Keeping Up With America

Texas woman sues state Lottery Commission for unpaid $83 million jackpot: A woman in Texas is accusing the state’s Lottery Commission of withholding an $83.5 million jackpot three months after the numbers on her ticket matched the winning numbers in a drawing, according to a new lawsuit.

Trump administration seeks to end all federal contracts with Harvard: The Trump administration intends to ask all federal agencies to seek ways to end their contracts — worth an estimated $100 million — with Harvard University, a senior administration official told NBC News on Tuesday.

13-year-old boy dead after falling off Memorial Day parade trailer in Ohio: A 13-year-old boy who fell off a Memorial Day parade trailer in Green, Ohio, and suffered critical injuries was pronounced dead at a local hospital, city officials said.

Trump administration halting student visa appointments ahead of "expanded social media vetting": The State Department has ordered U.S. embassies to temporarily stop scheduling new student visa appointments, as the Trump administration works to expand social media screenings for applicants, the latest in a series of restrictions on international students.

NPR sues Trump over executive order slashing federal funding: NPR on Tuesday sued President Trump and administration officials over an executive order signed earlier this month that seeks to cut federal funding to the news organization and PBS.

Around the World

Suspect in Liverpool parade collision arrested on suspicion of attempted murder: The 53-year-old man is also suspected of dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs, authorities said.

Australian actor starts fundraiser to cryogenically preserve son, who died by suicide after bullying: Cryopreservation is the concept of freezing humans as soon as they die, with the hope of reviving them using future medicine.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

JPMorgan Chase is heading upmarket to woo America’s millionaires

Block’s bitcoin checkout goes live in Vegas, a significant step in making it ‘everyday money’

Japan’s Nippon expected to close acquisition of U.S. Steel at $55 per share, sources say

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should you settle your delinquent credit card debt or go to court?: More Americans are struggling to make ends meet in today's tough economic environment, and, as a result, credit card debt problems are growing. Not only has the number of maxed-out credit card accounts been increasing, but the average amount of credit card debt has, too. Right now, the average cardholder owes about $8,000 on their credit cards — and they owe that much at a time when the average credit card rate is north of 21%. As a result, more people are falling behind and becoming seriously delinquent on their card payments.

Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need. | Matt Frankel, Fool. The average retired worker gets about $2,000 per month from Social Security, but there are people who get more than that. A lot more. In fact, the maximum possible Social Security benefit in 2025 is $5,108 per month, which equals $61,296 per year in inflation-protected retirement income. However, a very small percentage of retired workers get this much money, or even close to it.

3 timely debt relief myths to understand this June: While it can be relatively easy to accumulate a lot of credit card and loan debt, erasing what you owe is considerably more difficult. And this is particularly true in the unique economic climate of May 2025. Currently, credit card interest rates are hovering just under a record 23% high. That's $23 in interest for every $100 borrowed. Personal loan rates, meantime, are better, but still comfortably in the double-digit territory, approaching 13% on average right now. So while it may be easy to swipe a credit card or borrow with a loan, the reality of paying either off right now appears increasingly difficult for many borrowers.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Jalen Williams keys Game 4 win as Thunder go up 3-1 on Wolves | Ohtani hits leadoff homer in consecutive games, Dodgers win

‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Hogwarts? | Kevin Costner Sued by Stunt Performer Over Unscripted ‘Horizon 2’ Rape Scene

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness divorcing after nearly 2-year separation | Kelly Ripa says 'life becomes nudity' during empty nesting on 'Live with Kelly & Mark'

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