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It’s Sunday, December 1 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• Ohio’s restroom rule

• The November stock rally

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Ohio’s restroom rule

Ohio takes a controversial step with Senate Bill 104, which ties restroom access in schools to birth certificates. Yahoo News says it’s sparking backlash as an “invasion of privacy”.

NBC News criticizes its impact on transgender safety, arguing it can increase risks in public restrooms rather than promoting security.

While The Hill explains the law affects a wide range of facilities, stressing separation based on “biological sex” in schools and universities.

But Commondreams.org points out the bill has a huge ground base of support. Despite the protests, the legislation sailed through, and broadened its reach even to private schools. And many other states are doing the same. It’s plain popular.

Finally, Fox News adds that the bill makes official the restriction on using restrooms designated for the opposite sex.

The November stock rally

Yahoo says Trump's election win caused stock market euphoria, driving S&P 500 and Nasdaq up in November.

TradeAlgo adds that Trump's election boosted semiconductor stocks, easing China sale restrictions and spurring market optimism.

CBS News highlights holiday spending forecasts and less regulation under Trump as key drivers of stock surges.

And NYT argues that in particular, Trump's pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary was a significant factor in stock rally.

While DevDiscourse reports that even the global markets grew, encouraged by expected Trump tax cuts and deregulation.

1) Russian and Syrian jets are bombing rebel forces to help Assad regain control after rebels seize Aleppo territories.

2) All eyes on northern Michigan as heavy snowstorms hit hard; National Weather Service calls for over a foot of snow in some areas.

3) In a thrilling college football matchup, the Georgia Bulldogs secured a 44-42 victory over Georgia Tech in an unprecedented eight-overtime game.

4) Rivian, an electric vehicle startup, has received conditional approval for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program.