Keeping Up With America

Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia’s longest criminal trial: Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap superstar Young Thug.

Trump vows to block U.S. Steel’s takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel: President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to block Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying U.S. Steel, a $14.9 billion deal announced a year ago that is now under review for its potential impact on U.S. national security.

FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey that have ‘unnerved’ residents: Large drones have been hovering in formation over northern New Jersey, officials said Monday, leading to “unnerved” residents wondering what’s behind these bright, unidentified flying objects appearing almost every night in the sky.

Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law partly revived by US appeals court: Idaho can enforce a first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” law against those who harbor or transport a minor to get an abortion out of state without parental consent, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday.

Boulder police won’t say if they have new leads in JonBenét Ramsey’s case but say it’s ‘obvious’ they want to solve it: A week after the premiere of a Netflix docuseries on the unsolved death of JonBenét Ramsey, police maintained their dedication to finding the little girl’s killer but refused to say whether they have any promising leads at this time.

Around the World

Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy: Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder of university student Giulia Cecchettin, whose brutal killing cast a grim spotlight on femicide in Italy.

South Korea parliament votes to defy president by lifting martial law declaration: The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration. President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Death Clock: New app says it knows when people will die

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Preparing to retire in 2025? Make these 3 smart moves now: While many Americans plan to retire at age 65, the reality is that the end of their working career often comes much sooner. Despite conventional wisdom, the average retirement age in the United States is actually 62, according to a recent report. In fact, almost six in 10 retirees stepped away from the workforce earlier than anticipated, according to new research from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. That early departure date was often due to medical issues that limited workers’ ability to continue in their roles.

5 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Credit Card Safe From Fraud: Credit card fraud can throw a massive wrench in your financial plans. You’re minding your business buying a coffee or ordering takeout, and some scammer manages to snag your credit card number. The next thing you know, they’re out spending your money.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Denver Broncos author wild win over Cleveland Browns | Israel Vazquez, three-time world champion boxer, dies at 46

‘Snow White’ Trailer: Rachel Zegler Meets the Seven Dwarfs, Defies the Evil Queen and Showcases Her Singing | ‘Family Guy’ to Return to Adult Swim’s Weekday Lineup in 2025

Britney Spears declared legally single after Sam Asghari divorce: Reports | Margot Robbie Says Stripping Down on ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Was Her Idea, Rejected Offer for Robe

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