Keeping Up With America

Mob chased Brooklyn woman after mistaking her for protester at speech by Israeli security minister: A Brooklyn woman said she feared for her life as she was chased, kicked, spit at and pelted with objects by a mob of Orthodox Jewish men who mistook her as a participant in a protest against Israel’s far-right security minister.

A swing-state mayoral race is about to test what’s next for Democrats: A key battle over the future of the Democratic Party is playing out in a mayoral race in the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania, the biggest swing state.

Students and faculty demand Columbia University stand up to federal government: Columbia University students, faculty, staff and alumni launched a "speak out" Monday to criticize school leaders for bowing to the Trump administration's demands after it pulled $400 million in federal funding from the campus.

Young independents grapple with frustration over the two-party system: Amid political polarization across the country and lack of faith in the two-party system to solve people’s problems, a large number of younger Americans say they have abandoned both the national Republican and Democratic parties.

Teacher goes viral on TikTok for video explaining why she went to school at night in her pajamas: Sarah Ashley Winans woke up in the middle of the night with test anxiety. Only, she wasn’t the one set to take the state exam. She’s the middle school teacher who would be administering it.

Around the World

Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine as Trump suggests Zelenskyy may cede Crimea: President Donald Trump said a truce to halt the war in Ukraine could be on the horizon as he urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to “stop shooting, sit down and sign a deal.”

Massive power outage hits Spain and Portugal: Spanish radio stations said part of the Madrid underground was being evacuated and that there were traffic jams at Madrid city center as traffic lights stopped working.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Wealthy consumers upped their spending last quarter, while the rest of America is cutting back

PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending

Temu adds ‘import charges’ of about 145% after Trump tariffs, more than doubling price of many items

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Will my credit score go up if I settle a debt?: Getting rid of debt has become a lot harder for many Americans lately, and it's not just because people are borrowing more (though they are doing that, too). In today's high-rate, inflationary environment, the main issue is that interest charges are taking a big bite out of people's budgets. Credit card rates are averaging nearly 22% right now, for example, and if you're using store credit cards to finance your purchases, you could be looking at rates closer to 30%. And, if you have any credit blemishes, like a high debt-to-income ratio or a few late payments on your record, you're probably paying even higher rates than average.

3 Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When Choosing the Right Bank for Your Savings | Joel O'Leary, Fool. At one point, I had over $20,000 sitting in my regular checking account earning just 0.01% APY. That's a whole $2 per year in interest. But you know what happened when I wised up and switched to a high-yield savings account (HYSA) paying over 4.00%? I earned almost $800 for the year.

Will gold hit $4,000 per ounce in 2025? Experts weigh in: It seems like the price of gold just keeps hitting record after record. In March, gold prices surpassed the $3,000-per-ounce mark for the first time ever. Now, they're sitting around $3,300 per ounce — and climbing.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Machado Garry survives late scare, tops Prates at UFC Fight Night | NBA players vote Warriors' Steph Curry Teammate of the Year

Fox News Hosts, Anchors Pay Virtual Visits Across U.S. in New ‘For All America’ Campaign | ‘Miami Vice’ Remake in the Works With ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Director Joseph Kosinski

Trial for men charged with Kim Kardashian 2016 jewelry heist kicks off | Kehlani speaks out after Cornell performance canceled over views: 'I am anti-genocide'

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

The Best Way To Store Strawberries, According To A Southern Berry Grower

7-second “feet test” reveals if your heart is dying

Martha's 2-Ingredient Window Cleaner Recipe Will Make Your Glass Shine

How to Take Money From Your Retirement Accounts Without a Penalty (and When You Should)