NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news.

Sal Hage from Brazil feeds the seagulls on Aston Quay in Dublin. RollingNews.ie RollingNews.ie

IRELAND

• Taxi drivers in Dublin staged a protest against Uber’s new fixed rates this evening, creating major traffic delays in the city centre.
• Four people, including three children, were hospitalised in the early hours of this morning following a suspected arson attack on a house in Ballyfermot.
• Gardaí are investigating after a stag was beheaded in parklands attached to a popular family tourist attraction in north county Dublin.
• An alarming new ad by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) that plays out like the opening scenes of a horror movie has been shared widely online. 
• The European Commission has proposed that the controversial nitrates derogation be extended, in a major win for some Irish farmers who have been heavily lobbying to retain it.
• There was tension in the room today as Tusla bosses briefed politicians on the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality; they couldn’t talk about the recent high profile cases of children going missing and dying in care. 
• The Red Luas line will reopen fully tomorrow as repairs to George’s Dock bridge have been completed following a fire.

INTERNATIONAL

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched through New York City today. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#WASHINGTON: A man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House previously worked with the United States military in Afghanistan, US media reported on Wednesday.

#G20: US President Donald Trump has announced a ban on South Africa from next year’s G20.

#HONG KONG: Hong Kong firefighters are scouring scorched high-rises today for over 250 people listed as missing, a day after the financial hub’s worst blaze in decades killed at least 55 in an apartment complex.

#PALESTINE ACTION: Acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney’s books may have to be withdrawn from sale and none of her new works published in the UK due to “uncertainty” caused by the ban on Palestine Action, the High Court has been told. 

PARTING SHOT

Today is Thanksgiving in the US, and while it’s not widely celebrated on this side of the Atlantic, one tradition that has crossed over is Black Friday.

What was once a standalone day of sales has gradually stretched into a week-long stint of deals, with many shops launching their discounts early.

A recent survey from iReach estimates that 2 in 3 adults have plans for some Black Friday shopping. It adds that total spending is expected to reach €422m – down €36m from last year.

So, take our poll and tell us: Will you be shopping on Black Friday?