Keeping Up With America

Minnesota Teen’s Bathroom Visit Turns Into Gender Identity Showdown: A Minnesota teenager filed a charge of discrimination against a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant Tuesday, alleging a server followed her into the women’s restroom and demanded she “prove” she was a girl.

What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can’t do in D.C.: President Trump announced this week the deployment of 800 members of the D.C. National Guard to the District of Columbia, as part of a push to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital.

Judge says ICE can’t hold detainees at NYC facility unless it improves conditions and gives them sleeping mats: A federal judge on Tuesday said he would block the Trump administration from using a federal building in New York City to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it reduces the number of detainees and improves conditions at the site, including by providing sleeping mats and hygiene products.

Suspect in Austin Target shooting that killed 3 people was found naked and holding Bible: The man suspected of killing three people, including a child, in a shooting Monday outside a Target in Austin, Texas, was identified as Ethan Nieneker, 32, who police said was found naked, holding a Bible and claiming to be Jesus.

U.S. citizen detained by ICE in L.A. says she wasn’t given water for 24 hours: A U.S. citizen who was detained by immigration agents and accused of obstructing an arrest before her case was ultimately dismissed said she is still traumatized by what happened.

Around the World

Man survives 9 days in wilderness drinking dirty pond water, carved “HELP” on rock before rescue: A man was rescued after surviving nine days lost in the Canadian wilderness, officials said.

Man faces jail for smuggling turtles worth $1.4 million in socks to Hong Kong: “Law enforcement intercepted the turtles during a border inspection and observed them bound and taped inside knotted socks within the shipping boxes,” the DOJ said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Inflation remained stubborn in July as energy and food offset increases elsewhere

Tesla is hiring robotaxi test drivers in New York City, but company hasn’t applied for permits

SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile prepares to deploy nearly five dozen satellites

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Are reverse mortgages a safe option for seniors? Here’s what to know.: The realities of retirement may look a lot different now than you once imagined. While Social Security, pensions and investment withdrawals remain the backbone of retirement funding, issues with rising living costs, longer life expectancies and elevated healthcare expenses have put a lot of weight on the average retiree’s finances. That, in turn, has led many older Americans to search for ways to boost their incomes, and some senior homeowners are now turning to their most valuable asset — their homes — for financial support.

This Is the Most Expensive Mistake People Make With Their Savings | Ryan Wilcox, Fool. Still keeping your money in a traditional savings account? If so, it’s likely costing you hundreds of dollars a year in interest. Right now, the average savings account APY is just 0.38%, according to the Federal Reserve. But some of the best high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are paying 4.00% APY or more — over 10 times the average. Here’s what to know about HYSAs and how easy it is to make the switch.

Does debt forgiveness still make sense with inflation holding steady?: The latest inflation reading likely caused a collective sigh of relief among economists and consumers alike. According to the data, released today, the July Consumer Price Index rose just 2.7% annually, slightly below the 2.8% that experts had predicted. And, when you factor in the other metrics, like core inflation sitting at 3.1% and month-over-month increases remaining modest at 0.2%, this latest reading could indicate that the economy has found some stability, even as concerns about tariff impacts and food price pressures persist.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Scottie Scheffler turns to fill-in caddie for 2nd FedEx Cup playoff | Zach Neto hits 2 homers, Angels overcome Shohei Ohtani’s 42nd HR for a 7-4 win over the Dodgers

‘King of the Hill’ Revival Hits 4.4 Million Views in One Week, Disney’s Biggest Adult Animated Premiere in Five Years | Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman Reteam for Spy Thriller ‘The Initiative’

Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper dated sugar daddies for cash before making millions on her podcast | Alyson Stoner was ‘terrified’ of Demi Lovato’s team during ‘Camp Rock’ substance abuse

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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9 Daily Cleaning Habits That Will Keep Your Home Spotless

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