Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Firefighters Battle Blazes in Australia
Helicopters dropped loads of water onto flames in Perth as Western Australia deals with a heat wave.
Israel, Hamas Agree to Begin Cease-Fire Friday Morning
Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza.
Gaza truce appears to hold shakily as Israel, Hamas start ceasefire – Reuters
Gaza truce appears to hold shakily as Israel, Hamas start ceasefire ReutersCease-fire in Israel-Hamas war takes effect, humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza Fox NewsIsraeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before Friday WHAS11A much-needed truce between Israel and Hamas Financial TimesVantage | Its a pause but West Asia remains on the brink of bigger war Firstpost
Everything You Need to Know About China’s Child Pneumonia Outbreak – Bloomberg
Everything You Need to Know About China’s Child Pneumonia Outbreak BloombergMysterious respiratory outbreak in China gets attention of World Health Organization New York Post China pressed by World Health Organization after respiratory illness clusters reported Fox NewsChina’s pneumonia scare: Transparency please | Mint MintMysterious Pneumonia Spreads in China: Cases Surge | Vantage with Palki Sharma Firstpost
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Draws Spectators and Protests – The New York Times
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Draws Spectators and Protests The New York TimesSeveral protesters arrested during Thanksgiving Parade demonstration Eyewitness News ABC7NYEye Opener: Thanksgiving travelers make final push with police on high alert CBS NewsPro-Palestinian protesters deface front of the New York City Public Library in Midtown, Manhattan WABC-TVAmericans celebrate Thanksgiving on edge over war in Gaza Reuters
Go Inside the 49ers Locker Room Following Week 12 Win vs. Seahawks – San Francisco 49ers
Go Inside the 49ers Locker Room Following Week 12 Win vs. Seahawks San Francisco 49ersMcCaffrey, 49ers overpower Seahawks on Thanksgiving night – ESPN ESPNSan Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks | 2023 Week 12 Game Highlights NFL49ers activate Samuel Womack from the Injured Reserve; waive Jean-Charles Niners NationSan Francisco 31, Seattle 13 – Sports San Antonio Express-News
Cowboys celebrated late score with turkey leg stashed in Salvation Army kettle – NBC Sports
Cowboys celebrated late score with turkey leg stashed in Salvation Army kettle NBC SportsWashington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Highlights | NFL 2023 Week 12 NFLCowboys rout Commanders on Thanksgiving The Washington PostCowboys vs Commanders: What Are the Bold Predictions? Inside The StarCowboys vs. Commanders score, takeaways: DaRon Bland makes history, Dak Prescott ties Tony Romo in blowout win CBS
W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children
Reports of overcrowding at pediatric hospitals in China have raised concerns about a jump in respiratory illnesses affecting children.
Chinese Hospital Overloaded as Child Respiratory Illnesses Surge
Families crowded the waiting room and registration area of Capital Institute of Pediatrics, a hospital in Beijing, with respiratory illnesses in children increasing in the country.