Keeping Up With America

Fort Stewart Horror Army Sergeant Shoots 5 Before Being Taken Down: A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one the country’s largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials said.

United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of technology problem: A technology issue prompted United Airlines to ground planes at major U.S. airports Wednesday and more than 1,000 flights were delayed.

US Rep. Cory Mills accused of threatening to release intimate videos after breakup: U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, a central Florida Republican, has been accused by a beauty pageant titleholder of threatening to release intimate videos and private images of her after she ended their romantic relationship, according to a report filed with law enforcement last month.

Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents over CIA objections, sources say: National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard decided to declassify a document on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election last month over the objections of CIA officials who argued that more details should remain secret to protect sensitive spying sources and methods, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

North Carolina Gov. Stein signs stopgap budget bill and vetoes opt-in bill helping school choice: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law on Wednesday a stopgap spending measure while lawmakers remain in a state budget impasse. But he vetoed legislation that would direct state participation in a yet-implemented federal tax credit program to boost school-choice options, suggesting state Republicans acted hastily.

Around the World

France's biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading: France’s biggest wildfire in years was spreading quickly Wednesday in a Mediterranean region near Spain after leaving one person dead and several injured, authorities said. The fire burned an area larger than Paris, and the military was called in to help.

Helicopter crash in Ghana kills defense and environment ministers and 6 other people: A military helicopter crashed in Ghana on Wednesday, killing all eight people on board, including the West African country’s defense and environment ministers and two other top officials, the government said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​McDonald’s sees U.S. sales rebound, but concerns about low-income consumers linger

DoorDash shares rise on earnings, revenue beat

Tween accessories retailer Claire’s files for bankruptcy again as debt pile looms

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should you get a reverse mortgage or sell your home? Here's what experts say now.: Retirees often struggle to operate on a fixed income — but today's economy, with its rising prices and increasing costs of living, makes things even harder. Fortunately for homeowners, there are options to alleviate the pressure.

3 Surprising Reasons You Can Be Denied a Credit Card, Even With an 800+ Credit Score | Joel O'Leary, Fool. Fun fact: I've been denied for two credit cards in my life -- one from Citi and one from American Express. The funny thing is my credit score is in the 820s! At first, I was confused (and in denial), because I've spent years building an awesome credit profile. But as I dug deeper into the reasons, I learned that credit card issuers look way beyond your credit score for approvals. Here are three factors behind the scenes that can trip you up.

Are annuities better than CDs when planning for retirement?: The retirement planning landscape has shifted dramatically over the past decade. With traditional pensions becoming increasingly rare and Social Security facing long-term funding challenges, Americans are shouldering more responsibility for their golden years than before. This has led many, especially those who are approaching retirement age, to search for reliable, low-risk ways to preserve their hard-earned retirement savings while generating steady income.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Patriots' Mike Vrabel bloodied after jumping into practice scrum | Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contact

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Sets Season 4 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup) | Box Office: ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘Weapons’ Battle for First Place Over ‘Fantastic Four’

Jane Etta Pitt, mother of Brad Pitt, dies at 84 | Raven-Symone says her ex got another woman pregnant then asked her to be the godmother... after dating Smollett and McDaniel

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