Keeping Up With America

Popular baby brand apologizes after asking mom mourning baby's death to return SNOO bassinet: A popular brand is facing backlash after asking an influencer to return a bassinet when her baby died. Last year, "So You Think You Can Dance" alum Brooklyn Larsen was gifted a $1,700 SNOO smart bassinet in exchange for tagging the company, Happiest Baby, in any related content she shared. Larsen’s sister, Kenna Bangerter, wrote in a since-expired Instagram story that the company "demanded" she return the equipment after her son, Rocky, died right before birth in November 2024.

Trump administration stops processing some green cards 'to do more vetting': Finalizing applications filed by certain immigrants to become legal permanent residents is being put on hold to comply with an executive order President Donald Trump signed in January.

Ex-UFC champ Cain Velasquez gets 5 years in prison for shooting man who allegedly molested his relative: Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison for the attempted murder of a man accused of molesting his relative during an emotionally fraught Monday hearing.

Pennsylvania city worker who told police someone put a noose on her desk now accused of putting it there herself: A Pennsylvania city employee who called police in January to report a noose she found on her desk is now accused of placing it there herself.

CDC is pulling back $11B in Covid funding sent to health departments across the U.S.: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pulling back $11.4 billion in funds allocated in response to the pandemic to state and community health departments, nongovernment organizations and international recipients, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Tuesday.

Around the World

World Athletics to require chromosome testing of women’s track and field athletes: World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said Tuesday that the track and field’s governing body has approved the introduction of cheek swabs and dry blood-spot tests for female athletes in order to maintain “the integrity of competition.”

Muslim woman attacked in library by suspect who tried to set hijab on fire, Canadian police say: A Canadian Muslim woman was targeted at a public library on Saturday in what police are calling an unprovoked attack by a suspect who attempted to remove and set the woman's hijab on fire.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

GameStop to invest corporate cash in bitcoin, following in footsteps of MicroStrategy

Crusoe Energy sells bitcoin mining unit to focus on ‘huge opportunity’ in AI

Affirm announces JPMorgan Chase merchants can soon offer installment loans at checkout

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Here's how much debt forgiveness could lower a $50,000 debt now: Millions of Americans are currently feeling the pressure caused by today's high-rate landscape, but credit card users, in particular, are at risk of serious debt-related issues right now. Not only are rates on credit cards variable, meaning that they can change without much notice, but today's average credit card rates are at record highs and are nearing 23%. Depending on your credit profile, though, there's a chance that the rates on your credit cards are much higher.

When Should You Cash In Your CDs Early? Here's What You Need to Know | Jake FitzGerald, Fool. Certificates of deposit (CDs) are a safe way to grow your savings, but what happens when you need that cash before your CD reaches maturity? While letting a CD reach full term is often the best move, there are times when cashing out early makes sense. Here's what you need to know before making a decision.

3 home equity borrowing moves seniors should consider now: With inflation sticky, if slightly cooled last month, but interest rates still paused at a high level and stock market uncertainty prevalent for many Americans now, it's understandable if additional financing options need to be explored. This can be a painful reality for seniors and older Americans who were hoping that Social Security and retirement savings would be efficient during their golden years. But the economic climate of recent years has depleted much of that money, making it harder and harder to make ends meet.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Reeling Lakers fall to 3-7 in past 10 with loss to Magic | Capitals commit to Jakob Chychrun with 8-year, $72M extension

Garcelle Beauvais Quits ‘Real Housewives’ After Five Seasons: ‘I’ve Decided to Leave Beverly Hills’ | ‘The Roses’ Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman Sets August Release From Searchlight

Jelly Roll joins CBS drama 'Fire Country' for acting debut with role as ex-convict | Garth Brooks cries as wife Trisha Yearwood earns Hollywood Walk of Fame star amid lawsuit

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