In northern Israel, migrant workers are farming while under fire from Hezbollah Foreign laborers, many from Thailand, are tending fields and livestock in an area Israel has declared off-limits to its own civilians amid ongoing military operations against Hezbollah. Read more on NPR

The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones’ media company The sale must be approved by a bankruptcy judge. Proceeds will go to paying down the $1.5 billion debt that Jones owes families of Sandy Hook shooting victims who won two defamation suits against him. Read more on NPR

These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic. Read more on NPR

Trump’s attorney general pick. And, what if the Department of Education is scrapped President-elect Donald Trump has picked Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Here’s what we know about him. And, a look at the possible consequences of eliminating the Department of Education. Read more on NPR

Instead of sodas, these vending machines offer needles and Narcan to fight overdoses Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are using vending machines to get clean needles, pipes, wound care kits, Narcan and other safety supplies to drug users. Read more on NPR

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday. Read more on NPR

‘Dad, is the world going to end?’ How to talk to your kids about the election Many parents are grappling with how to talk to even to their young children about the election. Experts offer tips on how to start the difficult conversation. Read more on NPR

What a Trump presidency might mean for student loan forgiveness Several of President Biden’s efforts at loan relief are in jeopardy, including a repayment plan with millions of borrowers waiting in limbo. Read more on NPR

When will greenhouse gas emissions finally peak? Could be soon Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change. Read more on NPR

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Read more on NPR