Keeping up with America

The Biden administration outlined efforts this week to address growing U.S. national security concerns on foreign companies' handling of Americans' data.

The young US airman accused of leaking Pentagon documents is alleged by prosecutors to have researched mass shootings, discussed violence and murder online, and kept a large arsenal of weapons.

New York is aiming to become the first state to ban the use of natural gas in new building construction, slated to begin as early as 2025.

A landslide in Southern California has closed a historic cultural center, shut down rail service in the area and forced the evacuation of nearby residences, officials said.

A primary care doctor in Virginia is facing charges of illegally distributing tens of thousands of oxycodone pills without any medical reason in a scheme with her office manager, prosecutors said.

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A family fleeing Sudan say they are among thousands stuck at the border with Egypt because drivers are demanding $40,000 (£31,810) to hire a bus to travel across. Only people travelling on buses with special permits can cross the border. Crossing on foot is banned. (More)

Hiroshi Nishiyama, a veteran Japanese executive at Astellas Pharma Inc. and a prominent member of his country’s business circle in China, spent late March wrapping up his assignment there and preparing to head home. (More)

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Richmond Night Market back in business with full scale reopening (More)

YouTube Music Receives Overwhelming Votes to Unionize in Landmark Election (More)

In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence, What Are The Businesses Of The Future? (More)

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How passive offerings can contribute to tactical allocation of a portfolio (More) | Will There Be Another Interest Rate Increase in May? (More)

How much money should you save? Here's what experts think | Kendall Little, NBC News. Apple released a new savings account this month, sparking interest among savers looking for the best place to keep their balances. The account has a lot to like: it offers a 4.15% APY and no fees or minimum balance requirements. That puts it on par with some of the top savings account rates available today. (More)

Amid rising prices for goods, consumers ask: When will it stop? (More)

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Roger Goodell contract extension: NFL commissioner acknowledges possibility of his tenure ending (More) | Hendon Hooker picked by Lions in third round of NFL draft (More)

Jamie Lee Curtis Congratulates “Film Daughter” Lindsay Lohan on Pregnancy (More) | Stars and creators weigh in on the pending Hollywood writers' strike (More)

Christian comedian Chonda Pierce reveals she may be ending comedy tours, talks new film (More) | Mark Wahlberg Shares Update on His Kids After Family Move From Hollywood to Las Vegas (More)

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