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Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect.
Don’t sleep on Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel savings this year
There's a sea of savings for those who want to have something to look forward to in 2025 while keeping their budget intact.
11 new books out this month: Fiction, nonfiction and more
And first, a closer look at NYRB editorial director Edwin Frank's new 'Stranger Than Fiction: Lives of the Twentieth-Century Novel.'
In divide on women’s health care, a consensus on menopause
Despite deep partisan divides on issues like abortion and contraceptive access, lawmakers from both parties appear to have forged a cautious consensus on menopause.
Manufacturing already has made a comeback
The rebound president-elect Donald Trump promises has already been underway in many places.
Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.
Today in History: November 16, Nixon authorizes Alaska pipeline
President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile (1,290-kilometer) oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of Valdez.
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
Recess appointments would be a significant shift in power away from the Senate.
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
Trump is putting an emphasis on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
Kennedy abandoned his presidential bid after striking a deal to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank’s independence in wake of Trump win
Andriana Kugler, a member of the Fed’s board, says economic research shows that an independent central bank typically does a better job keeping inflation low.
Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
While Johnson has no serious challenger, he faces dissent within his ranks.
Thinking of a Canadian cruise? A guide to help you decide
Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid. Here are a few things you should consider.
Online vape retailers ignore rules meant to protect minors, new UCSD study finds
Ideally, the researchers would have struck out completely — none of the 156 orders delivered, given the state's ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, and certainly none delivered by the Postal Service.
Tribal health leaders say feds haven’t treated syphilis outbreak as a public health emergency
The NIHB has urged the Department of Health and Human Services to declare a public health emergency as an alarming syphilis outbreak, which disproportionately affects Native Americans, continues.
As rates fall, should you refinance your student loans?
Consider refinancing private student loans if you can get a rate at least half a percentage point lower. If you have federal loans, think twice.
What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary
She was vilified this year for a story she told in her book about killing her dog.
Trump’s economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Homebuilding sector analysts at Raymond James and Associates see mortgage rates remaining “higher for longer,” given the outcome of the election.