Keeping Up With America

Feds Take Control of D.C.’s Union Station
Management yanked from Amtrak as the White House scraps a $10B expansion and says it’ll “clean up” the hub. What changes first: policing, retail… or politics? 

YouTube TV–Fox: “Short-Term Extension” Saves Channels (For Now)
A cliff-edge carriage fight pauses days before college football kicks off. Expect more brinkmanship, and subscriber credits, if talks wobble again. 

Tariffs Double on Indian Imports—Up to 50% Effective Today
From apparel to furniture, prices face fresh pressure as Delhi scrambles to cushion exporters. What does it mean for your cart? 

Minneapolis School Shooting: FBI Treats Attack as Possible Hate Crime
Two children killed, 17 injured at a back-to-school Mass; officials probe ideology, social posts, and a manifesto. Community vigils begin tonight. 

White House Power Play Extends Beyond the Station
Another brick in a wider D.C. control push—critics call it politicized governance by decree.

Around the World

Zelenskyy: “Substantive” U.S. Security-Guarantee Talks Underway
Kyiv signals movement with Washington even as battlefield pressure persists.

Israel Hits Syria While Fighting Grinds On in Gaza
Cross-border strikes highlight the risk of a wider regional spillover.

Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Greenland Ops
Copenhagen files a formal protest, testing a close NATO relationship.

EU Mail Disruptions: UN Agency Works to Restart Parcels to U.S.
Carriers paused shipments amid tariff confusion; guidance to restore flow is coming.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Nvidia’s Blowout: $46.7B Revenue as AI Keeps Eating the World
Data-center sales stay torrid, but “priced-for-perfection” jitters flicker after-hours.

Google Vids Adds AI Avatars, Launches Consumer Version
Synthetic presenters come to training, onboarding, and your small-biz explainer. Watermarking promised.

EVs Get a “Trump Bump” as Incentives Expire
Buyers rush to beat the credit sunset; discounts push average EV prices below gas cars—for now.

Williams-Sonoma Lifts Outlook on Resilient Margins
Home goods refuse to quit even with tariff clouds on the horizon.

Market Wrap: S&P 500 +0.2% (record), Nasdaq +0.2%, Dow +0.3%—a quiet melt-up into Nvidia’s print. One to watch: consumer confidence edging down again. 

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Mortgage Rates Today (Aug 27): Lock or Float?
Snapshot 30-yr 6.60% / 15-yr 5.81% at 6:30 a.m. ET. Closing within 30–45 days? Price a lock + float-down, confirm extension fees, and run a points break-even before you buy the rate. Longer runway? Set a trigger rate with your LO so you can lock intraday. 

CFPB Re-Opens ‘Open Banking’ Rule—Secure Your Data Now
With the ANPRM live and the page updated today, prune old finance-app connections, flip on bank alerts, and review which apps still pull your transactions. (If you haven’t checked since 2023, you’ll be surprised.)

FTC: Investment Scams in “Familiar Places”
New alert on “affinity” pitches (church, club, chat). Three quick defenses: verify the seller’s license, refuse urgency, avoid irreversible payment apps. Share with a relative who’s “got a sure thing.”

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Yankees Detonate 9-Run Inning, Sweep Nats 11–2
Six homers, Judge’s No. 41, and a Max Fried near-no-no. Yes, the third inning felt like an entire game. 

A’ja Wilson Cooks: Aces 81–75 Dream
Wilson fuels a decisive 15-0 run; Vegas’ streak rolls on. Highlights worth your coffee break. 

US Open Round-1: The Stat Nuggets You’ll Repeat All Day
Who served the fastest? How many Americans made it through? Fun, skimmable, and snackable.

Denzel Washington: “I’m Tired of Movies.”
The Oscar icon’s candid pivot talk sparks a thousand think pieces. So… what would lure him back?

Stallone Biopic Finds Its ‘Rocky’—and It’s a Gutsy Pick
Anthony Ippolito (played Pacino in The Offer) laces up for I Play Rocky. Trailer tease soon?

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Best Handheld Steam Cleaners of 2025
CR tested four; only one demolished truly gross grime. Before you buy the wrong one, peek here.

Fuel-Saver Playbook, Updated Today
Real tactics that move your MPG (and the myths to skip). Screenshot before your next road trip. 

14 High-Protein Lunches in 15 Minutes
Dietitian-approved and pantry-friendly, your 12:30 p.m. slump just lost. 

12 Cozy Dinners to Fake Fall Early
Comfort food without the 3-hour slog; weeknight-fast. 

Flight Attendants’ 10 Travel Hacks—All on Sale
The gadgets crews actually use, discounted ahead of Labor Day. 

Amazon’s 50 Best Labor Day Deals (Picked for Real Life)
From AirPods to purifiers—what’s truly worth the tap. 

Spanx Labor Day Sale: Up to 60% Off
The internet’s favorite travel pants just got cheaper. 

The Jar Swap Kitchen Pros Swear By
Why some cooks ditch Ball/Mason for Weck—and what it fixes on your shelves. 

Best CD Rates Today: Where 4.45–4.60% Is Still Real
If the Fed trims soon, this may be your last clean lock. Quick shortlist. 

HYSA Picklist Updated (Up to ~4.46%)
Park cash where it actually earns, then set auto-moves. 

FDA Alert: Egg Recall—Check Lot Codes Before Breakfast
“Sunshine Yolks” pulled for possible Salmonella; refunds available. 

Drug Recall: Mislabel Risk on Muscle Relaxer
Cyclobenzaprine bottles mislabeled as another med, double-check your script.