Keeping Up With America

Idaho woman forcibly dragged from local Republican town hall by private security: An Idaho woman says her right to free speech was violently “stripped” away when she was forcibly removed by three unidentified men at a town hall led by a local Republican committee, who described the woman as disruptive.

Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ after a decade: Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer.

Bus carrying Indiana University Indianapolis men’s basketball team bursts into flames on highway: The bus carrying the Indiana University Indianapolis men’s basketball team burst into flames on the highway as it returned from a game in northern Kentucky. No one was injured.

Texas Gov. Abbott wages immigration operation in community targeted by conservatives: Texas state police and local law enforcement converged on a predominantly Latino community near Houston on Monday for what Gov. Gregg Abbott said was an immigration enforcement operation.

DOGE will use AI to assess the responses from federal workers who were told to justify their jobs via email: Responses to the Elon Musk-directed email to government employees about what work they’d accomplished over the past week are expected to be fed into an artificial intelligence system to determine whether those jobs are necessary or not, according to three sources with knowledge of the system.

Around the World

Germany’s conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far right in elections: Germany woke Monday to the aftermath of a bruising election in which the center-right conservatives won the most votes and far-right nationalists surged to huge gains, causing dismay in a country deeply wary of its Nazi past.

Retired surgeon admits to ‘hideous acts’ as France’s largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway: A retired surgeon accused of raping and sexually assaulting 299 people admitted in court that he committed “hideous” acts, as France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case got underway on Monday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sag

PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How much of your paycheck should go to credit card debt?: Credit card debt can spiral out of control faster than you may realize, especially in today’s high-rate environment. With the average credit card interest rate hovering around 23% and retail store cards carrying rates closer to 30%, even a small balance can quickly compound, so what might have started as a few necessary purchases can turn into a major issue over time. And, if you don’t find a solution quickly, the increasing interest charges and growing debt can make it harder to escape with each passing month.

I Keep All My Retirement Savings in This Type of Account (and Maybe You Should, Too) | James McClenathen, Fool. There are a lot of places to stash your retirement savings — like a brokerage account, a 401(k), or a really, really big wallet (impressive but unwise). For me, though, there’s one clear winner. And it’s not just one account, but a certain type of account. Here’s where I’m putting all my retirement savings — and how I expect it to save me well over $100,000 in retirement.

5 borrowers who should consider debt management now: In today’s economic climate, managing your debt has become more critical than ever. With interest rates remaining high and the cost of living continuing to rise, many borrowers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with their financial obligations. For example, right now, the average credit card rate is sitting at a record high, so any card debt you’re carrying can easily spiral out of control. And, if you’re dealing with high credit card debt and other debt-related obligations, it can be even easier to find yourself in serious financial trouble.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Raiders re-sign safety Isaiah Pola-Mao after career year | Mets’ Sean Manaea likely headed to IL with oblique strain

Colin Farrell Is in ‘No Rush’ to Do ‘The Penguin’ Season 2: ‘I Have No Deep Desire to Do It’ | Who Will Amazon Cast as James Bond?

Jessica Williams jokingly calls out Harrison Ford in viral SAG Awards intro moment | Kim Kardashian sued for posting photo of wrong man while advocating for death row inmate

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Yes, You Can Freeze Coconut Milk

brush your teeth, then do THIS (saves your heart)

10 Ways You’re Damaging Your House Without Realizing It

How Much Ham Per Person You Need When Entertaining, According to a Chef