Keeping Up With America | | Trump picks billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA: Isaacman has flown to space twice on commercial SpaceX missions but has not worked in the federal government.
Mitt Romney warns of those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech: Sen. Mitt Romney, a Utah Republican who is nearing the end of his Senate term, warned in his farewell address on Wednesday of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Invisible and unaccounted for: Why some migrant deaths on the border aren't recorded: A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered. | Who was Brian Thompson, slain CEO of UnitedHealthcare?: For 20 years Brian Thompson, the healthcare executive killed in a Manhattan shooting on Wednesday, climbed to the top of UnitedHealthcare. | Zepbound sheds more weight than Wegovy in trial, Eli Lilly says: People who took Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, shed more pounds than those on Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in a head-to-head clinical trial, Lilly said in a news release Wednesday. |
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| Should migrant deaths at the border be better tracked and accounted for by federal and local agencies? | | | | | | | | Richer, Wiser, Happier | 3 credit card debt relief strategies to consider for 2025: As Americans grapple with unprecedented credit card debt levels heading into 2025, finding effective relief strategies has become more crucial than ever. Recent Federal Reserve data shows credit card balances surpassed $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, up from $1.14 trillion the prior quarter, with the average household now carrying nearly $8,000 in credit card debt. This financial burden has been exacerbated by card interest rates climbing to historic highs, with the average credit card APR now exceeding 23%. |
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| The Stock Market Is Around All-Time Highs: Is It Time to Sell?: The stock market performed exceptionally well in both 2023 and 2024 and is close to an all-time high. In fact, both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 benchmark indices reached fresh all-time highs on the day this article was written. Because of this, it may seem like the stock market is expensive, and that it isn't a great time to invest. |
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| Are mortgage points tax deductible? Sometimes — here are the rules: Mortgage points have become a hot topic in recent years as mortgage rates steadily rise. Able to reduce your interest rate and, thereby, your monthly payment, they've been a popular choice for cash-strapped consumers buying on a budget. In fact, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, over 60% of home buyers used mortgage points in September 2023, nearly double the share seen just two years prior. | | | | | | | Get In The Inbox of 100K+ American Centrist Readers | Advertise with American Centrist to get your brand in front of thousands of unbiased Americans who are always looking for their next interesting product. | | | Why American Centrist? The #1 No Spin News Media! American Centrism is a political ideology that aims to find common ground between the left and the right. It's like ordering a pizza with toppings that everyone can agree on - except pineapple, because we all know that's just wrong. | Help Share American Centrist | Wouldn't the world be a better place if more people read fact-focused, unbiased news? Take a minute to share this digest with your friends–they'll thank you for it! | | Send us your feedback atNews@americancentrist.com and help us stay as the #1 no spin newsletter. We're ready to listen. | Hey there, my wonderful American Centrist friends! I hope this day finds you all feeling as fabulous as you look. If you're feeling a little bit drained from the week, don't worry - we'll get through this together. | |
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