Keeping Up With America

9-year-old child dies at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania: A 9-year-old child died at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Thursday night, officials confirmed.

Some Republicans push to undo gambling tax hike they passed in Trump's megabill: Some top Republicans are regretting that they inserted a tax hike on gamblers into President Donald Trump’s megabill, with several lawmakers who supported the legislation now calling for rolling back that policy.

Plane was overloaded with moose meat in crash that killed Alaska lawmaker's husband, NTSB says: A plane that crashed and killed the husband of then-U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, two years ago was overloaded with moose meat and antlers, federal investigators said this week.

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit against Chicago over its sanctuary city policies: A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that sought to block the enforcement of several "sanctuary policies" in Illinois that restrict the ability of local officials to aid federal immigration authorities in detainment operations.

'Doomsday mom' Lori Vallow handed 2 more life sentences in Arizona murder conspiracy trials: Lori Vallow Daybell, the "Doomsday mom" who is already serving life sentences in Idaho in the deaths of her two youngest children and a romantic rival, received two more life sentences Friday in her murder conspiracy trials.

Around the World

At least 7 children killed as India school roof collapses after weeks of monsoon rains: At least seven children were killed and 20 others injured when a portion of a school's roof collapsed in western India's Rajasthan state on Friday morning, police said.

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for 19 overseas activists, offering bounties for 15: Hong Kong’s national security police announced arrest warrants for 19 activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under a stringent national security law, marking the largest such tally yet.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​State Farm to hike home insurance rates by 27% in this state

Tesla dumped 75% of its bitcoin at one of the worst times, losing out on billions

Eliminating capital gains on home sales would be a boon for older homeowners in high-cost states

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 ways to avoid dipping into Social Security early: For many Americans, Social Security is a financial lifeline during retirement, but it's also one that pays out higher amounts if you can wait longer to claim it. Yet despite this built-in incentive, a surprising number of people still file early. According to recent data, more Americans are now claiming Social Security benefits at age 62, the earliest possible age, a decision that can lock in significantly smaller monthly checks for life. Case in point? Your monthly payments increase by about 8% for every year you delay benefits past your full retirement age until age 70.

Why I Moved My Savings and Started Earning 10x More | Ryan Wilcox, Fool. If your money's still collecting dust in a traditional savings account, you're likely missing out on a few hundred bucks of easy cash. The national average savings rate is just 0.38% APY, according to the Federal Reserve, while top high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are offering 3.90% APY or higher -- literally 10 times more. Depending on how much you have in savings, that could be costing you hundreds of dollars in interest each year. Here's how a quick switch can help your savings grow much faster.

Can you close on a HELOC in less than two weeks? Here's what to know now: Homeowners are sitting on a record amount of tappable equity right now — with the average homeowner having more than $300,000 in equity that can be borrowed against currently. That has led many to consider home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) as a quick and affordable way to access the funds they need. And, HELOCs don't just offer homeowners a hefty sum to borrow against, either. At just over 8% on average, these lines of credit also come with some of the lowest borrowing rates available right now, making them an affordable option to consider, especially compared to credit cards or personal loans.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for pair of prospects | Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez reach the semifinals in Washington, just like at the 2021 US Open

‘Wolfenstein’ TV Series in Development at Amazon From ‘Fallout’ Producer Kilter Films, Patrick Somerville (EXCLUSIVE) | ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Sets HBO Max Streaming Date

Michael Ward, 'Top Boy' actor, charged with rape in UK | Kanye West and Bianca Censori go viral for graphic PDA at rollicking late-night afterparty

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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