Israel and Hezbollah’s ceasefire begins, parts of U.S. to see rain and snow on Thanksgiving, 'Dancing With the Stars' names a winner

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NEED TO KNOW

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Displaced families in Lebanon began returning home today after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah went into effect.

The deal: The agreement ends fighting between the two groups for 60 days. Hezbollah will retreat from the Lebanon-Israel border, and Israel will withdraw from Lebanon. President Biden said the deal was “designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” [NBC News]

The war’s toll: Nearly 1.2 million people in Lebanon and tens of thousands of Israelis have been displaced from nearly 14 months of fighting on the border, while over 3,760 people — many of them civilians — have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon. [AP]

In Gaza: The ceasefire deal won’t apply in Gaza. While announcing the deal yesterday, Biden said the U.S. would make another “push” for a ceasefire there in the coming days. Hamas has said it’s “committed to cooperating” with any such effort. [ABC News/Reuters]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? And the mirror ball trophy goes to…

Dancing With the Stars crowned a winner last night after a slew of mesmerizing performances, including a freestyle tribute to Barbie. See who took home the trophy. [Entertainment Weekly]

?? The Thanksgiving forecast

Meteorologists haven’t predicted any major storms through the holiday weekend, but some snow and rain in parts of the U.S. could complicate travel plans, especially in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. [Weather Channel]

??? Trump’s federal prosecution ends

President-elect Donald Trump’s federal prosecutions were officially put to rest after an appeals court dismissed his classified documents case at the request of special counsel Jack Smith. [ABC News]

?? A ‘Pump’ parting

Raise your glasses high: After 11 seasons, the hit Bravo show Vanderpump Rules announced a reboot. The original cast was reportedly “upset” that their run was ending, but “no one was necessarily surprised.” [People]

?? Durant is back

Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal returned from their respective calf injuries to help lead the Phoenix Suns to a 127-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, handing them their first-ever NBA Cup loss. Watch the highlights. [Yahoo Sports/NBA.com]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

?? In theaters, Disney’s Moana 2 drops just in time for Thanksgiving break. One critic called it “a satisfying splash as a sequel” that’s fun for the whole family. [Deadline]

?? On the court: It’s the “same old story” as the Sixers play the Rockets without stars Paul George and Joel Embiid at 7 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [NBC Sports]

?? In the rink, the Maple Leafs hope their new star Mitch Marner can lead them to another win against the Panthers at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Hockey News]

?? On TV: Take a break from tomorrow’s meal prep and relive SNL’s most memorable turkey day sketches with A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. [Glamour]

??? Major savings alert! It’s only Wednesday, but Black Friday sales are already live. Here are some of the best deals, and read on for more shopping tips below. [Yahoo Life]

?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1924, the first Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, which was called the Macy’s Christmas Parade at the time, took place in New York City. It included festive floats and animals from the Central Park Zoo. See how it’s changed over the years. [WWD]

3 QUESTIONS

...about Black Friday sales

Yahoo shopping curator Zainab Akande, who writes The Checkout newsletter, stopped by to talk about the Black Friday deals she's eyeing.

Jessica: What’s your strategy around getting the most Black Friday savings?

Zainab: My tip for saving the most money during Black Friday is boring, but tried and true: Do your research. Look for promo codes and coupons to stack on top of discounts, and compare prices. With that said, we’ve already done the work! Here’s a long list of the best deals.

Jessica: What early deals do you have your eye on?

Zainab: There are so many! This Lego Advent calendar is super popular and under $35, and if you need a Christmas tree, this one is $55. Plus, Apple AirTags are great for tracking checked luggage during the holidays, and this set of four is $73 — a rare discount.

Jessica: Are there any big-ticket items on sale that are worth the splurge?

Zainab: For sure. Le Creuset’s famous Dutch oven is selling for $280 — that’s $150 off. You can also save more than $2,000 on an 85-inch Samsung smart TV and, if you’re in the market for a new mattress, this queen-sized hybrid from Casper is over $500 off.

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FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

Why fly private when you can take over a JetBlue flight? Bailey Pawlowski and Sam Mortlock did just that when they ended up on the same flight to their wedding as 30 of their guests. Pawlowski called it a “special moment” before the “best weekend of our lives.” [People]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Still looking for recipes and ideas? Use this guide.

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: When you shop online, keep an eye out for fake reviews, which sometimes include repeat words and phrases. [How-To Geek]

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