Keeping up with America

12 Epstein accusers sue the FBI for allegedly failing to protect them: Twelve accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender and billionaire whose trafficking charges made international headlines, sued the FBI for failure to protect them, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in federal court in the Southern District of New York.

L.A.’s newest tourist attraction? Abandoned high-rises covered in graffiti: Street art fans and the merely curious are stopping by to see the handiwork of taggers who spray-painted the exteriors of three downtown buildings.

Cybersecurity experts are warning that hospitals around the country are at risk for attacks like the one that is crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children’s hospital, and that the U.S. government is doing too little prevent such breaches.

Bluesky opens up to the world – but can anything really replace Twitter? After a year in invite-only beta mode, anyone can sign up for the new social network. Whether they will want to stay is another matter.

FBI searching for stolen 200-year old George Washington painting: The Englewood Police Department in Colorado and the FBI are searching for a missing 200-year-old painting of George Washington that was stolen from a storage facility last month.

Around the World

Australia – Severe weather batters state of Victoria: Nearly half a million homes were left without power in the Australian state of Victoria after a storm knocked out parts of the network.

Palestinian families speak out over rise in killings, violence in West Bank: The U.S. has sanctioned four Israeli settlers over alleged threats.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

9 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2024: The new year is a great opportunity for a financial reset and setting some short- and long-term money goals.

Here’s How Much Cash You Need at Home, According to Experts | Jordan Rosenfeld, Yahoo Finance. Digital payment platforms like Venmo, PayPal and CashApp have changed the way we use and keep physical cash on hand. Most people rarely keep cash on their person, much less at home. A recent GOBankingRates survey found that the majority of Americans (70%) keep $500 or less at home, while 14% keep between $500 and $1,000, 7% keep between $1,000 and $2,000, 4% keep between $2,000 and $3,000, and 5% keep more than $3,000 at home.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Stephen Curry continues to rewrite 3-point record book, but Warriors’ win streak comes to an end | Kedon Slovis talks about his year at BYU — and his shot at fulfilling NFL dream

20 Films with the Biggest Production Budgets of All Time | Dakota Johnson and her refreshingly honest Madame Web interviews: Why people love stars going ‘off script’

‘Land of Bad’ Review: Russell Crowe Upstages a Pair of Hemsworth Brothers in Junky Actioner | Long-time journalist Geraldo Rivera takes new role after Fox News departure

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Are Your Parents Hot? You Might Earn More Money, Study Finds

‘The Iron Claw’: How to Watch the Movie on Digital

What is the Atlantic diet? How it compares to Mediterranean diet.

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