Keeping Up With America

Man convicted of posing as flight attendant to score over 120 free flights: A man who posed as a flight attendant for four different airlines scammed 120 free flights over the course of years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Tuesday.

Lawmakers outraged over Padilla's forcible removal from Noem press conference: Lawmakers are calling for answers after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.

9-year-old girl survives shark attack in Florida: A 9-year-old girl snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida, was attacked by a shark, leaving her with severe injuries. The family of Leah Lendel told Gulf Coast News that she went underwater on Wednesday, and as she came up, she started screaming. Her mother, who was about four feet away with her two toddler children, said she saw that Leah’s hand was covered in blood and mostly torn off, the news station reported.

Justice Department tells prosecutors to prioritize cases stemming from immigration unrest: In an internal memo obtained by CBS News, the Justice Department ordered its 93 federal prosecutors' offices to beef up preparations for criminal cases stemming from unrest in communities across the country over immigration enforcement.

Hegseth testifies Pentagon has "plans for any contingency" when asked about taking over Greenland by force: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge Thursday in a combative congressional hearing that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force, if necessary.

Around the World

Man says he's the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash: A senior Indian police official told the country's national news agency ANI on Thursday that one person — a man who was in seat 11A on the doomed Air India flight to London that crashed soon after takeoff in the city of Ahmedabad — survived the catastrophe.

Australia confident U.S. will proceed with AUKUS submarine deal after review: Australia’s defense minister said Thursday he was confident that the AUKUS submarine pact with the United States and Britain would proceed, and that his government would work closely with the U.S. while the Trump administration conducted a formal review.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Trump says U.S. will have ‘golden share’ in U.S. Steel after Nippon deal

Coinbase beefs up subscription plan by offering it with American Express credit card

Oil prices lower after Trump suggests Israel attack on Iran is not imminent

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 times to take a debt settlement offer (and 3 times not to): In today's high-rate environment, where credit card APRs regularly top 21% and household debt is hitting record levels, more people are struggling to keep up with their regular bills and their debt payments. And, when you're dealing with a stretched budget that can't keep up with all of your expenses, the idea of pursuing debt settlement, which allows you to settle your outstanding debts for less than what you owe, can sound like the perfect fix.

5 Ways Retirees Can Save Money on Car Insurance | Joel O'Leary, Fool. My wife's parents are both retired. Lovely people -- careful with their money, smart with their investments, and yet… They own four cars. For two people. Who barely drive. They've also been with the same insurance agent for over 30 years. I'm almost certain they're paying more than they need to for car insurance. (But hey, I'm smart enough not to stick my nose too far into their business.) Still, it got me thinking, how many retirees are quietly overspending on car insurance without even realizing it?

$5,000 CD vs. $5,000 traditional savings account: Which earns more interest right now?: Savers always need to be careful about where they store their money (and where they avoid doing so). This has been especially true in the economic climate of recent years, with factors such as inflation, higher interest rates, and market uncertainty to contend with. In this atmosphere, the account you keep your money in is critical if you want to protect the principal and, potentially, earn a decent amount of interest at the same time. But does that mean it's worth moving your money out of the traditional savings account it's currently in?

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Patrick Reed makes historic albatross at U.S. Open | Bennedict Mathurin, Pacers top Thunder in NBA Finals Game 3

Jon Stewart Slams ABC News as ‘So Stupid’ for Firing Reporter Terry Moran Over Criticizing Trump’s Chief of Staff: ‘They’re a F—ing Joke’ | Tubi Pacts With Kickstarter to Distribute Fan-Favorite Films and Invest in FilmStream Collective Fund

Michelle Obama reveals her marriage mentor after slamming Barack Obama divorce rumors | John Mulaney condemns threats against family after Olivia Munn's Ms. Rachel comments

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