News for November 26, 2025

A MIT study says AI can already do tasks equal to about 12% of the U.S. workforce, with the biggest impact in jobs that involve routine cognitive and technical work.

President Donald Trump’s transition team finally released its donor list a year after promising to do so, showing support from Cabinet picks and major GOP donors.

Officials identified remains found in Nebraska as Chance Englebert, a Wyoming man missing since 2019, and said his death appears to have been accidental.

Campbell’s fired executive Martin Bally after a lawsuit alleged he made racist remarks and mocked the company’s food and customers.

President Donald Trump ordered 500 more National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., after a shooting that killed one service member and left another critically injured.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan man who once worked with the CIA, is accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC, with the case now raising fresh debate over US vetting and Afghan immigration.

Marion County Fire and Rescue fired four employees after sheriff’s officials said they took part in a violent hazing attack on a co-worker, including alleged waterboarding.

Prat Vemana says Target is adapting to AI-driven shopping by adding chatbot tools, personalized help, and new tech inside stores and across its operations.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a $40 billion arms budget and a plan to build a stronger air defense system as Taiwan responds to rising pressure from China.

A Georgia prosecutor ended the 2020 election interference case against President Donald Trump, saying the charges should be dropped in the interest of justice and finality.

President Donald Trump’s administration will add a $100 fee for foreign tourists visiting major US national parks, starting in 2026.

The Kremlin said a leaked call involving Steve Witkoff was meant to hurt peace talks, while Donald Trump said his Ukraine peace plan was still being adjusted and no deadline was set.

The Justice Department says Kristi Noem made the final call not to turn around deportation flights after a judge ordered them to return to the United States.