Keeping up with America

About 45 million Americans may have to pare back their final summer Labor Day weekend trip this year because that's the weekend interest starts accruing again on federal student loans, and they'll have to be financially ready to start repaying.

Congressional Republicans have subpoenaed Hunter Biden's former business partner, Devon Archer, demanding he sit for a deposition this week.

A jury in Oregon found the electric utility PacifiCorp responsible for causing devastating fires during Labor Day weekend in 2020, ordering the company to pay tens of millions of dollars to 17 homeowners who sued and finding it liable for broader damages that could push the total award into the billions.

The discovery was made as workers prepared to dismantle the weakened southbound lanes of I-95 a day after the fiery truck crash caused the collapse of the northbound roadway.

The Federal Trade Commission asked a court to temporarily block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Monday, seeking to halt the deal from closing before the government’s case against the $69bn deal is heard.

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Ukraine says it has retaken seven villages in counteroffensive; 41 people still missing after collapse of Kakhovka dam

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian former PM who overcame various scandals to hold office four times, has died at 86.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Instant Pot and Pyrex Maker Instant Brands Files for Bankruptcy

A subsection of tech is set to be worth $1 trillion. But taboos are holding it back

The world’s top H.P. Lovecraft expert weighs in on a monstrous viral meme in the A.I. world

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Mosquito control: What's worth spending money on, what's not

3 things to consider if you’re looking to squeeze more money out of your paycheck | ActionNews. Anne Roberts teaches financial responsibility at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. She said many people don’t think about paycheck deductions when it comes to savings.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Are the Nuggets the NBA’s Next Dynasty? | How the shocking PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal went down - ESPN

Kelly Clarkson’s Post-Divorce Album ‘Chemistry’: Best Lyrics From Each Song | Pat Sajak to Retire as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host

Riley Keough's career 'could have gone in a different direction' | George Michael: The life story you may not know

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

The Reason Gas Stations Charge 9/10 of a Cent.

This Guy Tests Viral Hacks So You Don't Have To, Here Are 30 Of The Most Helpful Ones.

10 of the best weight loss tips to transform any couch potato from diet to exercise.

Jennifer Aniston shares her new fitness philosophy and surprisingly ‘hearty' salad recipe.