Bank of America Q2 profits drop as higher interest rates slow down lending

Stabbing Incident at Santa Ana High SchoolIn a tragic incident outside Santa Ana High School in Southern California, one student was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing that occurred shortly after school dismissal. The deceased, a 14-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries, while a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old were hospitalized in stable condition; the attack is believed to be gang-related. Two classmates, aged 15 and 17, were arrested and charged with murder...

President Trump has terminated Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress since 2016 and the first woman and African American to hold the position, through an email from deputy personnel director Trent Morse. This decision drew sharp criticism from Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who condemned it as disgraceful and called for a congressional commission to oversee such appointments. Hayden, who previously led the Enoch Pratt Free...

Watch: US-UK relationship will soon be 'stronger than ever before' - TrumpThe US and UK have reached a new agreement reducing import taxes on certain British cars and allowing some steel and aluminium imports tariff-free, while maintaining a 10% duty on most goods. Despite praise from leaders like Trump and UK’s Sir Keir Starmer, analysts believe the deal does not significantly change trade conditions, and concerns remain about its impact on key UK industries. Reactions...

A substantial health fraud scheme involving at least 119 Amtrak employees and healthcare providers resulted in $12 million in losses for the railroad company, according to an investigation by Amtrak's Office of Inspector General (OIG). The employees, located in several northeastern states, received cash kickbacks in exchange for using their insurance details, which were then used to file fraudulent medical claims for non-existent services. Following the investigation, 28 employees retired or resigned, while others faced...

Lydia McLaughlin's Tribute to Her Brother“The Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Lydia McLaughlin mourned her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in Newport Beach, California, on April 17. In a heartfelt Instagram post, McLaughlin shared her grief and memories of her brother during his funeral, emphasizing her faith and the loss of both her brother and mother within six months. Bodycam footage released by the Newport...

Facing life in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, Sean Combs has enlisted a high-profile legal team in New York, led by experienced attorney Marc Agnifilo. His defense team, which includes Teny Geragos and Alexandra Shapiro, has a collective experience of over 150 years and has represented notable clients like Martin Shkreli and NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty and rejected a plea deal, argues that all alleged sexual activity...