The charges Alec Baldwin faces over the ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin and the weapons handler on the ‘Rust’ film set are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting. The Los Angeles Times has details. California’s extreme weather is almost over. But few homeowners there have flood insurance, meaning they could struggle to pay for cleaning up. Grist has the story. Vox’s Recode reports on the growing prospect of TikTok being banned in the U.S.  The Wall Street Journal explains why it’s the most wonderful time of year for goats, who enjoy eating discarded Christmas trees.