An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: Henry Kissinger’s divisive legacy; how to save your old Google account; an unusual space discovery; and more

Good morning. It's Thursday, Nov. 30, and if — like me — Spotify Wrapped placed you in a random town, here's an explanation. Now let's catch up.

His life: He was America's top diplomat under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, shaping key policy shifts with China, Vietnam, the Soviet Union and the Middle East.
His divisive legacy: Kissinger ushered in some of the most momentous developments of the late 20th century. But critics branded him as a war criminal who appeased dictators.

What to know: Since the pause began Friday, 210 Palestinian prisoners, 73 Israelis and 24 foreign nationals have been released. An American Israeli mother was freed yesterday.
What now? An estimated 159 hostages remain in the Gaza Strip. Israel said the pause could continue to allow for more releases, but it won't agree to a permanent cease-fire.

The alleged plot: An employee of India's government tried in May to organize the killing of a Sikh separatist, but the scheme was foiled in June, U.S. prosecutors said yesterday.
Why it matters: It could strain U.S. relations with India. Canadian authorities made similar allegations against India's spy services in September.

What to expect: Tens of thousands of people will gather for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. It's scheduled to run until Dec. 12.
At stake: The world is far off track from meeting its goals to limit the worst effects of climate change. Leaders must find ways to reduce planet-warming emissions.
Why is it in Dubai? It's the Asia-Pacific region's turn to host, and the UAE made an unopposed bid. But, as a major oil producer, it's a divisive choice.

What to know: The agency proposed a rule yesterday which, if finalized next year, would require water utilities to replace all lead pipes that carry tap water to the public.
Why? Lead can cause cognitive damage and other health problems, particularly in young children. Cities have struggled to get rid of around 9 million lead pipes that remain.

What's at risk? You could permanently lose old photos, files, emails and other data saved with Google on products like Gmail, Google Photos and Google Drive.
How to save your account: Sign in now. It will buy you more time to decide if there's anything you want to keep. Find tips for recovering your account here.

An illustration shows how the orbits of the six planets create a mesmerizing geometric pattern. (Thibaut Roger/NCCR Planets)

Where? About 100 light-years away in a suburb of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The planets formed at least 4 billion years ago and have barely changed since, a new paper said.
Why it's exciting: The planets have orbited in the same pattern for their entire existences. That could help to unravel some mysteries of how planets form and evolve.

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