Keeping Up With America

6 pulled from rubble alive after explosion mangles Missouri home, authorities say: Six people were pulled alive from the rubble of a Missouri home Saturday morning after an unexplained explosion mangled the residence, authorities said.

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they abandon U.S. dollar: In a post on Truth Social Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on the BRICS geopolitical coalition of non-Western countries if the group moves away from trading using the U.S. dollar.

Illinois firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder — and a secret:  Before the fire that set Melissa Lamesch’s home ablaze on Nov. 25, 2020, the day had started with excited anticipation. Melissa was due to give birth to a baby boy in just two days, and Thanksgiving was a day away.

Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to run FBI: Donald Trump has tapped Kashyap “Kash” Patel to be FBI director, nominating a loyalist and “deep state” critic to lead the federal law enforcement agency that the president-elect has long slammed as corrupt.

As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern: Saturday marks the official end of a busy and destructive hurricane season, in which the weeks that usually see peak activity were puzzlingly quiet.

Around the World

Georgian president calls government illegitimate, claiming rigged election: The Georgian president, Salome Zourabichvili, has called the country’s government illegitimate and said she would not leave office when her term ends next month, defying the prime minister as he accused pro-EU opposition forces of plotting revolution.

Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup: Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby province. They faced little to no resistance from government troops, according to fighters and activists.

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Considering long-term care insurance now? 3 reasons to apply before 2025: While inflation and interest rates both declined in recent months, the economic burden felt from years of high borrowing costs and more expensive daily living will take some time to lessen. Unfortunately, for many seniors and older adults reliant upon restricted budgets, much of the damage has already taken place. For this demographic, then, it may be worth exploring ways to reduce additional costs to come.

Is Upgrading to Business Class Worth It? Here’s How to Decide: Travel can be exciting, but getting to your destination isn’t always fun, especially if you’re flying. Dealing with busy airports, long layovers, and cramped plane seats is not ideal.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 40-point triple-double in return | Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Famer who led St. John’s, dies at 99

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Condemns ‘Aggressive’ and ‘Very Gross’ Comments About Nessarose’s Disability: It Is ‘Low-Hanging Fruit That Too Many of You Are Comfortable Taking’ | Box Office: ‘Moana 2’ Keeps Making Waves With Biggest Black Friday Ever

Jon Batiste will sing national anthem at Super Bowl LIX, other performers join | Furious Zach Bryan Swears at Crowd After Object Thrown at Him for 2nd Time in a Week

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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