Keeping Up With America

Couple and adult daughter charged with torture, abuse of 6 foster children: A Victorville, Calif., couple and their adult daughter who fostered children were charged Wednesday with child abuse and torture stemming from what authorities described as years of physical, emotional, and mental abuse.

Former FBI Director James Comey under investigation for post seen as a potential threat to Trump's life: The Department of Homeland Security and Secret Service are investigating a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey that several U.S. officials interpreted as calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday.

Senate Republicans put House on notice: We won't accept your Trump agenda bill without changes: As House Republicans scramble to corral the votes to pass a massive bill for President Donald Trump's agenda, their Senate counterparts are making clear the emerging package won’t fly as written when it reaches them.

Georgia mother says she is being forced to keep brain-dead pregnant daughter alive under abortion ban law: A pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain-dead is being kept alive by ventilators because of the state’s law banning abortions, the woman’s mother says, telling local news that the family has no say in the matter.

Up against Musk's Colossus supercomputer, a Memphis neighborhood fights for clean air: Homes without indoor plumbing. Few streetlights. Virtually no public transportation. Half a century ago, residents of Boxtown, a neighborhood in South Memphis settled by formerly enslaved families, felt forgotten by the modern age. But no longer.

Around the World

Trump says 'nothing' will happen during Ukraine peace talks as Putin skips out: High-stakes peace talks Thursday between Russia and Ukraine that were called for by Vladimir Putin hit speed bumps as the Kremlin confirmed he would be skipping the negotiations and President Donald Trump added that "nothing" would happen unless he and his Russian counterpart attended.

United by music, divided on Israel: Eurovision tensions bubble up in famously neutral Switzerland: As tourists crossed Basel’s Mittlere Brücke bridge Thursday, some of them paused to savor the warm spring sun just as they have done for centuries. This week, the crossing that straddles the Rhine river as it meanders across the borders with nearby France and Germany was lined with flags bearing the Eurovision Song Contest slogan, “United by Music.”

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Walmart says it will hike some prices due to tariffs. Here’s what that means for shoppers

CoreWeave CEO defends capex plans, says company is meeting ‘demand signals’ from major hyperscalers

UnitedHealth Group shares plunge 13% on report of DOJ probe into possible Medicare fraud

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Can I still use my credit card after debt settlement?: After months of dodging phone calls from debt collectors and worrying about mounting interest charges and growing balances, finally settling your credit card debt can feel like a huge relief. Whether you negotiated a lump-sum payment on your own or worked with a debt relief company to slash your balances, getting that burden off your back is a major financial milestone. But once the dust settles, a common question comes up fast: Can I still use my credit card now that my debt has been settled?

The No. 1 Mistake People Make With High-Yield Savings Accounts in May 2025 | Joel O'Leary, Fool. Back in my early 20s, I remember bragging to my cousin one day that my bank balance had crossed the $30,000 mark. I expected a high five -- that's a huge feat for a young saver! But instead, he called me an idiot. Then he lectured me about something I'd never heard before: financial hoarding. You see, once your savings reaches a certain point, extra cash stops helping you and starts holding you back.

What happens if you can't pay back a payday loan?: Payday loans are marketed as a fast fix for financial emergencies, offering quick cash — generally in amounts of $500 or less — to cover unexpected bills or expenses between paychecks. You borrow the money and the payment is due a couple of weeks later, along with the associated fees and interest. That can help you bridge the gap between your paychecks and financial needs when you don't have access to other borrowing options, but what starts as a temporary solution can quickly turn into a cycle of debt that's hard to escape. After all, between the sky-high interest rates and aggressive repayment terms, payday loans can turn a few hundred borrowed dollars into thousands of dollars owed in just a matter of months.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Scheffler, McIlroy, Schauffele double-bogey No. 16 at PGA Championship | Nuggets' Jamal Murray cleared to play in Game 6 vs. Thunder

‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2 Sets June Netflix Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE) | Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set at Lionsgate

Chris Brown arrested in UK on 'bodily harm' charge after alleged 2023 incident | Pamela Anderson says people 'thank' her 'daily' for ditching makeup

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