In the latest NPR News update, negotiators at COP29 have agreed on a plan for developed countries to provide at least $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist vulnerable nations facing climate disasters, although this falls short of the $1.3 trillion target. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Italy for G7 discussions amid ongoing global tensions, including the war in Ukraine. In Venezuela, authorities are investigating opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for treason amid US sanctions. Meanwhile, Texas is introducing Bible classes in public elementary schools, generating mixed responses. Lastly, AAA predicts nearly 80 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving, expected to create record passenger numbers at airports.