Keeping Up With America

Trump administration terminates approval of New York City congestion pricing: President Donald Trump declared himself “king” on Wednesday while celebrating his administration’s bid to nix federal approval of New York’s “congestion pricing” — an auto toll instituted last month to raise funds for the region’s aging mass transit system.

Ralph Yarl shooter Andrew Lester dies days after entering guilty plea: Andrew Lester, the 86-year-old white man who pleaded guilty Friday to shooting Black teenager Ralph Yarl in the head after Yarl mistakenly rang his doorbell, has died, prosecutors in Clay County, Missouri, said Wednesday.

Trump Media sues Brazil Supreme Court judge who battled Elon Musk: Trump Media and its fellow conservative-oriented social media company Rumble on Wednesday sued a Brazil Supreme Court justice whose clash last year with Elon Musk led to the blocking of Musk’s own social media firm, X, in that country.

2 people dead after midair collision of two small single-engine planes at Arizona airport: At least two people have died after two small single-engine planes collided midair Wednesday morning at an Arizona airport, officials said. A Lancair 360 MK II and a Cessna 172S collided at the Marana Regional Airport just before 8:30 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The airport is an uncontrolled field, meaning it does not have an operating air traffic control tower. It is located about 21 miles northwest of Tucson.

Top DOJ official offers new and different explanation for dropping charges against Eric Adams: The Justice Department on Wednesday offered a striking and contradictory new explanation for why it is seeking to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with a top official arguing that the charges against the mayor are not well supported in law.

Around the World

Dominican Republic officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons: They’re known as “frog men,” inmates who are forced to sleep on prison floors across the Dominican Republic, often next to overflowing toilets or holes in the ground that serve as one.

Attacks by Sudan’s RSF leave many dead as force prepares political charter: Attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have killed more than 200 people over the past three days, activists said Tuesday, as the paramilitary group delayed signing a political charter that could pave the way for a breakaway government.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Apple unveils cheaper iPhone 16e powerful enough to run AI

Forever 21 is in talks with liquidators, indicating it’s struggling to find a buyer

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How much will a $5,000 short-term CD earn now?: Certificate of deposit (CD) accounts come in all different lengths (or terms). Ranging from as short as three months to as long as 10 years, there’s likely a CD term that’s right for you and your financial goals. For many savers, a short-term CD (which matures in less than a year) has been the better option in recent years. Thanks to an interest rate higher than most long-term counterparts (a reversal from historic trends) and an early maturity date that gave savers flexibility that they wouldn’t get with other terms, short-term CDs were generally advantageous.

If You Put $1,000 in Your 401(k) Every Month for 15 Years, You Could Have This Much Cash by Retirement | James Brumley, Fool. The key is being consistent with your contributions and letting time do most of the heavy lifting. Most rich investors don’t get rich overnight. They do it over a long period of time, making a point of saving for retirement for years on end even when it wasn’t easy to do so. Slow and steady wins the race.

What is the credit card debt statute of limitations (and why does it matter)?: Credit card debt is a burden that millions of people carry, often for years on end. While some cardholders manage to diligently chip away at their balances, others may find themselves unable to make their monthly payments, leading to delinquency and collection efforts over time. And, if you’ve fallen behind on credit card payments, you may wonder how long a creditor can legally chase you for the debt.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

M. Tkachuk, Hagel trade barbs ahead of USA-Canada 4 Nations final | Mavericks to sign center Moses Brown to 10-day contract

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April Release Date on HBO | Cynthia Erivo to Host the 2025 Tony Awards

George Clooney reacts to Trump’s election win: ‘Good for you’ | Tupac murder trial delayed in light of new evidence: Reports

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