Feeling stuffed after the big meal? Don’t flop on the sofa, take a ‘fart walk’ Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner “fart walk” to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits. Read more on…

China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S. In a statement to NPR, a State Department spokesperson said all the “wrongfully detained” Americans in China are now home. Read more on NPR

After turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner “fart walk” to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits. Read more…

The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition Football isn’t the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here’s what to know and how to watch. Read more on NPR

A Remote Island Outpost that is Part of a Geopolitical Fight (Encore) In an episode we first brought you in April, we go to southeast Asia and the Spratly Islands. Ownership of those island are in dispute. This has been the case for hundreds of years, but tensions have been raised recently as China has…

Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat. Read more on NPR

Traffic citations against Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill are dropped Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt in September. The citations were dismissed after the officers involved did not appear in court. Read more on NPR

More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average. Read more on NPR

Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect. And, TSA-approved Thanksgiving foods Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah begins their ceasefire, but many remain displaced. And, if you are traveling for the holidays here are the foods you can bring through TSA. Read more on NPR

PHOTOS: A drone’s eye view of ‘foodscapes,’ from cattle to soybeans to shrimp Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet:  A Photographic Journey to the World’s Food. Read more on NPR