Keeping Up With America

Mystery at the Marina After Body Found Near Exclusive Yacht Club: A woman was found dead on a boat docked near the ritzy Montauk Yacht Club in New York early Monday morning.

Meteorologist defends texting his wife during a live broadcast: 'It's me being human': A Minnesota meteorologist stirred up a storm of his own by texting his wife during a live broadcast.

Suspect wanted in 'targeted' killings of 4 in Tennessee is captured after manhunt: A murder suspect wanted in the "targeted" deaths of four people in Tennessee was captured Tuesday after a dayslong manhunt, authorities said.

RFK Jr cancels $500 million in mRNA research, HHS to prioritize 'safer' vaccine alternatives: A total of 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts totaling roughly $500 million have been canceled, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday.

DOJ planning hate crime charges against man accused of shooting Israeli Embassy staffers, source says: The Justice Department will move to indict the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in May on federal hate crime charges this week, a source familiar with the matter said.

Around the World

Sri Lanka’s parliament votes to fire country’s police chief over abuse of power: Lawmakers in Sri Lanka voted Tuesday to fire the country’s police chief for misconduct and gross abuse of power, making him the island nation’s first inspector-general to be impeached.

Nigerian customs seize over 1,600 parrots and canaries in major wildlife trafficking bust: Nigerian customs said they seized more than 1,600 parrots and canaries that were being transported from Lagos international airport to Kuwait without a permit, in one the biggest wildlife trafficking seizures in years.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​NASA aims to beat China and Russia in race to build a nuclear reactor on the moon

OpenAI releases lower-cost models to rival Meta, Mistral and DeepSeek

Fox One streaming service to launch ahead of NFL season on Aug. 21, at $19.99 per month

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Can you outlive a reverse mortgage?: Americans are living longer, and for many retirees, that's a double-edged sword. While more years can mean more time with family and friends, and the freedom to enjoy retirement, it also means stretching retirement savings further than expected. That's one reason reverse mortgages are getting a second look from homeowners in their 60s and 70s: They offer a way to turn home equity into cash without monthly payments.

If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits | Katie Brockman, Fool. This is one of the most important moves you could make for your retirement. If you're planning to retire soon, that means you'll probably be claiming Social Security in the near future, too. While this is an exciting chapter in life, the right strategy is key to setting yourself up for a secure financial future. Before you file for benefits, there's one thing every single person needs to do first.

Why 1-ounce gold bars could be a smart investment this August: Gold has long been a go-to asset in times of economic uncertainty, and unsurprisingly, many investors are once again turning to the precious metal for the protection it can offer in today's economic climate. With geopolitical tensions simmering, rates remaining high, stock market volatility becoming the norm and questions swirling around the Federal Reserve's next move, gold offers some big benefits, especially in terms of its traditional safe-haven appeal.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

A resilient Skye Blakely returns at Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships | Mystics trade All-Star Brittney Sykes to Storm

Ramy Youssef Exits Will Ferrell’s Netflix Golf Comedy Over Creative Differences; Molly Shannon Joins Cast | Mel Gibson Splits ‘Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Into Two Movies, Sets 2027 Release Dates

Kelley Mack, 'The Walking Dead' and 'Chicago Med' actress, dies at 33 | Teddi Mellencamp Says She Wonders If Cancer Was Payback for Her Infidelity

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

6 Things You Should Never Clean With Hydrogen Peroxide

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4 Genius Ways to Use Cornmeal for a Healthier Garden

This Simple Finger Trick Ensures You’re Using the Right Amount of Sunscreen on Your Face, According to Derms