Keeping Up With America

University of Buffalo grad chased by police as he runs across stage holding his baby: A University of Buffalo graduate was chased across the stage by police at Sunday's commencement ceremony for carrying a prohibited item while he tried to collect his diploma: a baby.

Navy technician charged with making a false bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight: A Navy technician was arrested on charges of making a false bomb threat while he was on a Hawaiian Airlines flight, authorities said.

Pregnant anchor's water breaks before she hosts the morning news, and she keeps on going: A news anchor in Albany, New York, delivered the day’s breaking news just minutes after her water broke.

In a tense meeting, Trump makes the South African president watch videos promoting baseless claims of 'white genocide': What started as a friendly first meeting between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa quickly devolved after a reporter asked Trump about the U.S. decision to admit white South Africans as refugees.

Senate Republicans trigger a clash over the filibuster, eyeing vote to nix electric vehicle rule: Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a simple-majority vote as early as Wednesday evening to undo an electric vehicle mandate in California, which Democrats and the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office say should be subject to the 60-vote filibuster rule.

Around the World

2 elephants getting some 400 pills a day each to battle tuberculosis: A team of doctors and vets in Pakistan has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from tuberculosis that involves feeding them at least 400 pills a day.

Pro-Russian ex-Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov reportedly killed outside American School in Spain: A pro-Russian former politician from Ukraine was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside his children's school in the Spanish capital Madrid, according to the Reuters news agency and multiple Spanish outlets. Andriy Portnov was killed outside the American School of Madrid by an unidentified gunman or gunmen, according to the reports.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Nike will raise prices on a wide range of products as soon as this week

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says tariffs haven’t dented consumer spending

Bitcoin jumps to new all-time high, surpassing prior record from January

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Retirees and HELOCs: What to know now: Financial flexibility is a key concern for most adults, but it is crucial for seniors and retirees who are no longer in the workforce. For these adults, there's often little room in their budget for errors or overspending, especially in recent months as stock market uncertainty impacted their retirement savings and 401(k) plans. And with inflation still a concern, if significantly cooled, and higher interest rates seemingly here to stay for the foreseeable future, concerns over money and the ability to pay for emergencies or unexpected expenses become more pronounced.

The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k) | Dana George, Fool. If, like me, one-size-fits-all recommendations make you roll your eyes, you're probably sick of hearing investment advice that's not at all realistic for your situation. Maybe you're in your 30s, determined to retire early. Or perhaps you're in your 50s, desperately working to catch up on retirement savings. In either case, you've undoubtedly heard the message: Take advantage of your employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. The truth is that it's not always as easy as it sounds.

Can buy now, pay later debt be sold to debt collectors?: In recent years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) services like Afterpay, Klarna, Affirm and others have exploded in popularity, especially among younger consumers. The appeal of this type of payment option is obvious: You can split up purchases into smaller, more manageable payments, often without interest, and check out instantly without the need for a traditional credit card. And, that low- or no-interest feature can be quite enticing, especially right now, as the high rates tied to other short-term borrowing options can make those financing options extremely expensive.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP; Nikola Jokic 2nd | Mariners get boost in pitching rotation with return of Kirby

Mike Schur on How His ‘SNL’ Pals Tried to Talk Him Out of Joining ‘The Office’ and The Status of The One That Got Away: A ‘Field of Dreams’ Remake | Kieran Culkin Joins ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ as Caesar Flickerman

Jimmy Kimmel is a grandfather: Comedian reveals daughter Katie welcomed her first child | Chris Brown makes bail after UK arrest as world tour looms

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