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November 26, 2025
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The Spotlight
1. Deadly Colorado Crash Kills 5, Including 3 Children
Colorado State Patrol responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 83 in Douglas, Colorado, Nov. 24, 2025. Colorado State Patrol
Five people, including three children, died Monday after a three-vehicle collision near Franktown, Colorado, according to state police.
Takeaways
The crash happened at 4:39 p.m. on Highway 83.
A Toyota hatchback lost control, rolled into oncoming traffic and struck a Ford sedan head-on.
Four people in the sedan — an adult driver and three juveniles — died at the scene.
Two other juveniles were airlifted; the Ford pickup driver was uninjured.
Colorado State Patrol said the Toyota veered off the shoulder, reentered the road and rolled into the northbound lane before hitting the Ford sedan and then a pickup.
Investigators say the cause of the loss of control remains unknown. Highway 83 stayed closed Monday night for cleanup and reconstruction work.
More updates expected as the Vehicular Crimes Unit continues the investigation. Read More
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2. Rising LA Singer Killed In Ambush Shooting
Los Angeles police say 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa was fatally shot in an ambush attack in Northridge early Saturday.
Takeaways
Police are searching for two gunmen who opened fire on a parked car.
De La Rosa was a rising Latin singer with roughly 40,000 Instagram followers.
Two others in the vehicle were injured and survived.
No motive identified and no arrests made.
Police say two men walked up to the car around 1:25 a.m. and fired multiple rounds at the occupants. De La Rosa was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries.
Authorities say the shooters fled and investigators are reviewing evidence and canvassing for witnesses.
The case adds to a growing series of targeted shootings under LAPD review. Read More
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3. Russian Strikes Kill Six As Missiles Hit Kyiv
Ukrainian air defense fires at Russian drones and missiles above Kyiv on Nov. 25, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images
At least six people were killed in Ukraine after Russian missiles and drones slammed into Kyiv and multiple regions overnight.
Takeaways
Ukraine says 22 missiles and over 460 drones were launched, calling the assault “massive.”
Strikes hit energy infrastructure, causing power and water disruptions in Kyiv.
The barrage came days after the U.S.–Ukraine peace framework talks in Switzerland.
Drones also entered Moldova and Romania, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble.
Ukrainian officials said one missile struck a Kyiv district as residents sheltered through hours of alerts. Debris ignited a residential building and disrupted utilities across parts of the capital.
The attack followed a secret meeting in Abu Dhabi between U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and a Russian delegation. Moscow has not commented on the talks.
Zelenskyy said the strikes prove Russia will “not ease its pressure” even as negotiators seek a peace deal. Read More
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Quick Headlines
(Kent Sievers/Omaha World-herald via AP)
Tyson’s decision to shut its Lexington beef plant, which employs 3,200 residents and handles 5,000 cattle daily, threatens the town’s economy and cuts U.S. beef capacity by up to 9 percent as ranchers face falling prices and rising imports. Read More
Florida teen Anna Kepner’s death aboard a Carnival ship was ruled homicide by mechanical asphyxia, as investigators examine evidence pointing to a possible bar hold and a minor stepbrother noted in court filings, with no charges yet filed. Read More
French prosecutors say four additional suspects (two men and two women) were arrested in the October Louvre robbery, bringing the total to eight. The group used power tools and a crane to steal $102 million in royal jewels, much of which remains missing. Read More
A tornado tore through the Memorial Northwest neighborhood outside Houston, damaging more than 100 homes but causing no injuries. Photos showed ripped roofs, downed trees and blocked roads. Houston Fire crews cleared debris as storms continued under a tornado watch for southeastern Texas. Read More
Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, 17-year-old pandas who lived 13 years at France’s Beauval Zoo and birthed three cubs, are flying back to China for specialized care amid Huan Huan’s kidney failure. Read More
Afghanistan accused Pakistan of overnight strikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika killing nine children and a woman, but Pakistan’s military denied any attacks, citing ongoing counterterrorism operations against militants. Tensions persist despite an October ceasefire. Read More
Deep Dive
4. School Loan Limits Could Shrink Physician and Nurse Pipeline
Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images
A new federal rule limiting graduate student loans is set to hit medical, nursing, and other health professions next July, potentially reshaping the U.S. health care workforce.
