Keeping Up With America

Man and woman arrested for alleged unlicensed cosmetic procedures in Aventura: A man and woman are facing charges after police said investigators uncovered an unlicensed cosmetic surgery business in Aventura. Joao Batista Cunha De Araujo, 56, and Amanda Soares Felizardo Ungaro, 40, are facing charges including unlicensed practice of medicine, grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, arrest warrants said.

Longtime DEA informant charged in alleged scheme to extort high-level cocaine traffickers: A drug informant who helped the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration build some of its biggest cases has been arrested and charged with scheming to extort major cocaine traffickers facing extradition from Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

Break-in reported at home of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman: Police are investigating a reported overnight break-in at the boarded-up home where Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot over the weekend, authorities said Wednesday.

Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico: The Supreme Court on Wednesday restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the nation is at an impasse over a permanent solution.

Trump’s latest judicial pick is someone that Joe Biden almost nominated: President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to tap Chad Meredith, a former state solicitor general in Kentucky, for a federal judgeship in the state — a move that could face objections from Sen. Rand Paul, who opposed the nomination three years ago.

Around the World

Israeli hospital suffers ‘extensive damage’ from Iranian missile strike: An Iranian missile slammed into the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, wounding people and causing “extensive damage,” according to a spokesperson. Israeli media aired footage of blown-out windows and heavy black smoke.

U.K. parliament poised to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales as crime bill amendment passes easily: British lawmakers voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales after a lawmaker argued it was cruel to prosecute women for ending a pregnancy. The House of Commons approved an amendment to a broader crime bill that would prevent women from being criminally punished under an antiquated law.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

U.S. Steel ceases trading on the NYSE as Japan’s Nippon finalizes takeover

Shares of Coinbase, Circle surge after stablecoin bill passes Senate

FDA approves Gilead’s twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, offering a powerful and convenient new option

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How much should you owe before filing for bankruptcy?: Filing for bankruptcy is rarely anyone’s first choice, but in today’s high-cost, high-rate environment, there are a lot of people considering this route. Credit card rates are averaging near 22%, after all, and household debt in the U.S. has soared past $18 trillion. The average cardholder now owes nearly $8,000 on their credit cards, too. So, if you’re strapped for cash and the compound interest charges are accruing on that amount of debt, making even the minimum payments could feel impossible.

5 Ways to Save Money on Groceries as Prices Spike | Joel O’Leary, Fool. Last month, I spent $1,190 on groceries. That’s high for our family of four. But we stocked up on wine and hosted a lot last month. Usually, our bill hovers just under $1,000. Even so, groceries are one of our biggest budget categories. And in this inflation-heavy era, prices just keep creeping up. So we’ve built a routine of stretching every grocery dollar possible. Here are five ways we save money on groceries without sacrificing quality or going hungry.

How long it really takes to get out of credit card debt (with and without help): It’s been a tough few years economically, especially for those with credit card debt. Not only are prices still elevated from years of inflation, but credit card interest rates are currently hovering around 22% on average. As a result, credit card debt has ballooned nationwide, and the average cardholder now owes about $8,000. For many, paying off that high of a balance feels increasingly out of reach once you factor in the compound interest charges.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

LSU rallies past Arkansas late to reach MCWS finals | Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon tries to become 1st woman to break 4-minute mile next week in Paris

Seth Meyers on Why There Won’t Be New Late-Night Hosts, ‘SNL’ U.K. and His Axed NSFW ‘Weekend Update’ Joke | James Vanderbilt’s Thriller ‘Nuremberg,’ Starring Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon, Lands at Sony Pictures Classics

Princess Kate unexpectedly absent from major public appearance at Royal Ascot | Scarlett Johansson, costar Jonathan Bailey kiss on lips: See photo

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