Keeping Up With America

Supreme Court won’t hear case over Hawaii’s licensing rules for handguns: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Hawaii man’s appeal of his prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license, leaving untouched a state supreme court decision that castigated its new framework for determining whether gun laws comport with the Second Amendment.

Trump’s business empire has expanded. Here’s where he could profit in his second term: Trump and his team have so far declined to provide details about how — or whether — he will separate his business interests from his work as president.

Lara Trump says she’s stepping down as Republican National Committee co-chair: Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced Sunday night that she will step down as a co-chair of the Republican National Committee amid mounting speculation that she could be picked to fill a coming Senate vacancy.

Jury finds Daniel Penny not guilty at New York City subway chokehold trial: A Manhattan jury has acquitted Daniel Penny in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely at the end of a weeks-long trial that sparked a fierce debate about whether the defendant was – as others put it – a “vigilante” or a “hero”.

‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing identified and arrested, police say: A “strong person of interest” was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday, after finding he had a fake ID with the same name as the one used by the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, officials said.

Around the World

Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’: Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare

Philippines’ Kanlaon volcano erupts, shooting ash 2.5 miles into the sky and prompting mass evacuation: A volcano briefly erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column high into the sky as the government ordered the evacuation of surrounding villages. Rising more than 8,000 feet above sea level on the central island of Negros, Kanlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

OpenAI’s Sora video generator is launching for ChatGPT Pro and Plus subscribers — but not in the EU

How to Use Left and Right Brain Strategies to Secure Funding For Your Startup

Raspberry Pi’s new keyboard computer can power an optional $100 display

Richer, Wiser, Happier

4 reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this December: Credit card debt continues to rise, with balances up by $24 billion in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve. Americans now owe a record $1.17 trillion as consumers turn to their credit cards to cope with the fallout from inflation surges in the post-pandemic era. Delinquency rates also remain high, even after improving slightly for cards in the third quarter.

Here’s How Much Debt You Can Have and Still Get a Mortgage: When you apply for a mortgage, there are some factors that play a major role in the lender’s approval process. Your credit score is a big example, and your income needs to be not only sufficient to afford the home, but it needs to be steady as well.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $25K for using profanity | Chiefs beat Chargers on walk-off field goal to clinch AFC West

‘The Penguin’ Team on Building Up the ‘Batman’ Villain for HBO: ‘Power Corrupts. What’s He Gonna Do? Probably Some More Bad Stuff’ | ‘Superman’ to Film a ‘Day and a Half of Pickup Shots’ but ‘No Reshoots,’ Says James Gunn: ‘Just a Handful of Individual Shots to Enhance the Film’

‘Real Full Monty’ is personal for James Van Der Beek, who got naked during cancer battle | Selena Gomez Celebrates ‘Emilia Perez’ and ‘OMITB’ Golden Globes Nominations in Bed

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

7 Formidable Facts About the Tower of London

Cholesterol concerns? Eat this daily, watch what happens…

The 6 Best Foods to Eat for Healthy Nails, According to Dietitians

Seven Tricks to Help You Stop Losing Your Phone (and Wallet, and Keys)