This Thanksgiving feels like the perfect moment for a gentle reset. The news cycle has been loud, messy, and joy-draining lately. So we're hitting pause on headlines to reclaim some peace. Instead, we're leaning into the lighter, happier corners of The Weekly Chai: The Scene, Money Moves, Sports, Parenting, Living Well, Cosmic Chai, and our Editor's Pick. We're so grateful for you, our community and we'd love your input. If curated news from the US or around the world ever calls to you again, just reply and let us know. If enough voices chime in, we'll bring it back. Here's to a cozier, calmer Chai ☕️

WHAT’S BREWING: The Scene

MONEY MOVES

  • Tech Earnings: $NVDA ( ▼ 0.97% ) reported Q3 revenue of $57B with $65B guidance. Blackwell chip demand remains sold out through 2026.

  • Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin fell below $85K (lowest since April), Ethereum traded below $2.8K. Approximately $2B in long positions liquidated over 48 hours.

  • Fed Expectations: December rate cut probability declined from 97% to 30-35% following September employment data (119K actual vs. 50K forecast) and unemployment rising to 4.4%. Chair Powell indicated rate cuts will not be considered until labor data shows meaningful deterioration.​

  • Japan Bonds: 30-year JGB yield reached 3.38%, 10-year yields returned to 2008 levels. New Prime Minister's ¥25 trillion fiscal spending plan and yen repatriation flows contributed to the move.​

  • Indian Rupee: Rupee reached 89.49 against the dollar, marking a new low. RBI reduced intervention levels amid trade uncertainty and Fed rate expectations.​​

  • Market Conditions: VIX at 24. Equity market order books thinned with intraday Dow movements exceeding 1,100 points. Reduced liquidity across global markets.

PLAY BY PLAY

  • MLB: Shohei Ohtani is straight-up HIM again. Unanimous NL MVP (fourth time, three straight clean sweeps). Barry has more total, but nobody’s ever been this unanimously adored. 30/30 votes like he snapped the Infinity Gauntlet.

  • NBA: OKC is actually illegal, 15-1, seven straight, SGA gliding at 32.7 like butter on hot roti. Brunson still refusing to let MSG fall at 28 & 6.4. Wemby calf strain got the entire city doing breathing exercises and lighting candles.

  • NFL: Week 11 was pure unscripted cinema. Josh Allen dropped SIX total TDs (3 pass, 3 rush) and turned Tampa into fireworks. Bo Nix ice-cold game-winner AGAIN (Broncos on FIRE), Eagles surgically assassinated Detroit 16-9, Rams laughing in first place after Seahawks shank the kick, rookie Tetairoa McMillan went nuclear (8-130-2) for Carolina, Dolphins win the league’s first-ever Madrid game in OT. Six games decided by a field goal or less. Absolute madness.

  • F1: Vegas lights. Lando up 24 on Piastri, two straight wins, papaya orange owning the Strip while Max lurks in the mirrors.

RAISING ROOTS: Spice, Stir, Smile

Pots simmer, stories overlap, and the table fills up with a little masala magic. If you want the full recipes from today’s post, tap the link for Cranberry Chutney, Samosa Pot Pie, Lentil Stuffing, Kale Chaat, and more. Share the recipes. Share the story. Share the love. Read more

LIVING WELL: Thanksgiving: Where the Story Begins

Turkey came later. The meaning came first. We explored how Thanksgiving really began and why the foods on the table still matter, from the Three Sisters to your family’s cranberry chutney remix. Read more

COSMIC CHAI: Weekly Horoscope (Nov 21-28)

Mood: A spark returns. After weeks of emotional deep-dives and cosmic curveballs, a quiet strength begins to emerge. Mercury’s retrograde still nudges us to review and realign; now, the tone is lighter, warmer, and wiser. Guidance: The road ahead is still winding but the light has shifted. Let hope stretch your stride. Let clarity follow curiosity. And if you must look back, do so only to reclaim the parts of you that are ready to grow. Full Horoscopes

Key Dates:

  • Nov 23-24: Moon in Capricorn: practical planning meets intuitive vision

  • Nov 27: Full Moon in Gemini. Emotional truths, conversations that reveal where the heart stands

EDITOR'S PICK: Homebound

Homebound is here for your holiday binge. India’s official pick for the 98th Academy Awards just dropped on Netflix, and it’s the perfect cozy-season watch. Neeraj Ghaywan brings together Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor for a story full of friendship, heart, and quiet fire. Put it on while you cook, laugh, and gather. Let it play in the background of your celebration and then send it to someone who needs a good movie and a warm moment today. Stream on Netflix.

UPCOMING WEEK

  • Nov 23: Fibonacci Day

  • Nov 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

  • Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day