Keeping up with America

Object that crashed into Florida home came from space station, NASA confirms: The 1.6-pound piece of debris tore through the roof and two floors of a house in Naples.

Boeing whistleblower says 787 Dreamliner has production flaw: On the eve of his testimony before a congressional committee, Sam Salehpour, a Boeing engineer, tells NBC News' Tom Costello that he raised concerns to his superiors about a number of issues, including a gap between parts of the 787's fuselage that is not up to Boeing's specs. Boeing insists the plane is safe and has shown no signs of fatigue.

Apple CEO says company is ‘looking at’ manufacturing in Indonesia: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday.

Battle lines drawn as US states take on big tech with online child safety bills: Nine states are hashing out bills to protect minors online. Tech companies are fighting the laws with everything they’ve got

TikTok is coming for Instagram as ByteDance prepares to launch new photo app, TikTok Notes: The news began leaking last month when some TikTok users took to Reddit to share screenshots of notifications they've been receiving on the upcoming launch.

Around the World

Ukraine’s military chief warns of ‘significantly’ worsening battlefield situation in the east: Ukraine’s military chief on Saturday warned that the battlefield situation in the industrial east has “significantly worsened in recent days,” as warming weather allowed Russian forces to launch a fresh push along several stretches of the more 1,000 km-long (620-mile) front line.

Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 bln defence boost: Australia will boost defence spending by A$50.3 billion ($32 billion) over the next decade and reshuffle its weapons programs to emphasise missiles, drones and warships as it looks to the possibility of a Pacific conflict between China and the U.S.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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How 'The X-Files' foreshadowed artificial intelligence dilemmas

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Tax pros warn against following terrible tax tips circulating on TikTok: As tax day approaches, TikTok creators are dolling out filing tips, including suggestions about what kinds of purchases to write off.

5 Questions to Ask When Helping an Older Parent With Money | David Watsky, CNet. Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an older parent.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Knicks' Donte DiVincenzo ineligible for NBA awards due to league caveats | Lions NFL Draft 2024 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

Riz Ahmed boards Wes Anderson’s next film | Kevin Costner denied Chris Hemsworth romantic lead in his film, casting himself instead: 'I'm still young'

Travis Kelce to Host ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ Spinoff in First TV Series Role | Melissa Gilbert, from 'Little House' to 'Dancing with the 'Stars' to Modern Prairie

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Why Is It So Common to See Just One Shoe, Not Two, On the Side of the Road?

The 5 best mattress cleaning hacks from TikTok, Insta and more to spring clean your bed

100 Healthy Summer Dinner Ideas That Are Perfect for Hot Days

"Ghostbusters" Star Ernie Hudson Shares How He Stays Fit and Avoids Belly Fat at 78