Keeping Up With America

Man Pushed Onto Train Tracks in Busy Midtown Station: A man in New York City was pushed onto the train tracks at a Midtown subway station Saturday night, although he was not struck by a train, according to police.

NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch breaks collarbone after falling from his vehicle in victory lane: NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch suffered a broken collarbone after falling from his vehicle in victory lane on Saturday, he said on social media. The Xfinity Series points leader had won his sixth race of the season at the Watkins Glen International race track in New York when the accident occurred.

Whitmer told Trump in private that Michigan auto jobs depend on a tariff change of course: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met privately in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump to make a case he did not want to hear: The automotive industry he said he wants to save was being hurt by his tariffs.

Colorado prison evacuated as growing wildfire becomes one of the largest in state history: A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames.

NATO secretary general says Trump will be "testing Putin" in Friday meeting: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Sunday that President Trump will be "testing" Russian President Vladimir Putin in their landmark face-to-face meeting set for Friday, as world leaders push for a ceasefire deal in Russia's war with Ukraine.

Around the World

Man clings to high-speed train in Austria after it left station without him, officials say: A man survived after clinging to the outside of a high-speed train in Austria on Saturday, reportedly after it left while he was having a cigarette break.

Hundreds of protesters arrested in London for supporting banned pro-Palestinian group: British police said they arrested 365 people in central London on Saturday as supporters of a recently banned pro-Palestinian group intentionally flouted the law as part of their effort to force the government to reconsider the ban.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Trump paves path for private equity and crypto in retirement accounts. Here's what it means for your 401(k).

Apple has its best week since July 2020 after White House visit

From Starbucks to Smoothie King, restaurants seek to cash in on consumers' protein frenzy

Richer, Wiser, Happier

4 ways to wipe out credit card interest charges this August: Credit card debt has continued to soar across the nation, a clear indicator of how reliant Americans have become on their short-term borrowing options in this tough economic environment. The total amount of credit card debt nationwide is now sitting at a new record high of over $1.21 trillion, according to New York Fed data released this week. But high balances aren't the only issue at play. With the average credit card interest rate hovering near 22%, more cardholders are also struggling to stay on top of their payments as the interest charges pile up.

Should You Cash Out Your CD Early? Here's How to Tell | Ryan Wilcox, Fool. A certificate of deposit (CD) can be a valuable savings tool -- if used correctly. It's meant to lock up your money for a set time, giving you a fixed interest rate in return. But what happens if you need that money before the term ends? Most banks charge a penalty if you withdraw your money early, typically a portion of either the total expected interest or the interest actually earned. Depending on when you withdraw, that fee could cancel out some (or all) of your profit.

Here's why the price of gold could fall soon: Investors looking to add an alternative asset like gold to their portfolios haven't had many chances to do so in an affordable way over the past year or so. Gold prices have surged past so many record highs, just from the start of 2024, that it's been difficult to keep track. Beginning January 2024 at just $2,063.73 per ounce, the price of gold for the same amount as of August 8, 2025, is now $3,395.31 – a more than 64% jump in just 20 months.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Pete Alonso hits 252nd home run to match Darryl Strawberry for Mets record | Ryan Blaney knocks off Shane van Gisbergen for pole at Watkins Glen

‘One Piece’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix as Streamer Drops First-Look at Season 2 | Zach Cregger Says His ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Exists ‘Outside’ of the Original Characters Because Fans ‘Already Have That’ With the Games: ‘I’m Not Going to Tell Leon’s Story’

Kourtney Kardashian Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors—Again | Chad Michael Murray shares chilling near-death experience that resulted in him losing HALF of his blood

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