Keeping Up With America

Florida jewelry thief swallows $770K worth of Tiffany earrings just before arrest, police say: A Florida jewelry thief swiped more than $700,000 in earrings last week and then swallowed the evidence hours before he was arrested for "what's in my stomach," officials said Wednesday.

Couple allegedly tried to force their way onto American Airlines flight after missing boarding: A couple from Belize attempted to force their way onto an American Airlines flight over the weekend, allegedly pushing two people in the process. Authorities were called Sunday to a gate at Miami International Airport regarding two passengers who were being disruptive while a flight to Cancun was boarding, the airline said.

Tom Llamas will succeed Lester Holt as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News': Tom Llamas will take over as anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” after Lester Holt steps down this summer, the network announced Wednesday. Llamas is a senior national correspondent and anchor of “Top Story with Tom Llamas,” an evening newscast that streams on NBC News NOW. He will continue to anchor “Top Story” each weeknight, NBC News executive vice president of programming Janelle Rodriguez wrote in a message to staff.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff arrested on DUI charge after Trump speech: Hayden Haynes, the chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and one of the most powerful aides on Capitol Hill, was arrested after President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress for drunken driving after his car struck a Capitol vehicle, two law enforcement sources told NBC News. Johnson's office also confirmed the incident.

Supreme Court wrestles with dispute over nuclear waste storage in Texas: The shadow of the long-stalled proposed nuclear waste facility at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, loomed over Supreme Court proceedings Wednesday as the justices weighed a dispute over the federal government's decision to approve a temporary storage site in Texas.

Around the World

Trump warns that death awaits Hamas leaders and Gazans if hostages aren't immediately released: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to have members of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza killed if hostages are not immediately released.

Australians in some east coast areas urged to evacuate ahead of 'very rare' cyclone: Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling toward Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Trump grants automakers one-month exemption from tariffs

Digg founder teams up with former Reddit rival to buy and revive website

Foot Locker results show the sneaker industry — and Nike — still have more pain ahead

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 signs it's not too late to invest in gold: Investing in gold hit an 11-year high in 2023, and it was easy to understand why. With inflation problematic that year, the need for a hedge against inflation increased, and since gold can provide that by maintaining its value in such economic periods, many turned to the precious metal for protection. But that investing interest didn't wane much in 2024 as the price of gold surpassed numerous price records throughout the year. And it's continued to do so in early 2025, with the price of the metal approaching $3,000 per ounce – almost $1,000 more than it was priced at in January 2024.

What Social Security Retirees Need to Know About Paying Taxes on Benefits | Trevor Jennewine, Fool. Tax season can be confusing for retired workers and other Social Security recipients. Benefits can be taxed at the federal and state levels, but the taxable portion of Social Security income varies based on income. Also, the deductions and exemptions vary between states. Here's what retired workers and other recipients need to know.

Is credit counseling a good option for $15,000 in credit card debt?: If you've racked up a substantial amount of credit card debt — let's say $15,000 or more, or about twice the national average — you may be struggling to keep up with your payments in today's high-rate environment. At an average rate of 23%, credit cards are some of the most convenient — but also some of the most budget-busting — borrowing tools you can use. That high rate isn't the only factor that plays a role in the high costs, either. The way that interest compounds on credit card debt is also a major driver in how quickly your card balance can grow.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Sources: Raiders, Maxx Crosby reach 3-year, $106.5M extension | Kraken trade Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand to Lightning

Jamie Foxx Inks Multi-Year Partnership With Fox Entertainment Studios for Scripted and Unscripted TV Projects | Robert Downey Jr. Is ‘So Immersed’ in Doctor Doom and ‘Writing Backstory’ and ‘Costume Ideas,’ Russo Bros. Say Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Filming

Jennifer Hudson hit in the face as basketball flies at her during Knicks game | Why one Robert Pattinson just wasn't enough for Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi saga 'Mickey 17'

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