Keeping Up With America

Sick Secret Behind Local Ice Cream Parlor Exposed: A DuPage County judge denied pre-trial release for a suburban ice cream shop owner accused of recording at least six people, including multiple minors, with a hidden bathroom camera, authorities said.

Man rescued by helicopter after 2 days trapped behind California waterfall: California police used a helicopter to rescue a man who got trapped for two days behind a waterfall when the force of the water pushed him off his climbing lines, law enforcement officials said.

Trump administration to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" requirement for U.S. citizenship: The Trump administration is signaling it will more heavily scrutinize applications filed by legal immigrants seeking American citizenship, in its latest effort to tighten access to U.S. immigration benefits.

Texas Democrats who fled the state to block GOP redistricting push begin returning: Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to deny a quorum and prevent a Republican redistricting plan are making their way back, each on their own timeline, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

A massive mountain park in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and their humans: Anne Pace has been hearing about Dog Mountain for years, but until earlier this month, had never made a trip to the park.

Around the World

2 Carnival cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort: Two U.S. tourists drowned last week in separate incidents at Carnival Cruise Line's new Bahamas resort, authorities said. Both were passengers on Carnival cruise ships that had sailed to the Caribbean, the company confirmed to CBS News on Sunday.

Iraq starts excavation of suspected ISIS mass grave: Iraqi officials have begun the excavation of what is believed to be a mass grave left behind by ISIS during its rampage across the country a decade ago.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​U.S. shoppers fuel jewelry splurge despite tariff headwinds

Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum

States where residents could see the biggest tax benefit from Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Have a CD account maturing right before interest rates are cut? Do this now.: Interest rate cuts, on hold for all of 2025, could soon become a reality again. After the Federal Reserve issued three reductions in the final months of 2024, the central bank elected to pause rates for the first eight months of the year, citing concerns over inflation and economic instability. But that could change in September, with the CME Group's Fedwatch tool currently listing a rate cut for the central bank's September 17 meeting at a 92% likelihood, approximately. And while that trajectory could change, it's increasingly looking likely that borrowers saddled with high rates may soon get some small but significant relief.

The 3 Types of Money I Keep in My High-Yield Savings Account (and 2 I Don't) | Joel O'Leary, Fool. I've always thought of a high-yield savings account (HYSA) like a really talented point guard -- it scores major points for my money game, but it's not the only player on the team. HYSAs are clutch for racking up solid interest (mine currently pays 4.00% APY) and helping with short-term savings goals. But they're not built for long-term investing or day-to-day spending. That's why I only keep specific types of money in mine.

Paying down credit card debt is a top goal for Americans: Here's how to do that now: With average credit card interest rates hovering close to 22%, the cost of carrying balances has become more than just a nuisance. It's a significant financial burden. But if recent statistics are any indication, Americans are taking their collective $1.21 trillion in credit card debt seriously. According to the 2025 Credit Check-In by Happy Money, released this week, nearly 60% of U.S. adults consider paying down credit card balances a top financial priority right now, highlighting a growing awareness of the risks of carrying high-rate debt.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee makes catch off glove, thigh and calf before pinning baseball between knees | Scottie Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down and wins BMW Championship for 5th victory of the year

‘Real Housewives of London’ Is Campy and Addictive, but Can Brits’ Dry Wit Bring the Drama?: TV Review | Box Office: ‘Superman,’ ‘F1’ Each Nearing $600 Million Milestone

'Superman' Actor Terence Stamp Dead at 87 | David and Victoria Beckham face fresh heartache as new details emerge of Brooklyn's vow renewal speech to wife Nicola Peltz

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Italian Chefs Only Buy This Type of Pasta at the Supermarket—and It Makes All the Difference

Your 401(k) May Soon Be Government Property

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