Keeping Up With America

Long Island Officer Shot Hours After Governor Praised Crime Drop: Long Island cops ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul for bragging about bringing down gun violence hours before an officer was shot in the face by a deranged homicide suspect on Thursday.

Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump can represent himself at trial, judge says: A man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida can represent himself during his trial, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

U.S. Department of Justice sues NYC over sanctuary city laws: The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New York City challenging its sanctuary city laws. It comes less than a week after a Customs and Border Patrol officer was shot in Manhattan by an undocumented immigrant.

Leaders of Texas town hit by floods frustrated over lack of answers from top emergency official: Officials in this small city that was hit hard by the July 4 floods have urgent questions for their county’s emergency management coordinator.

Trump signs rescissions bill clawing back foreign aid, NPR and PBS funding: President Trump signed legislation to claw back $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, the first time in decades that Congress has approved a president's request to rescind previously approved funding.

Around the World

Thailand and Cambodia forces clash along border, with Thai jets bombing purported military sites: Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed in several areas along the countries' shared border on Thursday in a major escalation of a conflict that has left at least 12 people dead in Thailand, all but one of them civilians, according to the Thai health ministry. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also called in airstrikes.

French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Nestle flags further potential price hikes as tariffs, commodities weigh on margins

Apple releases public preview of iOS 26, its biggest iPhone software redesign since 2013

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What assets can you lose if you file for bankruptcy?: With interest rates still elevated and stubborn inflation eating away at hard-earned salaries, many Americans are struggling to stay ahead of their bills right now. Credit card debt is also at record highs, payment delinquencies are climbing and more people are falling behind on everything from medical debt to personal loans. For some, the pressure from today's tough economic landscape has caused the financial stress to reach a boiling point, and filing for bankruptcy is starting to look like the only way out.

3 Little-Known Perks of Online Banks | Joel O'Leary, Fool. A few weeks ago, I helped a friend switch from her old-school bank (she'd been with them for over 30 years) to a modern online bank. Now, instead of earning $4 a year in interest on her account balance, she now earns $4 PER DAY. Not kidding. High APYs are one thing. But what most people don't realize is how many other perks come with online banks. Here are three I love.

$25,000 6-month CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings: Here's which could earn more interest: The decision of where to park a substantial sum like $25,000 has become increasingly complex in today's shifting economic landscape. After all, the Federal Reserve has kept rates elevated to try and fight sticky (and now rising) inflation, and as a result, economists are now split on when rate cuts might occur. This creates a real dilemma: Do you lock your money in a certificate of deposit (CD) to guarantee today's attractive rates, or keep it accessible in a high-yield savings account where you can withdraw funds at any time?

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Fever: No timetable for Caitlin Clark after further evaluation | Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh and a race for the ages at World Swimming Championships

‘E! News’ Canceled After 32 Years on Air | Lord Miller to Produce Film About America’s First Women Astronauts for Universal (EXCLUSIVE)

Hulk Hogan dead at 71: WWE icon passes away in Florida as cause of death revealed | Lisa Vanderpump Responds to Scheana Shay's Affair Exploitation Accusation

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

How To Clean Burnt Pots So They're As Good As New

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6 Clever Uses for Weck Jars (That Go Beyond Canning)

8 Heart-Healthy Snacks to Satisfy Your Late-Night Cravings, According to Nutrition Experts