Keeping Up With America

Trump files suit against Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register newspaper: Donald Trump is suing Ann Selzer, her polling firm, The Des Moines Register and the newspaper’s parent company, Gannett, accusing them of consumer fraud, according to a copy of the filing reviewed by NBC News.

Rex Heuermann, alleged Long Island serial killer, charged with 7th killing: Heuermann was charged with killing Valerie Mack, a 24-year-old from New Jersey who had been working as an escort in the Philadelphia area, in 2000. Her partial remains were found in Manorville, Long Island in 2000, and more of her remains were found on Gilgo Beach more than 10 years later.

White House presses for Congress to provide more authority to address drones in U.S. airspace: Members of the House Intelligence Committee will receive a closed-door briefing on drones Tuesday from the FBI, CIA and Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Judge denies Trump petition to dismiss hush-money case over immunity claims: Juan Merchan rules ‘decidedly personal acts’ of falsifying records pose no danger of intrusion on executive function.

1 dead after CBP helicopter crashes in far east San Diego County: Late Monday afternoon, dozens of border patrol agents lined the procession route. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter crashed on Monday near Potrero, an area in the far southeastern reaches of San Diego County close to the U.S.-Mexico border, killing the pilot, according to CBP.

Around the World

Cyclone Chido: many missing in Mayotte as death toll rises in south-east Africa: Authorities impose night-time curfew to prevent looting as dozens reported killed across Mozambique and Malawi.

Earthquake hits Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least 6 people on Pacific island nation, damaging U.S. embassy: A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation and reportedly killing at least six people. Casualties were arriving at hospitals and among the buildings seriously damaged in the capital of Port Vila was one that houses the U.S. embassy.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Home equity loan vs. mortgage refinance: Which will be better in 2025?: Homeowners have multiple ways to access their accumulated home equity. From home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) to reverse mortgages and home equity loans and mortgage refinancing, there’s likely a safe and effective way to borrow your home equity now, regardless of your financial circumstances. And with the average amount of home equity sitting around $320,000 now, there’s likely plenty to utilize, too.

There’s still time to slash your 2024 tax bill with these last-minute moves | Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC. As year-end approaches, there’s still time to slash your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund, financial advisors say. Typically, you can expect a tax refund when you overpay taxes throughout the year. Alternatively, you get a tax bill when you haven’t paid enough. Most 2024 tax strategies must be completed by Dec. 31, so there’s limited time to make last-minute moves.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Conor McGregor says he agrees to fight Logan Paul in India | Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk in positive drug test, faces ban

Luigi Mangione Documentary Frenzy Continues with Hour-Long Investigation Discovery Special Produced by Dan Abrams (EXCLUSIVE) | Pamela Anderson and Mikey Madison Get Honest About Intimacy Coordinators, Acting Prep and Why Pam Is ‘Not Ashamed of the Choices I Made’

Judge in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case rejects claim that the government leaked Cassie video | Tim Allen and Kat Dennings Have Rocky Reconciliation in ‘Shifting Gears’ 1st Look (Exclusive)

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