Keeping Up With America

Children found stabbed in burning building in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood: Three children were found stabbed in a burning building in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood on the Fourth of July, sources told NBC Chicago.

Tulsi Gabbard accuses Washington Post reporter of 'actively harassing' ODNI staff: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called out the Washington Post and its reporter and accused them of "actively harassing" her staff in an X post on Thursday.

At least 20 girls are missing from a summer camp in Texas after catastrophic floods: At least 20 girls are missing from an all-girls Christian summer camp in south Texas after catastrophic floods struck the area in the wake of severe overnight storms.

Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees: President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on the national park system to charge higher entry fees for foreign visitors.

White House wants Obama intel officials 'held accountable' for role peddling 2016 Russia hoax: Intelligence agency officials like former CIA Director John Brennan must be held accountable for their role in advancing allegations about President Donald Trump’s connections with Russia during the 2016 election, according to the White House.

Around the World

North Korean man avoids military and landmines to cross border into South Korea: A North Korean who crossed the heavily fortified land border into the South has been detained and taken into custody, Seoul's military said Friday.

Escaped lion attacks woman and 2 children on busy street in Pakistan, video shows: An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​July 4: Gas prices hit lowest level since 2021

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he’s ‘politically homeless’ in July 4 post bashing Democrats

Ethereum is powering Wall Street’s future. The crypto scene at Cannes shows how far it’s come

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Life insurance questions seniors should be asking in today's economy: Many Americans are reassessing their financial strategies as economic conditions shift now that we're in mid-2025. While job markets remain stable and inflation has eased compared to recent highs, elevated interest rates and rising healthcare costs continue to pressure household budgets.

3 Smart Moves to Make Before Interest Rates Fall Again | James McClenathen, Fool. The Federal Reserve is in "wait and see" mode, as we've yet to see the economic impact of the Trump administration's tariffs. Interest rates haven't changed since December. However, traders and analysts still expect rate cuts later this year. You shouldn't make any dramatic changes just because interest rates may drop soon. That said, there are some steps you can take to set yourself up for success. Here are a few to consider.

Mortgage rates just dropped for the fifth consecutive week. Here's what buyers should do now.: Here's something you may not have read in a while: Mortgage interest rates just dropped. And it wasn't just an anomaly. In fact, mortgage rates have declined for five consecutive weeks now, according to FreddieMac data released Thursday. Now at an average 6.67% rate on a 30-year mortgage, rates are down by more than 20 basis points from where they sat at the end of May. And, more importantly, they could continue to decline in the weeks and months still to come.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Five-star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech, lands $5M+ deal | Nneka Ogwumike scores 24 and moves into 7th on WNBA career scoring list as Storm beat Dream 80-79

Veteran CBS2 Sportscaster Jim Hill to Receive Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award | Everything We Know About the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel

Amal Clooney Makes Rare Comment on Parenting Twins With George Clooney | Sophia Hutchins dead at 29: Caitlyn Jenner's friend killed in horror ATV accident near reality star's Malibu home

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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