Keeping Up With America

2 blind women say Southwest Airlines left them behind following hourslong delay: Two blind women traveling from Louisiana to Florida said that Southwest Airlines "forgot" them at the airport following a nearly five-hour flight delay.

Judge denies DOJ bid to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records: A federal judge on Monday denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury materials in Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case.

Defense lawyers for needy clients feel squeeze after congressional funding dries up: Just over a year ago, federal judges, defenders and a group of lawyers who represent criminal indigent defendants gathered at the U.S. courthouse in Baltimore to hear federal Judge Myron Thompson give an address.

Texas bill would allow lawsuits over shipping abortion pills: Republican lawmakers in Texas have opened a new front in their efforts to crack down on abortion, this time with a bill that would enable lawsuits targeting the use of medication to terminate pregnancies. Their proposal would also take aim at shield laws in other states that protect manufacturers and the doctors who prescribe abortion pills.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging $240M Hawaii real estate project: A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development on the Big Island’s coveted Hapuna Coast that they brought him in to endorse.

Around the World

6 arrested for allegedly running fake international police bureau, extorting money from victims in India: Indian police have arrested six men for allegedly posing as police and extorting "donations" from a rented office labelled a "crime investigative bureau."

Turkey detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake: Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a residential building that collapsed during a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in northwestern Turkey, as part of an investigation into possible negligence, an official said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Paramount buys UFC rights in $7.7 billion deal

Bitcoin briefly retakes $120,000, ether touches 2021 highs after breaking key $4,000 level

US stocks slip as Wall Street braces for an update on inflation

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How to negotiate credit card debt relief on your own: Credit card debt has been climbing steadily over the last several months, with Americans adding another $27 billion to their credit card balances in the second quarter of 2025 alone. In total, cardholders now owe a staggering $1.21 trillion in credit card debt — a new record-high. That represents an uptick of 2.3% from the first quarter of 2025 and a rise of nearly 6% compared to the second quarter of 2024.

I Got Denied for 2 Credit Cards -- Even With an 820+ Credit Score. Here's Why | Joel O'Leary, Fool. I always thought an 820 credit score meant I could pretty much get whatever credit card I want. Turns out… not so much. A while back, I applied for two cards -- one from American Express and one from Citi. And both denied me.

Should beginners still invest in gold? 3 things to consider now: If you're a young investor ready to put money into a variety of asset classes, you may be familiar with a few traditional ones. Stocks, bonds and real estate all offer investors, especially beginners, relatively simple ways to grow their money over time. But in today's unusual economic climate, in which inflation is rising again but stock market performance is currently strong, these beginner investors may be less confident in their investment options. For some of these investors, a gold investment could be attractive.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Evoaldi’s impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies | A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double

‘South Park’ Doubles Down on Kristi Noem With Paramount+ End Credits Scene Featuring Her on Shooting Spree at a Pet Store | Noah Centineo Attached to Play Rambo in Prequel Movie ‘John Rambo’

Jelly Roll reveals 200-pound weight loss, jokes about joining the NFL | Cristiano Ronaldo Proposes To Georgina Rodriguez With Enormous Diamond Ring

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