Keeping Up With America

Florida woman held captive is rescued after restaurant worker finds note begging for help: A Florida woman who said she had been held captive for several months was rescued last week after a sandwich shop worker found the crumpled note she left behind begging for help.

Trump officials crafting rule to prevent asylum-seekers from getting work permits: The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits, potentially upending longstanding U.S. immigration policy, two Department of Homeland Security officials told CBS News.

Wisconsin man forged threats against Trump to try to get witness against him deported, officials say: A Wisconsin man has been charged with forging letters to frame and deport another man who was a potential witness against him in a robbery case.

Connecticut man gets 33 years in prison for stray-bullet killing of Olympian’s mother: A Connecticut man was sentenced to 33 years in prison on Tuesday for the stray-bullet killing of a Puerto Rican Olympic athlete’s mother.

Trump administration plans to move Greenland from U.S. European Command to Northern Command: The Trump administration is planning to move Greenland from the purview of U.S. European Command to U.S. Northern Command, several U.S. officials told CBS News.

Around the World

South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party as president in wake of former leader’s impeachment: Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung was elected president of South Korea in a snap election sparked by the impeachment of the country’s former leader, Yoon Suk Yeol. As of early Wednesday, Lee had a lead over his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo that was mathematically impossible to surpass.

Teen TikTok star shot dead after “repeated rejections” of man, police say: Pakistani police on Tuesday said a 17-year-old TikTok star was shot dead by a man who had repeatedly contacted her online.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Ford reports 16% sales increase in May amid employee pricing, tariffs

Tesla’s planned robotaxi launch in tech-friendly Austin has Musk playing catch-up in his hometown

Dollar General is shaking off tariff fears and winning over higher-income consumers

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Mortgage rate advice that buyers should know now, according to experts: Mortgage rates have been high for some time, and it’s making it hard for buyers and homeowners alike. Potential homebuyers are hesitant to jump into the market, holding out hope that mortgage rates drop and homes get more affordable.

If I Could Tell Every Retirement Saver 1 Thing Now, It Would Be This | Joel O’Leary, Fool. Think for a second: How do you win a game of Monopoly? Do you circle the board as fast as you can, refusing to buy anything, and only focus on stacking up cash? Of course not. You buy properties. You invest early and get your hands on as many assets as possible. It’s a race to build hotels and collect income. The players that buy nothing and hoard cash? They lose.

When can your credit card issuer lower your credit limit?: In today’s unusual economy, lenders are keeping a closer eye on risk. While inflation is cooling and interest rates may be on the way down, consumers are still carrying historically high levels of credit card debt — more than $1.18 trillion currently, according to the New York Fed. Credit card delinquencies and defaults are also rising. And for credit card issuers, that means tightening the reins a bit.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Indiana Pacers land in OKC for NBA Finals after weather diverted flight | Defending champion Panthers still embracing ‘underdog role’

‘Wheel of Fortune,’ ‘Jeopardy’ to Stream Next Day for the First Time Starting This September, on Peacock and Hulu | Ryan Reynolds’ R-Rated, Live-Action/CGI Comedy ‘Animal Friends’ Moves to Summer 2026 – Film News in Brief

Tom Girardi sentenced to more than 7 years in prison after stealing millions from clients | A Kylie Jenner fan asked for her breast implant order on TikTok — and she responded.

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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