Keeping Up With America

Police: 4 dead in a San Antonio crash involving a bus and a stolen vehicle: A speeding stolen car smashed into a bus on an interstate in San Antonio on Thursday, causing a multi-vehicle crash that left four people dead and more than a dozen injured, police said.

Justice Department requests lists of undocumented immigrants in LA County jails: Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the U.S. Department of Justice is targeting him after the federal government requested a list of incarcerated undocumented immigrants.

Over 140 people on Royal Caribbean cruise sickened by stomach bug outbreak: Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship were sickened by a gastrointestinal illness that led to vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears: Microsoft said it will cease using China-based computer engineering teams for work on Pentagon cloud systems and other classified systems after an investigation this week led to national security concerns at the highest levels over a program that Microsoft has used since 2016.

Hegseth tells lawmakers about plan to detain immigrants at bases in Indiana and New Jersey: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says bases in Indiana and New Jersey can house detained immigrants without affecting military readiness — a step toward potentially detaining thousands of people on bases on U.S. soil.

Around the World

New mural in France shows Statue of Liberty covering eyes in swipe at Trump: A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes is racking up millions of views online with its swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation policies.

Man charged with hijacking small plane, causing fighter jets to scramble in Vancouver: "Ideological motive": A Canadian man has been charged with hijacking a small plane after he caused a security scare at Vancouver's airport this week.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Trump’s nuclear power push weakens regulator and poses safety risks, former officials warn

Elon Musk’s Neuralink filed as ‘disadvantaged business’ before being valued at $9 billion

Homebuilders are slashing prices at the highest rate in 3 years

Richer, Wiser, Happier

4 credit card debt relief options high earners can pursue now: Think a high six-figure salary protects you from racking up credit card debt? You may want to think again. While it's easy to assume that earning more results in wealth accumulation, not debt accumulation, it turns out that credit card debt can be an issue for nearly every type of earner. Case in point? A recent BHG study shows that 62% of high earners — categorized in this case as those earning $300,000 per year or more — still struggle to keep their balances under control, defying the myth that a high income equals financial security.

The No. 1 Mistake People Make With High-Yield Savings Accounts | Joel O'Leary, Fool. Ever heard of cash hoarding? I hadn't, until my cousin called me out. I told him I had $30,000 sitting in my savings account, the humble beginning of my future multi-million empire. He just laughed and said, "Dude, you're hoarding cash. You need to learn how to invest." Turns out, he was right. Too much idle cash can really drag down long-term growth.

Why a $10,000 short-term CD makes sense with inflation rising again: After the inflation rate barely moved from 2.3% to 2.4% in May, many borrowers held out hope that the increase was temporary. But those hopes were diminished this week after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported another rise in the rate, up to 2.7% in June. That pushed the rate further away from the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, all but ensuring another pause in the Fed's rate cut campaign when it meets again at the end of July. And it could even wipe out the chances of a Fed rate cut when the central bank meets again in September, too.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Former Little League star Mo’ne Davis to try out for new women’s pro baseball league | Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million

Nicolle Wallace’s New Podcast Just Became MSNBC’s Latest TV Show | ‘Call My Agent!’ Star Camille Cottin on Playing a ‘Real Monster of Literature’ in Fred Cavayé’s Upcoming ‘Les Misérables’ Adaptation: ‘I’m Stressed, but Why Not?’

George Lucas, father of 'Star Wars,' to head panel at San Diego Comic-Con | Beyonce concert leads to chaos with post-show STAMPEDE that injures 11 as the outrageous cause is revealed

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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