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Americans to Trump: Help Us Save for Retirement: With a Social Security shortfall looming and many workers struggling to save for retirement ...
kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/americans-to-trump-help-us-save-for-retirement

How should Norway spend its cash? Solve global problems, says citizen panel: Norway's $1.8 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, should invest more money in ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/how-should-norway-spend-its-cash-solve-global-problems-says-citizen-panel-2025-05-13/

Court jails popular Nigerian content creators for Naira abuse: They pleaded guilty to the charges.
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/794036-court-jails-popular-nigerian-content-creators-for-naira-abuse.html

Image from the original article. Source: The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
npr.org/2025/05/12/nx-s1-5395879/trump-todd-blanche-librarian-congress

Key FactsTrump Appoints Former Lawyer as Acting Librarian
May 12 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- President Trump will name Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, as the acting Librarian of Congress.
- Blanche, who represented Trump in his hush money trial, currently holds the second-highest position in the Justice Department.
- This appointment illustrates how administration officials are managing multiple roles.
- Trump recently ousted former Librarian Carla Hayden, the first woman and Black American to hold the position.
Trump Kills 'Woke' Broadband Program Because It Has the Word 'Equity': The $2.75B program was created to boost digital skills and spur greater broadband adoption ...
cnet.com/home/internet/trump-kills-woke-broadband-program-because-it-has-the-word-equity/
How a “We Buy Ugly Houses” Franchise’s Loan Scheme Left “Incalculable” Damage: Charles Carrier is accused of orchestrating a yearslong Ponzi scheme ...
propublica.org/article/homevestors-fraud-charles-carrier-texas

The cost of being: A mum taking extended maternity leave: 'I don't think I have enough saved for my mortgage ... but I'm not willing to return to ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/13-05-2025/the-cost-of-being-a-mum-taking-extended-maternity-leave

Image from the original article. Source: U.S.-China tariff truce offers temporary relief — and plenty of uncertainty: Here's what an agreement by the U.S. and China to suspend steep tariffs for 90 days ...
cbsnews.com/news/tariffs-china-trump-trade/
Key FactsChina Views Trade Agreement as Major Victory
20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Chinese officials are portraying the trade agreement and 90-day tariff pause as a victory for Beijing and validation of their negotiation strategy.
- Public sentiment in China indicates negotiators succeeded in lowering tariffs from 145% to 30%.
- The agreement is being leveraged to enhance China's image as a responsible trading partner, despite international criticism of its negotiation tactics.
- Global stock markets surged following the announcement of the deal, while the U.S. and China plan to engage in further discussions in the coming weeks.
"We will resolutely safeguard our legitimate interests and uphold international fairness and justice."— Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said this before the trade talks.
Mobile phone driving laws: everything you need to know - Which?: To avoid penalty points and a fine, you need to avoid using a device in your hand for any reason ...
which.co.uk/reviews/new-and-used-cars/article/mobile-phone-driving-laws-everything-you-need-to-know-aTiVd6T7z8Cz

Lavanya Mohan’s Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees dives deep into personal finance : For millennials and Gen Z drowning in complex jargon and resigned ignorance ...
thehindu.com/books/lavanya-mohans-money-doesnt-grow-on-trees-dives-deep-into-personal-finance/article69540095.ece
Ananya Panday’s cousin Alanna and her husband Ivor are making ‘three times the money’ by joining hands than they did separately
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ananya-panday-cousin-alanna-and-her-husband-ivor-are-making-three-times-the-money-by-joining-hands-9999763/

I learned financial literacy young, but still earned credit card debt: My parents taught me how to budget and save when I was just 8 years old ...
businessinsider.com/financial-literacy-young-earned-credit-card-debt-2025-5
China's March shipments of foreign-branded cellphones drop almost 50%: Chinese shipments of foreign-branded cellphones, including Apple Inc's iPhones ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/chinas-march-shipments-foreign-branded-cellphones-drop-almost-50-2025-05-12/
Why short-term thinking won’t build long-lasting wealth: It’s easy to explain what an ETF is. It’s harder to help someone build the self-trust and resilience ...
smh.com.au/money/planning-and-budgeting/why-short-term-thinking-won-t-build-long-lasting-wealth-20250513-p5lyqd.html
Cost of raising children shoots up putting huge pressure on families: The cost of raising a child has shot up in the last decade.
independent.ie/business/money/cost-of-raising-children-shoots-up-putting-huge-pressure-on-families/a64010708.html

