform it into an AI powerhouse using software to operate hundreds of thousands of self-driving Tesla cars many without steering wheels and Tesla robots deployed in offices, factories and homes doing many tasks now handled by humans.

This AI chapter needs one person to lead it and thats Musk, said financial analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. Its a huge win for shareholders.

Investors voting for the pay had to consider not only this Musk promise of a bold, new tomorrow, but whether he could ruin things today: He had threatened to walk away from the company, which investors feared would tank the stock.

Tesla shares, already up 80% in the past year, rose on news of the vote in after-hours trading but then flattened basically unchanged to $445.44.

For his part, Musk says the vote wasnt really about the money but getting a higher Tesla stake it will double to nearly 30% so he could have more power over the company. He said that was a pressing concern given Teslas future robot army that he suggested he didnt trust anyone else to control given the possible danger to humanity.

Other issues up for a vote at the annual meeting turned out wins for Musk, too.

Shareholders approved allowing Tesla to invest in one of Musks other ventures, xAI. They also shot down a proposal to make it easier for shareholders to sue the company by lowering the size of ownership needed to file. The current rule requires at least a 3% stake.

'Mamdani migration': Real estate agents see surge of New Yorkers relocating to Florida after election

All eyes are on South Florida from New York City residents wanting to move from the Big Apple now that Zohran Mamdani is officially the city's Mayor-elect.

There has been a political shift in New York City with Mamdani building his campaign around making the city more affordable, but his policies have raised concerns among some about potential tax increases and policy changes from his administration.

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The Scripps News Group in West Palm Beach has uncovered that many New York City residents have already initiated whats being dubbed the "Mamdani Migration" as people are looking to make South Florida their new home full-time.

Rising demand in real estate

The real estate offices of Sutter & Nugget in North Palm Beach told the Scripps News Group that the Palm Beach County market is getting a surge in demand.

"The last two weeks, it's been completely a game changer," said CEO Talbot Sutter.

He said his New York City clients have been a mix of seniors, families, residents and workers whose companies are relocating to South Florida.

To meet this surging demand, Sutter shared that they are "having to hire more members to our team to handle the demand from New Yorkers wanting to move down."

So, where are New York City residents looking to move down to?

Sutter revealed that the top cities his New York City clients are targeting include Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton. Impacts from the migration was further evidenced by recent offers.

"We've had directly two offers that were stalemated over the summer that we've had three showings Monday and Tuesday and offers today, Wednesday because of the race. Directly out of the buyer's mouth, they said they were waiting until Wednesday, and we got the offer this morning." Sutter said, emphasizing that issues surrounding taxes and quality of life are significant motivators for these New York City transplants.

In the past few years, Sutter estimates that around 30,000 New York residents have moved into Palm Beach County and Broward County alone.

Inventory concerns

"I'm seeing a lot of what I call a 'coke bottle' effect, where it's an influx of people, and not enough inventory," said Sutter. "Some people say inventory is up right now. We were just looking at stats this morning 56% from year to year, but that inventory is also being scooped up in the last month like that."

Despite a year-to-year increase in inventory, Sutter insists "that inventory is also being scooped up in the last month like that."

Boca Raton's appeal

On Tuesday, the Scripps News Group spoke with Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer about the city's efforts to attract New York City businesses and have them relocate their corporate offices to Boca Raton. Singer acknowledged the potential influx.

"We will expect to see that, but we can't accommodate everyone," he stated. "We're a fairly built-out city. We might have people trying to buy homes here, but we're not building to accommodate everyone who wants to come from New York."

Singer elaborated that new building projects arent primarily aimed at incoming residents but focus on creating space for New York City businesses that have already committed to relocating to the area. He calls Boca Raton the economic engine of Palm Beach County, highlighting that it is home to 40 publicly traded companies from industries such as financial services, financial technology, medical technology, AI, quantum computing, manufacturing and more.

"I think that's great; it provides the job and economic vitality we need in ensuring jobs for the next generation and beyond," Singer remarked.

Economic impact

Sutter acknowledged the potential for increased traffic but suggests where companies come, residents will follow. He noted that New York residents alone have contributed $9.2 billion in revenue to South Florida.

He also went through his inventory platform and told the Scripps News Group there are over 5,000 single-family houses available for purchase throughout Palm Beach County. However, Sutter fears that this inventory may not be enough, predicting they could be sold within the next three months from the surge in New York City residents.

"I've seen West Palm as the Wall Street not the new Wall Street and I see the area exploding," he warned.

To navigate the shifting landscape, Sutter has observed that his New York City clients are open to settling in communities further west. He said he has also heard from people in states like Illinois and California expressing interest in South Florida.

