Keeping Up With America

Suspect arrested in killing initially thought to have been from bear: A suspect in the killing of a man whose death in Montana was initially thought to have been caused by a bear is in custody, the Gallatin County sheriff said Wednesday.

Elon Musk ordered to attend Philadelphia court hearing over $1 million giveaway to voters: Billionaire Elon Musk has been ordered by a judge to attend a Philadelphia court hearing on Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner over his $1 million giveaway to voters.

Phoenix man says hot asphalt caused third-degree burns during arrest: An Arizona man says police held him down on scorching asphalt while arresting him during the height of Phoenix’s summer heat wave, causing third-degree burns on his body.

Trump deploys garbage truck to trash Biden gaffe at Wisconsin rally: Dressing like a sanitation worker and, at one point, appearing in the cab of a garbage truck, Donald Trump sought to convince voters in battleground state Wisconsin on Wednesday that Democrats believe those who vote for him are “garbage”.

L.A. County DA Gascón supports clemency request for Menendez brothers: The district attorney for Los Angeles County said Wednesday he wants the California governor to grant clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who are serving life sentences for killing their parents in 1989.

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North Korea missile reaches record height in apparent ICBM test: North Korea has test launched a long-range missile that is theoretically capable of striking the US mainland, in another display of defiance by the regime amid growing warnings over its troops’ participation in the war in Ukraine.

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving toward Ukraine, Pentagon says: Some of the 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia are moving closer to Ukraine “outfitted with Russian uniforms and provided with Russian equipment,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Can I get a HELOC with a 580 credit score?: After years of rapidly increasing home prices, today’s homeowners are sitting on unprecedented levels of home equity. Right now, the average homeowner has approximately $330,000 in available equity — up by about $28,000 compared to February 2024. The amount of home equity that can be accessed while maintaining a healthy 20% equity cushion now amounts to $214,000. This hefty amount of equity represents an appealing opportunity for homeowners to access the funds they need with a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC).

What the 2025 IRA Contribution Rules Mean for Your Retirement Strategy: The end of the year is a new occasion to boost your retirement savings. As part of your year-end planning for 2024, it’s important to look ahead to the new 2025 IRA contribution rules from the IRS.

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Saints QB Derek Carr expected to return, says he’s ‘no savior’ | Dodgers defeat Yankees in World Series after Game 5 comeback

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