Keeping Up With America

Two killed in NYC after speeding, stolen car ‘full of drugs and booze’ plows into sidewalk: The driver of an allegedly stolen car sped across the Manhattan Bridge and lost control, striking and killing two people before careening into an NYPD van Saturday morning, police said.

CNN analyst blasts Dem lawmakers for demanding answers on Colbert’s cancellation: CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig ripped Democratic lawmakers this week for trying to get answers on CBS’s Thursday announcement it will be canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2026.

Luigi Mangione's attorneys accuse prosecutors of illegally obtaining his medical records: Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, say Manhattan prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties: President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch Friday, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Florida State Rep. Joe Casello dies after having heart attack, state officials confirm: Florida State Rep. Joe Casello died after having a heart attack, Florida House Democrats announced. "We are so sorry to say that Representative Joe Casello has passed away surrounded by his loving family and girlfriend, following a heart attack. He was 73. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered their love and support during this difficult time," a post on X read.

Around the World

South Korea's ousted President Yoon indicted on additional criminal charges over martial law: South Korea’s ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Saturday on additional criminal charges related to his ill-fated imposition of martial law, about three months after he was formally thrown out of office.

Ukrainian government raids anti-corruption campaigner, raising alarm: Ukraine risks backsliding on its endemic corruption problem — and even creeping toward authoritarianism — activists warn, following police raids against a high-profile anti-corruption campaigner and opposition figures.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decade

Meta says it won’t sign Europe AI agreement, calling it an overreach that will stunt growth

Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should gold investors switch to silver as the price surges?: Move over, gold. The price of silver is also surging. Precious metal investors accustomed to a remarkable rise in the price of gold over the past 18 months may have been surprised to see silver surge as well this week. Now over $38 per ounce, the price of the precious metal is hovering around its highest point in more than a decade. Silver hasn't been this expensive since April 2011, according to historic data from American Hartford Gold. But it's now more than double the $19 per ounce it was selling for in July 2022, for example.

Do You Really Need $750,000 to Retire in 2025? | James McClenathen, Fool. I've written about retirement planning for years, and here's something I'm seeing more in 2025: The "magic number" people ask about is shifting from $1 million to $750,000. With higher yields on savings accounts and CDs, but stubbornly high living costs in many places, folks want to know if you can really retire on $750,000 these days.

Can you qualify for credit card debt relief while on Social Security?: For millions of retirees, Social Security is the financial lifeline that keeps the bills paid each month. But as sticky inflation forces prices to inch upward on essentials like groceries and utilities, those fixed monthly benefits, which average just under $2,000 per month currently, don't always stretch far enough. As a result, many older adults are leaning on credit cards to cover the gaps. But with an average rate of over 21%, any credit card debt you carry can quickly shift from a temporary solution to a cycle of minimum payments and ballooning balances.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Texas Rangers add veteran 1B Rowdy Tellez to their roster after All-Star break | Patriots agree to terms with second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Has Never Won an Emmy — That Could Finally Change After CBS Canceled It | Taylor Russell Exits Michael B. Jordan’s ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Remake

Shannon Sharpe Settles Rape Lawsuit, Accuser's Attorney Says | Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning songwriter for Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand, dies at 99

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