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1. Surf's down! Munich, until now an inland surfing hotspot, has lost its biggest wave

   Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect the beloved wave but impatient surfers have also tried their own methods.

2. DOJ case against Comey faces troubles. And, powerful figures in latest Epstein docs

   The DOJ's case against former FBI Director James Comey faces new challenges. And, newly released emails name powerful figures who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein even after his conviction.

3. Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys

   The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.

4. Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds

   Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.

5. She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too

   Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.

6. Who are Afrikaners, the group at the center of Trump's dispute with South Africa?

   Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a "white genocide" in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid.

7. The latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel

   The latest emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show communications with a vast web of influential figures in politics, academia, business and more, even after he registered as a sex offender.

8. Overdue jobs report shows employers added 119,000 jobs in September

   U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, may hint at the pace of hiring and firing.

9. 2 Senators want to hold big tech accountable for harms caused by algorithms

   Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,and John Curtis, R-Utah, want to hold social media companies accountable for the negative impacts their algorithms have on people. They spoke to NPR about their bill.

10. U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds

    U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign.