Keeping Up With America

Maintenance worker charged in New Orleans jail escape said inmate threatened to shank him: A maintenance worker charged in connection with the Orleans Parish jail escape said an inmate threatened to shank him if he did not help, court documents state.

Intruders break into Encino home of actor and comedian Anthony Anderson: A group of men broke into actor Anthony Anderson’s home over the weekend, according to law enforcement sources.

Trump announces $25 billion and architectural design for "Golden Dome" missile defense system: President Trump on Tuesday announced his administration has selected the architectural design for a "Golden Dome" missile defense system to protect the United States from foreign threats.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem struggles to define habeas corpus at Senate hearing: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem mangled a response to a question about habeas corpus at a Senate hearing Tuesday, referring to the constitutional right of due process as a "right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country."

Columbia University's acting president heckled with boos and shouts of 'Free Mahmoud' during graduation speech: Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman was met with loud boos and chants of "Free Mahmoud" as she took to the stage at a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning.

Around the World

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers: The U.K. suspended free trade talks with Israel on Tuesday and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions, less than a day after vowing “concrete actions” if Israel didn’t stop its new military offensive in Gaza.

Venezuela frees US Air Force veteran considered wrongfully detained, his family says: A United States Air Force veteran, who the U.S. government had determined to be wrongfully detained in Venezuela, was released from custody Tuesday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Why Walmart decided to say it would raise prices — and risk Trump’s fury

Waymo says it reached 10 million robotaxi trips, doubling in five months

Cadillac’s EVs are attracting new buyers, including more customers trading in Teslas

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What is the gold-silver ratio?: The demand for gold is on the rise and prices have followed suit. Throughout the past year, the price of gold has seen a momentous increase, shattering several records. Currently, the gold price per ounce is around $3,200, and multiple factors are driving that price, including market volatility, economic concerns, central bank buying sprees and an influx of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Goldman Sachs.

Have $50K in Savings? Here's What to Do With It | Joel O'Leary, Fool. So you've got $50,000 in the bank… Now what? You could buy a used Porsche, a Rolex, or a lifetime supply of smoked salmon. You could YOLO your way through a week in Vegas and come back with just glitter and regrets. But if you want to keep your $50,000 (and make it grow), you're gonna need a better plan.

Does debt forgiveness ruin your credit?: If you're overwhelmed with the amount of debt you've racked up on your credit cards or by taking out personal loans, the idea of settling it for less than you owe might feel like the perfect solution to the issue. And, in many cases, it can be. After all, debt forgiveness promises an expedited path to freedom from crushing balances, and in today's high-rate environment, in which credit card rates are closing in on 22% and personal loan rates are inching toward 13% on average, that type of relief can be hard to find.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Eagles' Mailata, Brown downplay tush push on eve of NFL vote | Wayne Gretzky visits Stars after win; avoids picking vs. Oilers

Taran Killam Joins Cheerleader Comedy Pilot ‘Stumble’ at NBC Alongside | Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy Eyed to Star in Damien Chazelle’s Next Film

Prince William, Princess Kate get dolled up for annual Royal Garden Party: See the photos | Kid Cudi expected to testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal sex-crimes trial

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