Keeping Up With America

Texas man convicted of threatening to lynch Nashville DA: A Texas man associated with a neo-Nazi group was convicted on Wednesday of posting threats to lynch and kill Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk after another group member was charged with attacking a downtown bar worker.

Feds call child abuse confession law for priests "anti-Catholic" as church vows to excommunicate those who comply: The Catholic Church and federal government reacted vehemently to new legislation in Washington state that requires priests to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement after learning about the crime through confessions.

Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of killing poor children by cutting foreign aid, and says he's giving away his wealth: Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of killing poor children as he announced Thursday that he would donate his remaining fortune to his charity, the Gates Foundation.

Texas high school senior critically injured while playing 'Senior Assassin' game, mother says: A 17-year-old Texas high school senior is hospitalized with critical injuries after he fell from the back of a Jeep while playing the game “Senior Assassin,” his mother said.

Trump administration releases 60,000 more files on RFK assassination: The federal government published more than 60,000 pages of records on Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's assassination late Wednesday — the second tranche of documents to be released on the 1968 slaying.

Around the World

Ukraine and allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s top aide did not say when the online talks with U.S., French, British and German senior officials took place.

After deadly cross-border strikes, can India and Pakistan avoid all-out war?: In order to de-escalate, the two nuclear powers need the support of the international community and a way for both of them to declare victory, experts said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Carvana's record quarterly results top Wall Street expectations

Democrats push back against Trump’s growing crypto empire

Krispy Kreme stock plunges after doughnut chain pauses McDonald’s rollout, pulls outlook

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should your gold investment allocations change in today's economy?: The price of gold crossed $3,400 per ounce last month, creating a rush of interest among investors who were seeking financial security amid today's economic uncertainty. Central banks are also buying the precious metal at record rates, and this institutional buying shows strong confidence in gold's value.

Do You Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account? 3 Red Flags to Watch in May 2025 | James McClenathen, Fool. Your checking account is a great place for your spending money. Your paycheck comes in, bills go out, and you can swipe your debit card without thinking twice. But keeping too much in checking can quietly cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year. Here are three signs you may be parking more cash in checking than you should -- and what to do instead.

3 things to know about HELOC minimum draw requirements this May: Affordable borrowing options can be hard to come by in today's high-rate landscape, but if you're a homeowner, you likely have at least a couple of low-rate options available to you via your home's equity. For example, a home equity line of credit (HELOC), which gives you access to a line of credit tied to the equity in your home, is one of the most cost-effective ways to access funds right now. Rates on HELOCs are currently averaging about 7.99%, which is significantly lower than today's nearly 22% average credit card rate or the over-12% average personal loan rate.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Knicks come back from 20 down again, up 2-0 on Celtics | Panthers cut Clowney, Granger; RB Brooks put on PUP list

Joe Biden’s ‘The View’ Interview Was a Botched Attempt to Restore His Legacy | Marvel’s New ‘X-Men’ Movie Eyes ‘Thunderbolts’ Director Jake Schreier

'Modern Family' star Ariel Winter says body shaming 'totally damaged my self-esteem' | Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, attends Met Gala with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 26: See photo

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