Keeping Up With America

Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car for "unacceptable amount of time," sheriff's office says: A newly-deputized police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after her handler left her alone in a hot car for "an unacceptable amount of time," said the sheriff's office where the K-9 provided her services.

Man charged with killing Minnesota lawmaker plans to plead not guilty: A Minnesota man plans to plead not guilty to charges he killed the top Democratic leader in the state House and her husband after wounding another lawmaker and his wife, his attorney said.

Federal agency shifts stance on transgender discrimination complaints, but hurdles remain: The federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination will allow some complaints filed by transgender workers to move forward, shifting course from earlier guidance that indefinitely stalled all such cases, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press.

Trump calls Epstein controversy a "Hoax" and "bulls***," denouncing "weaklings" in GOP: President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***," criticizing members of his own party who are calling for more transparency as "weaklings."

Federal judge says she would block Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide: A federal judge in Maryland could soon become the second to block President Donald Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship from taking effect nationwide, if an appeals court were to allow it.

Around the World

Russia launches massive attacks; Trump backtracks from suggestion Ukraine should target Moscow: Seemingly unfazed by President Donald Trump's 50-day ultimatum to end the fighting, Russia launched hundreds of drones and missile strikes on six Ukrainian regions overnight, officials in the country said.

Yemen intercepts record number of Iranian weapons bound for Houthis, U.S. CENTCOM says: U.S. Central Command said its Yemeni partners successfully intercepted a "massive Iranian weapons shipment" that was meant to reach the nation's Houthi rebels.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Shares of gun seller backed by Donald Trump Jr. tank after trading debut

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wants to sell more advanced chips to China after H20 ban is lifted

'Lost their identity': Why Target is struggling to win over shoppers and investors

Richer, Wiser, Happier

5 ways to get medical debt off your credit report now: If you've been waiting for federal regulators to automatically wipe medical debt from your credit report, you might be waiting a while longer. This week, a federal court ruling struck down a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that would have removed all medical debt from credit reports nationwide. The decision means millions of Americans will continue to see their credit scores dragged down by healthcare bills they're struggling to pay.

How to Invest for Retirement When You're Scared of the Stock Market | Maurie Backman, Fool. By now, you're hopefully aware that retiring on Social Security alone has the potential to be disastrous, especially with benefit cuts looming. And like it or not, it's on each of us individually to save for retirement to avoid having to struggle financially. To that end, you'll often hear that investing in stocks is a good way to grow retirement wealth over time. But what if you're someone who's truly afraid of the stock market, to the point where having a good chunk of your portfolio in stocks will cause you to lose sleep?

Costco gold vs. gold investing companies: Which one is the smarter choice?: Over the past year, there has been a surge in gold investing, driving up the price of gold substantially compared to one year ago. Part of the driving force is the Federal Reserve, which has kept interest rates high. And, as sticky inflation continues to erode Americans' purchasing power, even more people are turning to gold as a safe-haven asset. After all, gold can be an effective hedge against inflation and a solid tool for portfolio diversification.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Fever's Caitlin Clark (groin) downgraded to out against Liberty | Cal Raleigh successful as four of five challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire

Joaquin Phoenix Says ‘I’m So Sorry’ for ‘Horrible’ and ‘Uncomfortable’ Letterman Interview: ‘One of the Worst Nights of My Life’ | Millie Bobby Brown, Gabriel LaBelle to Star in Rom-Com ‘Just Picture It’ for Netflix

How Madonna's daughter Lourdes was behind Gwyneth Paltrow fallout that sparked Hollywood feud, book reveals | Sarah Michelle Gellar slams rumors of feud with 'fantastic' Jennifer Love Hewitt

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