Don’t yet have some money in a high-earning CD account? Then consider making these four moves before the new year. Source

The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is set for next week. Here’s what it could mean for HELOC interest rates. Source

NSC spokesperson John Kirby and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre commented Thursday on the discovery of American Travis Timmerman in Syria and the ongoing efforts to locate Austin Tice, who they believe is also there. Source

President-elect Donald Trump reacted on social media to Christopher Wray’s decision to resign from the FBI. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports from Capitol Hill as Kash Patel meets with senators for their support. Source

There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News’ Tom Hanson reports. Source

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby spoke Thursday at the White House press briefing about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey recently, saying the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are investigating the sightings. He also said, “many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully.” Source

Governors of New York and Pennsylvania say they are working quickly to extradite UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Source

The weather appears to be cooperating with efforts to subdue the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on the evolving weather conditions. Source

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. after multiple complaints from consumers. Source

Here are 11 highlights from President-elect Donald Trump’s wide-ranging interview with Time magazine. Source