Keeping Up With America

9-year-old San Diego girl's death after dental procedure ruled an accident: More than two months after a 9-year-old San Diego girl died following a dental procedure, officials have released new details on her death.

Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues federal government for failing to protect her and other victims: Jeffrey Epstein accuser Maria Farmer filed a lawsuit against the federal government Thursday, alleging that it failed to protect her and other victims of the convicted sex offender and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Ex-CEO of mental health provider arrested for insurance fraud: The founder and former CEO of an addiction treatment provider made an initial court appearance Friday after being arrested on several federal charges, including insurance fraud.

Trump's State Department orders "additional vetting" for anyone wanting to come to Harvard: The State Department has told U.S. embassies and consulates to expand vetting for all visa applicants who wish to come to Harvard University, including visitors as well as students, according to an email obtained by CBS News.

Key House Democrat presses for more details on Trump's pardons, alleging "favors" to supporters: The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is pressing the new U.S. pardon attorney for more details about President Trump's recent pardons, claiming the traditional system of applying for clemency has been replaced with "favors to the President's loyal followers and most generous donors."

Around the World

CPAC comes to Europe as alliance between the Trump White House and the international right grows: MAGA influencers and far-right leaders gathered in Poland and Hungary this week as the Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC, held two international events — a show of strength in the increasing trans-Atlantic alliance between the Trump White House and Europe's populist conservative movement.

Paraglider survives being accidentally pulled 28,000 feet into air without oxygen: A paraglider in China has survived an unexpected climb to 28,208 feet in the air without oxygen after being caught in a powerful updraft, according to an account told to Chinese Central Television (CCTV).

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Credit card debt, interest rates and what borrowers should do right now: The news released this May that credit card debt balances were declining appeared to be positive on the surface. Certainly, a decline in what borrowers owe is preferable to a spike. But upon closer examination, this seemingly good news wasn't exactly what it appeared to be. For starters, credit card balances in the United States in the first quarter of 2025 remained very high, at a total of $1.18 trillion. While that was down $29 billion from the previous quarter, it still represented a 6% rise from the same period in 2024. And with the average credit card debt hovering close to $8,000 currently, there's likely a lot of work left for borrowers to complete to regain their financial freedom.

These 3 Bills Should Never Go on a Debit Card | Joel O'Leary, Fool. My father-in-law just booked an $8,000 vacation -- through a travel agent. (Honestly, I didn't even know travel agents still existed.) But that's not the wildest part -- he paid for the whole thing with a debit card. I know better than to tell my FIL how to handle money, so I kept my mouth shut. But on the inside I was screaming, because not only did he just forfeit hundreds of dollars in credit card rewards, but he also missed out on potential travel insurance. If anything goes wrong on the trip, there's very little recourse without insurance.

Everything to know about gold prices this June: Investors tracking the price of gold in recent years have had a lot to monitor – and for good reason. With inflation spiking to a multi-decade high in June 2022, many investors turned to gold for its safe-haven attributes and its ability to maintain value during inflationary periods. That surge in interest, in part, caused gold prices to spike. And even though inflation has since dropped significantly from that point, the price of gold remains substantially elevated, up by more than 60% since early 2024. Still, if you're looking for a reliable hedge against inflation, a smart way to diversify your portfolio and a tangible asset that you can hold, evaluate and buy and sell with ease, gold is likely the metal for you right now.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Pacers race past Knicks to reach first NBA Finals in 25 years | Ohtani tosses 29 pitches in latest live batting session

‘Doctor Odyssey’ Crewmembers Sue Disney for Alleged Sexual Harassment on Set, ‘Blacklisting’ Them After Filing Complaint | ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Star Ben Wang Did Most of His Own Stunts in That Final Fight: ‘He Took Some Hard Hits’

Taylor Swift owns her music catalog following masters controversy with Scooter Braun | Lester Holt bids farewell to 'Nightly News' after almost a decade: 'Been quite a ride'

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