Valentina

The D.C. area may experience its first snow of the season Friday — at least technically.
A storm system sliding across the Southeast may throw enough moisture north into cold air entrenched over the area to produce a period of light snow.
The Washington Post

Domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe in the past 2000 years, according to DNA evidence, while in China a different species of cat lived alongside people much earlier
New Scientist

Rep. Elise Stefanik called Speaker Mike Johnson a liar on social media, and in an interview with The Post she called his leadership “rudderless” and suggested that President Trump is the House’s controlling figure.
The Washington Post

President Trump’s old friend, Roger Stone, is taking a page from the president’s playbook by putting his name on made-to-order menswear.
In today’s political environment, it makes perfect sense.
The Washington Post

News:
The “buy now, pay later” pitch is appealing. Why wait to save for what you want? But that’s outdated thinking and old-fashioned financial advice and it’s designed to make you feel comfortable spending money you don’t have.
The Washington Post

BREAKING:
The New York Times sued the Pentagon, arguing that new reporting restrictions infringed on the rights of its journalists.
The New York Times

Morning... coffee and a new day. Life goes on. And that's the main thing... Let today be just a good day!☕️☕️
Happy Wednesday!☀️

Costco filed a lawsuit at the U.S. Court of International Trade saying the Trump administration’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful.
The Washington Post

News:
Tuesday’s surprisingly competitive special election in Tennessee, after President Trump won the district by 22 percentage points last year, shows that Republicans may be in trouble with their base for midterm elections.
The Washington Post

We knew from prior analyses that a distant asteroid sampled in 2020 carried all but one of the molecules needed to kick-start life, and researchers have just found the missing ingredient: sugar
New Scientist

The Northeast is getting ready for its first major snowstorm of the season.
Missouri showed Interstate 70 covered with snow in Saline County, while cars and trucks were either stuck in traffic or crashed alongside the freeway.
The Associated Press

BREAKING:
Nearly 44% of U.S. truck driving schools could close after a federal review found many may be out of compliance with government rules.
The Associated Press

The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after the top military official posted a cartoon image of the famous anthropomorphic turtle blowing up an apparent drug boat.
CBS News

BREAKING:
The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for nearly $1.4 billion.
The Associated Press

Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, asking the Court of International Trade to consider all tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act unlawful.
NBC News

Alone in the woods under the aurora

Thank you… You too!☀️❄️✨

You think…✨

Thank you for the reminder. Flying is such a headache.

Good morning Ray!💙☀️
Happy Monday!✨
Happy December 1st everyone!✨❄️

Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.
ABC News

As people face rising grocery prices and an uncertain economy, community groups across the country are rallying volunteers with creative ways to ensure their neighbors don’t go hungry.
The Washington Post

Housing economists say President Trump's pitch for a “50-year mortgage” could save buyers a couple hundred dollars a month.
But it would be costlier in other ways, including with more interest paid over a longer period of time.
The Washington Post

Republicans promised a vote before the end of the year on expiring health care subsidies.
Several have offered proposals, though it is not clear whether they can achieve sufficient support to pass the Senate.
The Washington Post

Leave in your life only that which can inspire and fill you with energy!❤️
Let every morning start with great coffee, good thoughts and wonderful people around you... ☕
Shine!✨ Happy December 1st!✨

Happy Sunday Beth! 💙
Happy Sunday everyone! ✨

President Donald Trump’s love of golf is costing U.S. taxpayers an eye-watering amount that far exceeds his first-term spending.
The Daily Beast

Breaking News:
U.S. shoppers spent significantly more online this Black Friday than last year, seizing on deals despite inflation and economic worries.
The New York Times

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1

CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1

Trickle-down economics was always a sham.

Nothing has ever trickled down.

Headline: Trump says he will suspend immigration from all “third world countries.”

He means “non-white countries.”