Keeping Up With America

How Did Thieves Steal $700,000 from a Brinks Truck in Philadelphia?: Police are investigating whether the armed robbery of a Brinks truck on Tuesday outside a Philadelphia-area store is related to four other attacks on armored vehicles in and around the city this summer.

Multiple Texas students are injured in a school bus rollover crash on the first day of class: A Texas school bus carrying more than 40 students on Wednesday rolled over after veering off a rural road on the first day of class, injuring multiple students, authorities said.

Federal judge orders Ohio State and Strauss sex abuse victims into mediation: A federal judge has ordered Ohio State University to resolve via mediation the remaining lawsuits filed by former students who claim it failed to protect them from a sexual predator on the school payroll.

Man accused of faking death and fleeing U.S. convicted of rape: A man accused of faking his own death and fleeing the United States to avoid sexual assault and fraud allegations was convicted of rape in Utah on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police beyond 30-day limit: President Trump said Wednesday that the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain control of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department, part of the president's push to crack down on crime in the nation's capital.

Around the World

Powerful sister of North Korean leader denies removal of front-line speakers: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday dismissed South Korean claims that the North is removing some of its loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border, mocking the government in Seoul for clinging to hopes of renewed diplomacy between the war-divided rivals.

Wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands across southern Europe: Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with a round-the-clock battle to protect the perimeter of Greece’s third-largest city and at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​GE Appliances invests $3B in US manufacturing operations

Amazon launches same-day delivery of meat, eggs, produce in more than 1,000 cities

Homeowners turn to cash-out refinancing to take advantage of big gains in home equity

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How much should you invest in an annuity this August?: The retirement landscape is shifting yet again. Interest rates, while down from their recent highs, are still elevated, resulting in some of the best annuity payouts we've seen recently. At the same time, inflation remains sticky, markets are bouncing between optimism and uncertainty and many retirees are wondering how to lock in a dependable income stream before conditions change. That, in turn, makes today's economic landscape a good one for weighing a move into annuities, which are unique retirement tools that offer reliable, consistent income for life.

Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks | Selena Maranjian, Fool. Many residents of these states will pay no tax on their benefits. No one loves paying taxes, but they do keep our schools and courts and other things running. Still, it's worth learning more about our tax system in order to keep as much of your money in your own pocket. That can be especially important when you're retired and living on a limited income.

Should you try to negotiate credit card debt relief on your own? 3 things to know first: High-rate credit card debt has become a crushing reality for millions of Americans, who added a collective $27 billion to their credit card balances in the second quarter of 2025. The total amount of credit card debt is now sitting at a record-high of $1.21 trillion nationwide, while the average credit card rate is closing in on 22%. As a result, what may have once been manageable debt has become a big issue for many cardholders. And, as the cost of living continues to rise, those trapped in this cycle of debt may have an even harder time finding their way out.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Fiebich, Jones, Meesseman lead Liberty to highest point total of season in a 105-97 win over Sparks | Xander Schauffele is trying to avoid missing the Tour Championship for the first time

‘South Park’ Ratings Surge: Kristi Noem, JD Vance Takedown Episode Earns Most Viewers Since 2018 on Comedy Central | Meet the New Jason: How ‘Sweet Revenge’ Restarts the ‘Friday the 13th’ Franchise With Tons of Gore and a Huge Final Girl Twist

Maroon 5 former bassist Mickey Madden's wife files for divorce after accusing rocker of abuse and sexting teens | Priscilla Presley sued for $50 million by ex associates claiming family 'power struggles'

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