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Monday, November 18, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1963, the Bell Telephone Company introduced the first push-button telephone, revolutionizing how people connected by replacing the rotary dial with a more efficient keypad.

Alert readers will notice we've introduced a new daily feature in today's edition: The Holiday Section. From now until the end of the year, we'll bring you stories about holiday shopping, travel, entertainment, and traditions. Check out this doozy about an extreme example of holiday decorating!

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Biden OKs Ukraine Missile Attacks Into Russia

President Joe Biden on Sunday authorized Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles for strikes deep inside Russia, marking a significant policy reversal.

The shift comes partly in response to reports that North Korean troops are aiding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a U.S. official.

Late Saturday night, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, aiming to cripple its power grid ahead of winter.

The attack was the largest on Ukraine since late August and the third largest this year, with missiles and drones targeting several cities, including the capital, Kyiv.

Critical ISS Leak Sparks NASA-Russia Dispute

Tensions between NASA and Russia's Roscosmos have escalated after NASA warned of a potential "catastrophic failure" due to an air leak in the Russian module of the International Space Station (ISS).

At last week's meeting, NASA attributed the leak to multiple stress factors, while Roscosmos dismissed these concerns as "unrealistic," blaming micro-vibrations instead.

The leak, which has persisted for five years, has become more severe, now losing 1.7 kg of air daily. Watch a space analyst discuss the leak.

While both agencies work on a resolution, the affected module remains closed except during cargo operations.

List: 2024's Most-Used Passwords

A new global list of the most-used passwords shows that people still tend to use simple passwords that are all too easy to crack.

For the fifth consecutive year, "123456" claimed the top spot, used over 3 million times in 2024, according to the 6th annual survey by password management app NordPass.

"Password," "qwerty," and "abc123" also made appearances in the top 15, with "password" being the most-used password in corporate America.

Most of the passwords on the list of 200 can be cracked in under a second, the study found. You can see the top 15 most common passwords here.

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➤ President-elect Donald Trump named Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. Wright has experience in shale development and serves on the board of a nuclear microreactor startup. (More)

➤ Trump also named Karoline Leavitt, 27, as his White House press secretary, making her the youngest person ever to hold the role. Leavitt gained prominence after being kicked off CNN during a heated on-air clash about Trump. (See Details)

➤ FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr was tapped by Trump to chair the agency. Carr, first nominated in 2017, served under former FCC Chair Ajit Pai. (More)

➤ Alaska's sole U.S. House race has been called for Republican Nick Begich, flipping the seat from Democrats and giving the GOP 220 total seats, surpassing the 218 needed for a majority. (More)

➤ Malcolm X's family filed a $100 million lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging the FBI and NYPD conspired in his 1965 assassination and an ongoing cover-up. (See Details)

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➤ The Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first loss of the season with a 30-21 victory, while the Pittsburgh Steelers seized control of the AFC North with an 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens. (See NFL Scores)

➤ Georgia moved up to No. 8 in the AP College Football Poll after beating Tennessee Saturday, while the Volunteers dropped to No. 10. Oregon, Ohio State, and Texas remain the top three ranked teams. (See AP Poll)

➤ The Tampa Bay Rays' deal for a potential new stadium is in jeopardy after stalling by Pinellas County officials. The team's current stadium was severely damaged by Hurricane Milton. (More)

Coca-Cola released AI-generated remakes of some of its classic Christmas ads which were pelted with widespread criticism online. (See Ads)

Hallmark's 15th annual "Countdown to Christmas" is underway, with 48 new feel-good holiday movies premiering through Dec. 21. (See Photos)

An outdoor Christmas decoration depicting light-hanging gone wrong caused neighbors to call 911 to report that a man—actually a dummy—was hanging desperately from his roof. (See Video)

➤ Elon Musk endorsed Howard Lutnick, Trump's transition co-chair and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO, for Treasury secretary, favoring him over rival candidate Scott Bessent, CEO of Key Square Group. (More)

➤ McDonald's has introduced a 10-piece chicken nugget value meal and extended its $5 Meal Deal through December at most locations, aiming to recover from a recent E. coli outbreak. (See Details)

➤ Boeing sent layoff notices to 438 employees, initiating the first round of cuts in its broader plan to reduce its workforce by 17,000 jobs, approximately 10% of its total employees. (More)

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➤ A videographer in the southwest Pacific Ocean discovered the largest recorded coral, measuring over 30 meters and estimated to be at least 300 years old. (More)

➤ The Exploration Company from Europe announced on Sunday that it raised $160 million to develop Nyx, a reusable capsule for astronauts and cargo, aiming to compete with rival SpaceX. (See Image)

➤ Archaeologists discovered a second surprise body in an ancient Asyut tomb in Egypt. Priestess Idy was hidden behind a wall in her father's elaborate burial chamber. (See Photo)

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➤ A rare Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif in Beirut, the latest targeted killing of a Hezbollah leader. (More)

➤ Norwegian fishermen snagged a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine off Tromsø, losing their net after the USS Virginia dragged it two nautical miles before cutting it loose. (More)

➤ Latvia charged two Lithuanians with counterfeiting Ariel laundry products in an organized crime operation. Authorities seized 22 metric tons of fake detergent in Riga. (More)

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➤ A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a bullet while preparing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating. (More)

➤ A wildlife guide in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest stayed calm as a grizzly bear came within five feet. The tour group watched as she told the bear, "Oh no, you can't come this way." The bear paused, then moved on. (Watch Video)

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