An Arctic blast is set to bring the coldest temperatures in a year to most of the United States. Siberian air will sweep across the country starting this weekend and lasting into next week, bringing frigid conditions and dangerously low wind chills. Some areas may see temperatures almost 30 degrees below normal by Monday. (CNN)
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani settled with two former Georgia election workers over ownership of his Florida condo and World Series rings, resolving a $148 million defamation judgment issue. Giuliani retains his properties and personal belongings, with the trial for ownership no longer necessary. (CBS News)
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has cut 200 jobs as part of its bankruptcy plan, following the elimination of 330 pilot positions. The company aims to reduce costs by $80 million annually. President and CEO Ted Christie stated that these changes are necessary to help the airline recover financially. (UPI)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen the state’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. This decision comes after Rubio was chosen for the role of Secretary of State by President-elect Trump. Moody, who has worked closely with DeSantis, will finish out the remainder of Rubio’s term. (ABC News)
American Express has agreed to pay approximately $230 million to resolve federal wire fraud investigations and civil allegations of deceptive marketing. This includes settlements with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn and the DOJ’s Civil Division over misleading tax advice and deceptive credit card marketing. (NBC News)