Keeping Up With America

Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanes: The U.S. Postal Service has reopened all of its mail processing centers in areas of Florida and North Carolina hit by recent hurricanes, a top official said Wednesday in a briefing meant to reassure voters and election officials that the agency is ready to handle mail ballots.

Kentucky state senator dies weeks after plunging into an empty swimming pool on a mower: Sen. Johnnie Turner died Tuesday evening after his “hard-fought battle” with injuries sustained in the accident, the state Senate president said.

Police identify suspect arrested in 3 attacks on DNC offices in Arizona: Police have identified a suspect arrested in connection with three shootings targeting a Democratic National Committee office in Tempe, Arizona, since September.

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B: The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration said Wednesday.

Boeing machinists reject new contract, continuing costly walkout: Boeing machinists on Wednesday voted to reject a new labor contract proposal and continue a costly weekslong strike that halted production of some of the embattled company’s top-selling planes, resulting in furloughs and layoff announcements for thousands of workers.

Around the World

North Korean troops in Russia are ‘fair game’ if deployed to fight in Ukraine, US says: The US has said for the first time that it has seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, a move that could mark a significant escalation in Russia’s war against its neighbour.

Canadian police investigating death of Walmart employee found in store’s walk-in oven: In a farmer’s field in southwest England, Staples and six friends had found a hoard of more than 2,500 silver coins that had lain in the ground for almost 1,000 years.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

All the Nintendo Switch 2 rumours you need to know, from release date to design and more

I Teach Aspiring Entrepreneurs How to Prototype — Try These 4 Simple Tips to Turn Blank Pages Into Blueprints

Public urged to be vigilant online while abroad during half term

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Home equity loan dos and don’ts to know this November: If you were looking for a cost-effective way to borrow a large sum of money in recent years, home equity provided the best option. Not only were interest rates lower on home equity loans and home equity lines (HELOCs) than they were on most popular alternatives, but both provided a way to access a six-figure sum that others often couldn’t provide. And now, with one interest rate cut already issued by the Federal Reserve in September and additional ones likely for when it meets again in November and December, both products are poised to be even cheaper for borrowers in the final weeks of 2024.

4 Ways to Safeguard Your Money in an Online Bank | Ashley Maready, Fool. Financial technology just keeps getting better. We no longer have to visit a bank in person to move money around — you can access your cash via smartphone, and even deposit checks by taking a photo of them (this blew my mind the first time I saw someone do it).

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Panthers’ Bryce Young to start after Dalton hurts thumb in crash| James Harden dishes on Clippers’ new home, expectations and more

‘Family Guy’ Hulu Christmas Special Sets Premiere Date | Liam Neeson Eyes Retirement From Action Movies at the End of 2025: ‘I’m 72 — It Has to Stop at Some Stage. You Can’t Fool Audiences’

Zayn Malik Postpones U.S. Leg of New Tour After Liam Payne’s Death | ​​‘Love Is Blind’ Couples Status Check: Who Is Still Together and Who Broke Up?

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Do Calorie-Free Sweeteners Affect Your Blood Sugar? Here’s What Dietitians Say

CASHLESS AMERICA? You’ll Never Guess Who Just Banned Cash!

How to start running the right way, according to physical therapists

Eight Important Financial Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents