Keeping Up With America

Dodgers block ICE agents from entering stadium in Los Angeles, team says: The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday blocked federal immigration agents from entering their stadium as dozens of ICE protesters gathered outside the venue, the team said.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported: A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.

Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident, police say: A man has been charged with stalking, attempted kidnapping and aggravated criminal trespass after allegedly scaling a wall and knocking on the door of Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s residence in Tennessee, police say.

Democrats accuse Trump administration of weaponizing law enforcement to silence political foes: Rep. Eric Swalwell is no stranger to fighting legal battles. Swalwell, in his seventh term as a Democrat representing the Bay Area of California, served as an impeachment manager in President Trump’s first impeachment trial in 2020. Swalwell is also the plaintiff in a four-year civil lawsuit seeking damages from Mr. Trump for the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump administration can’t require states to cooperate with ICE to get transportation funding, judge says: Thursday blocked the Trump administration from requiring almost two dozen mostly Democratic states to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in order to receive billions in transportation funding.

Around the World

Canadian rescuers rush to a remote part of Banff park following reports that a rock slide hit hikers: Rescue crews, police and paramedics rushed to the remote Canadian Rocky Mountain region of Banff National Park late Thursday after receiving reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths.

Finland’s lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia: Finland’s parliament voted overwhelmingly to pull out of a major international treaty on antipersonnel land mines Thursday as the Nordic country seeks to boost its defenses against an increasingly assertive Russia next door.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Fox acquires sports broadcasting platform Caliente TV

Google looks likely to lose appeal against record $4.7 billion EU fine

Oil prices rise about 3% as Israel vows to intensify attacks on Iran

Richer, Wiser, Happier

4 annuity mistakes seniors should avoid making, according to retirement pros: While most Americans are feeling the pinch caused by ongoing economic uncertainties, perhaps no group feels its impact as strongly as seniors, especially those on a fixed budget. Despite easing slightly, inflation is still hovering around 2.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And, prices for food and shelter, in particular, are putting pressure on seniors’ budgets and are largely responsible for rates remaining above the Fed’s 2% target rate.

Social Security Claiming Strategies: Understanding the Drawbacks of Claiming Early | Matt Frankel, Fool. If you qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you can choose to start receiving your monthly payments as early as age 62. However, if you start collecting Social Security before you reach full retirement age, you’ll be penalized. The reduced benefit is by far the biggest drawback of claiming Social Security early. There are certainly some good reasons for doing so, but it’s still important to understand the financial implications of your age when you choose to apply for benefits.

Is a high-yield savings account worth it in today’s economy? Here’s what savings experts think.: While there are numerous interest-bearing deposit accounts for savers to consider, high-yield savings accounts have become a popular financial tool. These accounts are easy to open from the convenience of your own home, thanks to the wide variety of online banks that offer them. And unlike traditional savings accounts, high-yield savings accounts allow you to earn hefty returns on your savings.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to pitch vs. Nationals on Sunday | Stars re-sign Matt Duchene to 4-year, $18 million contract

Dustin Nguyen Left Hollywood to Build a Film Career in Vietnam — Now He’s Back, and Says ‘Dope Thief’ Is One of the Best Things He’s Ever Done | James Gunn Didn’t Tell Anyone About His ‘Favorite’ DC Project Because It Would Be Too Easy for Another Company To Rip Off

Judge: Justin Baldoni can see texts between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively | Red Jumpsuit Apparatus singer blasts Donald Trump supporters: ‘Don’t come to my shows’

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