Apple News Today Biden pardons his son. Trump names a new FBI director.
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Dec 2, 2024 President Biden's controversial decision to pardon his son creates waves in the political landscape. Meanwhile, Trump aims to nominate a polarizing figure as FBI director, stirring debate on agency independence. The global plea for a plastic pollution agreement falters dramatically. Health discussions spotlight the BRCA cancer gene, emphasizing the need for testing among men. Plus, the Bills fans gear up with their shovels again, and a look at the staggering amount of Thanksgiving food waste alongside tips for navigating Cyber Monday shopping.
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Biden Pardons Son
- President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, for gun and tax evasion felonies.
- Biden cited political motivations, claiming Hunter was treated differently.
Trump Nominates Patel
- Trump nominated Kash Patel as FBI director, raising concerns about political targeting.
- Patel's history includes the Nunes memo and a "deep state" target list.
Plastics Agreement Failure
- UN talks on a global plastic agreement failed due to dissent from oil-rich nations.
- These nations prioritized addressing plastic pollution over limiting production.