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Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents: Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who leaned out of windows and screamed for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were hurt.

Immigration agents demand tenant information from landlords, stirring questions and confusion: Immigration authorities are demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, a sign that the Trump administration is targeting them to assist in its drive for mass deportations.

Hawley urges DHS Secretary Noem to declassify all Trump Butler rally assassination attempt documents: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to declassify all documents related to the assassination attempt on then-presidential candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration's mass firings at Education Department for now: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees who had been laid off while proceedings over the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency continue.

Trump threatens tariffs targeting Russia without deal to end Ukraine war in 50 days: President Trump said Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, unveiling his plans to implement secondary sanctions as his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin grows.

Around the World

1,500 tarantulas found stuffed in sponge cake boxes at German airport: Roughly 1,500 young tarantulas were found inside plastic containers that were stuffed in chocolate sponge cake boxes shipped to an airport in western Germany.

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces clash with Druze militias: Israel’s army said Monday it struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias in the latest escalation in the Middle East country struggling for stability after a 13-year civil war.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Nearly one-third of major U.S. housing markets now see falling home prices

Meta removes 10 million Facebook profiles in effort to combat spam

Bitcoin soars to new all-time high as US lawmakers focus on pro-crypto legislation

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What will drive gold's price in the second half of 2025?: The price of gold has climbed steadily over the past 18 months, rising from around $2,000 per ounce in early 2024 to over $3,300 today. Several factors have been helping to drive this impressive run, including economic headwinds, ongoing global uncertainty and steady demand from central banks.

Social Security's Financial Outlook Just Got Worse -- but Here's Why You Should Still Wait to Sign Up for Benefits | Maurie Backman, Fool. Social Security isn't exactly known as a program whose finances are stable. There's been talk of Social Security needing to cut benefits for years. But the program's most recent Trustees Report just delivered some bad news. Social Security's combined trust funds are expected to run dry by 2034. And the OASI (Old-Age and Survivors Insurance) is expected to be depleted by 2033. This means that Social Security cuts could easily be less than a decade away.

What is the age 75 rule for annuities (and why does it matter)?: Planning for retirement today is a lot more complicated than it once was. With the average lifespan a lot longer, and with sticky inflation eating into people's savings at a time when markets remain unpredictable, figuring out how to make your money last after you stop working is no small feat. That's why many retirees are now turning to annuities, which are financial products designed to provide a steady stream of income no matter how long you live, to fill in the gaps.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Pavelski wins Tahoe celebrity golf event; Barkley is 69th | With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 Draws Nearly 6 Million Global Viewers on Netflix | Tom Holland Says ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Will Go Back to ‘Old School Filmmaking and Shoot in Real Locations’ After COVID Restricted ‘No Way Home’ to Soundstages

Hugh Jackman suffers over Sutton Foster as insider lifts the lid on what's really happening behind the scenes | Conner Smith speaks out as he faces charges for crash that killed a 77-year-old woman

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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