Keeping up with America

A fresh push for a bipartisan immigration overhaul, coupled with enhanced border security, is emerging in the U.S. Congress, as thousands of migrants amass across the border in Mexico ahead of the end of COVID-era border restrictions next week.

New York mayor and police have been criticized for lack of action over Jordan Neely’s death.

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An arrest has been made in connection with a string of stabbings near UC Davis in California, police announced Thursday.

The US has denied Russian claims it masterminded an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin on Wednesday aimed at assassinating President Vladimir Putin.

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The UN's top aid official has warned that the "will to end the fight still was not there" after speaking to Sudan's rival military leaders. Martin Griffiths told the BBC that Sudan's descent into violence was now at a dangerous tipping point. He called for security guarantees from the warring sides to allow humanitarian aid into the country. (More)

The European Central Bank slowed the pace of its interest-rate increases but signaled it isn’t ready to pause its campaign against high inflation, diverging from the Federal Reserve. In a statement, the ECB said it would increase its key rate by a quarter percentage point, to 3.25%, a near 15-year high. (More)

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Paramount Global shares fall over 28% after weak earnings report, dividend cut (More)

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

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Financial considerations when remodeling your home | Holley Smaldone-Cragg, FL Times. Home renovations can enhance your living space and raise the value of your home, but they also come with many decisions and potential pitfalls. If you’re considering a home renovation, keep these tips in mind: Set a realistic budget. Know how much you can spend before you ask for the moon. Remodeling projects are notorious for running over budget. (More)

Audit Your Credit Cards for Greater Savings (More)

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Giants make Dexter Lawrence one of the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackles with 4-year extension, per report (More) | Alabama Firing Baseball Coach Brad Bohannon Amid Betting Scandal (More)

Queen Consort Camilla will be crowned at coronation. What is her role? (More) | Writers Strike: Studios Break Silence on AI, TV Staff Sizes, How Talks Broke Down (More)

Lawyers: Alex Murdaugh Lied About Dogs Causing Housekeeper's Death (More) | Ed Sheeran Found Not Liable in Copyright Lawsuit: 'I Feel the Truth Was Heard and Believed' (More)

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