A new report from Wells Fargo has found that turkey prices are down 9% this year, while the price of cranberries are up 20%. Source
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American Cancer Society lowers age threshold for lung cancer screenings
The American Cancer Society on Wednesday updated its age guidelines for lung cancer screenings, recommending yearly cancer screenings for people aged 50 to 80 who smoke or formerly smoked. Source
Celine Dion greets Montreal Canadiens in rare public appearance
In her first public appearance since being diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disorder known as “stiff-person syndrome,” iconic singer Celine Dion greeted members of the Montreal Canadiens NHL team this week in Las Vegas. Source
Bob Knight, renowned Indiana basketball coach, dies at 83
Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight, who coached the Indiana Hoosiers for three decades, died Wednesday at the age of 83. Source
What $1.8 billion jury ruling could mean for real estate industry
Earlier this week, a federal jury awarded $1.8 billion in damages against the National Association of Realtors and several real estate companies for finding that they artificially inflated brokerage commissions. Carter Evans takes a look at what the staggering payout could mean for the real estate industry. Source
Bob Knight, legendary Indiana college basketball coach, dies at 83
Knight, one of the winning coaches in NCAA history, coached at Indiana for three decades. Source
Portland schools close as teachers go on strike
Thousands of teachers in Portland, Oregon, went on strike Wednesday amid stalled labor negotiations, shuttering schools. The teachers are demanding smaller class sizes and higher pay. Source
Donald Trump Jr. testifies in civil fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr., the son of the former president, testified Wednesday in the $250 million civil fraud trial of his father and the Trump Organization. The Trump family is accused of widespread fraud and overexaggerating the value of its properties. Source
Why dozens of birds are being renamed in the U.S. and Canada
The American Ornithological Society is changing dozens of bird names in the U.S. and Canada as part of an initiative to move away from names “deemed offensive and exclusionary.” Source
Former Delta co-pilot indicted for threatening to shoot captain
The co-pilot of a Delta commercial flight in August has been federally charged with threatening to shoot the plane’s captain mid-flight. According to authorities, the threat was prompted by a disagreement over a passenger’s medical event. Kris Van Cleave has the details. Source