Keeping Up With America

Skip Bayless offered former Fox Sports hairstylist $1.5 million for sex, lawsuit alleges: Longtime television sports firebrand Skip Bayless is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances and offering $1.5 million to have sex with a former Fox Sports hairstylist, according to a lawsuit filed by the woman.

Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court in defamation case: A federal judge in New York has found former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for not complying with orders to turn over information about his assets to a pair of former Georgia election workers he defamed.

Louisiana AG orders review of New Orleans security plans after deadly truck attack: Louisiana’s Attorney General announced Monday a “full review” of New Orleans’ security plans in the wake of the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 revelers and injured dozens more.

Congress certifies Donald Trump’s election win four years after he inspired a riot: Congress on Monday formally certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, exactly four years after he stirred up a mob that attacked the Capitol in a failed attempt to disrupt the certification of his 2020 election loss and keep him in power.

Actor John Amos’ daughter hires a lawyer to investigate the care he got in his final months: Actor John Amos’ daughter has hired a lawyer to investigate the circumstances surrounding her father’s death, the latest development in an ongoing verbal dispute with her brother regarding their father’s care in his final months.

Around the World

Canada’s embattled PM Justin Trudeau announces he will step down: Justin Trudeau said Monday that he will resign as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, an announcement that will fire the starting gun on a contest to replace him as prime minister.

Israeli soldiers face risk of arrest abroad for alleged war crimes after serving in Gaza: It’s not just Israel’s leaders who may need to be wary of traveling abroad. Now soldiers who have served in Gaza appear to be facing a growing risk of arrest themselves over allegations of war crimes in Israel’s assault on the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025: Gold investing spiked to an 11-year high in 2023, and the price of the precious metal surged past numerous records in 2024. In turn, many investors are understandably intrigued by how the yellow metal could perform in 2025. If you’re one of those investors or are already invested in gold and looking to expand further, then, it helps to know the nuances of this asset. For example, gold is considered to be less of an income-producing asset and more of a protector against inflation and wider economic turmoil.

The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 In Right Now | Geoffrey Seiler, Fool. It’s never too soon or too late to start investing, as stocks have a long track record of helping to build wealth over time. It doesn’t take much money to get started, and with many online brokers now offering commission-free trades, it’s easier than ever. So whether you have $100, $1,000, or $100,000, let’s look at three tech stocks that are good places to start.

Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don’t work for everyone: Target-date funds are a way for 401(k) participants to put their retirement savings on autopilot — and they capture the lion’s share of investor contributions to 401(k) plans.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is playing like an NBA All-Star | Georgia’s Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams headed to NFL draft

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Achieves Its Biggest Induction Ceremony Ever With 4.6 Million Viewers on ABC | Nikki Glaser’s Cut Golden Globes Jokes Skewer Alec Baldwin, Luigi Mangione and More: ‘The Wild Robot’ Is ‘Nicole Kidman After Two White Wines’

Nicki Minaj sued by former employee for assault after Detroit concert | Zendaya, Tom Holland engaged after Golden Globes diamond ring rumors: Reports

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