Keeping Up With America

Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired: Seattle’s interim police chief said she fired Kevin Dave, who hit Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, with his patrol car, after the city’s Office of Police Accountability concluded that he had violated four department policies.

U.S. transfers 11 Guantanamo detainees to Yemen after more than two decades without charge: The Pentagon said Monday it had transferred 11 Yemeni men to Oman this week after holding them for more than two decades without charge at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Two men found dead in landing gear of JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale Airport: Two men were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida during routine post-flight inspections on Monday, officials said.

Trump White House seeks to limit staff who have direct access to the president: The number of individuals with direct access to the president will be more limited when Donald Trump takes office in two weeks, as incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles seeks to streamline the new West Wing operation.

N.Y. appellate judge allows Trump’s Friday hush money sentencing to go forward: A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday denied Donald Trump’s bid for an emergency order halting the president-elect’s scheduled sentencing Friday on criminal charges in the hush money case.

Around the World

Trump’s trolling and tariffs sped up Trudeau’s demise. How will Canada handle him now?: Canadians woke up Tuesday to an uncertain future, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign and bring his near-decade in power to an end.

Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel: Japan’s largest steelmaker said Tuesday that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week over national security concerns.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Jeans brand True Religion acquired by PE firm, American Eagle-linked investment group

Meta scraps fact-checking, brings back political content in latest Trump-friendly move

U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should you refinance your home equity loan in 2025?: When it comes to refinancing your debt, many borrowers first think of their mortgage or, perhaps, their student loan. But home equity loans can also be refinanced to a lower rate.

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How long do settled accounts stay on your credit report?: Between today’s record-high rates and the compounding nature of the interest charges, a large number of Americans are struggling to deal with their credit card debt right now. That has resulted in an uptick in delinquent credit card payments and maxed-out card accounts, both of which signal a major issue with the credit landscape nationwide. If you’re one of the many cardholders who’s found it tough to keep up with your payments recently, settling your credit card debt for less than what you owe could provide enough relief to get your finances back on track.

Lions expect RB David Montgomery to be ready for playoffs | Jimmy Butler trade rumors: Heat receiving ‘poo-poo platter’ offers, Grizzlies among teams told to stay away

NBC’s ‘Today’ Breaks From Morning Routine With ‘Start Today’ Wellness App | Ted Farnsworth, Architect of Failed MoviePass Plan, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors

Ariana Grande fans upset by ‘sick’ question asked on Golden Globes red carpet | Johnny Depp warns about scammers impersonating him and asking fans for money

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