Keeping up with America

Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival: With the clock ticking on TikTok in the U.S., millions of users, including small business owners, are scrambling to figure out what to do.

What happens now that Harvey Weinstein's conviction was overturned in New York: A spokesperson for Weinstein tells NBC News they are trying to get him medical care as he awaits a decision on a potential new New York trial.

Takeaways from AP’s investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives: The practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found.

Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes again: Top health official gives no timeline for issuing rule, saying administration taking more time to consider feedback.

Ellen DeGeneres breaks silence on talk show's 'devastating' end 2 years ago: Ellen DeGeneres is breaking her silence two years after her long-running talk show ended in the wake of allegations of a toxic workplace.

Around the World

Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced: The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one. But Hamas has also refused to say that it would recognize Israel or renounce its armed fight against it.

In Beijing, Blinken confronts China over 'powering' Russia's war: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns on Friday about China's support for Russia's military, one of the many issues threatening to sour the recent improvement in relations between the world's biggest economies.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Digital Platforms Elevate Renters’ Personal Finance Game: Digital platforms are transforming the personal finance landscape for renters by emphasizing the importance of leveraging nuanced insights derived from rental payment data, a facet traditionally excluded from credit scoring models.

How Well Are You Managing Your Personal Finances? | Jared Correia, above the law. Generally speaking, attorneys are most concerned about law firm revenue — which makes sense. However, attorneys, more often than not, neglect managing their personal finances — which are, arguably, just as important, if not more important, than what the firm makes. If your personal bank accounts are looking empty as a pocket, give this episode of the Non-Eventcast a listen, to see if you can’t improve your situation.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NBA regional sports networks see 6% viewership increase during regular season | Jets trade up, pick receiver Malachi Corley in third round of NFL draft

AMC Entertainment Sees Flat Revenue in 1Q Despite Fewer Film Releases | We Can’t Stop Talking About ‘Challengers’

Ethan Hawke Shares Denzel Washington’s Advice on Winning an Oscar | Eminem teases new album 'The Death of Slim Shady' due later this year

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