Keeping up with America

The code that broke open the Murdaugh murder case was right at investigators’ fingertips. It still took months to crack: South Carolina investigators detail the challenges of accessing a phone that held a crucial video that “destroyed” Alex Murdaugh’s alibi for the night his wife and son were killed.

Here’s how much a typical Thanksgiving Day feast will cost this year: The cost of preparing your Turkey Day feast is likely to be cheaper this year — and you can thank the turkey.

Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say: U.S. health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning.

Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter, joins husband in hospice care: Former first lady, 96, who married husband in 1946, three decades before White House victory, enters hospice care at home in Georgia

Education company 2U and leader Chip Paucek part ways after high profile USC partnership ends: The cofounder and CEO of influential ed tech company, 2U, is out following news that the company and its top academic partner, the University of Southern California, would wind down their decade-and-a-half relationship.

Around the World

French senator Joël Guerriau questioned on suspicion of drugging MP: A French senator has been questioned on suspicion of plying an MP with a drug without her knowing.

The UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as a communications blackout hinders coordination: The United Nations was forced Friday to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza and warned of the growing risk of widespread starvation after internet and telephone services collapsed in the besieged enclave because of lack of fuel.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

7 Money Management Mistakes That Often Lead to Business Failure: Be wary of business oversights and practices that can jeopardize the best financial projections.

Feds want speed reduction tech in every new car. Are American drivers ready? The National Transportation Safety Board wants to mandate intelligent speed-assist technology on all new vehicles.

3 AI Stocks: Nearly one year ago, ChatGPT rolled out to the public.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 Undervalued Stocks to Triple Your Money: With a recession looming, if you buy these undervalued stocks to triple your money now, you will see your portfolio bounce upwards in 2024.

Being Optimistic About Finances May Say Something About Your Thinking Skills | David Nield, Science Alert. Overspending has become a common problem for Americans – about six in 10 currently live paycheck to paycheck, according to a May 2023 Lending Club report. But what’s causing the majority to live beyond their means? Experts say it’s about more than a person’s budgeting skills.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Josh Dobbs’ rise to NFL prominence is hard to believe — unless you know him | Why Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is emerging as the dark horse in NBA’s MVP race

Apple Invests in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon Film | ‘Star Wars’ Documentary About Infamous 1978 Holiday Special Sets Release Date

How ‘Fahrenheit 451’ inspires BookPeople of Moscow to protect books | Johnny Hardwick Cause and Manner of Death Undetermined

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Tired of Peeling Potatoes? This Ingenious Trick Is a Total Time-Saver

10 Tips to Improve Your Cellphone Signal Strength This Holiday Season

Healthy and delicious superfood Thanksgiving side recipes

Gym-Free Fitness: Easy home workouts for losing weight and managing diabetes