On earnings calls Thursday, private prison groups expressed a nearly unrestrained glee over what one called the “unprecedented opportunity” that a second Trump administration brings. While Democratic presidents have also massively expanded the immigration incarceration and deportation system in recent years, Trump is proposing his own generational escalation. That sort of thing is music to the ears of private prison operators ― whose stock prices soared upon the projections of Trump’s second term in the White House. (On Wednesday, GEO Group was “the single biggest winner in the U.S. stock market — among companies of any size,” according to the investment news site Sherwood News, which is owned by Robinhood.) GEO Group didn’t respond to questions about who “told” him that.

The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals duked it out in what looked like a Madden game, and it was the Ravens squeaking away with a 35-34 victory in what was an instant classic on their home turf. But, the pass to Tanner Hudson (while Chase had 11 catches for 264 yards and three touchdowns) fell incomplete. Cincy tried for the onside kick, but the Ravens recovered, all but ending an instant classic. The Ravens took advantage, as Lamar Jackson found the resurgent Mark Andrews for a touchdown, and then the quarterback ran in for the two-point conversation to make it 28-21 Baltimore. Burrow’s 428 yards and four scores came in a tough loss, as the Bengals defense again couldn’t pick up the offense.

Trump’s transition team, led by co-chair Howard Lutnick, who is overseeing personnel, has put together spreadsheets with names for the former president to consider. Some of Trump’s allies have also discussed Robert Lighthizer , the U.S. trade representative during Trump’s first term. Other potential candidates include O’Brien, the former Trump national security adviser; Grenell; and former senior State Department official Brian Hook. Others who have been discussed by Trump’s allies include Chad Wolf , Trump’s former acting Homeland Security secretary, and Chad Mizelle , former DHS acting general counsel. Trump’s allies expect Stephen Miller , the architect of Trump’s immigration agenda, to land a senior role in the White House.

The November fire came amid unseasonably warm temperatures and strong Santa Ana winds. The National Weather Service issued red-flag warnings for Ventura and Los Angeles counties that are to remain in effect through at least Friday morning. The fire was 15% contained Wednesday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Santa Ana wind conditionsNamed after Southern California's Santa Ana Canyon, the region's Santa Ana winds bring blustery, dry and warm wind that blows out of the desert, drying out vegetation and increasing wildfire danger. California brush fire explodes to nearly 20,000 acres, Newsom declares state of emergency originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

By the Numbers: Feels like the hottest year on record? It likely is Stronger hurricanes, extensive drought and November heat - scientists are concerned climate change will only make weather anomalies more common.

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How race and gender played a role in the 2024 election ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Vanderbilt University African American Studies Professor Michael Eric Dyson on how issues regarding race might have impacted voters’ decisions.

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