Keeping Up With America

Biden calls Assad’s fall “moment of historic opportunity”: President Biden on Sunday called the fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad a “moment of historic opportunity,” and he pledged to support the country and its neighbors against any threats.

Man arrested in 41-year-old cold case murder in Southern California: A 70-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a 1983 murder in Southern California, police said.

NYPD scuba team searching Central Park waters for evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting: New York City police were searching the waters of Central Park as authorities continue their investigation into the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to sources.

Donald Trump promises to pardon January 6 rioters on ‘day one’: In his first sit-down television news interview since winning a second presidency in November’s election, Donald Trump renewed promises to pardon his supporters involved in the attack on the US Capitol in early 2021.

Jay-Z accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: In one of the early reports to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in what would later lead to a recall of McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in several states, a 61-year-old man from Wisconsin said he got sick after eating the hamburger with onions that he said he didn’t order.

Around the World

South Korea arrests ex-defence minister after failed martial law attempt – reports: South Korean prosecutors have arrested ex-defence minister Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday, local media has reported.

Notre Dame hosts first Mass since reopening its doors after 2019 fire: Notre Dame Cathedral, its air thick with the smell of incense, on Sunday, hosted its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcends religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

TikTok could try to fight fast-approaching US ban at the Supreme Court

They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.

A robot was found ‘dead’ at work – and no one knows why

Richer, Wiser, Happier

7 reasons to consolidate your credit card debt this holiday season: With the holiday season underway, millions of Americans are grappling with an unprecedented level of credit card debt, which has surged beyond $1.17 trillion nationwide. This staggering figure isn’t just a number — it represents countless families struggling under the weight of high-rate debt, with the average cardholder owing approximately $8,000 on their credit cards before even starting their holiday shopping. And with average credit card interest rates sitting above 23%, many households are at risk of being trapped in an increasingly difficult financial situation.

What Can You Buy With Your Home Equity?: So, you bought your home before the pandemic, or maybe you just had a remarkable down payment and now you’ve got a ton of equity in your home. Sure, you can sit on it and wait for it to grow like a lot of people do, but that’s not all you can do with your home equity.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Eagles not ‘on the same page’ as passing attack struggles | Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

‘SNL’ Riffs on New Timothée Chalamet Film, Bob Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown,’ and Brat Summer | Brendan Fraser Pays Tribute to His Horse Pecas, Who Is in ‘Horsey Heaven’: ‘He Saved … Not My Life, but Certainly an Emotional Part of Me’

Kayce Dutton is the hot ‘Yellowstone’ savior who can also dance. What happened? | Selena Gomez Defends ‘Emilia Perez’ Spanish After Eugenio Derbez’s Criticism: ‘The Best I Could’

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

20 Maps That Changed the World

Elon Musk Exposes Shocking Secret

7 Things to Do When You Wake Up for a Stronger Immune System, According to Dietitians

How to Choose the Best Christmas Tree for Your Home