Episode Summary
Today’s NNC Daily News covers a closely watched U.S. appeals court ruling on presidential removal power, warnings from UNICEF and WHO on child mortality, and the White House’s new national security strategy. We also note reports on a potential Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery deal, advances in grid-scale batteries, new research on deep-sea ecosystems and mining impacts, the status of U.S. hepatitis B birth-dose policy, and the death of architect Frank Gehry.
Show Notes
Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News.
• A federal appeals court rules on presidential authority to remove certain independent agency officials, according to court records and AP reporting.
• UNICEF and WHO warn under‑five mortality progress is at risk without renewed funding and immunization drives.
• The White House releases a national security strategy emphasizing allied burden‑sharing and competition with major powers, AP reports.
• Financial outlets report Netflix is exploring a deal involving Warner Bros. Discovery assets; analysts say regulators would scrutinize any transaction.
• IEA and BloombergNEF say falling grid‑scale battery costs are aiding renewable integration and reliability.
• Researchers report deep‑sea mining tests disturb seafloor life, and new mapping studies detail fragile biodiversity in targeted areas.
• CDC and ACIP materials indicate the universal hepatitis B birth dose remains standard while recommendations are under review.
• Frank Gehry’s studio and AP confirm the Pritzker Prize–winning architect has died at 96.
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This is NNC, Neural Newscast.
All the day's news and information you need to know starts now.
Live from the Neural Newscast Global Information Center, I'm Andrew Lindbeck.
Today is December 5th, 2025.
On this day in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa
America's most prestigious undergraduate honor society was founded,
beginning a long tradition of recognizing academic excellence at colleges and universities across the nation.
This is NNC, Neural Newscast.
Political shifts and debates ahead.
A federal appeals court rules the president may lawfully remove two independent agency members,
according to court records, NAP.
Let's hear from Cassandra Joyce.
According to Reuters and the court's published opinion, a divided D.C. circuit holds two to one
that President Donald Trump acted within his authority when removing two Democratic members from the
Merit Systems Protection Board and the National Labor Relations Board. The majority cites
Supreme Court guidance on executive control over officials who exercise significant authority.
The dissent warns the decision weakens guardrails for independent oversight.
Supporters say it clarifies accountability for agencies that affect civil service and labor disputes,
while critics argue it risks politicization.
Lawyers expect appeals to continue, potentially to the Supreme Court.
AP reports.
This is Cassandra Joyce for Neural Newscast.
Let's take a look at World News.
UNICEF and the World Health Organization warn child deaths under five could rise without
action, threatening long-term gains.
Monica Kellan reports on this story.
UNICEF who and the World Bank say under-5 mortality has fallen by more than half since 2000, saving millions of lives.
But agencies warn overlapping crises could erode those gains in 2025 without urgent funding and access to care.
Conflicts displace families and disrupt clinics, while climate shocks drive malnutrition and disease.
Routine immunization lags after the pandemic, fueling measles and polio resurgence, according to WHO and Gavi.
Health groups cite gaps in primary care, clean water, and maternal services.
A UNICEF official calls the outlook a preventable setback if governments and donors fail to respond.
This is Monica Kellan for Neural Newscast.
Ethan Wells has more on U.S. foreign policy.
The White House releases a national security strategy that presses NATO allies on burden sharing
and prioritizes competition with major powers, according to a White House document and AP reporting.
It pairs tighter border and trade enforcement with expanded security cooperation in the Americas
and calls for more pressure on authoritarian regimes in the region.
Officials say the plan aligns diplomacy, military posture,
and economic tools to protect U.S. prosperity and sovereignty.
Senior administration officials briefed reporters that implementation guidance will follow in the coming weeks, AP Notes.
This is Ethan Wells for Neural Newscast.
Business and finance stories coming up.
Financial outlets report Netflix is exploring a deal involving Warner Bros. Discovery assets.
Analysts say any transaction would face antitrust scrutiny and could spur bundling across streaming.
For a tech update, here's what's new.
According to the International Energy Agency and Bloomberg NEF,
falling grid-scale battery costs are improving reliability
and helping integrate renewable energy on multiple continents.
Now, let's explore environmental stories.
Researchers say industrial deep-sea mining tests disturb large shares of seafloor communities,
according to recent peer-reviewed studies and environmental monitoring
cited by the International Seabed Authority.
Updates on medicine and wellness are next.
The
CDC and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices discuss hepatitis B recommendations.
CDC materials indicate the universal newborn birth dose remains standard,
while any changes undergo review. From the Science Desk, here's what's new.
An international team maps life in proposed deep-sea mining zones,
revealing fragile species and slow recovery rates.
Researchers report in a recent peer-reviewed study supported by national research agencies.
Now, let's share the latest in entertainment.
Trade outlets report discussion of a possible Netflix move involving Warner Bros.
Discovery continues to Royal Hollywood, with rivals weighing legal and regulatory options.
Lydia Holmes has an obituary from the Arts Desk.
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, dies at 96.
His studio confirms the death in Los Angeles, and AP reports the Pritzker Laureate reshaped
city skylines with sculptural steel and titanium.
Signature works include Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris,
and 8 Spruce Street in New York.
He won the Pritzker Prize in 1989 and influenced generations of designers.
This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast.
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