Takeaways
Med students will face a $50,000 annual cap on federal loans, far short of typical $300,000+ program costs.
Nonprofessional health fields like nursing face $20,500 annual limits, threatening graduate education access amid nationwide shortages.
The changes could skew the workforce toward wealthier students, exacerbating inequities in underserved communities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility is now restricted for certain organizations, adding uncertainty for those seeking debt relief.
Data suggest diverse health care teams improve patient outcomes, raising concerns that affordability limits could reduce workforce diversity.
The Education Department frames the new caps as a way to curb debt and drive down tuition, but critics warn they may deter lower- and middle-income students from pursuing medical or nursing careers. Vineet Arora, vice dean at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, said students from middle-class backgrounds may now think twice about applying.
Financial pressures come on top of ongoing demographic and policy challenges. Enrollment of Black and Latino medical students dropped 11.6% and 10.8% respectively after the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions. Experts warn this, combined with loan caps, could worsen shortages in rural and underserved areas.
Advanced practice nurses and other health workers, already stretched thin, could face limited access to graduate education. American Nurses Association President Jennifer Menik Kennedy called the policy “a threat to the very foundation of patient care.”
Experts emphasize that workforce diversity is not just symbolic. Studies show racial, linguistic, and cultural concordance improves patient communication and chronic disease management, meaning limits on access may have real public health consequences.
The new rules could make health professions more exclusive, risking a less diverse, less affordable, and smaller pipeline of future providers. Read More
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On Our Radar
5. Court Blocks Details in Teen Found in Singer d4vd’s Car
American singer-songwriter, David Anthony Burke, aka d4vd, performs on the Casino stage during the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF). (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone via AP, File)
Los Angeles police have placed a security hold on the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in a Tesla registered to singer d4vd.
Takeaways
The coroner cannot release the cause of death or case details due to court order.
Police want to protect the investigation, led by LAPD Robbery Homicide Division.
d4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, 20, has not been publicly confirmed as a suspect.
The teen was last seen April 2024 in Lake Elsinore; her body was severely decomposed.
LAPD Capt. Mike Bland said the hold ensures investigators receive information before media or public access. Chief Medical Examiner Odey Ukpo called such security holds “virtually unheard of” in California.
d4vd recently canceled the remainder of his Withered tour following the discovery.
The investigation remains active with no further details released. Read More
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6. Rare Superman Comic Sells for Record $9.12 Million
A copy of Superman No. 1, discovered by three brothers in their late mother’s attic, sold for $9.12 million at a Texas auction, setting a new record for the most expensive comic book ever sold.
Takeaways
The comic was found in San Francisco among other rare WWII-era collectibles.
Graded 9.0/10 by CGC, preserving vibrant colors, firm spine, and crisp corners.
The previous record for a comic book sale was $6 million for Action Comics No. 1.
Fewer than 500 copies of Superman No. 1 are estimated to exist today.
The comic, released in 1939, is among the earliest superhero publications and helped establish Superman as a pop culture icon. Experts praised its rarity, condition, and the improbable story of its discovery.
The three brothers chose to remain anonymous along with the buyer.
The sale highlights the enduring value of vintage comic collectibles. Read More
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8. 🎉 This day in history
On This Day — November 26
First National Thanksgiving Day, 1789 – President George Washington proclaims November 26, 1789, as the first nationwide day of thanksgiving and prayer, setting the stage for an enduring American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Willis Carrier Born, 1876 – American engineer Willis Haviland Carrier is born, laying the theoretical foundation for modern air conditioning, a technology that reshaped U.S. industry, population growth, and comfort in warmer regions.
First Polaroid Camera Sold, 1948 – The Land Camera model 95 debuts at Boston’s Jordan Marsh for $89.75, pioneering instant photography and influencing Polaroid cameras for the next 15 years.
9. Poll
Life Hack of the day
🧤 🫙 Use Rubber Gloves to Open Stubborn Jars for Increased Grip
Can’t open a tight jar lid? Put on a pair of rubber gloves for extra grip. The textured surface helps you twist stubborn lids open with less effort. It’s a simple trick that saves your hands and makes kitchen tasks easier.
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