Keeping up with America

Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 62: Dexter Scott King died of prostate cancer, according to The King Center.

Navy identifies two SEALs lost at sea during raid and later declared dead: Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram "were exceptional warriors, cherished teammates, and dear friends," the commander of Naval Special Warfare Group 1 said.

Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s work: Harvard University has shed fresh light on the ongoing investigation into plagiarism accusations against former president Claudine Gay, including that an independent body recommended a broader review after substantiating some of the complaints.

Jeffrey Epstein’s brother doesn’t believe he died by suicide and wants new investigation: Mark Epstein doesn’t accept justice department report that found jail officials guilty of negligence but said that death was suicide

$2.59 for burritos? Taco Bell receipt from 2012 has customers longing for bygone era: Prices at Taco Bell have significantly climbed in the last decade, and one TikTok user has the receipts to prove it.

Around the World

Donetsk - Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city, officials say: At least 27 people have been killed in a shelling attack in the Russian-held city of Donetsk, the Moscow-installed leader of the region says.

Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas stormed a committee meeting in Israel’s parliament Monday, demanding a deal to win their loved ones’ release, as European foreign ministers joined growing international calls for Israel to negotiate on the creation of a Palestinian state after the war.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Meta's "general intelligence" quest: Meta has now joined Google and the Microsoft/OpenAI alliance in the quest for "artificial general intelligence," the AI industry's holy grail

Seven technologies to watch in 2024: Advances in artificial intelligence are at the heart of many of this year's most exciting areas of technological innovation

How Flex Watches Makes Emotional Connections With Customers: On this episode of "The Jeff Fenster Show," founder Travis Lubinsky shares tips and strategies for creating loyal customers

Richer, Wiser, Happier

6 Steps to Navigate 'Hire or Fire' Season and Find Your Ideal Financial Advisor Match: Imagine being in a committed relationship when, out of the blue, the person you are seeing stops paying attention to you.

Investment tips for keeping, growing your money in 2024 | Russ Wiles, AZ Central. It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2023. But don’t let some time-sensitive tax and other money tips slip away without pondering and perhaps acting on a few. These tips involve portfolio reviews, charitable donations, stock sales, retirement planning and more.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NBA midseason grades: 'A+' for 76ers, Celtics, plus strong marks for Knicks and Thunder, three teams get 'F' | Four possible reasons why MLB free-agent market has remained frozen despite big names still on market

Michigan lawmakers weigh new version of tax credits for film, TV and commercial production | Netflix film chief Scott Stuber will leave the streaming giant to start his own firm

Billy Joel announces first new pop song in decades, coming Feb. 1 | Sundance CEO Joana Vicente on Potential Fest Move: “There Is a Negotiation Coming Up”

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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iPhone tricks you need in your life: Hearing aids, captions and more

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