Keeping Up With America

Stephen Miller expected to be named Trump's deputy chief of staff for policy: President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of staff for policy at the White House, a source with knowledge of the transition team's plans said Monday.

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty: FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) have said.

Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador: President-elect Donald Trump will nominate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, tapping a key House ally to join his administration.

Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti diverted after being reportedly hit by gunfire: A Spirit Airlines flight coming into the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince from the US state of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday, forcing the airplane to be diverted to the Dominican Republic, the Miami Herald reported.

24 more monkeys found after 43 escape from South Carolina research facility: An additional 24 monkeys believed to be among 43 that escaped a South Carolina research facility last week have been recovered, and eyes are on a "sizable group" nearby, police said Sunday.

Around the World

Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy: Italian police have dismantled a Europe-wide forgery network suspected of producing sophisticated replicas of works by some of the world’s most famous artists, including Banksy, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Gustav Klimt.

Israel boosts aid to war-torn Gaza, but is it enough as the Biden admin's deadline for military support looms?: Early this fall in Gaza, aid workers doled out one food portion per mealtime, per family to starving civilians displaced by Israel's raging war with Hamas. But as Israel choked off aid deliveries to the Palestinian territory, the meals dwindled. Last week, the United Nations again warned that some Gazans are facing famine conditions.

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Bitcoin surges above record $81,000 as Elon Musk warns of ‘financial emergency’:

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should you refinance your home equity loan now that rates are cut? Experts weigh in: In the post-pandemic era, home equity loan rates and home equity line of credit (HELOC) rates rose as the Federal Reserve increased the benchmark interest rate. While the cost of home equity loans and HELOCs remained affordable compared with credit cards and personal loans, rates were far higher than they've been in recent decades.

3 Lesser-Known Perks of Booking a Vacation Through Costco: There are plenty of budget-friendly travel sites you can turn to for your next vacation. But if you're a Costco member, you may want to consider booking your next trip through Costco Travel. Not only might you save money by locking in a great deal, but you might enjoy these lesser-known perks.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Thunder's Chet Holmgren suffers pelvic fracture on hard fall | Wisconsin adviser Jack Del Rio arrested, cited for OWI after crash

‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix | ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Returns for ‘The Final Reckoning’ in Action-Packed First Footage

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson weighs in on report that he would 'pee in a bottle' on set | ​​Andy Samberg Says Amy Adams Turned Down ‘Very Dirty’ SNL Song to Protect Young ‘Enchanted’ Fans

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