New study predicts 260M obese Americans by 2050, Trump nominates RFK Jr. as health secretary, and the Onion buys Infowars

Good morning, all. It’s Friday, Nov. 15, and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is back at the top of the charts. Now, on to the news.

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NEED TO KNOW

U.S. obesity reaches a 'crisis point'

A new study that looked into the U.S. obesity epidemic predicted that 260 million Americans could be obese or overweight by 2050.

The study: It noted that obesity among U.S. adults and older teens has doubled in the last three decades. Being overweight and obese are among the fastest-growing risk factors for early death. Study co-author Dr. Marie Ng said the U.S. is at a “crisis point.”

Potential solutions: Ng said that while demand for weight loss drugs may increase, they’re “not a silver bullet,” and called for more focus on prevention, starting with pregnancy and infant feeding practices, healthier school meals and nutrition regulations. [CNN]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? RFK at HHS

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Here’s what Kennedy has said about vaccines, fluoride and other health issues. [Yahoo News]

?? The Onion’s revenge

Satirical news site the Onion partnered with the Sandy Hook families who are owed over $1 billion from Alex Jones in defamation judgments to buy his InfoWars website. It plans to relaunch the platform as a parody next year. [AP]

?? E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles

After a slow first half — and a Jalen Hurts concussion scare — the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 26-18 in Thursday Night Football. [Yahoo Sports]

?? Let them buy diamonds

Don’t lose your head over this news: A 300-carat diamond necklace possibly linked to Marie Antoinette sold at auction for $4.8 million, over twice its estimated price. [Reuters]

?? Portnoy, out

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced he was leaving the BFFs Podcast, a week after an episode in which co-host Brianna LaPaglia accused her ex, country singer Zach Bryan, of emotional abuse. [People]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

?? New music Friday: Stream new albums from Dolly Parton and Shawn Mendes, and Lil Nas X's new single, “Light Again.” [Billboard]

?? In theaters, Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, is out. Could be a fun watch or could be “everything that’s wrong with Hollywood moviemaking.” [Chicago Tribune]

?? Ready for a weekend binge? Season 2 of Silo debuts on Apple TV+, and Season 6, Part 2 of Cobra Kai is now on Netflix. [Yahoo Entertainment/Yahoo News]

?? It's fight night. Jake Paul steps into the ring with Mike Tyson at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. After last night’s slap, will Paul wear his diamond-spiked ear covers? [Uncrowned/USA Today]

?? In the Emirates NBA Cup, the Nuggets play for a sixth straight win when they face the Pelicans at 8 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [AP]

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

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 2001, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates officially unveiled the XBox, the company’s first gaming console. While you wait for the handheld version, check out this list of the best XBox games of all time. [Kotaku/Windows Central]

3 QUESTIONS

...about Trump and your money

Anthony asked Ben Werschkul, who covers economic policy for Yahoo Finance, what Donald Trump's second term could mean for people's finances.

Anthony: What’s Trump’s immediate plan for tackling inflation?

Ben: Inflation propelled Trump back to the presidency but he’s offered only scattered plans for specific pain points. He has promised to open the floodgates to new oil drilling but it remains to be seen how that changes prices at the pump anytime soon.

Anthony: Trump has pushed for new tariffs. How could that affect prices if enacted?

Ben: Trump has economists worried that he could spur new price increases. Tariffs are business taxes that are often passed along to consumers. If he follows through with his most-repeated promises, the tariffs are estimated to add somewhere between $1,700–$3,900 to yearly family budgets.

Anthony: And what can we expect as far as tax reform?

Ben: With their sweep, Republicans hope to act on taxes in Trump’s first 100 days. But the party has a robust debate ahead. Will there be an extension of Trump's 2017 tax cuts? That appears likely. What about Trump's other promises, such as no tax on tips? That’s much less certain.

Read before bed? These are the GOP's other plans in Trump's first 100 days.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

Fran Dias and Brunno Rufino returned home from work recently to a surprise guest: a koala in their bedroom. Brunno managed to usher the uninvited visitor out the front door but not before Fran could record a video of it. “Only in Australia,” she captioned it. [People]

Have a wonderful weekend. See you Monday!

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Fancy a sweet treat to celebrate the start of the weekend? Try this recipe for pumpkin cupcakes with apple pie filling. [GMA]

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