Advice for potential movers

Despite the fervent interest in relocating, Sutter advises potential movers to take their time.

"Don't rush into a property and research the areas," he advised.

He recommends buying property in a neighborhood that is in proximity to work, ensuring a smoother transition for new residents.

This story was originally published by Joel Lopez with the

Scripps News Group in West Palm Beach.

UPS identifies 3 crew members who died in Louisville plane crash

UPS on Thursday identified three crew members who died aboard a cargo plane that crashed shortly after taking off in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier in the week killing at least 13 people in total.

"Words cant express the sorrow we feel over the heartbreaking Flight 2976 accident," UPS Executive Vice President Nando Cesarone said in a statement. "Its with great sorrow that we share the names of the UPS pilots on board UPS Flight 2976. Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond were operating the flight."

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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, UPS Flight 2976 went down Tuesday around 5:15 p.m. local time after departing the airport. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu when it crashed. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said two businesses were hit when the plane crashed.

The FAA said both the agency and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. Black boxes from the plane have been recovered, federal investigators said on Wednesday.

NTSB Member J. Todd Inman said that video reviewed by investigators shows a large fire on the left side of the aircraft and the planes left engine detaching from the wing. He added that the plane still managed to gain enough altitude to clear a fence at the end of the runway before crashing into two businesses just beyond airport property and sparking a fire that stretched roughly half a mile.

"We need to not only take drone coverage and video coverage of where every piece of this evidence is, but then we need to recover it and tag it, and those will give us even more pieces of information," Inman said.

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Louisville is home to UPS's largest package handling facility, with around 300 flights a day leaving from the hub.

"Our hearts go out to every UPSer who has been impacted and all in our Louisville community supporting you and ensuring you receive the care and resources you need is our priority," Cesarone said. "This continues to be an incredibly sad time for our entire UPS family, and as our CEO, Carol Tom reminded us: 'United, we are strong.' We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our colleagues, and to the loved ones of those in the Louisville community."

AI scammers flood holiday shoppers with ads for items that aren't real

This holiday season, shoppers face a new challenge. Theyre being flooded with ads created by artificial intelligence where, if you buy that item, you never really know what youre going to get.

Maggie McGaugh buys them on purpose. Its the idea behind her viral segment, I Knew These Were Fake, But I Bought Them Anyways, where she orders products she thinks might be misleadingly advertised. McGaughs reviews have attracted millions of followers.

People just really responded to it because either, one, theyve been scammed by it in the past, or two, theyve seen it and been curious whats going to happen if you actually order it, McGaugh said.

Before she buys, McGaugh checks for clues a seller might not be the real deal.

I need to check the actual website. So, if you Google, you know, 'Is this website legit?' she said.

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McGaugh also reads reviews knowing some may be fake checks the product description and materials, looks for a business address or phone number, and does a reverse image search. And shes particular about how she pays.

I dont use my personal credit card at all. Its all PayPal, McGaugh said.

They are at the point now where they can take a photo of something or create something with AI, a photo of an item, and then they can plug it into an AI system that makes it into a video. So now youve gone from not even having a product to having a photo of a product that doesnt exist, to turning that into a girl wearing that dress that does not exist, McGaugh said.

Balaji Padmanabhan, director for the University of Maryland Smith School of Business Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business, says the same technology that helps companies market smarter is also being used to deceive shoppers.

AI-generated videos used to have cues that tell you, hey, this is not real, but the modern ones have become amazing. I mean, its very hard to tell the difference from real and fake anymore, Padmanabhan said. [AI] can create videos for small businesses wanting to market their products cheaply who otherwise wouldnt be able to afford the costs of creating videos but can also be used by scammers to create extremely compelling ads that consumers fall for."

Padmanabhan says social media platforms are stepping up enforcement, but scammers adapt quickly.

As soon as the platform finds them they shut down and they come up with a new name, so theyre so fleeting, so I think thats part of it. Its very hard to tell, so if its a strange name youve never seen before, maybe the holiday season is not the time to try it out, he said. Do your best to question these things or at least consult your teenage kids.

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Because when, or if, that order arrives, you might get more than disappointment.

I think something that a lot of people dont realize with these scam items is how bad they smell, McGaugh said. When you open these packages, they just like smack you in the face, and thats because theyre using chemicals. Theyre using like resin that hasnt cured and is highly toxic. Just a lot of stuff that we really shouldnt be wearing on our skin, rubbing on our face, you know, putting in our homes."

McGaugh says she usually tries to return the item for a refund sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. Thats why she recommends using payment methods with built-in protection, like credit cards or PayPal. They make it easier to get your money back if somethings off.

This story was originally published by Mallory Sofastaii with the

Scripps News Group in Baltimore.

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