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MUST KNOW

Hawaiian woman is considered a “voluntary missing person”

Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaiian woman who made headlines when she disappeared more than three weeks ago, was declared a “voluntary missing person” yesterday after a new video showed her traveling to Mexico unharmed.

Monitoring Notes: Police said they saw video footage of Kobayashi crossing a border crossing on Nov. 12, a day after her family reported her missing, and that she “expressed a desire” to disconnect. Authorities will be notified when she returns. (AP)

Timeline: Kobayashi missed a connecting flight from LA to New York on November 8th. Her last known contact was on November 11, when she sent alarming text messages about hackers to a friend. On November 26, police said she had intentionally missed her flight, something her family has denied. (CNN/Yahoo News)

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In case you missed it

➡️ Ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged airstrikes and accused each other of violating last week’s fragile ceasefire agreement after Hezbollah said it had fired a “defensive warning strike” against Israel over alleged ceasefire violations. (Reuters)

💰 Musk’s payday is delayed

A judge ruled against a $56 billion compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a second time despite shareholders voting to reinstate it, saying Musk’s lawyers’ “unprecedented theories contradict multiple strands of applicable law.” . (CBS News)

🏥 House of Representatives COVID Report

The Republican-led House committee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic released a 520-page report that said the virus likely emerged from a lab in China and criticized the public health response the pandemic. (CNN)

🏈 Broncos best Browns

The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 in a “surprising offensive thriller” after Browns QB Jameis Winston threw two interceptions that led to touchdowns for the Broncos. (Yahoo Sports/USA Today)

👒 Hats off to Rihanna

Rihanna stole the show at last night’s British Fashion Awards, posing with her partner A$AP Rocky in a huge furry teal hat, matching fur coat and layers of diamonds. Check out the look. (People)

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WHAT HAPPENS TODAY

📺 Gather for a Country Christmas: The Country Music Association’s 15th Annual Christmas Special, hosted by Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant, begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. (shine)

🎤 Hello, Agree fans. Are you ready to find out which of the eight finalists will advance to next week’s finale? The live semifinal show airs at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. (Weekly Entertainment)

🏒 On the ice, the Oilers look to make amends for embarrassing face-up penalties in a game against the Golden Knights at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. (hockey news)

🏀 On the court, Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokić go head-to-head as the Warriors take on the Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. (AP)

🍔 McRib fans, rejoice: The fan favorite is back at McDonald’s today. If you’re feeling particularly saucy, you can also purchase a Fair Isle-decorated jug of A Whole Lotta McRib sauce. (GMA)

☀️ And don’t forget: read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword puzzle. Check the weather forecast for your area.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1992, British software engineer Neil Papworth used his PC to send the first-ever text message to a Vodafone director’s cell phone. The message: “Merry Christmas.” He was left reading. (Sky News)

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3 QUESTIONS

…about Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday. I asked Yahoo Wellness Editor Erin Donnelly why you should get involved this year. Tip: It’s good for your health!

Jessica: What is Giving Tuesday?

Erin: Great question! It’s a global movement to spread good, and a great excuse to support your favorite causes during the holiday rush.

Jessica: What is it about giving that makes people feel good?

Erin: My colleague Kaitlin Reilly recently spoke to experts about this and they told her that kindness can help increase levels of feel-good hormones while reducing stress. It can also help foster community, which can have a lasting impact on your quality of life.

Jessica: How can someone give back on Giving Tuesday this year?

Erin: I would recommend collecting coats or cans of food for those in need, donating blood, or buying a coffee for the school security guard you pass on the way to work. Or you could simply donate money to a charity.

Are you thinking about donating? Here are some tips to avoid charity scams.

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FEEL GOOD MOMENT

When Cole Eberson sold his beloved Jeep to finance his wedding, he didn’t expect his wife to buy him his dream truck. After posting about it on TikTok, she was able to raise the money within two months. “I think he’s still in disbelief,” she said. (People)

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I wish you a wonderful day. See you in the morning!

💡 PS Before you go, your daily advice: Upgrade your hot chocolate offerings by adding a pat of butter to your cup. Make it richer! (Simply recipes)

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