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Centrist François Bayrou named France's new prime minister.

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Bayrou roughly a week after Michel Barnier was ousted as prime minister in a no-confidence vote triggered by budget disputes in the National Assembly. Barnier's government was the shortest-serving in the modern French republic's history. Bayrou, 73, is the leader of the Democratic Movement and is expected to form his government in the coming days.

South Korean president faces second impeachment vote.

The National Assembly will hold the impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol Saturday late afternoon local time. The vote comes a week after the conservative president survived the first impeachment vote over his short-lived declaration of martial law (see how it unfolded). At least 200 votes from the National Assembly's 300 members are needed to impeach Yoon.  

Initial public offering launches for stegosaurus skeleton.

Rally, a company that sells shares in a wide range of items, announced an initial public offering (see 1440's overview) for a nearly complete stegosaurus fossil nicknamed "Steg." The offering values the fossil—still being unearthed in Wyoming—at almost $14M, with 200,000 shares available at $68.75 each. Trading is set to begin Dec. 20 on Rally's app and website. Shareholders are expected to receive a payout in a year once the fossil is sold privately or auctioned to the highest bidder. 

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-11) hospitalized after injury on overseas trip.

The former House speaker is being evaluated after falling during an event in Luxembourg. The 84-year-old was traveling with a bipartisan congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of a World War II battle. Earlier in the week, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell also suffered an injury after falling at the US Capitol. The 82-year-old sprained his wrist, cut his face, and is experiencing leg stiffness.

New Jersey governor seeks federal resources in drone probe.

Gov. Phil Murphy (D) requested more resources from the Biden administration to investigate drone sightings reported in New Jersey and nearby states. Residents first reported the sightings last month; up to 180 aircraft have been reported since Nov. 18. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have jointly said the sightings appear to be aircraft operating lawfully and don't pose national security risks or safety threats. See their statement here.

1440 Business & Finance

Does your friend keep talking about their consulting gig, but you still have no idea what they do? This week, we're digging into the world of management consulting, including: 

> The difference between the Big Three and Big Four

> Why so many Ivy Leaguers want to go into consulting

> One critic's view on why the industry may do more harm than good

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Today, we're sharing a story from reader Robert W. in Milam, Texas.

"Many years ago, when I was about 4.5-years-old (I'm now 74.5!), I was watching my Dad fishing. After a bit, he asked me to hold his rod while he got something from his pocket. After just a few seconds, I felt something tugging on the rod. I hollered at Dad and tried to give the rod back to him, but he told me to go ahead and reel it in. It was a small Bluegill. My first fish I ever caught. Many years later, I realized that he probably had the fish already online but wanted me to think I caught it myself. That one act inspired me to love fishing for the rest of my life. I remember it like it was yesterday but that was about 70 years ago! My Dad, what a guy!"

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