Keeping Up With America

Detroit woman suing police, claiming faulty facial recognition technology led to unjust arrest: Faulty use of facial recognition technology led to the unjust arrest of a Detroit woman, she said in a federal lawsuit, claiming police failed to ask basic questions that could’ve cleared her on the spot.

Trump administration and Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.

Former Navy sailor admits plotting terror attack against Naval Station Great Lakes: A U.S. sailor plotted to attack Naval Station Great Lakes with bombs and guns and also targeted tourist locations in Chicago including the Magnificent Mile and the famous Bean statue in Millennium Park.

Dozens of dead birds found on Long Island beach believed to have died from avian flu: A Long Island beachside community in Suffolk County is worried about dozens of dead birds that have washed up on the shore and been found in backyards, especially because officials believe the birds died from avian flu.

Trump to sign an executive order making English the official U.S. language: President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order aimed at making English the official language of the U.S., according to a White House official. It’s the first time in history the country would have an official language, though the majority of U.S. states have already designated English as their official language. It is unclear when Trump will sign the order.

Around the World

Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump and Vance unravels into an extraordinary clash: A White House meeting that was intended to kick off negotiations on a deal over Ukraine’s rare earth minerals devolved Friday afternoon into a remarkable confrontation, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance chastising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and telling him he wasn’t grateful enough to the United States.

Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption: The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

American Airlines to start testing free inflight Wi-Fi

Block’s 30% plunge in February leads fintech sell-off, while Stripe shows benefit of staying private

Amazon’s most powerful new Alexa features being powered by Anthropic’s AI, sources say

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Americans are suffering from ‘sticker shock’ — here’s how to adjust: Whether it’s a dozen eggs or a new car, Americans are having a hard time adjusting to current prices. Nearly all Americans report experiencing some form of “sticker shock,” regardless of income, according to a recent report by Wells Fargo.

Here’s the Average Social Security Benefit in Every State | Kailey Hagen, Fool. Retirees across the U.S. lead very different lifestyles, but nearly all of them depend upon Social Security to pay for at least part of their monthly expenses. You may already know that the size of your benefit depends on several factors, including how much you earned throughout your career. But you may not have thought about how where you live factors into that.

What debt relief options make the most sense for seniors?: Retirement should be a time of financial security and peace of mind, yet many seniors find themselves struggling with credit card debt that accumulated over the decades prior, or from unexpected expenses that came about in their later years. Medical bills charged to credit cards, everyday expenses that outpaced fixed incomes and high-rate balances can all cast shadows over what should be golden years.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Matthew Stafford agrees to restructured deal to stay with Rams | Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returns to lineup after HBP

Keke Palmer Peacock Comedy ‘The ‘Burbs’ Adds Haley Joel Osment, RJ Cyler, Justin Kirk and More (EXCLUSIVE) | Jacques Audiard’s ‘Emilia Perez’ Wins Best Film at France’s 2025 Cesar Awards (Full Winners List)

Diddy accused of sexual assault by ‘I Want to Work for Diddy’ contestant amid 4 new lawsuits | Kate Hudson says facing this ‘greatest fear’ has ‘completely changed my life’

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