Keeping up with America

Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in Manhattan court as fraud trial kicks off: FTX founder shed his signature T-shirt and shorts look to don on suit with freshly cut hair as day one of fraud trial commenced.

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, of Texas, was carjacked by three armed attackers outside his apartment building Monday night —a disturbing episode that put a spotlight on the rising crime rates in the nation's capital, in defiance of national trends.

Florida hit by Canadian smoke from historic wildfire season: More than 69,000 square miles have been burned by wildfire in Canada so far. Some 795 wildfires were still burning as of Tuesday afternoon.

Arizona governor Katie Hobbs said this week her administration is terminating state land leases that for years have given a Saudi-owned farm nearly unfettered access to pump groundwater in the dry southwestern state.

This state is known for its low rate of Type 2 diabetes: It's still not enough for everyone.

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Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports, officials said, with needy countries beyond Europe potentially benefitting from speedier procedures.

Sirens sound to remember Eritrean victims: An emotional memorial has been held in Lampedusa for 368 migrants who perished at sea exactly a decade ago after their ship caught fire.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Humans Inherit Artificial Intelligence Biases: People can adopt biases from artificial intelligence in their decision-making processes, according to a new study

Court tosses $223.8 million verdict against J&J in talc cancer case

The absolute best Christmas tech gifts for someone who has everything and loves gadgets: Your techie friends and family want to unwrap the ultimate tech gadget. Shop the best tech gifts on the internet

Richer, Wiser, Happier

5 Reasons a Zero-Based Budget Might Be Right for You: There are various systems for managing your money if you want to get serious about your finances.

9 Of The Highest Paying Finance Jobs | Imogen Brighty Potts, Business Because. Over a third of business school candidates want to land a career in finance when they graduate. But what are some of the highest paying finance jobs?

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum ready to confront championship expectations for new-look roster | NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Buccaneers balling without Tom Brady; Texans climbing, Steelers fall seven spots

Stevie Nicks Gets Her Own Barbie | 'That's not for me': Clint Eastwood snubbed Superman role

Does Disney’s Management of Hulu and ESPN Violate Antitrust Laws? A Judge Weighs In | Patrick Stewart's potential Picard wig flew British Airways solo for 'Star Trek' audition: Memoir

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