In a surprising turn of events, satirical news outlet The Onion has acquired Alex Jones' controversial platform, Infowars, in a bankruptcy auction. The sale, finalized with the assistance of families of Sandy Hook shooting victims, comes as Jones faces over $1 billion in defamation judgments for his claims that the tragic 2012 school shooting was a hoax. One victim's father expressed that the closure of Infowars represents \"the justice we have long awaited and fought for.\"

The CEO of The Onion announced plans to relaunch Infowars in January, promising a new direction focused on satire aimed at conspiracy theorists. He emphasized the choice between allowing Jones to continue his platform unchallenged or transforming it into a comedic site, ultimately opting for the latter. Following the announcement, Infowars' website went offline, while Jones began broadcasting from a new studio, contesting the auction's terms. A bankruptcy judge has since paused the sale pending a hearing next week.

In other news, the U.S. labor market shows signs of stability as the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a six-month low, with first-time claims decreasing by 4,000 to a total of 217,000. This figure is slightly below expectations, indicating ongoing resilience in employment.

Additionally, wholesale prices rose by 0.2% in October, attributed to increased service costs.

In sports, Lindsey Vonn, the three-time Olympic medalist, is making a comeback to competitive skiing after retiring in 2019. At 40 years old, she will rejoin the U.S. ski team for the upcoming World Cup circuit, following a partial knee replacement earlier this year.