Trump promises new tariffs on 1st day, Dictionary.com reveals word of the year, Ravens beat Chargers in Harbaugh brothers reunion

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NEED TO KNOW

Trump proposes new tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to enact new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on day one of his presidency in retaliation for what he says is an influx of crime and illegal immigration from those nations.

The tariffs: He said he’d levy a 25% tax on all products imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on products from China until they “solve” the issues of illegal immigration and fentanyl entering the U.S. from their countries. [CNN]

Border update: China said it has taken steps in the last year to help stop drug trafficking from the country. Meanwhile, as arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico have fallen near a four-year low, arrests on the Canadian border have risen. [AP]

Tariff impacts: Implementing tariffs on the U.S.’s top three trade partners could potentially raise prices on products including toys, clothing and electronics, as American companies, which pay the tariffs, typically pass the cost down to consumers. [BBC News/ABC News]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? ‘The Voice’ Playoffs

Reba McIntire tapped singer Lainey Wilson, while Snoop Dogg chose Olympian Simone Biles to advise on round two of The Voice Playoffs last night. See which contestants made the cut. [Yahoo Entertainment]

?? Harbaugh Bowl III

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23, delivering a third win for undefeated head coach John Harbaugh against his brother and Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. [Los Angeles Times]

??? Trump case dropped

The judge overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case dismissed it at special counsel Jack Smith’s request due to a Justice Department policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president. [ABC News]

?? Obesity drug coverage

President Biden announced plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight loss medications, a costly proposal that could be blocked by Trump’s pick for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [AP]

?? Definitively demure

Dictionary.com’s 2024 word of the year is here, and it’s “demure.” The word shot to fame thanks to a series of viral TikToks. The word beat out other contenders like “brat” and “brainrot.” [CNN]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

?? Gather ’round, tortured poets: it’s release day for Taylor Swift By the Book, a nonfiction tome exploring “the literature behind the lyrics.” [People]

?? On the court, the Wizards will try to cast a good luck spell and break their losing streak against the Bulls at 7 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [AP]

?? On the ice: After a slew of big player demotions, the Canadiens are hoping they can still best the Hockey Club in tonight’s matchup, airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Hockey News]

?? Ready to find out who’s taking home the mirror ball trophy? The Dancing With the Stars finale two-steps to a TV near you at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. [Us Weekly]

??? Big-time Black Friday alert: Amazon is offering amazing sales on Apple, KitchenAid and Bissell, while Walmart’s got you covered on Ninja, Dyson and Keurig. [Yahoo Life]

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

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1917, the National Hockey League was founded by four Canadian teams. The first American team, the Boston Bruins, didn’t join the league until seven years later. The team is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. [NBC Sports]

3 QUESTIONS

...about Thanksgiving entertainment

The upcoming long holiday weekend is the perfect chance for a binge-watch. I asked Yahoo Entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman for some recs.

Jessica: Is there one Thanksgiving special worth catching on turkey day?

Kelsey: I think it’s the perfect time to stream cozy fall movies like Knives Out and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. But, if you’re a Charlie Brown fan — and who isn’t?! — then that one special might have to be the “Peanuts Night” holiday episode of The Masked Singer.

Jessica: What’s a good show to watch over the long weekend?

Kelsey: After the star-studded Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, I love spending the holiday weekend catching up on bingeworthy TV. I recommend Netflix’s comedy series A Man on the Inside and HBO’s The Batman spin-off The Penguin.

Jessica: What about movies: Anything in theaters that you’d recommend?

Kelsey: We’ve got a trifecta of blockbusters in theaters this weekend! Moana 2 is finally out tomorrow, and if you haven’t seen Wicked or Gladiator II, now’s the time. A Real Pain and Conclave are also in theaters, and are likely to be contenders this awards season.

And, in sports: The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions carry on their Thanksgiving tradition in two games.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

Makenzie Van Eyk was in fourth grade when she threw a message in a bottle into a lake. More than 25 years later, the bottle was recently found by a student at her old school, where her daughter is also in fourth grade. “I was awestruck by the irony,” Van Eyk said. [Washington Post]

Have a great day. See you tomorrow!

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you’re going to give your dog table scraps this Thanksgiving, avoid anything with onion or garlic, among other things. [People]

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