Keeping Up With America

Pilot killed in North Carolina crash was trying to avoid hitting turtle on runway: The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report.

Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons: Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacturing of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as assault weapons.

Trump says "maybe" he'll try to fire Fed chief Jerome Powell: President Trump suggested Friday he may try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling the central bank leader a "Total and Complete Moron" for leaving interest rates steady.

Vance blames California Dems for violent immigration protests and calls Sen. Alex Padilla ‘Jose’: Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of encouraging violent immigration protests as he used his appearance in Los Angeles to rebut criticism from state and local officials that the Trump administration fueled the unrest by sending in federal officers.

Aflac says hackers may have stolen customers' claims info, including Social Security numbers: Aflac on Friday said hackers have gained access to its customers personal information in a cybersecurity attack last week. The company, which provides millions of customers with accident, life and health insurance policies, confirmed the June 12 incident in a statement on Friday, saying it was committed by a "sophisticated cybercrime group" that used "social engineering tactics" to gain access to its network.

Around the World

Tech tycoon Lynch's doomed Bayesian yacht lifted to surface: Salvage experts lifted Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht to the surface and began pumping seawater out of it on Saturday, 10 months after it sank off the coast of Sicily, killing the British tech tycoon, his teenage daughter and five others.

8 killed, 13 injured as hot-air balloon catches fire and falls in Brazil: A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Oil prices fall about 2% as Trump holds off on Iran strike, hopes for negotiations

Tesla inks first deal to build China’s largest grid-scale battery power plant

Kroger’s shares rise as grocer says shoppers seek lower prices, cook more at home

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How much would a $100,000 annuity pay if bought at age 65?: Retirement planning in 2025 looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago. Between persistent (but cooler) inflation, increased stock market volatility and high borrowing costs, many near-retirees are searching for financial stability in an increasingly unpredictable financial landscape. For some, that means pivoting away from aggressive growth strategies and toward more dependable sources of income, like annuities.

The Average American Needs $19,800 in Savings -- Most Don't Even Come Close | James McClenathen, Fool. If you had to cover three months of bills without a paycheck, could you? That's the real reason financial experts point to $19,800 as a smart savings target. It's based on one simple idea: The average U.S. household spends about $6,600 per month, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Multiply that by three, and you've got a bare-minimum emergency fund. And yet, most Americans don't even come close.

$200,000 home equity loan vs. $200,000 HELOC: Which is less expensive now?: The average home equity level has been consistently rising in recent years, and according to recent reports, it has remained at a steadily high level. The cumulative home equity level in the United States hit a record high of $17.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, based on a report released earlier in June.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

OKC flops in 'uncharacteristic' dud in Game 6 of NBA Finals | Jon Jones, 37, retires; UFC names Tom Aspinall champion

Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson Apple Comedy Series Pauses Production as Showrunner Exits | Shanghai Launches Merged Film and TV Market With Industry-Public Hybrid Model

Emily Ratajkowski is over 'centering men' who don't serve a purpose | Fuerza Regida on making history, performing in LA amid turmoil

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