Keeping Up With America

Dave Chappelle called on Trump to ‘have empathy’ in SNL’s longest-ever monologue: In the longest monologue in “Saturday Night Live” history, Dave Chappelle delivered a pointed message to incoming President Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration Monday, calling for empathy and compassion as Americans prepared for a new chapter.

How quickly Trump will be able to carry out his mass deportation plan depends on these factors: Donald Trump has vowed to begin enacting the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history on Day 1 of his presidency, with one aide saying enforcement will begin “the moment that President Trump puts his hand on that Bible and takes the oath of office” on Monday.

'TikTok is back': Trump makes an appeal to young voters at his pre-inauguration rally: President-elect Donald Trump — the oldest man to win the presidency — offered himself Sunday as a champion of the youth, saying that decades from now, his youngest supporters would hail him as one of the greatest to call the White House home.

Bernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: ‘It reminds us of King’s spirit’: The coincidence that Martin Luther King Jr. Day lands on the same Monday as Donald Trump’s inauguration isn’t a cause for concern, according to Bernice King, the late civil rights icon’s daughter.

Altadena man used garden hoses to help save 7 homes, including his own, from the Eaton Fire: A neighbor did what thousands were urged not to do when he stayed behind amid mandatory wildfire evacuations and saved his home and multiple others nearby with garden hoses and the help of a few fellow residents.

Around the World

First Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas goes into effect: Israelis celebrated the return Sunday evening of the first wave of hostages from the Gaza Strip, hours after Israel and Hamas' long-awaited ceasefire went into effect and spurred many displaced Palestinians to begin the journey home by foot after 15 months of brutal conflict.

At least 86 dead, 55 injured in Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion: The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said Sunday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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TSMC is confident its CHIPS Act funding will continue under Trump, says CFO Wendell Huang

Trump vowed to declare a national energy emergency as soon as he takes office — here’s how he might do it

Richer, Wiser, Happier

2 2025 Spousal Social Security Benefit Changes All Married Couples Need to Know: The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no different. The changes to Social Security retirement benefits and changes that affect workers still paying into the program often get the most attention, but spousal benefits see changes too. If you're already claiming spousal Social Security benefits or you expect to apply soon, here are two of the most significant changes to expect in 2025.

4 2025 Retirement Moves That Could Make You a Millionaire by 2050 | Kailey Hagen, Fool. Most of us will spend at least 40 years in the workforce, and while that sounds like a lot of time, if you ask any retiree, they'll probably tell you otherwise. The days and weeks might pass slowly, but the years keep getting faster. That's why it's important not to put off retirement savings any longer. If you can afford to save for your future, it's best to begin making regular contributions right away. You should also consider these four steps to maximize your gains. If you're consistent, they could even make you a millionaire by 2050.

5 cities with the lowest ‘barrier to homeownership’ — where saving a 20% down payment takes less than 4 years: How long it takes you to save for a 20% down payment on a home depends in part on where you live. In a pricey area such as New York City, it could take the typical buyer roughly 10.85 years to save $173,000, which is 20% of the median list price of $865,000 for a home, according to a report by RealtyHop, a real estate investment agency.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Eagles hold on vs. Rams to advance to NFC Championship Game | Islam Makhachev quickly taps Renato Moicano in UFC 311 main event

Elizabeth Nissen, Veteran ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 71 | Anthony Hopkins Hosts Concert in Saudi Arabia After Losing His Home in L.A. Fires and Attends Joy Awards Alongside Matthew McConaughey

Nelly dismisses backlash over Trump inauguration ball performance: 'It is an honor for me' | Kat Dennings says casting directors were 'very harsh' about her appearance as child actor

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