Keeping Up With America

2 court officers stabbed at Manhattan criminal courthouse, sources say: Authorities are investigating after two court officers were slashed or stabbed at the Manhattan criminal courthouse Monday, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the incident.

CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns after RFK Jr.’s vaccine orders: A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official who led the agency’s network to study hospitalization trends from infectious diseases like COVID-19 has resigned in protest following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s orders to change the agency’s vaccine recommendations and the committee that makes them.

Georgia man charged with leaving threatening messages for 2 Republican senators: A Georgia man accused of leaving threatening voicemails for two Republican U.S. senators appeared in federal court to face charges Monday. Robert Davis Forney, 25, of Duluth, Georgia, was arraigned in Atlanta on two federal counts of communicating threats in interstate commerce, according to court records. A grand jury indicted him last week.

American Bar Association sues Trump administration over law firm crackdown: The American Bar Association sued the Trump administration Monday, arguing President Trump’s wide-ranging push to punish law firms is unconstitutional. It joined several targeted firms that have filed suit against the government.

Infant among 3 people fatally shot at Utah carnival after argument: Three people, including an 8-month-old infant, were fatally shot at a Utah carnival after two groups got into an argument, police said.

Around the World

Air India plane crash investigators find Boeing 787’s 2nd “black box” as search for cause continues: Investigators in India have found the second “black box” — the cockpit voice recorder — at the crash site of Air India flight 171, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that slammed into buildings in the western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing all but one of the 242 people on board and dozens more on the ground.

Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists in demonstration against mass tourism, housing costs: Residents in Spain and several other popular destinations in Europe protested against mass tourism Sunday, saying a flood of summer visitors is driving up housing costs in their cities and pushing out locals.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Luxury credit card rivalry heats up as Amex, JPMorgan tease updates to their premier cards

Meta is finally bringing ads to WhatsApp

U.S. Steel shares rally as Trump approves Nippon takeover with unique government ‘golden share’

Richer, Wiser, Happier

What happens if you can’t pay back a cash advance app?: In today’s tight financial climate, it’s not uncommon to come up short between paychecks. Inflation may have eased somewhat, but the cost of living is still high, and for many, that means turning to cash advance apps that let you borrow money over the shorter term to bridge the gap. These apps can be appealing because they promise fast, hassle-free access to money without the high fees of traditional payday loans. But what happens if you hit a financial snag and can’t repay the money on time?

3 Reasons Not to Get Low-Deductible Car Insurance | Ryan Wilcox, Fool. Choosing the right car insurance deductible can be a big decision. While a lower deductible means paying less when you file a claim, it usually comes with higher monthly premiums. While it might seem safer, low-deductible car insurance isn’t always the best choice. Here are three reasons to reconsider before you decide to go with a low deductible.

3 mortgage interest rate scenarios lenders say are possible this summer: While inflation has declined from its recent peak, today’s inflation rate is still higher than the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, leaving the Fed to maintain its careful approach to the rate environment. Mortgage rates, in turn, have hovered in the high 6% range, keeping many prospective homebuyers out of the market.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Giancarlo Stanton 2-for-4 in debut as Yankees lose to Angels | U.S. hockey announces first 6 players for 2026 Milan Olympics

Netflix’s Cannabis Drama ‘Amsterdam Empire’ Gives Famke Janssen the Role She’s Been Waiting For – and She Finally Gets to Speak in Dutch | Glenn Close, Billy Porter Join ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’

Doctor who supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine pleads guilty, faces 40 years in prison | Elijah Blue Allman, son of Cher, hospitalized following drug overdose

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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