Daily Briefing: Time for a health check

President-elect Donald Trump picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Heath and Human Services. World leaders may be looking to Trump to aid their populist agendas. And, it's finally here: "Problem Child" Jake Paul will take on "Iron Mike" Tyson.

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Trump picks RFK Jr. to 'make America healthy again'

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will name Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to his cabinet to run the department of Health and Human Services. Trump has previously said he would allow Kennedy to "go wild on health."

Kennedy, 70, ended his own third-party bid for president in late August and threw his support behind Trump. Kennedy has spread conspiracy theories about vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic and more.

• Trump said Kennedy "will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country."
• But a number of health experts expressed horror over the appointment. "Naming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services is absolutely chilling and could have profound consequences for the health of people in America," said Dr. Richard Besser.

Trump and his bros: Where his world leader bromances are thriving

"It's nice," President-elect Donald Trump said in July, "to get along with someone who has a lot of nuclear weapons." He was talking about North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Young males − the so-called bro vote − helped propel Trump to the presidency, partly because of their concerns over immigration, economic opportunities, multiculturalism and perceived assaults on traditional family values and masculinity. But Trump has "bros" overseas, too − older ones who run countries and who may be expecting him to reorient U.S. foreign policy away from global alliances and toward their politically populist, in some cases authoritarian, priorities. Read more

More news to know now

• Voters blamed Biden and Harris for rising costs. Was that fair? We asked economists.
• Suspect in Laken Riley slaying goes to trial Friday in Georgia.
• Satire publication The Onion acquires Alex Jones' Infowars at auction.
• Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, draws controversy and surprise.

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Pennsylvania's US Senate race goes to a recount

Pennsylvania will conduct a recount in the state's unresolved U.S. Senate race, further delaying the final result of the tight election that has been drawn out for more than a week past Election Day. While some media organizations have called the Pennsylvania race for Republican challenger David McCormick, incumbent Democrat Bob Casey hasn't conceded. Pennsylvania law requires the state to pay for a recount if a race is within 0.5 percentage points. Unofficial results on Wednesday evening showed McCormick ahead of incumbent Democrat Bob Casey by 0.43 percent, about 28,000 votes, according to Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. Read more

Could Sara become a hurricane that hits Florida?

The eventual path and strength of newly named Tropical Storm Sara remained uncertain Thursday. In a recent worst-case scenario for the U.S., a major hurricane could strike Florida's Gulf coast by the middle of next week, but forecasters say it would first have to clear several hurdles. On Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said Sara is unlikely to survive its trip along Honduras, Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula. The official forecast now calls for the storm to dissipate by Tuesday. But if Sara survives to strike the Florida coast, it would be the state's fourth landfalling hurricane this year. Read more

Today's talkers

• She's a trans actress and "a warrior." Now, this 'Emilia Pérez' star could make history.
• Jason Kelce performs new Christmas song with Mt. Joy before Eagles' TNF game.
• It's time for a vacation! Here's how to set your OOO on Teams, Gmail: Video tutorial.
• How much protein is in an egg? Answering your breakfast protein questions.

'Problem Child' vs. 'Iron Mike'

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul declared they’re ready for their fight Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Video appears to show Paul briefly stepping on the front of Tyson’s right foot at the weigh-in Thursday. Tyson then slapped Paul across the face with his right hand and pointed toward the ground before the two men were pulled apart. A longtime friend of Tyson said the boxer told him he slapped Paul because Paul stepped on his foot. The fight will be livestreamed on Netflix (main card will begin broadcasting at 8 p.m. ET).

Photo of the day: Karol G makes history at Latin Grammy Awards

Past winners like Karol G, Shakira, Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma and Juan Luis Guerra were given their flowers, but up-and-coming talents such as Kevin Aguilar, Maura Nava, Latin Mafia and Sofi Saar were also celebrated Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Miami. Juan Luis Guerra came out on top snagging album and record of the year, and Karol G made history, becoming the first woman to win the trophy in the best urban music album category two times consecutively. Scroll through our gallery for the best photos of the night.

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