Keeping up with America

America's last lighthouse keeper is leaving her post: Boston Light, the last manned light house in the United States, is losing its keeper on New Year's Eve.

How 2023 became the year Congress forgot to ban TikTok: Momentum seemed to be on their side of US lawmakers this year to stop 150 million Americans from using TikTok. What happened?

Los Angeles County sheriff releases video of fatal shooting of woman who reported domestic violence: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released body camera footage on Friday night showing a fatal shooting of a woman who had called to report domestic violence in early December.

Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates to be unsealed: Former President Clinton, Prince Andrew and others are expected to be named.

Cargo ship carrying burning lithium-ion batteries kept offshore of Alaska port: The Coast Guard said it diverted the ship to Dutch Harbor, one of the nation’s busiest fishing ports, located in the Aleutian Islands community of Unalaska.

Around the World

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.

US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack: The US Navy has destroyed Houthi "small boats" whose crew attempted to board a container ship in the Red Sea.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

5 ways artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our world: The reach of generative artificial intelligence (AI) skyrocketed this year as tech companies raced to get ahead of each other while regulators and lawmakers looked to add guardrails.

The biggest technology breakthroughs of 2023

Digital asset markets poised to grow in 2024, Goldman Sachs exec says: Goldman Sachs' head of digital assets sees the digital asset space growing in 2024.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

New FAFSA finally arrives. There's no time to spare to complete it: The long-awaited simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to request financial help for the 2024-25 year is finally here.

4 Fantastic Money Management Rules to Help You Enjoy Your Retirement, and Have Cash Left Over | Ryan Downie, Motley Fool. Many people can achieve their retirement goals by following a few key rules for their financial plan. These rules are most likely to deliver results if you can stay disciplined for a long time leading up to retirement, so make sure you embrace the important principles early in life. Consider these key rules for managing money to create the most financial freedom when you decide to stop working.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

MLB’s wackiest moments and minutia under the new rules in 2023 | USFL, XFL combine to form United Football League

What topped a poll of the most enjoyable films of 2023? | The food truck from ‘Chef’ is now a real thing in Las Vegas

John Pilger, Australia-Born Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker, Dies at 84 | Queen Margrethe II stuns Denmark, reveals she's abdicating throne

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

14 Creative Ways to Spend Your FSA Money Before the Deadline

Lost Your iPhone? Here's How to Foil Thieves and Protect Your Personal Data

The Best Way to Track All Your Accomplishments in 2024

Best Movies Of 2023: List Of Films