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Skimm’d with 100% electric luxury — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today December 14, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm [Header Image]( [Together with]( [BMW Logo]( Skimm’d with [100% electric luxury]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( [Teal Quotes] “Whamageddon” — [A game]( where the goal is to go as long as possible without listening to Wham!’s “Last Christmas.” May the best Grinch win. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Whamageddon is here for the holidays #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Top Story [President Biden] 46 The Story President Biden is now the subject of an [impeachment inquiry](. Walk me through it. Yesterday, the House voted along party lines to authorize an impeachment probe into the president. Since [September](, House Republicans have been investigating claims that Biden [abused his power]( as VP to bump up his family’s checking accounts and accept bribes. There’s specifically been chatter about Hunter Biden’s business dealings in [China and Ukraine]( and whether the president played a role. Hunter has yet to [testify](. As for what the Republicans have uncovered so far: [nothing that explicitly]( ties Hunter's business dealings to his dad. What’s next? House GOP leaders called the vote a “critical step” that puts them “in the strongest position” to enforce subpoenas in court. Former President Trump, who was [impeached twice](, is [cheering]( the GOP on from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Democrats have questioned the legitimacy of the investigation. The White House has repeatedly called the investigation a “partisan smear campaign.” Still, the House's vote doesn’t mean Biden could be [packing his bags]( anytime soon. There are a few more congressional hoops to jump through, and the Democratic-led Senate has to sign off with two-thirds in support. theSkimm Only [three presidents]( in history have been impeached. If the House GOP can put together a case, Biden could be the fourth, with some wondering if impeachment inquiries are the new normal. Related Stories: - [Meanwhile, the Senate Gave the Defense Dept an Early Gift]( - [SCOTUS is Taking Up a Case that Could Undo Charges Against Trump]( - [Senators’ Drink of Choice at Impeachment Trials is Milk]( [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=The House formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) And Also...This What has investors feeling the holiday cheer… [The Dow Jones Industrial Average](. Yesterday, it hit a record high after the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year. The Dow closed at 37,090 — up by about 1.4% — breaking a previous record set in January 2022. The index started climbing after the Fed [held its interest rates]( between 5.25% and 5.5%. Officials said they’re expecting inflation to chill out next year at a slightly higher pace than previously estimated. The Fed also signaled it could cut interest rates three times next year. The announcement left Wall Street feeling optimistic, with many expecting the first cut as early as March. …Oh and if inflation has your wallet or credit card hurting, [we have tips]( to bring your debt down. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who’s in hot water… [A former professor at Harvard Medical School](. Yesterday, the Associated Press reported that a former patient of Dr. Merle Berger filed a lawsuit accusing him of secretly impregnating her. Sarah Depoian said she and her husband met Berger in 1979 to discuss artificial insemination. Berger allegedly assured her the sperm would come from an anonymous donor and helped Depoian become pregnant. More than 40 years later, Depoian’s daughter said she received results from Ancestry.com and 23andMe that identified Berger’s granddaughter and second cousin as her relatives. Now, Depoian is seeking damages. A lawyer for Berger said the allegations “have no legal or factual merit.” --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s responsible for the worst trimester… [A single hormone](. Yesterday, researchers confirmed that a hormone called GDF15 is mostly to blame for morning sickness (or, let's face it, anytime sickness). About two-thirds of women get it in their first trimester, with at least 2% hospitalized for [hyperemesis gravidarum]( — an intense version that lasts the entire pregnancy. Experts said the discovery could open the door to medications that block the hormone’s effects or prevention by exposing people to small doses of the hormone before pregnancy as prep. …Oh and speaking of updates, the [Supreme Court]( agreed to weigh in on the Biden admin’s appeal to keep an FDA-approved abortion pill available. A decision could be issued by next summer. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who’s probably thinking ‘this one’s about me’... [Hypochondriacs](. Yesterday, a study found that people diagnosed with it had an increased risk of death compared to those who didn’t have that fear of serious illness. Researchers looked at more than 4,000 people living with hypochondriasis and compared them with more than 40,000 others similar in age. Hypochondriacs died at an average age of 70, five years earlier on average than the rest. Researchers pointed to hypochondriacs' chronic stress and its impact on their body as a possible explanation. Doctors said cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants can help. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who doesn’t seem to have been canceled… [Kanye West]( and the black, KKK-style hood he wore to an album listening party. --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s pumping the brakes… [Tesla](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Who's reminding people she’s a "Grown Woman"... [Beyoncé](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Researchers are talking about morning sickness. Tesla’s facing a big recall. And AI-generated holiday cards are here #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) theskimm beta We're building a tool to help you cross off the to-dos keeping you up at night. Meet [theSkimm Beta](, a space where you can learn how to [manage your debt]( & [get more pleasure](. Check it out. THING TO KNOW [Together with]([Whirlpool Logo]( [Whirlpool Care Counts]( 75% The percentage of US elementary schools that saw an increase in chronic absenteeism over the last four years.†Students who are chronically absent (aka miss at least 10% of the school year) in early grades struggle to establish a foundation for learning.‡ One reason they’re missing so much school? A lack of access to clean clothes. Thankfully, the [Whirlpool Care Countsᵀᴹ Laundry Program]( is doing something about it. They’ve installed laundry machines in 150 schools across 40 states. Next up: Expanding the program to all 50 states. [Learn more](. †Based on [National Center for Education Statistics, May 2022.]( Data were collected from a total of 846 participating schools between May 10 and May 24, 2022 ‡Based on Missing School and the Risk of Falling Behind: Chronic Absenteeism in the Early Grades (Part 1) On Their List [Beauty product gifts]( The clock is ticking. Have you gotten all your holiday gifts yet? If not, we have all the intel you need to give the best skincare and makeup finds to everyone on your list this year. Let’s jump in with: - [A heatless curling hack that’s super easy]( - [A bestselling lip mask that smells ridiculously good]( - [And lots more for a little R&R]( Skimm Picks Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. Under-$20 skincare for the dry months ahead. Winter = a not-so-great time for our skin. Thankfully, these derm-approved [PINK Beauty products]( made with cranberry extract, coconut oil and hyaluronic acid can help. They’re hydrating, rich in Vitamin C, and packed with glow-boosting powers.* [Stock up]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. How to win the “best gift giver” award this season. Buy a bunch of [Apple Gift Cards]( and let your giftees choose their own entertainment adventure. We’re talking new AirPods, TV subscriptions, music, games, and everything in between.* [Gift it]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. How to save up to $2K on every flight…forever. [This club](’s members save up to 90% on roundtrip flights to destinations like Paris (from $232) or Hawaii (from $139). And for the next 12 hours, Skimm’rs can save over $1,500 on their lifetime membership.* [Save 93% today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Lab-grown diamond jewelry you’ll want to add to your wishlist stat. [This brand]( grows their diamonds in a Portland lab that uses 100% renewable wind power. So you can feel extra good wearing — and gifting — their stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.* [Check them out]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 5. How to stock up on world-class wines you won’t find at your local store. And save up to 60%. [This brand]( will deliver award-winning bottles from independent winemakers straight to your door. Did we mention Skimm’rs [get $100 off]( their first case? Cheers.* [Start saving big]( Psst…love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). Skimm'rs We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community. Passing the baton…Sara Townsend (CO). She retired from working as a firefighter and medic to launch her own personal training business. The goal: helping future first responders pass fitness assessments so they can enter the field. 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