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World AIDS Day began in 1988 as the first global health awareness day, created to bring visibility and truth to a crisis marked by stigma and government inaction. Today, it remains a call to action — honoring lives lost, supporting people living with HIV and recognizing the progress made through activism and scientific breakthroughs.
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New ADP data shows private employers losing about 13,500 jobs per week over a four-week period ending Nov. 8 — another sign of strain in the U.S. labor market. While some sectors such as health care, education and transportation added jobs, others including leisure and hospitality, information and business services saw significant losses. Annual pay, however, continued to rise at 4.5%.

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Berry Gordy Jr., born on Nov. 28, 1929, transformed American music by creating the Motown Sound, a revolutionary blend of soul, pop and R&B. After founding Motown in 1959, he helped launch the careers of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, the Temptations, the Jackson 5 and many more. Today, we celebrate Gordy’s enduring legacy and his 96th birthday.

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Holiday shoppers are still lining up for Black Friday, but tight budgets and higher costs are reshaping how people spend. Analysts expect only a modest uptick in overall holiday spending as consumers shift to online deals, price comparison apps, and Cyber Monday.

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AAA expects a record-breaking 82 million Americans to travel for Thanksgiving, with most hitting the roads and millions more taking to the skies. Traffic delays, crowded airports and peak return days are all part of this year’s surge.

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The White House and President Donald Trump are touting a more affordable Thanksgiving, citing turkey discounts and select meal kits. But independent analyses show many holiday essentials are still more expensive than last year and well above pre-pandemic levels.

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This year’s Thanksgiving dinner cost dropped to an average of $55.18 for a family of 10, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Turkey prices fell sharply, but many popular side dishes — including sweet potatoes, vegetable trays and frozen peas — climbed significantly. Regional data shows costs ranging from $50.01 in the South to $61.75 in the West.

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On this day in 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny departed New York City to return home to Africa. After being captured, forced aboard La Amistad and later staging a revolt, their case reached the U.S. Supreme Court — which ruled they had been illegally enslaved and were justified in fighting for their freedom. The survivors returned to Sierra Leone in early 1842, marking a powerful moment in the history of the fight against slavery.

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A Washington Post exclusive reveals that President Donald Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom has sparked a clash with architect James McCreary, who warns the expansion violates preservation standards. Donor-funded construction is already raising alarms among watchdogs.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced she will not seek a fourth term, bringing her decade-long leadership of the nation’s capital to a close in 2027. In a letter to residents, Bowser reflected on her tenure, expressing gratitude for city workers and describing the role as the honor of her life. Bowser, the first Black woman elected mayor of D.C., previously served on the D.C. Council before taking office in 2015.

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