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Law & Courts Judge rules Meta is not a monopoly, allowing it to keep WhatsApp and Instagram A judge ruled Tuesday that Meta isn't a monopoly, a huge win for the tech giant. But analysts say it may spark fresh debate on how the government can regulate big tech. John Ruwitch
World Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students. The Associated Press
Health Flu season could be nasty this winter With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective but doctors still urge getting one ASAP. Rob Stein
Environment 3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. Rebecca Hersher
Food Friendsgiving 101: A history of the made-up holiday and how to celebrate it The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it. Rachel Treisman
National Trump's National Guard deployments face mounting legal pushback President Trump's efforts to send National Guard troops to U.S. cities have been repeatedly met with resistance in the courts — most recently, in Tennessee. Juliana Kim
Politics How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI. Andrea Hsu
Arts & Life What we can learn about Kurt Cobain, Freddie Mercury and Beyoncé from their denim An exhibition at Levi's San Francisco headquarters highlights how jeans can offer surprising insights into the lives and legacies of the artists who wore them. Chloe Veltman
Politics Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices. Domenico Montanaro
National Morning news brief Trump defends Saudi crown prince over question about Khashoggi's death, measure to release Epstein files heads to Trump's desk, poll shows major warning signs for GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms. Leila Fadel