An English gentleman, a crooked lawyer: the secrets of Stephen David Jones: The long read: With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/13/an-english-gentleman-a-crooked-lawyer-the-secrets-of-stephen-david-jones

Toronto man gets 12-year sentence for using bitcoin, COVID-relief money to raise funds for ISIS
thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-man-gets-12-year-sentence-for-using-bitcoin-covid-relief-money-to-raise-funds/article_4ea15706-ca12-4774-a7d9-693031f663b7.html
Trump’s outrageous conduct must not be normalized by partisanship: The bitter taste of living under Trump has barely made a dent in the support and loyalty of ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5296150-trump-constitution-laws-first-100-days/

Delivers strong value for money, Infinix Note 50s is fast enough for most tasks: The Infinix Note 50s 5G+ is a competitively priced mid-range Android smartphone ...
financialexpress.com/life/technology/delivers-strong-value-for-money-infinix-note-50s-is-fast-enough-for-most-tasks/3841765/

How to manage your money in uncertain times: Save or invest, buy or sell, move home or stay put? Understand your relationship with money and manage your ...
independent.co.uk/voices/money-management-economy-uncertain-worry-stress-b2748867.html

House GOP propose $5 billion for private school vouchers: Critics decried the proposal, saying it would aid the wealthy at the expense of the public school ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/05/12/nation/house-gop-tax-credit-vouchers/

Samsung launches thin S25 Edge as Apple reportedly prepares the iPhone 'Air': Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that is just 5.8 millimeters thin ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/12/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-launch-specs-price-availability.html

Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Gaza: Why Does U.S. Have Money for “War and Genocide” But Not for Healthcare?
democracynow.org/2025/5/12/rashida_tlaib

Why a job 'that's just a job' works for these people: Meg has never had a "dream job" and says mundane works brings her financial security, peace ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-05-12/the-benefits-of-having-a-mundane-job/105223588

How you can shop for money-saving appliances if Trump ends Energy Star: Researchers and policy experts explain why Energy Star has been so successful and what we ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/05/13/energy-star-cuts/

Starting your investment journey as a new grad? Here’s how to marry your money with your values
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-starting-your-investment-journey-as-a-new-grad-heres-how-to-marry-your/
Build your emergency fund: Consumer reports offers easy tips for financial preparedness
newschannel5.com/money/consumer/consumer-reports/build-your-emergency-fund-consumer-reports-offers-easy-tips-for-financial-preparedness

What to know about the GOP’s Medicaid bill: House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee this week unveiled a plan to cut more than $880 billion to pay ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5296402-house-republicans-medicaid-bill/

Health NZ eyes $1.8b cost for unpaid leave dating back 15 years: $130m has been spent on consultants and contractors to fix Holiday Act compliance errors.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/560741/health-nz-eyes-1-point-8b-cost-for-unpaid-leave-dating-back-15-years

Danny Dyer continued rehab after letter from daughter Dani: The actor told BBC Radio 4 about overcoming drug addiction and his relationship with Harold Pinter.
bbc.com/news/articles/c7875y27y08o

Don’t sign that petition! The plan to eliminate property taxes would crater our schools: Leila Atassi
cleveland.com/opinion/2025/05/dont-sign-that-petition-the-plan-to-eliminate-property-taxes-would-crater-our-schools-leila-atassi.html
Want To Know Who’s Putting Millions In Trump’s Pocket To Buy Access? Too Bad. It’s None Of Your Business.
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-cryptocurrency-corruption_n_681e704de4b0a178bc00b804

Students push back against Quebec's plan to fully ban cellphones in schools: Many students across the province are frustrated with the government's ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/students-protesting-against-cellphone-ban-quebec-1.7532009

