Keeping Up With America

Southwest Airlines plane struck by lightning amid Memorial Day weekend storms: A Southwest Airlines plane flying to Denver on Sunday was struck by lightning upon its descent as storms plagued the area over Memorial Day weekend.

New York sewage-boat explosion victim identified as veteran city engineer: A longtime New York City Department of Environmental Protection employee has been identified as the victim of the sewage-boat explosion Saturday morning on the Hudson River in New York City.

Video captures San Bernardino police officer slamming teen to the ground: A San Bernardino police officer was captured on video earlier this week slamming a 17-year-old girl to the ground while detaining her.

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino says Biden-era investigations being reexamined: FBI deputy director Dan Bongino announced early Monday that three high-profile cases are being reexamined: The investigations into the 2021 D.C. pipe bombings, cocaine found in the White House in 2023 and the 2022 leak of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision ending the federal right to an abortion.

Trump says he's considering rerouting $3 billion in Harvard grants to U.S. trade schools: President Trump on Monday escalated his attacks on Harvard University, saying he's considering giving $3 billion the Ivy League institution receives in grant money to trade schools across the U.S.

Around the World

King Charles visits Canada to deliver throne speech amid Trump's annexation threats: King Charles III arrived Monday in Ottawa on a visit that Canada's leader says will underscore his nation's sovereignty amid U.S. President Trump's talk of the United States annexing its northern neighbor.

Man arrested after allegedly driving car into crowd at Liverpool FC trophy parade; at least 27 hospitalized: A 53-year-old man was detained Monday after he allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd at the Liverpool Football Club trophy parade in Liverpool, England, injuring over two dozen people.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Businesses are finding a workaround for tariffs — and it’s entirely legal

Tech conferences are ramping up security to quell employee protests as political tensions rise

It’s the last chance for Southwest plane tickets with two free checked bags, as policy ends in days

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How to escape the payday loan debt cycle, according to experts: Payday loans can trap millions of people in expensive debt cycles, even as economic conditions improve. With many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, these high-cost loans offer quick cash when emergencies strike. But interest rates can exceed be exorbitant and fees make full repayment nearly impossible.

I'm on Track to Retire Early Thanks to This Simple Habit | Joel O'Leary, Fool. You've probably heard the conventional advice: save 10% to 15% of each paycheck, and one day when you're old and grey, you'll retire comfortably. But what if you don't want to wait until your late 60s? What if you want financial independence much sooner?

What types of annuities should seniors consider now? Experts weigh in: Despite cooling inflation, market volatility and increasing lifespans have left many older Americans worried about their retirement security. As seniors face the reality that their savings may not last as long as they'll live, more are turning to annuities for guaranteed income. These insurance contracts convert a lump sum investment into steady income payments — sometimes for life.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Pacers' Nesmith (ankle) likely game-time decision for Game 4 | Fever's Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with quad strain

Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch, Dies at 79 | Christopher McQuarrie Says the Plot of ‘Top Gun 3’ Is ‘Already In the Bag’: ‘It Wasn’t Hard’

Demi Lovato gets married to Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes: See singer's glamorous wedding gown | Rosamund Pike recounts scary mugging incident: 'Pretty horrible'

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