Keeping Up With America

9-year-old boy, woman shot during dispute over parking spot: Gunshots were fired during an argument over a parking spot on Thursday night in Kankakee, leaving a boy and an adult woman wounded, authorities said.

School Board Instagram Dispute Spirals into Nazi Insults: A school board meeting in Redlands, California, devolved into name-calling and Nazi comparisons this week amid a heated argument over a board member’s social media activity.

Montana shooting suspect captured a week after deadly rampage at Anaconda bar: The suspect in the deadly Montana bar shooting has been captured after a weeklong manhunt, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday. Michael Brown, 45, had been on the run in the mountains since Aug. 1, when authorities say he killed four people at The Owl Bar in the town of Anaconda.

Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote: The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.

Watchdog group asks for probe of Defense Dept.'s acquisition of Qatari plane on Trump's behalf: The watchdog group Democracy Defenders Fund, led by a former Obama administration ethics official, has formally requested a federal investigation into the Pentagon's acceptance of a Qatari luxury jet on behalf of President Trump.

Around the World

Australian mushroom murderer allegedly served poisoned pasta to her husband: An Australian woman who murdered three of her in-laws with a meal of toxic mushrooms also allegedly tried to murder her husband using poisoned pasta, a chicken curry and a sandwich wrap, evidence showed Friday after a judge allowed its disclosure.

Pakistani forces kill 33 militants in overnight operation near Afghan border: Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants who attempted to enter the insurgency-hit southwest from neighboring Afghanistan, the military said Friday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Is a high-yield savings account worth opening before a September Fed rate cut?: A highly anticipated interest rate cut finally looks imminent for the weeks ahead. After the Federal Reserve issued three rate reductions in the final months of 2024, both savers and borrowers anticipated additional, if fewer, cuts in 2025. But that hasn't quite happened, thanks to a sticky inflation rate and concerns over new and evolving economic policies. Still, the chances of a cut when the central bank meets again in September are growing with the CME Group's FedWatch tool forecasting the likelihood of a cut on September 17 at more than a 91% likelihood.

4 Reasons to Take Out a Personal Loan in 2025 | Ryan Wilcox, Fool. Need help erasing debt, handling an emergency, or making a large purchase? If so, a personal loan can be a smart way to do it. Personal loans offer a lump sum of money, which you pay off over a set number of years. The interest rate is fixed, and so is your monthly payment. And personal loans are "unsecured," which means you don't need to put up collateral to get one. Here are a few ways to take advantage of a personal loan in 2025 -- and how to decide if one's right for you.

Can a debt collector freeze your bank account? 3 things to know: With credit card balances topping $1.2 trillion nationwide and payment delinquency rates climbing, the financial pressure is mounting quickly for millions of Americans. And, as sticky inflation lingers and interest rates remain high, it's becoming even more difficult for many cardholders to pay off what they owe. So, for many, what may have started as a missed payment or two is now spiraling into debt collection calls, late fees and ongoing credit score damage.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Canzone hits walk-off single in 11th and Mariners top White Sox 4-3 for 3-game sweep | Mike McDaniel breaks up Dolphins-Bears skirmish in joint practice

Professional Bull Riders Accuses Dr. Phil of ‘Orchestrating’ Merit Street Bankruptcy and Forming New Company to Avoid Paying Creditors | Inside ‘Terrestrial,’ the Twisty Fantasia Crowd Pleaser That May or May Not Be an Alien Fever Dream

Machine Gun Kelly finally breaks silence on Megan Fox split and reveals secret rehab stint: 'I broke this home' | Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell Dead at 97

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