Keeping Up With America

10 inmates escape from New Orleans jail with help from 'inside our department,' sheriff says: Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans with the help of people "inside of our department," the sheriff said Friday.

Parents say substitute teacher at suburban school choked, hit student during incident in classroom: Parents of students at Meadowview Intermediate School in south suburban Country Club Hills are speaking out after they say a substitute teacher used physical force on a fourth grade student during an incident that left at least two students injured, including one that was pinned by a desk.

Long Island brothers with no criminal history get deported to El Salvador, lawyer says: Two Long Island brothers were left shocked and confused after federal agents had them deported to El Salvador, as their lawyer called it unfair they had been removed from “the only home they have ever known” despite having done nothing wrong.

Mike Pence says it's a 'bad idea' for Trump to accept a Qatari jet for use as Air Force One: Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that President Donald Trump should not accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as the next Air Force One, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker that the move would raise security and constitutional concerns.

Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya: The Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya, five people with knowledge of the effort told NBC News.

Around the World

Monk arrested for allegedly embezzling $9 million from temple in Thailand: Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk over allegations he embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees.

Calligraphy created by assassin while awaiting execution breaking auction records in South Korea: Calligraphy by a South Korean independence hero, created while awaiting execution for assassinating a Japanese leader, is breaking new auction records in Seoul, as the country's ultra-rich seek to bring historic artwork home.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Cable companies Charter and Cox agree to merge

TikTok to launch meditation feature in face of lawsuits and criticism over the app’s effects on children

How to trade gold and bitcoin after the big stock market rebound

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Appealing your property taxes may secure ‘several years of savings,’ expert says. Here’s how: The median tax bill in the U.S. in 2024 was $3,500, up 2.8% from $3,349 in 2023, according to a new report by Realtor.com. If done successfully, savings after appealing a tax bill could amount to a median $539 a year, researchers found. “You’re banking on several years of savings,” said Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.

Social Security Call Wait Times Average About 90 Minutes. Take That Time Back by Doing This 1 Thing. | Kailey Hagen, CFP®, Fool. Over the last few months, the Trump Administration's Social Security changes have led to some confusing back and forth about whether it's possible to apply for benefits and make account changes over the phone. The good news is, these are still options as the rules currently stand.

Can you legally stop paying your credit cards?: Americans are grappling with unprecedented levels of credit card debt right now, and it's taking a big toll on people's finances. According to the latest Household Debt and Credit Report, credit card balances dropped slightly to $1.18 trillion in Q1 2025 — down $29 billion from the end of 2024 — but they're still 6% higher than this time last year. And that's despite inflation cooling and the job market exceeding expectations over the last few months.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Jayson Tatum out of hospital, meets with Celtics ahead of Game 6 | Former Jets DB Jamal Adams likes idea of return to team

Sarah Silverman Says Working at ‘SNL’ Makes ‘You Feel Like a Piece of S— and You’re Terrified’; Conan O’Brien Saved Her Career After ‘SNL’ Firing | ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ Review: The U2 Legend Finds What He’s Looking for in a Captivating Film of His One-Man Show

Aubrey O'Day could testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combs federal sex-crimes trial | President Donald Trump takes aim at Taylor Swift: 'She's no longer hot'

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