Keeping Up With America

Former Disney worker sentenced to 3 years for hacking into park menus, changing allergen information: A disgruntled former Disney employee was sentenced to three years in prison for hacking into a menu-creating system used by the park's restaurants to falsely say foods were safe from certain "allergies, when they were not," Florida federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Alabama man dies days after he was Tasered during arrest: A Black man who was Tasered and left hospitalized after an arrest earlier this month has died, and his family is demanding justice and accountability.

U.S. colleges warn international students not to travel overseas this summer: Universities are continuing to warn international students about traveling abroad this summer as the Trump administration said Friday it would restore legal status to those who’d had it revoked.

FBI arrests Milwaukee judge, alleging she interfered in immigration operation: The FBI arrested a county judge in Milwaukee on Friday, alleging that she obstructed federal authorities who were seeking to detain an undocumented immigrant by escorting the man and his defense attorney though a nonpublic jury door.

Trump admin says it won't hold migration talks with Cuba: Cuba says it will continue receiving deportation flights from the U.S. based on a previous accord between the two countries, even though the State Department says it has no plans to hold migration talks with the island’s government.

Around the World

Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to hold direct ceasefire talks 'at very high levels': The president’s comments came after he said Crimea “will stay with Russia,” a position backed by the mayor of Kyiv, who conceded that his country may have to give up territory.

China trolls Trump over tariffs as both sides seek ways to limit their impact: Jokes and memes have proliferated on social media in China, which is trying to promote the perception that it has the upper hand in its trade impasse with the U.S.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

T. Rowe Price sees this established strategy as way to ride out market volatility

Amazon sellers raise prices after Trump’s China tariff: ‘It’s unsustainable’

Companies from Chipotle to Delta are worried about Trump’s tariffs. Here’s what they’re saying

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Are gold bars and coins still worth it with the price high?: Gold prices have skyrocketed over the past two years, repeatedly breaking records along the way. In 2025, the price for an ounce of gold surged past $3,000 for the first time this March, then cracked the $3,400 barrier earlier this April. The price peaked at $3,424.41 on April 21, according to American Hartford Gold and sits at $3,297.18 today.

3 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term | Reuben Gregg Brewer, Fool. Few investors enjoy market uncertainty, so the current state of affairs on Wall Street is probably a little unsettling for you. Buying dividend stocks can help calm your nerves because you can focus on collecting dividend checks instead of price volatility. Here are three brilliant dividend stocks that will serve you well now and are well worth holding for the long term.

3 home equity borrowing traps to avoid in today's economy: Borrowing from your home equity can be a smart move in most economic climates, but especially in today's unpredictable one. Despite stock market uncertainty and inflation concerns, homeowners can still rely on their home as a trusted funding source. With a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), homeowners can potentially gain access to hundreds of thousands of dollars right now (the average home equity amount sits around $300,000). And they can access that money at an interest rate materially lower than what they'd otherwise secure with a personal loan or credit card.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Saints select Tyler Shough with No. 40 pick in NFL draft | Pirates' Pham suspended one game for gesture toward fans

‘Suits LA’ Casts Yvette Nicole Brown in Guest Star Role (EXCLUSIVE) | ‘Until Dawn’ Team on Secret Easter Eggs, Potential Sequels and How the Movie and Video Games Could Merge

Selena Gomez vows to keep speaking out on tough issues: 'It matters to be vocal' | Tyra Banks on being an icon, Hailey Bieber gives Justin a shoutout, plus more from Fashion LA Awards

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