Keeping Up With America

‘SNL' roasts Trump administration in ‘White Lotus' parody sketch ‘The White Potus': With Trump playing the role of Timothy Ratliff, the family patriarch, the sketch followed the president as he tried to navigate his tariff policy.

Trump exempts phones, computers, chips from new tariffs: Smartphones and computers will be exempted from Trump’s new tariffs, according to guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Coachella festivalgoers complain of hourslong wait to enter campgrounds: Some said they were waiting in traffic for up to 12 hours, without access to food, water or bathrooms in Southern California.

Trump floats plan for undocumented farm and hotel workers to work legally in the U.S.: The president's comments suggested a vague plan that would allow the government to bring back "great" people who are "working hard" and who "go out ... in a nice way."

36k people flock to downtown LA for Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rally: More than 30,000 people flocked to downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for Sen. Bernie Sanders' rally to call out policies instituted by President Donald Trump’s administration.

Around the World

Mountains of trash and 'cat-size' rats as garbage workers strike in U.K.'s second largest city: A thick stench filled the air as Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi pointed to the huge pile of garbage rotting steps away from the entrance of his fast-food joint in Britain’s second largest city of Birmingham.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after U.S. envoy leaves Moscow: Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats on Saturday used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges of negotiating an end to the 3-year-old war.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Trump’s ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion

Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House

Investors are growing concerned about a U.S. asset exodus as Treasuries and the dollar decline

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Worried About the Stock Market? History Says Investors Should Keep These 3 Things in Mind.: The stock market may be the best place to build long-term wealth, but there's no guarantee it will be a smooth ride as investors have likely noticed in the past week of steep price swings.

Here's How Much You'd Need to Put in Your Roth IRA to Save $1.46 Million in 35 Years | James Brumley, Fool. The average American's dream retirement nest egg isn't nearly as out of reach as it seems. How much do you need to save for retirement? For most people, the initial answer is "As much as possible." While that knee-jerk response is suspiciously unspecific, it certainly makes sense. You arguably can't tuck away too much for retirement. The worst-case result of that is having more than you need, allowing you to give away any excess however you see fit.

How tuition-free college programs can backfire: More generous aid ‘can actually increase inequity,’ expert says: With rising college costs, some top schools and programs have embraced a tuition-free model. However, generous aid packages also attract more students, which “can skew admissions towards middle- or higher-income applicants who may be able to access more effective admissions resources,” says Jamie Beaton, co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, a college consulting firm. For college hopefuls worried about the sky-high tab, there may be other ways to bring the cost down.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves like 3-seed Lakers' title chances | Cubs win 16-0 in Dodgers' worst ever home shutout loss

Mickey Rourke Leaves ‘Celebrity Big Brother U.K.’ Following ‘Further Use of Inappropriate Language’ and ‘Unacceptable Behavior’ | Rami Malek on How ‘The Amateur’ Breaks the Spy Thriller Mold

Bella Thorne says filming 'Girl' movie with Mickey Rourke in 2020 was the 'worst' | Bill Maher breaks silence on Trump dinner: 'No, I didn’t go MAGA'

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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