Keeping Up With America

Suspect arrested for threatening to bomb 'Saturday Night Live' studio, police say: A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb the "Saturday Night Live" studios after he messaged the threat to a Connecticut college and an administrator at that college told police, two people briefed on the matter tell NBC News.

Con man who defrauded over 200 people in $24.5M Ponzi scheme sentenced to 18 years: A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail in New York for running a $24.5 million Ponzi scheme in which he defrauded over 200 victims in sham loan programs and used the money to fund a lifestyle of luxury goods and lavish hotel stays — while some of his bankrupt victims struggled to pay for chemotherapy.

Federal judge orders return of man Trump administration accidentally sent to notorious El Salvador jail: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the United States after he was accidentally sent to a notorious megajail in El Salvador.

One more charge each of sex trafficking and prostitution filed against Sean Combs: Federal prosecutors in New York have added two charges of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution to their indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

New court decision in a disputed North Carolina race means 65,000 votes are a step closer to be being thrown out: A three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Friday that more than 65,000 votes cast in the contested race for the state Supreme Court in 2024 must be recounted and verified — a win for the Republican candidate in the razor-thin, disputed contest and a decision that could potentially tip the election results in his favor.

Around the World

China hits back at Trump with 34% tariff on U.S. imports: China on Friday announced a 34% tariff on all products imported from the U.S., escalating the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.

Haiti taking more steps against gangs after thousands of protesters demand security: The leader of Haiti’s transitional presidential council tried to allay surging alarm among Haitians over rampant gang violence by acknowledging Thursday that the country has “become hell for everyone” and promising new measures to stop the bloodshed.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Tariffs will drive up the cost of airplanes, the United States’ star export

Tech megacaps lose $1.8 trillion in 2 days as Trump tariffs lead Nasdaq to worst weekly drop in 5 years

Traders betting Fed will cut rates at least 4 times this year to bail out economy

Richer, Wiser, Happier

4 debt forgiveness myths to know now: Debt forgiveness programs can help consumers in debt work toward regaining their financial freedom by potentially reducing what they owe on unsecured loans or credit cards. Debt relief companies offer these programs to help qualifying borrowers gain control over their debt through a variety of methods, including negotiating the amount the borrower owes, bringing the borrower's multiple accounts under one payment and paying off creditors with lump-sum payments.

5 Genius Ways to Book Business Class Flights With Points and Miles | Jake FitzGerald, Fool. Flying business class sounds like a dream, right? Lie-flat seats, gourmet meals, and arriving at your destination actually feeling rested — what's not to love? The good news is you don't have to shell out thousands of dollars to make it happen. If you play your points and miles right, you can score a premium seat for a fraction of the cost. Here are five easy ways to book business class flights without breaking the bank.

How a gold investment can protect your money now: It's never too early (or too late) to look for ways to protect your money. But this week, it became mandatory after stock market performance plunged with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, specifically, falling more than 1,600 points on Thursday. Combined with a cooler but still stubborn inflation rate of 2.8% (almost a full percentage point higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target) and a federal funds rate that's remained unchanged since December 2024 (causing borrowing costs to remain elevated) and it becomes clear that many Americans could benefit from an added layer of financial protection right now.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Houston ready to pit top D against Cooper Flagg, Duke | Aaron Judge becomes 3rd-fastest Yankee to 500 extra-base hits

Max to Develop Series Based on Vanity Fair Article ‘NYPD Confidential’ (EXCLUSIVE) | ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to Screen at the Sphere as a ‘Fully Immersive Experience’

Eminem becomes grandfather as daughter Hailie Jade welcomes baby boy | Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault

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