Keeping Up With America

Immigration agents break SUV window while detaining man after church on Mother's Day: Federal immigration agents were seen breaking an SUV’s window, throwing a man inside to the ground and handcuffing him on Sunday, Mother’s Day, after the man and his family left church in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

DOGE continues to publish misleading or inaccurate claims on its "Wall of Receipts": The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has added a new batch of entries to what it calls its "Wall of Receipts," touting purported savings in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Yet many of these claimed cuts appear to be misleading, and the potential for actual savings continues to be uncertain.

Anti-hunger advocates slam House Republicans' proposed budget cut to SNAP as 'unconscionable': A House Republican proposal to dramatically reduce federal funding to the nation’s largest anti-hunger program would have a disastrous effect on low-income families, nutrition advocates say.

Trump administration cuts another $450 million in grants for Harvard in escalating battle: President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting another $450 million in grants to Harvard University a day after the Ivy League school pushed back against government allegations that it’s a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

Key moments from Cassie Ventura's testimony at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial: Federal prosecutors continued to call witnesses to the stand Tuesday morning in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial. His ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie Ventura, began her testimony inside the New York City courthouse as the trial entered its second day.

Around the World

China's Xi touts stability to Latin America amid Trump's global tariffs: Latin American and Caribbean officials gathered in Beijing as their countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on the U.S. and move closer to China.

Four of U.K.'s largest Pride marches suspend political party participation: The decision follows last month’s U.K. Supreme Court ruling that excluded transgender women from the legal definition of “woman.”

Lets Talk Business and Tech

GM unveils new ‘groundbreaking’ EV battery tech, aims to be first to market

Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business

American Eagle shares plunge 17% after it withdraws guidance, writes off $75 million in inventory

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Does credit card debt forgiveness make sense if the economy is improving?: Inflation might be easing and the job market may seem steady, but for many Americans, their financial footing feels anything but stable. According to the latest Consumer Price Index data, annual inflation dipped to 2.3% in April, marking yet another month of modest declines. That's progress, of course, but groceries, gas, rent and other essentials remain stubbornly expensive after years of higher-than-ideal inflation. And while unemployment hasn't spiked, many people are still struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living.

3 Investing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs if a Stock Market Crash Is Coming | Katie Brockman, Fool. With new tariffs taking effect, many experts are warning about the economic implications they may have. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York estimates a 30% chance of a recession beginning in the next 12 months, according to data released in early May. Analysts at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan put the odds of a recession at 45% and 60%, respectively. Both firms noted that tariff policies, specifically, have increased recession risks for 2025. It's still too early to say where the economy or the stock market may be in a few months or a year. But if a recession or crash is looming, there are three common mistakes to avoid at all costs right now

4 ways to use your home equity to prepare for retirement this May: For Americans nearing retirement, these can be stressful times. Prices are rising, interest rates are high and inflation is still not at the level the Federal Reserve has been aiming at for years. Fortunately, for those who are nearing retirement age and own a home, there is a silver lining: High property values. These not only mean more profits once it's time to sell, but they also give you access to rising amounts of equity.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Vikings get back-to-back international games on NFL schedule | Scottie Scheffler rides winning momentum into PGA Championship

Jimmy Kimmel Takes On Bob Iger, Netflix and Gen Z’s YouTube Habits in Upfronts Monologue: ’When You Have Kids, You’ll Come Crawling Back to Disney Like Dogs!” | Tom Cruise Teases ‘Never Been Done Before’ Stunts in ‘Mission: Impossible 8,’ Including Wing-Walking: ‘It Was So Violent on That Airplane’

Sean Penn says he'd work with Woody Allen 'in a heartbeat' again: 'He's not proven guilty' | Jamie Lee Curtis calls out Mark Zuckerberg over AI video dupe of her

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