Today's Catch Up

Add 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda to Coffee (does these 4 things)

Love your morning coffee? Adding just 1/4 tsp of baking soda to your cup can neutralize acidity and unlock 4 surprising health benefits.

While billionaire executives drop $100,000 on stem cell injections, Harvard researchers found a 50-cent morning drink that boosts stem cells by 220% in 30 days while supporting heart, gut, and blood pressure health.

Can you guess which drink it is?

Discover the baking soda secret

Man charged with murder on cruise that left Texas says he ‘snapped’ and choked woman

A man seen on video being escorted off a cruise ship in Texas after a woman’s body was found in a cabin room told authorities that he repeatedly struck and choked her after they got into an argument, according to a criminal complaint.

‘Mayday, mayday, mayday!’ Helicopter makes emergency landing on NJ pier

A helicopter made an emergency landing at a New Jersey cruise ship terminal Tuesday after its pilot called in a “mayday” and asked for help finding an immediate landing spot, telling air traffic control they lost an engine.

American Sports & Culture

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg puts up historic NBA statline

The 19-year-old Mavericks star continues his historic rise.

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Makes Telling Admission Despite Win Over Canucks

The Philadelphia Flyers scored a rather bizarre win in Monday night’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

JuJu Watkins returns as South Carolina and USC meet again in a fast-growing rivalry

The Gamecocks won the first two meetings, including an NCAA Tournament second-round victory last season.

American Business & Markets

Boeing to cut 5% of commercial airplane workers as production increase takes longer than expected

Boeing has been working to stabilize production rates of its bestselling 737 Max planes, which are made outside of Seattle.

PepsiCo to cut about 1,000 jobs as North American business struggles

PepsiCo plans to cut about 1,000 jobs across North America as it streamlines operations and works to revive sales in its home market.

Children’s Place files for bankruptcy protection, seeks buyer

The Children's Place has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is seeking bids from potential new owners by Dec. 9.

American Fact of the Day!

On November 10, 1969, Sesame Street debuted on public television, revolutionizing children's programming by blending education and entertainment. Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, the show introduced beloved characters like Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch while using puppetry, animation, and music to teach preschoolers literacy, math, and social skills. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon and one of the most influential children's programs in television history.

60-Year-Old Woman Mauled to Death by Family's Own Dog in Bedroom