Buying a Seattle home is hard. Some found a friendly solution: People in Seattle are choosing to buy homes with friends and family, forging a new way to afford ...
seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/seattle-friends-reinforce-their-bonds-with-joint-homeownership/

I want to retire early, so I moved my family to Thailand to save money: I couldn't financially retire early in the US, so I moved to Thailand ...
businessinsider.com/retire-early-moved-family-to-thailand-2025-5
Image from the original article. Source: Bill Gates vows to give away 99 per cent of his fortune by 2045: “I will give away virtually all my wealth”: The Microsoft billionaire has pledged his foundation ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/bill-gates-vows-to-give-away-99-per-cent-of-his-fortune-by-2045-20250509-p5lxt9.html
Key FactsBill Gates Announces $200 Billion Charity Plan by 2045
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Bill Gates plans to donate over $200 billion through his foundation by 2045, criticizing Elon Musk for cuts to US foreign aid.
- Gates is accelerating his wealth divestment to combat diseases and reduce poverty.
- He warns that funding cuts could lead to increased mortality rates in the coming years, emphasizing that philanthropy cannot fill the gaps left by governments.
- The Gates Foundation's budget will reach $9 billion annually by 2026, with plans to spend around 99 percent of Gates' fortune by 2045.
The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one.— Gates expressed this in an interview with the Financial Times regarding the impact of cuts to the US foreign aid budget.
Is Fair Deal really ‘fair’ if it is effectively taxing savings from already taxed income?
irishtimes.com/your-money/2025/05/11/is-fair-deal-really-fair-if-it-is-effectively-taxing-savings-from-already-taxed-income/

Hoping for a revival: FROM Gasparillo to Chaguanas, the proposed reopening of the former Petrotrin Pointe-a-Pierre oil refinery has been met with favour by ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/hoping-for-a-revival/article_cb61c82c-a7d0-4d30-8a5e-90104cb11907.html

'China here, China there': Cambodian city reshaped by Chinese money: BAVET, Cambodia -- As Chinese manufacturers ramping up investment in this Cambodian border ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/China-here-China-there-Cambodian-city-reshaped-by-Chinese-money

Giant Bomb is now 100% independent: I guess this is basically Giant Bomb's Independence Day
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These Canadian millionaires are asking for tax increases — but just for themselves
cbc.ca/news/business/patriotic-millionaires-canada-taxes-1.7530936

The risk of giving personal loans to others: Unless you are running a licensed moneylending business, you should always think twice before lending to anyone ...
straitstimes.com/business/invest/the-risk-of-giving-personal-loans-to-others
Eleanor Lee denies calling China nationals 'stupid' in leaked audio clip, says she has 'love and gratitude' for the country
asiaone.com/entertainment/eleanor-lee-denies-calling-china-nationals-stupid-leaked-audio-clip-says-she-has-love

Your Android phone is getting a new security secret weapon - and it's a big deal: This new security feature will make your Android phone more difficult to access ...
zdnet.com/article/your-android-phone-is-getting-a-new-security-secret-weapon-and-its-a-big-deal/

Treasury secretary calls on Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-July
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/09/treasury-secretary-congress-debt-ceiling-by-mid-july/

Friends raise money for Bristol man injured in Thailand: Friends of a man who was hit by a motorbike in Thailand are fundraising to cover his medical bills.
bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygwe5jwn8o
Would you pay $20,000 for a painted portrait? Your neighbor might: In a world increasingly dominated by AI, Americans are dropping serious money on one of art’s ...
fastcompany.com/91326453/the-rise-of-the-painted-portrait

Bill Gates announces plan to give ‘virtually all’ his money away and end the Gates Foundation in 20 years
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/08/tech/bill-gates-giving-money-away-20-years

Sweeping new super changes in June? Don’t fall for it: This week I was asked about major changes to superannuation coming on June 1. At first ...
smh.com.au/money/super-and-retirement/sweeping-new-super-changes-in-june-don-t-fall-for-it-20250509-p5lxvy.html
Asin’s husband Rahul Sharma reveals how Micromax went from Rs 12,000 crore to bust in five years: ‘Bouncer after bouncer, clean-bowled by full-toss’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/asin-husband-rahul-sharma-reveals-how-micromax-went-from-rs-12000-crore-to-bust-9994335/

