The New York Times Op-Docs, the award-winning distributor behind 2022 Oscar winner "The Queen of Basketball" and 2024 Oscar nominee "Island in Between," has debuted the short documentary "Instruments of a Beating Heart" from director Ema Ryan Yamazaki on The New York Times. The film is a contender for the 2025 Academy Awards in the best documentary short category. "Instruments of a Beating Heart" was produced by Eric Nyari of Cineric Creative and co-produced by NHK, Japan's public media organization. In "Instruments of a Beating Heart," first graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: to form an orchestra and perform "Ode to Joy" at a school ceremony. Op-Docs, The New York Times's award-winning short documentary film series, is part of The Times's Opinion video department.

New body camera footage released in Laken Riley murder trial Body camera video shows police waking up 26-year-old Jose Ibarra and questioning him about the murder in the jogging trails near his apartment.

US President Donald Trump’s plans for Social Security and Medicare are making experts very worried. On the surface, his plans sound beneficial, such as cutting the tax on Social Security benefits. However, his other policy plans, such as eliminating the tax on Social Security payments, could see the funds run out of cash. Under the current tax legislation, Social Security beneficiaries are taxed on a portion of their payments depending on their income. However, some experts say the reverse is true and Trump’s mass deportation plan would hurt Social Security more.

The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses had shot down five ATACMS missiles launched by Ukraine against a military target in Bryansk region. The Biden administration had long declined to authorize Ukraine’s use of ATACMS in Russia, citing concerns of escalation . German leader Olaf Scholz has declined to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine despite pleas from Kyiv and pressure within his own government. Iran is supplying drones that Russia uses to strike Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, and North Korea has sent some 11,000 troops to Russia in recent weeks, according to U.S. and Ukrainian estimates. According to the doctrine, attacks that warrant a nuclear response are those that “pose a critical threat to the sovereignty and/or territorial integrity” of Russia or Belarus, a staunch ally where Russia also stores some of its nuclear missiles.

Alhumaid and Aljassim established GrintaHub, a fan-to-fan ticketing exchange and resale platform, in 2021. It served over a million clients as of August 2024. The Saudi-based company has sold two million tickets. It previously signed an official resale partnership for Formula 1 tickets in Saudi Arabia and numerous entertainment events and served as an official sponsor of the Jeddah Season. The duo previously cofounded a sports marketing company Cfcsaudi, which they exited later.

PoliticsBiden arrives late, misses G-20 summit group photoPresident Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni missed the official G-20 summit group photo in Rio de Janeiro, after arriving late following their trilateral meeting on Nov. 19.

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LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia is set to return to the DP World Tour next year, opening up the possibility of him making a record-equaling 11th appearance at the Ryder Cup. However, a DP World Tour spokesperson confirmed to CNN Sport that Garcia had submitted an application to rejoin the tour and had paid his fines following his defection. “Sergio Garcia submitted his application to return to membership of the DP World Tour for the 2025 season ahead of the deadline on Sunday November 17,” a DP World Tour spokesperson told CNN. - Scott Heavey/Action Images/ReutersGarcia is a stalwart of the Ryder Cup and holds the all-time record for most points scored at the competition. The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage, New York, in September.

Tieghan Gerard shares easy Thanksgiving recipes from new her cookbook The best-selling author and food blogger offers delicious, time-saving holiday recipes from her new cookbook, "Half Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy."

By Harriet RyanLos Angeles TimesORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — An Orange County firefighter who suffered spinal cord injuries in a September freeway rollover was released from a Colorado rehabilitation facility Friday. Brown was one of eight members of the Orange County Fire Authority’s Santiago Hand Crew hurt in the Sept. 18 accident on State Route 241 in Irvine. That man, whose family has asked that he not be identified publicly, is also undergoing treatment at Craig Hospital. The driver of the firetruck swerved around the ladder, resulting in the truck striking a guardrail and flipping over. But by the beginning of October, doctors felt he was strong enough to travel to Colorado in a gurney for rehab.

World45 Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders sentenced to prisonOn Nov. 19, 45 pro-democracy activists and leaders were sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years in Hong Kong's biggest national security case.

WWE legend The Undertaker suggested he was left impressed with President-elect Donald Trump when he interviewed him ahead of the presidential election. The two chopped it up about pro wrestling and the intricacies of the sport. Trump is a WWE Hall of Famer who appeared at the early WrestleMania events. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe pro wrestling legend said in the latest episode of the “Six Feet Under” podcast that Trump’s wrestling fandom caught him “off guard.” He was left “impressed” with how he treated his family and the members of his staff too. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Here’s everything you need to know about 2024’s Geminid meteor shower. Geminid Meteor Shower 2024: When Is It? Sky & Telescope diagramGeminid Meteor Shower 2024: CausesAll shooting stars are caused by meteoroids striking the Earth’s atmosphere. Sky & Telescope diagramGeminid Meteor Shower 2024: DetailsHow can you see a shooting star during the Geminid Meteor Shower 2024? Geminid Meteor Shower 2024: How To WatchTo see any shooting stars during the Geminid meteor shower you will need a cloud-free sky.

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