Start your week smart: Hostages released, drone attacks in Russia, Derek Chauvin, Oscar Pistorius, holiday shopping
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• Israel has been given a new list of hostages set to be released today in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and an American is expected to be among them. It would be the third such exchange since a truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday. Follow live updates.
• Russia has foiled at least 20 Ukrainian drone attacks over the past day, including on Moscow, officials said, a day after it launched its largest drone attack against Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. Moscow’s mayor said there were no injuries or damage.
• Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, was stabbed in a federal prison in Arizona, the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has confirmed. Chauvin is listed in stable condition.
• Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole in January, prison authorities announced, drawing criticism from Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, who said she did not believe the South African athlete had been rehabilitated since he murdered her daughter almost 11 years ago.
• Whether they jostled through brick-and-mortar stores or toggled between browser tabs and virtual carts, holiday shoppers were eager to participate in Black Friday this year. Both in-store and online retail sales increased year-over-year unadjusted for inflation.
Monday
You survived Black Friday only to find yourself facing Cyber Monday, a marketing event with an origin story that dates back to the days of AOL dial-up internet access. Back then, the only way to shop online after Thanksgiving without waiting long periods of time for pages to load was to use your office computer with its faster connection — and hope your boss didn’t catch you.
Tuesday
November 28 is Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity and a yearly reminder that you can make a difference in your community or around the globe. To learn more about how to participate, check out this list of ideas.
Wednesday
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be buried at the Carter family residence in Plains, Georgia, one day after memorial services in Atlanta. Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died November 19 at the age of 96.
Thursday
The UN Climate Change Conference — known as COP28 — kicks off in Dubai. With time quickly running out to prevent fossil fuel pollution from causing irreversible harm, discussions between global leaders, negotiators, climate advocates and industry representatives have shifted to how the world should adapt to more deadly heat waves, stronger storms and a catastrophic rise in sea levels.
Tesla is slated to begin deliveries of its highly anticipated (and frequently delayed) Cybertruck electric pickup truck. Unveiled back in 2019 during a demo that went spectacularly wrong, the Cybertruck was originally expected to go into production in 2021 and be priced under $40,000. The new truck will allow Tesla to compete in the lucrative electric pickup market, which includes Rivian’s R1T, the Ford F-150 Lightning and the GMC Hummer EV pickup. The automaker is expected to announce the actual pricing for the vehicle during an event at its Gigafactory near Austin, Texas.
Friday
December 1 is World AIDS Day, a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
One Thing: Cloud computing
In this week’s One Thing podcast, CNN’s Clare Duffy and Rachel Ramirez examine how artificial intelligence could help in the fight against climate change — while also possibly contributing to the problem. Listen here.
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Demonstrators protest outside UNICEF offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, November 20, calling for the return of 40 children believed to be among the hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza.
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Palestinians search for survivors after an Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza, on Wednesday, November 22.
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The northern lights, or “aurora borealis,” illuminate the night sky in Sommarøy, Norway, on Sunday, November 19.
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Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry tries to score between the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine, left, and Torrey Craig during an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Monday, November 20.
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Nathaniel Collins punches Zak Miller during a featherweight bout in Manchester, England, on Saturday, November 18. Collins won by a majority decision to retain his British and Commonwealth featherweight titles.
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A Hindu devotee takes part in a ritual during the Chhath Puja festival in Ajmer, India, on Sunday, November 19.
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A woman walks in a park in Kyiv, Ukraine, during the first snowfall of the season on Wednesday, November 22.
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A man rides a bicycle in downtown Buenos Aires on Saturday, November 18.
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A woman tries to salvage items from a Palestinian family’s home on Sunday, November 19, after it was hit in an Israeli bombardment in Rafah, Gaza.
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This aerial photo, taken on Sunday, November 19, shows a flooded neighborhood in Encantado, Brazil. The flooding was caused by heavy rain.
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A Ukrainian soldier sits inside a battle tank near the front lines of the war against Russia on Tuesday, November 21.
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A common kingfisher snatches a fish in Hesse, Germany, on Friday, November 17.
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The Blue Man Group performs in Las Vegas on Friday, November 17, as part of the festivities for the Formula One race that weekend.
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Rescuers work at a hospital in Selydove, Ukraine, on Tuesday, November 21, after it was heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike.
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Israeli soldiers carry the casket of Maj. Jamal Abbas at his funeral in Pekiin, Israel, on Sunday, November 19. Abbas, 23, was killed in Gaza amid Israel’s ground operation.
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Runners gather while waiting for the start of the Great Ethiopian Run, an international road race in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, November 19.
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People walk to their flight gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 22.
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Check out more images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.
In theaters
The second major concert film of the year opens Friday when “Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé” hits the big screen — taking viewers behind the scenes of her sold-out, 56-show tour across Europe and the US.
Fans of the OG kaiju will get an early holiday present when Godzilla stomps his way into theaters yet again. “Godzilla Minus One” is the 38th film to follow in the giant footsteps of 1954’s “Godzilla” — a series recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest continuously running film franchise in history.
At a glance …
The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament continues with the final night of Group Play wrapping up on Tuesday with eight games. The Knockout Round begins December 4, and the final is December 9.
It’s championship week in college football, with top teams squaring off next weekend for bragging rights in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC and other conferences.
For more of your favorite sports, head on over to CNN Sports as well as Bleacher Report, which — like CNN — is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
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‘Dance With Me’
It’s Thanksgiving weekend, so it’s a great time to serve up some of The Leftovers … (Click here to watch)
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