Keeping Up With America

Police investigate after white mother used racist slur at Minnesota park: Video taken at a Minnesota public park this week shows a white woman apparently admitting she used a racist slur against a Black youth she accused of taking an item that belongs to her child.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow DOGE to access to Social Security Administration systems: The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to let the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have access to the sensitive information kept by the Social Security Administration.

7 killed in Idaho after tour van and truck collide near Yellowstone: Seven people were killed after a van and a truck collided on U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho on Thursday. The crash happened near Henry’s Lake, about 20 miles west of Yellowstone National Park.

After Trump dismisses hundreds of scientists working on climate report, two groups say they'll publish their work: After the Trump administration dismissed nearly 400 scientists who compile the nation's major quadrennial report on the impacts of climate change in the U.S., two scientific groups announced a plan to publish a special collection focused on the subject to ensure the scientists' work can be accessed.

Good Samaritans rescue woman from attempted carjacking in N.J., officials say: Three good Samaritans — including two Army reservists -- saved a woman who was being attacked during an attempted carjacking in Camden County, New Jersey, officials said.

Around the World

Judge orders mental health assessment for man accused of killing 11 at Vancouver festival: A Canadian judge on Friday ordered a man accused of ramming his sport utility vehicle through a Filipino heritage festival crowd, killing 11 people and injuring dozens, to receive a mental health assessment to determine if he’s fit to stand trial.

State Department labels Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations: The Trump administration has designated a coalition of Haitian gangs that have embroiled the Caribbean nation in mass violence as terrorist organizations, a White House official confirmed to NBC News.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Churchill Downs CEO says interest in the Kentucky Derby is strong despite global uncertainty

Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps

Chevron to slow pace of share buybacks as Trump tariffs and OPEC+ production weigh on oil prices

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Being sued over unpaid debts? Here's how to settle and have your case dismissed: Receiving a court summons for a lawsuit over an unpaid debt can be jarring — even if you're well aware that your debt issues have been compounding. Whether it's due to a credit card balance that spiraled out of control or a personal loan you couldn't keep up with, seeing your name on a legal complaint can transform what felt like a financial challenge into a potential crisis. After all, wage garnishment, a judgment on your credit report or even losing assets are all potential repercussions of this type of lawsuit.

It Pays to Cash Out a CD Early in These 3 Scenarios | Joel O'Leary, Fool. CDs are great for safe, steady returns. Some are paying annual percentage yields (APYs) over 4.00% right now. But what if life changes mid-term and you need the money back? Or rates jump higher after you lock in?

What's a good annuity rate in 2025?: Annuities have long been a cornerstone of retirement planning, offering a reliable income stream when your working years end. But given today's issues with economic uncertainty and lingering inflation, it makes even more sense for retirees and those planning for retirement to explore their options for securing guaranteed retirement income streams, and annuities should be included in that conversation. After all, these insurance products, which promise to pay you a set amount of income over time, can be especially appealing when other investments feel volatile.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Phil Davis defeats Rob Wilkinson, advances to PFL semifinals | Caitlin Clark favorite for MVP, Paige Bueckers rookie of year

‘The Equalizer’ Canceled After Five Seasons at CBS | Tanner Buchanan, Garrett Wareing and Quvenzhané Wallis to Star in Supernatural Horror ‘Hide and Don’t Speak’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Ruth Buzzi, legendary 'Laugh-In' comic and 'Sesame Street' regular, dies at 88 | Why won't Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial be televised?

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