Keeping Up With America
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to N.Y. state charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: The Ivy League-educated suspect is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan sidewalk. Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to New York state charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as his defense complained about police parading him in “perp walks” that are “perfectly choreographed, utterly political.”
House Ethics Committee says Matt Gaetz may have violated state laws on prostitution, statutory rape in final report: The much-anticipated report follows a yearslong investigation into allegations against Gaetz, including that he paid for sex in Florida, where prostitution is illegal. The House Ethics Committee’s final report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., found that he engaged in a long list of conduct that violates House Rules and some that are potentially criminal offenses at the state level.
Biden commutes dozens of death row sentences to life without parole: President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the death sentences of 37 inmates, leaving only three people on death row in federal prisons. The commuted sentences will be reclassified to life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to the White House.
174 people rescued by rope after being stuck on Colorado ski lift gondolas for hours: Riders were assisted by members of the Winter Park Ski Patrol, who helped each person rappel down with a rope and harness. After hours of sitting stranded in their gondolas due to a broken ski lift, 174 people were brought down by rope rescues at a Colorado resort on Saturday.
Trump says ownership of Greenland ‘is an absolute necessity’: President-elect Donald Trump shared his renewed interest Sunday in the U.S. controlling the autonomous territory of Greenland, which is owned by Denmark.
Around the World
Former Marines pilot who worked in China to be extradited to U.S., Australia government says: Daniel Duggan, a naturalized Australian, faces charges including breaking U.S. arms control law by training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers.
Spain’s ‘fat’ lottery delivers hefty $2.8 billion prize in centuries-old Christmas tradition: “El Gordo” originated in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. Now the drawing is watched live on television and live-streamed globally.
Lets Talk Business and Tech
Bitcoin ETFs offer a ‘traditional way to buy an untraditional asset,’ advisor says. Here’s what to know
Trump’s 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada’s recovering auto industry
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Richer, Wiser, Happier
Will you be able to refinance your mortgage in 2025? Here’s what experts think.: The past year has been a whirlwind for the mortgage industry. During the first week in January, the average 30-year mortgage rate was 6.62%, according to data from Freddie Mac. Rates continued to climb throughout the first half of 2024, hitting a weekly high of 7.22% at the start of May.
Ranked: The 3 Best Places to Put Your Retirement Savings in 2025 | Kailey Hagen, Fool. Saving more money for future goals, including retirement, is a popular New Year’s resolution. But it’s also easier said than done. Often, it involves making changes to your lifestyle and spending habits so you can free up additional cash for retirement savings. But that’s only the first step.
Here Are the Biggest 401(k) Mistakes Each Generation Is Making: The 401(k) has been around for 46 years, and in that time, it has become the dominant workplace retirement plan employees of all ages use to save for their futures. Despite this, many still don’t understand all the ins and outs of their plans or the best strategies to help them maximize their savings’ growth.
Wings hire USC assistant Chris Koclanes as head coach | Victor Wembanyama doesn’t want to be put in a box: ‘I won’t fit’
Beyoncé NFL Halftime Show Will Be Available to Rewatch on Netflix — but Only for a Few Hours | David Fincher’s ‘Panic Room’ Getting Brazilian Remake
‘It Ends with Us’ was supposed to be a BookTok Hollywood success story. What went wrong? | Francis Ford Coppola, who survived polio, has harsh words for vaccine detractors
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