Keeping Up With America

Man arrested for trying to bring “ghost gun” into Capitol Hill office building: A Maryland man has been charged with trying to bring a “ghost gun” into a House office building last week, CBS News has learned, the latest arrest involving firearms on Capitol Hill.

ICE arrests Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. in Los Angeles: Federal immigration agents detained renowned Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. on Wednesday outside his home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles.

University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel: The president of the University of California this week reiterated that student governments are prohibited from financial boycotts of companies associated with any particular country, including Israel, as the Trump administration continues its probe of alleged antisemitism on college campuses.

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump administration to deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan: The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport a group of migrants with criminal records held at a U.S. naval base in Djibouti, clarifying the scope of its earlier order that lifted restrictions on removals to countries that are not deportees’ places of origin.

Military sending 200 Marines to help ICE in Florida: The Marine Corps is sending about 200 service members to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida, in the Trump administration’s latest use of the military to boost its immigration operations.

Around the World

Man dies after being bitten by bat carrying “extremely rare” infection in Australia: An Australian man has died from an “extremely rare” rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, health officials said Thursday.

American teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents: An American teenager was detained on an Antarctic island while attempting to pilot his small plane to every continent, said Chilean authorities, who have charged him for allegedly submitting a false flight plan.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Trump megabill gives the oil industry everything it wants and ends key support for solar and wind

Apple’s China iPhone sales grows for the first time in two years

Musk’s xAI scores permit for gas-burning turbines to power Grok supercomputer in Memphis

Richer, Wiser, Happier

5 mistakes that could make your credit card debt even more expensive now: Credit card debt is becoming an increasingly heavy burden for American households, with the average cardholder now owing nearly $8,000 across their cards. What makes this situation even more challenging is that the rising cost of living has pushed many people to rely heavily on credit cards for everyday expenses, from groceries to gas to unexpected medical bills. And, they’re doing so at a time when credit card interest rates are sitting at an average of nearly 22% — though rates are much higher for many borrowers.

3 Reasons Savvy Borrowers Are Picking Personal Loans Over Balance Transfers | Jake FitzGerald, Fool. I’ve covered personal finance for years, and lately I’ve noticed more savvy borrowers skipping balance transfer credit cards and choosing personal loans instead to tackle credit card debt. It comes down to getting more control, locking in predictability, and sometimes saving more money in the long run. If you’re trying to decide between these two debt payoff options and the reasons below make good sense to you, then a personal loan might be the right solution for you, too.

Home renovations that can cut insurance costs: Home insurance costs have skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Case in point? Data from the Consumer Federation of America shows homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums jump by about 24% on average over the last three years as insurers adjusted to inflation and experienced an increase in weather-related claims.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Nikolaj Ehlers chooses Carolina Hurricanes, taking NHL’s top free agent off market | UFC star Molly McCann to start boxing, signs with Eddie Hearn

Dr. Phil’s Cable TV Network Files for Bankruptcy and Sues Christian Broadcaster TBN, Its Former Partner | James Gunn Offers Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Superman’ in New Photo Book

‘Modern Family’ star Julie Bowen opens up about heart disorder, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ role | Kesha Offers Love and Solidarity to Cassie Ventura After Diddy Verdict

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