Indo-Pak war: Pakistan asks international partners for 'more loans,' claims 'heavy losses' amid tensions with India
wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-pakistan-asks-international-partners-for-money-and-more-loans-claims-heavy-losses-amid-tensions-with-india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-in-debt-9050442

Scottish school mobile phone ban could be life-changing for children: Teachers have long been complaining about the corrosive effect of mobile phones during ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/25151080.scottish-school-mobile-phone-ban-life-changing-children/

Image from the original article. Source: Two men guilty of felling world-famous Sycamore Gap tree: Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, both from Cumbria, are each convicted of two counts of ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/ckg584y95vwt

Key FactsVerdict Delivered in Famous Sycamore Gap Tree Case
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were convicted of two counts of criminal damage.
- Jurors reached their unanimous verdict after five hours, announced on the ninth day of the trial.
- Both men have been remanded into custody, preparing for lengthy sentences set for July 15.
- The tree's destruction sparked international outrage, highlighting efforts to create a positive legacy through saplings grown from the original.
"Nothing will replace our iconic Sycamore Gap tree, it was a North East landmark and I know so many people, like me, are still devastated by its loss."— North East Mayor Kim McGuinness expressed her feelings after the conviction of Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers.
Angry Trump Kills “Woke” Program—and Accidentally Screws MAGA Voters: It’s called the Digital Equity Act. That word—“equity”—caught the White House’s attention ...
newrepublic.com/article/195097/angry-trump-kills-woke-program-and-accidentally-screws-maga-voters

Spanish bar goes viral for charging by the minute: A bar in Barcelona has gone viral for charging different prices depending on how long customers spend at their ...
euroweeklynews.com/2025/05/09/time-is-money-literally-spanish-bar-goes-viral-for-charging-by-the-minute/

‘We do not identify as Hindu… no stake in Waqf issue but fighting in SC for Muslims’: Founder of Kerala trust
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/waqf-sc-hindu-identity-muslims-dr-mohan-gopal-9992288/

Are You Too Young And Broke To Write A Will? Here's What Lawyers Say: Experts say there's a lot to learn from Liam Payne's case.
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/when-to-write-a-will_uk_681ded67e4b02fbba8e82479

How Britain’s £300 billion welfare bill became untouchable: The cost of benefits is out of control, but it will take guts and immense political skill to wean the ...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/10/how-britains-300-billion-welfare-bill-became-untouchable/

JB Pritzker: ‘I put my money where my mouth is’: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on immigration, oligarchy, antisemitism, and 2028.
semafor.com/article/05/09/2025/jb-pritzker-i-put-my-money-where-my-mouth-is
No buy, low buy, slow buy: How many consumers are preparing for an economic hit: On TikTok, money saving hacks with hashtags such as no buy, low buy ...
cnbc.com/2025/05/09/no-buy-low-buy-slow-buy-how-consumers-prepare-for-an-economic-hit.html

Will the reign of the dollar come to an end?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the economist Kenneth Rogoff on the decline of the ...
economist.com/podcasts/2025/05/08/will-the-reign-of-the-dollar-come-to-an-end

Mohbad’s father breaks silence on N18 million GoFundMe, denies embezzlement allegations
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/793212-mohbads-father-breaks-silence-on-n18-million-gofundme-denies-embezzlement-allegations.html

Worried About the Economy Amid Trump’s Tariffs? Building an Emergency Fund Can Help.
nytimes.com/2025/05/10/your-money/trump-tariffs-economy-savings.html

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History: Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2025/05/the-david-frum-show-the-most-corrupt-presidency-in-american-history/682720/

Catholic priest allegedly smuggled drugs into prison in doner kebabs: A Catholic prison chaplain allegedly attempted to smuggle drug bags wrapped in doner kebabs ...
www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/rheinland/katholischer-seelsorger-drogenschmuggel-jva-aachen-100.html

