Keeping Up With America

Harvard gets new legal backing from 5 Ivies and over 12,000 alumni: Twenty four universities, including five Ivy League schools, and more than 12,000 alumni took measures to back Harvard University in its legal battle against the Trump administration, which has threatened it with slashing billions of dollars in grants.

Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage: Missouri GOP Sen. Josh Hawley plans to introduce legislation Tuesday to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour — a position that aligns one of the most conservative Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill with some of the most liberal members of Congress.

Macklemore’s Seattle house is burglarized, nanny hit with bear spray: Rapper Macklemore’s Seattle home was robbed over the weekend by masked men who attacked the nanny with bear spray, police said.

Trump calls Los Angeles protests “assault on peace” in speech to soldiers at Fort Bragg: President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Fort Bragg, the nation’s largest military installation, on Tuesday, after sending the National Guard and U.S. Marines to respond to protests in Los Angeles.

Trump’s tariffs can stay in place for now amid legal battle, appeals court rules: The wide-reaching tariffs imposed by President Trump on virtually every country can remain in place until at least the end of July, an appellate court said Tuesday evening.

Around the World

Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after military seized Gaza Freedom Flotilla ship: Israel deported activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday, the country’s Foreign Ministry said, a day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on with 11 other people was seized by the Israeli military. Thunberg left on a flight to France and was then headed to her home country of Sweden, the Foreign Ministry said in a post on X. It posted a photo of Thunberg, a climate activist who shuns air travel, seated on a plane.

At least 10 people killed in Austria school shooting in city of Graz, police say: At least 10 people were killed and many others injured Tuesday in a shooting attack at a high school in the Austrian city of Graz, police said, adding that the perpetrator was also dead. Police in Graz deployed in force to the school late Tuesday morning after receiving a call about shots being heard at the facility.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Starbucks to roll out Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas

Snap to launch smaller, lighter augmented reality Specs smartglasses in 2026

DoubleLine’s Gundlach says to buy international stocks on the dollar’s ‘secular decline’

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Have maxed-out credit cards? 6 moves to make this week: Maxed-out credit cards aren’t just frustrating; they’re financially dangerous. When your balances bump up against your credit limits, interest piles on faster, the monthly minimum payments increase and your credit score can take a serious hit. Add in the rising cost of essentials and today’s high average credit card rates and the situation can escalate quickly.

The One Subscription Cost That’s Easy to Miss on Your Credit Card Statement | Joel O’Leary, Fool. There’s a reason so many businesses are shifting to a subscription model: it’s sticky. Once you’re in, you’re likely to stay — especially when the cost is broken into small, forgettable monthly amounts. Many of us are too busy (or too lazy) to deal with customer service and figure out how to cancel. According to a 2022 survey by C+R Research, 42% of Americans have let a subscription renew without realizing it, and the average person spends $133 more than they thought each month.

When should retirees choose a HELOC over a reverse mortgage? Experts weigh in: Retirees are increasingly exploring home equity as a tool to manage their rising costs. While inflation affects all of us, retirees are particularly vulnerable to its effects because of their fixed incomes. However, because many seniors are homeowners, using home equity products could help them tap into their biggest asset.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Yankees’ Aaron Judge continues tear, launches 469-foot HR | Scheffler wary of Oakmont’s challenges ahead of U.S. Open

Terry Moran Out at ABC News Following Social-Media Clash With Trump White House | ‘Incredibles 3’ Sets ‘Elemental’ Director Peter Sohn

‘Party of Five’ star Scott Wolf’s wife Kelley reveals separation after 21-year marriage | MrBeast says he spent $500K to rent out Disneyland for date with fiancée

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

How To Clean A Mattress With Baking Soda In 6 Easy Steps

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13 Commonly Used Words in Real Estate Listings That Are Usually Red Flags