Keeping Up With America

Ex-Georgia officer who fatally shot naked man pleads guilty to aggravated assault: A former Georgia police officer who shot and killed an unarmed, naked man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of aggravated assault and won't serve any additional time behind bars.

Oregon zoo owner arrested after raid uncovered meth, cocaine, firearms and $1.6M: Police in Oregon have arrested a zoo owner on drug charges after a raid at the facility earlier this month resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms and cash, as well as hundreds of animals being relocated.

4-year-old girl's life-saving treatment at risk after family's legal immigration status is revoked: A Mexican girl is at risk of losing access to the life-saving treatment she has been receiving in Los Angeles after her family's legal immigration status was abruptly revoked.

JD Vance says "crypto finally has a champion" in the White House during Bitcoin conference speech: Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday touted the Trump administration's ties with the cryptocurrency industry — a once-fringe business that President Trump and his allies have embraced in recent months.

Abortions stopped in Missouri again in wake of State Supreme Court ruling: Planned Parenthood halted abortions in Missouri on Tuesday after the state's top court ordered new rulings in the tumultuous legal saga over a ban that voters struck down last November.

Around the World

Hamas Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar has been killed, Netanyahu says: Hamas' Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar, the younger brother of the group's deceased leader Yahya Sinwar, has been killed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers Wednesday.

Australia's new youngest senator elected at 21 in unexpected win: A woman who turned 21 on the day of Australia’s federal election in May has been declared the nation’s youngest ever senator.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Abercrombie & Fitch soars more than 14% even as retailer slashes profit outlook due to tariffs

Tesla investors demand Musk work 40-hour week at EV maker as ‘crisis’ builds

GameStop drops nearly 11% despite initiating bitcoin buying plan with $500 million purchase

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Don't borrow home equity this June before considering these things, experts say: In today's high interest rate environment, affordable borrowing options are few and far between. Perhaps it's no surprise, then, that many homeowners are exploring ways to cash in on their home equity to consolidate debt, cover major expenses or for just about anything else.

3 Social Security Myths Nobody Should Believe. | Maurie Backman, Fool. There are many older Americans today who probably would not be able to cover their living expenses without Social Security. And chances are, there will come a point in time when you, too, are dependent on those benefits to make ends meet. But it's important to have a solid understanding of how Social Security works ahead of claiming benefits. And that means getting to the bottom of these all-too-rampant myths.

Will the price of gold hit a new high this June?: The price of gold has seemingly been on an endless rise, the latest price record coming in recent weeks when it surpassed $3,400 per ounce. While that new price record was remarkable in itself, what has been equally impressive is the extended price surge gold has experienced since early 2024. Priced at just $2,063.73 in January 2024, the price of gold per ounce as of May 28, 2025, is $3,300.77 for the same amount, according to American Hartford Gold, constituting a near 60% rise in under 18 months.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Tyrese Haliburton triple-double keys Pacers' Game 4 win vs. Knicks | Dolphins' Tyreek Hill hopes to rebound after difficult past year

American Music Awards Scores Highest Viewership Since 2019; Up 38% From Last Live Broadcast | ‘Yellowjackets’ Breakouts Courtney Eaton, Sophie Nélisse Starring in ‘Girl in Pieces’ for The Space Program (EXCLUSIVE)

Lindsay Lohan addresses plastic surgery rumors | Smokey Robinson strikes back against 'fabricated' sexual assault lawsuit in court

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