There’s a dark side to 7 years of Android updates, and we’re already starting to see it
androidauthority.com/dark-side-android-updates-3555761/

"Illiterate": US Education Secretary Mocked For Bad Grammar In Letter To Harvard
ndtv.com/world-news/us-education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-mocked-for-bad-grammar-in-letter-to-harvard-illiterate-8360206

Celtic suspend fan caught ‘mocking Ibrox disaster’ from all matches: Footage from the Old Firm clash at Ibrox appeared to show a man among Celtic supporters ...
news.stv.tv/west-central/celtic-suspend-fan-caught-mocking-ibrox-disaster-from-all-matches

Liam Payne left behind fortune without making a will : Liam Payne died without making a will. The pop star died in October, aged 31, after falling from a hotel ...
asiaone.com/entertainment/liam-payne-left-behind-fortune-without-making-will

Leavitt Launches Angry Defense of Trump’s Money-Making Schemes: The press secretary said it was “ridiculous” to think the president was doing anything for his ...
thedailybeast.com/leavitt-launches-angry-defense-of-trumps-money-making-schemes/

‘Bankrupted 6 companies’: Donald Trump says empty ports ‘good thing’ because America ‘loses less money’ that way
wegotthiscovered.com/politics/bankrupted-6-companies-donald-trump-says-empty-ports-good-thing-because-america-loses-less-money-that-way/

Residents film with their cell phones: Huge tornado trunk destroys farm in Russia
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Riesiger-Tornado-Ruessel-vernichtet-Bauernhof-in-Russland-article25757301.html

Russian leaders see potential truce as a lifeline for struggling economy: Russia is trying to disguise its weaknesses as it prepares for talks on freezing the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2025/05/5/7510632/
Nintendo of America might turn your Switch into an expensive paperweight if you mod your console or install any "unauthorized" games, new policy warns
gamesradar.com/games/nintendo-of-america-might-turn-your-switch-into-an-expensive-paperweight-if-you-mod-your-console-or-install-any-unauthorized-games-new-policy-warns/

‘Main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon’: As Ira Khan battles self-doubt over not earning, father Aamir reassures her; why this is an important parenting lesson
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/ira-khan-self-doubt-not-earning-father-aamir-reassures-her-worth-finance-9970174/

EU weighs redefining ‘defence’ to turn regional aid into defence cash: EU countries want to blur the line between civilian and military domains – so money can be ...
euractiv.com/section/defence/news/eu-weighs-redefining-defence-to-turn-regional-aid-into-defence-cash/

4 Things High-Earning Side Hustlers Do Differently: What sets high-earning side hustlers apart? It’s not just hard work. Uncover the surprising strategies they ...
forbes.com/sites/shodewan/2025/05/09/things-high-earning-side-hustlers-do-differently/

Image from the original article. Source: The Real Trump Family Business Is Crypto: The president's side hustle is proving to be very, very lucrative.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/05/trump-crypto-billionaire/682763/

Key FactsTrump's Crypto Ventures Trigger Legislative Tensions
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Tensions in Congress over Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ventures have escalated, jeopardizing legislative efforts for digital assets.
- Republican efforts to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrencies were stalled by objections from Representative Maxine Waters.
- Trump's promotion of personal crypto projects has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
- A bill regulating stablecoins is also under discussion, with some Democrats expressing concerns about its current provisions.
I cannot in good faith agree to such a hearing to discuss crypto market structure while Republicans refuse to stop or even acknowledge Trump's abuse of power.— Representative Maxine Waters stated ahead of the scheduled hearing.
FBI needs more money than White House requested, Patel tells lawmakers: FBI Director Kash Patel told lawmakers on Wednesday that a White House budget proposal ...
reuters.com/world/us/senate-democrat-requests-probe-into-fbi-director-patels-use-government-plane-2025-05-07/
Ultra wealthy Gen Zers are redistributing the millions of dollars they’ve inherited—Meet the money coaches helping them
finance.yahoo.com/news/ultra-wealthy-gen-zers-redistributing-080200736.html

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