Keeping Up With America

NJ man stabs deli owners over gripe about eggplant on his sandwich from 4 years ago: A New Jersey man with a long memory and a short temper was so upset with a sandwich order he received one time that he came back to the deli and allegedly attacked the owners — four years after the supposed mistake.

Justice Department fired official whose husband operated controversial ICEBlock app: Carolyn Feinstein said she initially thought the message sent to her private email address on a late Friday afternoon was a scheme or a prank. It turned out that she was being fired from her federal job. Once Feinstein read the email, she discovered her work cellphone was no longer operating.

Tesla hit with $243 million in damages after jury finds its Autopilot feature contributed to fatal crash: A federal jury on Friday found Tesla partly liable in a 2019 car crash that killed a pedestrian and left another person badly injured when the car was in Autopilot mode.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, says it will end operations within months after federal budget cuts: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said Friday it would begin winding down its operations after its funding was eliminated by the Trump administration and Congress.

Judge blocks expedited deportations of those who entered the U.S. legally, possibly curtailing ICE courthouse arrests: A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from rapidly deporting migrants who entered the U.S. legally on humanitarian grounds, potentially curtailing arrests at immigration courts that have triggered controversy across the country.

Around the World

Three cars of a passenger train derail in Pakistan, injuring 27 people: Three cars of a passenger train derailed near Lahore in eastern Pakistan on Friday, injuring at least 27 people, including women and children, officials said.

South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off his clothes and lying on the floor: South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol again refused to attend questioning by investigators on Friday, using a new method to resist: He took off his prison uniform and lay down on the floor in his detention room.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

​Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

Coinbase shares tumble as second-quarter revenue disappoints

Chevron beats Wall Street estimates, expects Hess deal to boost earnings by year end

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should you roll over your 401(k) to an annuity this August?: Today’s uncertain economic environment, dotted by sticky inflation, high interest rates and market volatility, has many pre-retirees rethinking their long-term financial strategy. And, if you’re sitting on a sizable 401(k) balance, you might also be wondering whether now is the right time to shift gears. For some, that means converting a portion of their retirement savings into a guaranteed income stream, such as an annuity. After all, predictable monthly income can be a welcome buffer against inflation and market swings.

Think It’s Too Late to Start Investing in Your 40s? Here’s Why You Still Have Time to Build Wealth | Selena Maranjian, Fool. You probably still have decades before you retire — you can amass a lot of money in that time. Are you in your 40s and worried that you blew it and are too late to achieve a comfortable retirement? Think again. Even those who start late may be able to amass a sizable nest egg.

3 expensive home equity borrowing mistakes to avoid this August: With inflation still lingering and interest rates holding firm, many homeowners are turning to their biggest asset — their homes — to fund everything from renovations to credit card consolidation. Thanks to rising property values over the last few years, homeowners have more tappable equity than ever before, with the average owner having about $313,000 in equity currently. And, borrowing against your home equity can offer a lower-cost option, too, as rates on both home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are currently much lower than rates on credit cards or personal loans.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Charlie Woods finishes T-9th at Junior PGA after closing 74 | Kate Douglass wins world swimming champs showdown with world record holder

‘The Holiday’ Limited Series in Development at Apple TV+ | ‘A Quiet Place 3’ Sets July 2027 Release Date, John Krasinski Returns as Director

JD Vance latest GOP politician to enter Syndey Sweeney jeans ad debate | Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling are engaged: Princess Anne’s son proposes to the NHS nurse after dating for one year

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