Keeping Up With America

Kamala Harris condemns Trump's first 100 days, calling on Democrats to band together: Marking her return to the public sphere, former Vice President Kamala Harris sharply condemned the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term Wednesday, saying he had pulled America to the verge of a constitutional crisis, devastated the economy and abandoned world allies.

Southwest flight returns to gate after passenger's phone ignites before takeoff: A Southwest Airlines flight headed for Houston did not take off from El Paso, Texas, as planned Wednesday morning after one passenger's cellphone caught fire as the aircraft prepared for departure, the airline said.

Man in critical condition after plunging from stands at Pirates game: A man was in critical condition after an "accidental," 20-foot plunge from his seat onto the field of play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, horrifying fans and players alike Wednesday night during the Pirates-Chicago Cubs game, officials said.

HHS redirects $500 million to Trump appointee's vaccine project, bypassing reviews: The Department of Health and Human Services has transferred $500 million from research into next-generation COVID-19 vaccines, redirecting the money to a single vaccine project linked to the Trump administration's former acting head of the National Institutes of Health.

Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions: The U.S. Justice Department filed lawsuits against four states this week, claiming their climate actions conflict with federal authority and President Donald Trump’senergy dominance agenda.

Around the World

Pause for paws: Hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary: Throngs of dachshunds strut their stubby stuff in Hungary on Thursday as they tried to fetch a record for the country's biggest ever single-breed dog walk.

New Russia-North Korea bridge will boost economic cooperation, both countries say: North Korea said the construction of a new bridge linking it to Russia is a “significant” development in relations between the two countries, state media reported Thursday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

CVS to boost access to Novo Nordisk’s weight loss treatment Wegovy for patients on its drug plans

Apple shares fall as Cook says ‘very difficult’ to predict tariff costs beyond June

Automakers report significant April sales increases amid tariff fear-buying, but the good times may not last

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What percentage should I offer to settle debt?: Carrying debt has become a lot more expensive than it was just a few years ago — and that's due, in major part, to the current rate environment. Right now, the average credit card interest rate is sitting close to record highs of nearly 22%, and if your credit profile is less than ideal, you could be facing much higher rates. Personal loan rates are also well into the double digits, and other types of borrowing costs are high overall, too. So, for anyone relying on credit to cover expenses or emergencies, today's rate landscape has made it much more expensive to carry a balance.

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At risk of defaulting on your credit card debt? Do these 5 things now, experts say: Millions of American households are suffering from the burden of credit card debt. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total balances have soared to a staggering $1.21 trillion. When life throws unexpected hardships — job loss, medical emergencies or home repairs — many have nowhere to turn but their credit cards. And as interest rates remain high, even small balances can become difficult to manage.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Lakers' early NBA playoffs exit a blow to betting public | Packers pick up Wyatt's 5th-year option, decline Walker's

Steve Doocy to Cut Back Long-Running Role on ‘Fox & Friends’ | Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts to Star in World War II Thriller ‘Ruin’ From Director Niki Caro

Sammy Hagar 'wanted to break' David Lee Roth's neck during 2002 tour | Sean 'Diddy' Combs can wear court-approved clothes during sex-crimes trial, judge says

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