Quickly catch up on the day's news

-- Amazon has been rolling out new Alexa features to persuade shoppers to rely on the voice assistant during the holiday rush.

-- In only a few months, California's wildfires have destroyed tens of thousands of homes, killed more than 80 people and blown through the firefighting funds that lawmakers set aside for an entire year.

-- This reality TV star is known for her sexy photos on social media -- something she said her husband is not always thrilled about.

-- Dolce & Gabbana was hours away from welcoming guests to a huge fashion show in China. Now, as the fashion house faces accusations of racism, the event has been postponed, according to the luxury brand's official Weibo account.

-- Target, Walmart, Amazon and other big retailers are pouncing on the first holiday shopping season in decades without Toys "R" Us. Which one will come out on top?

-- The sexual assault of a male student recorded on video has led to the arrest of six students from St. Michael's College School, an all-boys Catholic school in Toronto, police said.

-- Ikea is laying off about 7,500 employees and reorganizing its global business. Ingka Group, which owns and operates most Ikea stores, announced it is cutting its global workforce by 5% and shifting toward smaller stores and more online shopping.

-- Thanksgiving meals can cause problems for people with dietary requirements or restrictions. Check out a few ways you can navigate this holiday season without sabotaging your diet.

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