Keeping Up With America

Soldier charged with murder after sergeant found dead in dumpster at Missouri base: A soldier stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, has been charged with murder in the death of a sergeant whose body was found in a dumpster at the base, officials said.

Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate holdings: Vice presidential candidate JD Vance, 40, has amassed a multimillion fortune in the two decades since he left behind the hardscrabble childhood he described in his bestselling 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."

Trump attacks Liz Cheney as "war hawk," saying see how she feels "when the guns are trained on her face": Former President Donald Trump attacked former Rep. Liz Cheney, one of his most ardent critics, on Thursday as a "war hawk" and suggested she be sent into the line of fire.

US adds only 12,000 jobs in October in final report before election: Until October average number of jobs gained per month in 2024 has been about 200,000, but new figures were impacted by Boeing strike and recent hurricanes

'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking effort: Nine Republican operatives and canvassers connected to the Elon Musk-backed America PAC told NBC News that they’re worried the high-profile grassroots operation on behalf of Donald Trump’s presidential bid may hamper his chances in states decided by slim margins.

Around the World

Marielle Franco murder: ex-police jailed for decades over crime that shook Brazil: Two former police officers who confessed to the murder of the Rio city councillor Marielle Franco have been sentenced to decades in prison for their part in a crime that shook Brazil and cast a harsh spotlight on the links between politics and organised crime.

Russia sentences former U.S. Consulate worker convicted of "gathering information" on Ukraine war to prison: A court in Russia's far-eastern city of Vladivostok on Friday convicted a former U.S. Consulate worker charged with cooperating with a foreign state and sentenced him to four years and 10 months in prison.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a search engine

Love Doesn't Have to be Tough — 3 Things to Do to Keep Harmony in Your Family-Owned Business

Parents are putting more trust into ChatGPT than actual doctors, study finds

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 smart home equity borrowing moves to make this November: The start of a new month offers borrowers and savers an opportunity to revisit their financial situation for opportunities to improve their economic health. For some homeowners, this may take the form of home equity borrowing via home equity loans or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). With the average homeowner having approximately $330,000 worth of equity to utilize as they see fit — and with interest rates on both products many points lower than alternatives like credit cards and personal loans — this is arguably one of the best ways to borrow a large sum of money right now.

How Much Cheaper Is It to Buy a Home With Excellent Credit? Mortgage rates have come down significantly since peaking in late 2023 and are widely expected to continue to fall for the foreseeable future.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Garrett Wilson's one-handed TD grab leaves Jets awestruck | 'Owner's Experience' for Tyson-Paul boxing match packs $2M punch

How ‘Paddington in Peru’ Harnessed the Power of Queen Elizabeth II, a First-Time Director and Olivia Colman for the Beloved Bear’s Big-Screen Comeback | ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie: Barry Keoghan’s Character Gets First Look as Details Remain Under Wraps

Graham 'Dingo' Dinkelman, known as 'South Africa's Steve Irwin', dies from snake bite | ​​Travis Kelce Drops Signature Catchphrase on New Holiday Song: ‘It’s Christmas Time, Alright Nah’

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Crunched For Time? Butterball Has a New Turkey You Won’t Have to Thaw

Trump Vance 2024 Collectible Coin Set

Is Cooking on a Gas Stove Affecting the Air Quality in Your Home? Here's What Experts Say

My Four Favorite Apps for Selling Used Clothing and Household Items