Keeping up with America

Documents name alleged Jeffrey Epstein associates previously identified by accuser: The seven documents unsealed Tuesday total 1,482 pages.

Officials try to solve the mystery of the last unidentified victim of the ‘Happy Face Killer’: Dubbed the “Happy Face Killer” for drawings he left on anonymous letters, Keith Hunter Jesperson pleaded guilty in 2010 to murdering the woman in 1992. He referred to her as “Claudia,” but that may not be her real name, California authorities said.

A sprawling storm hit the U.S. South, with tornado warnings and high winds that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida on Tuesday, while another storm buried cities across the Midwest in more than a half a foot of snow, stranding people on highways as it headed to the Northeast.

Several men arrested after dispute over secret tunnel in Brooklyn synagogue: Brawl erupted between police and those who created passageways and wanted them to remain at Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters.

Teens won’t be able to see certain posts on Facebook, Instagram – What Meta’s changes mean: Meta announced Tuesday it will begin restricting some of the sensitive content teens can see on Facebook and Instagram amid mounting claims that its platforms are addictive for young users.

Around the World

Intensified Russian airstrikes are stretching Ukraine’s air defense resources, officials say: Russia’s recent escalation of missile and drone attacks is stretching Ukraine’s air defense resources, a Ukrainian air force official said Tuesday, leaving the country vulnerable in the 22-month war unless it can secure further weapons supplies.

The Taiwan that China wants is vanishing: There was a time when the beneficent smile of a dictator greeted you everywhere in Taiwan.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

The best work-life balance advice came from my 24-year-old boss: To him, work-life balance wasn’t an option, it was a must.

NASA delays Artemis moon missions to give SpaceX, others more time to develop tech

Ten unsung digital and AI ideas shaping business: If you wanted to boil down 2023 to one concept, it would have to be generative AI (gen AI).

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How to Make Money Fast — Easy Ways to Make Money: Need Extra Cash?

If You’re Not Going To Budget in 2024, at Least Do These 7 Things To Save Money | Andrew Lisa, GoBankingRates. The No. 1 rule of personal finance is to create a budget so you can track your income and expenses, assign a purpose to every dollar, prevent overspending and meet your savings goals. But some people don’t have the meticulous nature to keep up with it all, don’t feel they need to or simply don’t want to spend time keeping tabs on what’s coming in and what’s going out. No matter the reason, if you’re living without a financial roadmap in 2024, at least take the following steps to avoid financial failure.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NBA Power Rankings: Knicks on the rise after big trade, Bucks in free fall, Mavericks crack top five | NFL playoff bracket, schedule, times, betting lines: Texans-Browns set to kick off wild-card weekend

Tom Cruise teams with Warner Bros. in a deal to make new movies | Jon Favreau to Direct New Movie ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

‘The Cleaning Lady’ Star Adan Canto Dies at 42 | Boy George reveals celebrity feuds, weight loss struggles in new memoir

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

9 Easy Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

Tech Tricks to Score the Best Airplane Seat

The 20 Best Horror Movies on Netflix: January 2024

10 energy-boosting breakfast and lunch ideas to avoid the afternoon crash