Closing Arguments, Tesla’s Cybertruck & Victoria’s Secret Cancellation

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Impeachment Hearing:
Public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump are over for now. Yesterday we heard from Fiona Hill, who used to be the top Russia expert on the National Security Council, and David Holmes, a top aide in the U.S. embassy in Ukraine. It looks like House Democrats are ready to move forward with drawing up articles of impeachment for abuse of power, bribery, contempt of Congress and obstruction of justice.
Read more: NYT, FOX News, The Hill, NBC News

Netanyahu Indicted:
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on corruption charges. Netanyahu is accused of fraud and bribery, but he denies the charges. Israel is on the verge of holding its third election this year since Netanyahu and his rivals haven’t been able to form the required coalition governments.
Read more: CNN, NPR, Washington Post

Syracuse Racist Incidents:
More than a dozen incidents of racism and anti-Semitism have been reported at Syracuse University in upstate New York this month. Four students have been suspended and one arrest has been made, but concerned students don’t think the school’s leadership is doing enough to address the situation.
Read more: The Washington Post, NBC News, Syracuse.com, ABC News

Weekend/Thanksgiving Weather:
Rain, ice and snow could cause issues for people traveling this weekend ahead of Thanksgiving. Winter weather is expected in the Northeast and Midwest and may impact driving and flying travelers.
Read more: Weather Channel, AccuWeather, Washington Post

Global Horseradish Shortage:
Early snowfall in the Midwest is apparently to blame for what is now a global horseradish shortage. The world’s largest horseradish producer was unable to harvest about half of its crop because of it. Some restaurants, including Burger King, are already feeling the impact.
Read more: USA Today, CNN, Business Insider

Tesla Cybertruck:
Tesla just unveiled its long-awaited electric pickup truck. The Cybertruck has a unique look and a stainless steel body. A metal ball cracked a window during a demonstration showcasing the truck’s durability, but a swing from a sledgehammer didn’t dent the body of the truck. The starting price is just under $40,000.
Read more: CNBC, CNET

“Smart Skin” Virtual Reality:
A team of scientists from Northwestern University have created a so-called “smart skin” machine to mimic the sense of touch. It works by sticking soft, lightweight sheets of electronics to your body which use vibration, pressure and motion to make it feel like someone is touching you. The tech could be used for medical purposes like providing sensory feedback for amputees.
Read more: CNN, Nature

Twitter Hide Replies:
After months of testing, Twitter is giving users more control when it comes to the conversations they start by allowing them to hide replies to their tweets if they find them offensive, irrelevant or annoying. The Tweets won’t be deleted, but people following the thread will have to go through an extra step to see it.
Read more: Engadget, Axios

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Cancelled:
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is officially cancelled this year. The brand’s parent company said it’s time to “evolve the marketing of Victoria’s Secret” amid the show’s declining viewership and bad publicity. There may be a new online event in the future.
Read more: USA Today, Fortune

Weekend Box Office:
It’ll be a big weekend at the box office. Disney’s Frozen 2 is coming out and is expected to bring in $100 million or more. There’s also A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks as the late Mr. Rogers.
Read more: Variety, Hollywood Reporter