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Preparations underway as much of U.S. braces for below-freezing temperatures and snow: Preparations are underway as a cold snap bears down on much of the U.S., bringing below freezing temperatures and snow. An arctic cold airmass is expected to hit the Atlanta area, which would see temperatures plummet Sunday evening. The National Weather Service in Atlanta said some locations will stay below freezing "for a few days." "Please begin to take precautions this weekend," the agency said in a post on X.
| Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban: President-elect Donald Trump told NBC News' "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker in a phone interview Saturday that he will "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban in the U.S. after he takes office Monday. Trump said he hadn't made a final decision but was considering a 90-day extension of the Sunday deadline for TikTok's China-based parent company to sell to a non-Chinese-buyer or face a U.S. ban.
1 dead after witnesses reported struggling swimmer in river near Las Olas Boulevard: Police said that one person is dead after witnesses reported a struggling swimmer early Saturday in Fort Lauderdale's New River. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said they responded at around 2:40 a.m. to 20 West Las Olas Boulevard to "search for someone who witnesses said was struggling to swim in the New River." The scene is just behind The Wharf in downtown Fort Lauderdale. | Trump's second inauguration to see smaller protests and fewer Democratic boycotts: Donald Trump's first inauguration was marked by riots in the streets of Washington and spurred global counterprotests that included millions, including what was estimated to be the largest single-day of protest in U.S. history. The turnout set the stage for four years of vociferous demonstrations against a president whose victory was seen as a fluke. | Vivek Ramaswamy's interest in running for Ohio governor isn't scaring away other Republicans: Vivek Ramaswamy's move this week toward a run for governor of Ohio did not clear or freeze the Republican field the way someone so closely and visibly aligned with President-elect Donald Trump ordinarily might. |
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| Do you think Vivek Ramaswamy has a strong chance of winning Ohio's Republican gubernatorial race? | | | | | | | | Richer, Wiser, Happier | How to earn $500 with a CD in 2025: There are few financial guarantees, especially in today's economic climate. With inflation on the rise again and interest rate cuts on pause, savers must be strategic with where they store their money. Fortunately, there's still at least one way to protect and grow your savings: a certificate of deposit (CD) account. |
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| 3 Reasons Not to Increase Your 401(k) Contributions in 2025 | Maurie Backman, Fool. It might seem like a smart thing to do, but you may want to reconsider. The start of a new year is a great time to hold yourself accountable for meeting financial goals. And one of your goals may be to increase your retirement savings rate. If you have a 401(k) plan through your job, you might assume that pumping more money into it is your best bet for 2025. But here are a few reasons not to increase your 401(k) contributions this year. | |
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| Can you dispute a debt that was sold to a debt collector?: Every year, millions of Americans are contacted by debt collectors over old debts — and the debt collection process tends to be similar whether it's a lingering medical bill, delinquent credit card debt, late loan payments or something else entirely. It starts with phone calls and letters, but over time, debt collectors' tactics can escalate to lawsuits and wage garnishments, all of which can take a big toll on your finances. |
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