Keeping Up With America

Video shows man in gas mask and tactical gear pepper-spray officers at Boston area courthouse: A man wearing a gas mask and tactical gear forced his way into a Boston-area courthouse on Monday and allegedly pepper-sprayed and physically assaulted several people before he was arrested.

Dozens searched for a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Buford the dog was the real hero.: The rescue made him a hero — and earned Buford, a 6-year-old Anatolian Pyrenees, a hero’s dinner.

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt over deportation flights: A federal judge said in an order Wednesday that he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights it sent to El Salvador.

Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor: Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is exploring a bid for governor of New York, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, sources say: The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free, according to two people familiar with the decision.

Around the World

Hamas has 'lost contact' with group holding American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander: Fears are growing for Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, after Hamas said it lost contact with the group holding him following Israeli strikes on the area it was based in.

Trump emerging as 'third candidate' in Australian election: President Donald Trump is looming large in the final weeks of Australia’s general election campaign, spelling trouble for conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton just as a new poll shows Australians’ faith in the United States at an all-time low.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

U.S. vehicle supply is falling amid tariff fear-buying

Tech stocks drop as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls

Homebuyers rush to riskier loans, as tariff turmoil pushes interest rates higher

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How to protect your retirement savings now, according to experts: If you've looked at your retirement accounts recently, you probably saw a major drop in value. As the stock market yo-yos up and down, it's enough to give anyone economic whiplash in search of solid ground. These major fluctuations in the market can be anxiety-inducing and potentially affect your investment strategy and retirement plans. Fortunately, there are some reliable ways to protect your savings even in today's hard-to-predict economic climate.

Trump Paused New Tariffs -- 3 Urgent Money Moves to Make This Week | Joel O'Leary, Fool. President Donald Trump has enacted a 90-day delay on many of the new tariffs that were expected to roll out this spring. But if we've learned anything from the past couple of months, it's that our trade policy situation can heat up and change very quickly. I'm thinking of this 90-day pause as a window of opportunity. Knowing hefty tariffs will be imposed soon, this is a great time to plan ahead and get your financial ducks in a row. Here are three immediate moves you can make.

Should I pay off debt collectors with my tax refund?: More and more Americans are finding themselves stuck dealing with collection debt. According to a recent study from TransUnion, more than half of all debt collectors saw their number of accounts "increase or increase significantly" over the past 12 months. With so many new accounts being assigned to debt collectors, it's clear that lots of people are struggling to make their debt payments.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Warriors dispel play-in struggles, advance to face Rockets | Braves' Spencer Strider makes first start since April 2024

‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Paparazzo: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume | ‘The Roses’ Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s Marriage Goes to Hell in New Take on ‘The War of the Roses’

George Clooney says Democrats were 'not telling the truth' about Biden before op-ed | Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks to delay sex trafficking trial by 2 months

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