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LONDON and DENVER — Janus Henderson announced Thursday it will make a strategic investment in Starlab Space, a Houston joint venture developing AI-enabled commercial space stations to succeed the International Space Station after its planned retirement in 2030. Starlab, founded in 2021 and led by Voyager Technologies, lists partners including Airbus, Mitsubishi, MDA, Palantir and Space Applications Services; strategic partners include Northrop Grumman, Hilton, Journey and Ohio State University. The firms issued a joint statement outlining investment; no financial terms were disclosed. The investment aims to support continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Los Angeles — Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times and other sports outlets published Week 12 NFL predictions this week, using FanDuel lines and team records to forecast outcomes. Farmer enters Week 12 with a 109-55 season record and a 12-3 Week 11 performance; his seasonal record against the spread stands at 84-80. Across outlets, analysts favored Buffalo over Houston and Kansas City to respond against Indianapolis, while projecting Chicago to continue its streak versus Pittsburgh and the Rams to beat Tampa Bay. Picks referenced injuries, turnover margins and recent form. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research analysis.

Kyiv President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said he received a U.S. draft peace plan and agreed that Ukrainian and American teams will work through its points to seek a dignified end to the war. He outlined core principles important to Ukrainians and said he expects to discuss diplomatic opportunities and key elements with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days. Kyiv noted it has supported proposals to end the bloodshed. European officials and some Ukrainian figures have publicly criticized aspects reportedly resembling Russia’s demands, while the plan’s full text remains unpublished. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Donald Trump's social media posts this week on Thursday after he reposted comments calling Democratic lawmakers' video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders 'seditious' and 'punishable by death.' Leavitt characterized the lawmakers' video as encouraging service members to defy lawful orders and emphasized preserving the military chain of command during a Thursday briefing. Reporters asked whether the president sought executions; Leavitt denied that he did while repeating criticism of the lawmakers. The episode prompted widespread media coverage and condemnations from Democratic leaders. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Aylo, owner of Pornhub and other adult sites, urged Apple, Google and Microsoft this week to implement device-based age verification to comply with growing US and UK laws. The company said site-level ID checks have failed and cited traffic drops after implementations. Aylo proposes device age signals shared via APIs to simplify verification. Multiple outlets reported letters from Anthony Penhale, Aylo's chief legal officer, and noted 25 US states have passed forms of ID verification. Tech firms did not immediately respond to the request. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Los Angeles The Los Angeles Rams will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, with the Rams 8-2 and favored by 6½ points, according to BetMGM. The Buccaneers enter 6-4 after a 44-32 loss to Buffalo this week; Tampa Bay’s RB Sean Tucker rushed for 106 yards and three total touchdowns last game. The Rams beat the Seahawks 21-19 last week and feature OLB Byron Young with a career-high nine sacks. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC/Peacock. All statistics are as reported by the five reviewed outlets today. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States. Apple released the Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand this week as a limited-edition MagSafe accessory designed with input from users with varying disabilities. The $69.95 device, available on Apple's U.S. online store in Chartreuse and Crater, functions as an ergonomic grip and as a vertical or horizontal stand. Designer Bailey Hikawa developed the silicone, triangular accessory following interviews with people who have diverse motor skills. Apple positioned the release to mark 40 years of accessibility work. Sales began November 20 with availability limited to U.S. customers, publicly announced by Apple. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said Thursday he underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured left ankle sustained Oct. 11 and has begun rehabilitation, speaking to media via Zoom about his recovery and football future. Allar attended team meetings and practices, mentored replacement Ethan Grunkemeyer, and confirmed the injury ended his collegiate career. He declined to commit to timelines for Senior Bowl participation on Jan. 31 or the NFL Combine in late February, citing potential setbacks. Allar also reflected on coach James Franklin’s dismissal the day after his injury. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Eugene, Ore. — No. 16 USC visits No. 6 Oregon on Saturday as both teams vie for College Football Playoff positioning. USC (8–2, 6–1) can remain in CFP contention with a win; Oregon (9–1, 6–1) seeks to protect its ranking. Oregon has won five of six meetings. USC ranks sixth in FBS total offense (488.9 yards per game); Oregon ranks third in total defense (235.4 yards per game). BetMGM lists Oregon a 9.5-point favorite. Meanwhile Michigan (8–2) travels to Maryland (4–6) with postseason hopes contingent on consecutive wins. Based on 10 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Los Angeles, Kia unveiled the 2027 Telluride at the Los Angeles Auto Show, replacing its 3.8L V6 with a standard 2.5L turbocharged four‑cylinder and offering an optional 2.5L turbo hybrid. The turbo model produces 274 horsepower and 311 lb‑ft of torque; the hybrid system produces 329 hp and 339 lb‑ft with a 1.65‑kWh battery, Kia estimating 35 mpg combined and about 600 miles range. Kia also introduced the X‑Pro off‑road trim with 9.1 inches ground clearance and expanded interior space. The lineup will offer AWD, increased towing capacities, and new tech features. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.