Keeping Up With America

Episcopal Church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in U.S.: The Episcopal Church’s migration service is refusing a directive from the federal government to help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status, citing the church’s longstanding “commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.”

Drone video shows New Mexico deputies disarm children handling a loaded gun: The sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county is crediting his department’s drone program for helping disarm two children and prevent what could have been a worse outcome.

House Republicans unveil sweeping tax plan but have yet to resolve key fight over SALT: House Republicans on Monday unveiled the legislative text of their sweeping tax proposal for the massive bill for President Donald Trump's agenda, but a key divide within the conference remains: how much to lift the cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Donald Trump during his 2024 criminal trial, has been appointed acting librarian of Congress, the Justice Department said Monday. Blanche replaces longtime librarian Carla Hayden, whom the White House fired last week amid criticism from conservatives that she was advancing a “woke” agenda.

House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers: House Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education.

Around the World

Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander: The release came the day before President Donald Trump is set to travel to the Middle East in a trip that is expected to intensify ceasefire efforts.

Honeytraps and high tech: Russian spy ring members jailed in the U.K.: The spies conducted surveillance for the Russians, targeting journalists, diplomats and dissidents in Britain, Austria, Spain and Montenegro, prosecutors said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Trump’s plan to slash drug prices may struggle to get off the ground – here’s what to know

Coinbase joining S&P 500 days after bitcoin soared past $100,000

Crude oil jumps on hope economic growth will rebound from temporary U.S.-China trade deal

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Choosing a credit counselor? Here are the red flags to look for.: It can be surprisingly easy for debt to pile up right now, even if you've successfully managed your credit card bills, loan payments and other debt obligations in the past. Part of the issue is that with inflation continuing to stretch household budgets, many people have been forced to lean on their short-term options, like credit cards, just to cover their basic expenses. But as those balances grow and the payments become harder to manage, it makes sense to seek help from a credit counselor to try and regain control of the issue.

Should You Lock In a 6-Month CD in May 2025? | Joel O'Leary, Fool. Right now, the best 6-month CDs are paying around 4.50% APY. That's a pretty sweet deal if you want to lock in a solid return for the rest of the year. The thing is, a lot of economists think the Federal Reserve will cut rates once or twice before 2025 wraps up. Nobody knows exactly when or by how much. But if it happens, short-term CD rates will likely slide lower -- and you might kick yourself for not locking something in now. But CDs aren't always the best fit for everyone. And other options exist that might be a better match for your savings goals.

Pros and cons of selling your gold investment now: The price of gold dipped slightly to start this week amid new economic developments and broader trade discussions. But the drop wasn't exactly substantial. Priced at $3,237.75 per ounce on Monday, gold was down from the $3,324.59 it was on May 9, marking just under a 3% decline.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

MLB-worst Colorado Rockies fire manager Bud Black after win | Pacers to approach 3-1 lead 'like we have everything to prove'

MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ Renewed for Two More Seasons at Prime Video | Sony Pictures Television Snags International Rights to Elizabeth Banks, Matthew Macfadyen Marital Comedy Series ‘The Miniature Wife’

Who are Sean 'Diddy' Combs' kids? These family members attended his sex-crimes trial | Tory Lanez 'stabbed 14 times' by fellow inmate, hospitalized for collapsed lungs

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