Keeping Up With America

21-year-old charged in murder of Bay Area woman walking dogs: Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a man accused of shooting and killing a woman who was walking her dogs in San Leandro, California, last week.

American passport not as powerful as it used to be, dropping to 10th place in an annual ranking: The U.S. is on the brink of exiting the top 10 in an annual ranking of the world's most powerful passports for the first time in the index's 20-year history.

Columbia agrees to pay $200 million to restore funding cut by Trump administration: Columbia University will pay $200 million to the federal government to restore the majority of funding that was cut by the Trump administration over allegations it violated anti-discrimination laws.

Trump's birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional, appeals court says: A federal appeals court said Wednesday that President Trump's executive order curtailing birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

Journalist detained by ICE after covering immigration protest should be released, his children say: A Spanish-language journalist who was arrested while covering a protest just outside Atlanta last month and is being held in a federal immigration jail felt a duty to help those whose voices often go unheard, his children said Tuesday.

Around the World

Ukraine erupts with anger at Zelenskyy, threatening wartime unity: Ukrainian fury was fixed Wednesday on its own government.

Renowned Russian conductor Valery Gergiev's gig at Italian palace canceled amid outcry over support for Putin: A classical music concert in Italy has been canceled suddenly following a public backlash over the Russian conductor's support for President Vladimir Putin.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​US stocks hit more records following US-Japan trade deal

Uber will let women drivers and riders request to avoid being paired with men starting next month

Tesla continues its financial downturn even after Elon Musk's White House exit

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Which type of debt relief could save you the most now? Here's what experts say.: It's no surprise that so many are struggling with debt. After all, rising costs over the past several years have pushed more families to rely on credit cards. And with credit card interest rates sitting above 21% on average, borrowers are struggling to catch up. Not to mention, when the federal government resumed collections on student loans, it created a whole new financial burden for many people.

Hate Retirement? Here's Your Game Plan | Maurie Backman, Fool. In theory, my former colleague, Rob, who's in his mid-60s, should be loving retirement. He's a social guy with many interests. He and his wife have hobbies they enjoy doing together. And while I couldn't tell you how much money he has in his 401(k), from what I can gather, it's not so much that he's trekking to the French Riviera three times a year, but it's enough that he's not stressing over egg prices.

3 smart money moves seniors should make this August: News last week that the inflation rate is heading further away from the Federal Reserve's target 2% goal wasn't the development millions of Americans were hoping for, seniors least among them. Now at 2.7%, inflation has increased in both May and June, helping to ensure that today's high interest rates and, thus, borrowing costs, remain elevated for the foreseeable future.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Shohei Ohtani homers in fifth consecutive game, tying a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record | Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone enters flat 400m at USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships

Disney Considers Putting Ad Logos in Streaming News Tickers for ‘What You Need to Know’ | ‘Sinners’ and ‘Superman’ Are Hits, but Superheroes and Horror Movies Are No Longer Box Office Guarantees

Post Malone enjoys a legal victory in complicated child custody case with ex-fiancee Jamie Park | Coldplay gives Ozzy Osbourne an emotional tribute at Nashville concert

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