Keeping up with America

Apple seeks a way in court to keep 2 of best watches on shelves during patent dispute: Apple is filing an emergency motion asking a court to let it keep selling two of its most popular watches until a final decision on its broader appeal in a patent dispute is decided.

Blizzard conditions roll through northern and central Plains, snarling post-Christmas travel: A blizzard warning is in effect through 5 a.m. Mountain time for 600,000 people across five states, hitting South Dakota and Nebraska the hardest.

The secret life of gift cards - here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year: Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don’t stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays.

Alex Murdaugh trial - court clerk accused of plagiarism: Becky Hill, who Murdaugh’s lawyers accuse of jury-tampering, alleged to have plagiarized passages in memoir from BBC article.

Robot dogs, e-tricycles and screen-free toys? The coolest gadgets of 2023 aren't all techy.

Around the World

Russia confirms damage to warship in Black Sea: Russia has confirmed one of its warships has been damaged in a Ukrainian attack on a Black Sea port.

Israeli forces on Tuesday expanded their ground offensive into urban refugee camps in central Gaza after bombarding the crowded Palestinian communities and ordering residents to evacuate.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

The Influence of Family-Owned Businesses, by Share of GDP: Family-owned businesses are key drivers of the global economy.

2 Supercharged Tech Stocks to Buy Without Any Hesitation

The top 10 people in artificial-intelligence hardware: Insider has compiled a list of 100 people at the forefront of artificial intelligence.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Passive Income - What It Is and Ideas for 2024: Passive income is earnings from a rental property, limited partnership, or other enterprise in which a person is not actively involved.

Why cash is still king for these chief financial officers | Betsy Vereckey, MIT Management. Bank collapses in 2023 caused financial executives to reexamine their cash management strategies. Here are five tips from CFOs on the front lines. The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic in the spring of 2023 prompted financial executives to take a close look at how they manage company cash. With their funds frozen at SVB, some CFOs found it impossible to make payroll.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

2023 NFL fantasy football waiver wire, Week 17: QB Baker Mayfield, TE Isaiah Likely among top targets | Former King Makes Case for NBA Return With Social Media Video

Top 7 faith-inspired films of 2023 | Home Alone's most mind-blowing theory ever: Old Man Marley is more magic than you think

Kamar de Los Reyes, 'One Life to Live' soap star, dead at 56 | As Netflix Reworks Executive Pay, More Changes Could Be Ahead for Hollywood

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