Keeping up with America

Overnight tornadoes and storms leave heavy destruction in Nebraska and Iowa: A preliminary 79 tornadoes were reported Friday across six states, most occurring in Nebraska and Iowa. More severe weather is expected Saturday.

Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion: Gov. Pritzker, D-Ill., previously said he's 'not sure' that paying billions for the stadium is one of 'the highest priorities for taxpayers.'

Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal: Dazhon Darien arrested over fake recording of principal complaining about students and faculty members.

Where has the dirtiest air in the US? Report ranks cities with best and worst air quality: A new report revealed concerning findings about America's air, but some cities are doing better than others.

United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike of more than 7,000 workers: The United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers.

Around the World

Putin likely did not directly order Navalny’s killing, U.S. intelligence agencies conclude: The assessment does not absolve Putin of ultimate responsibility for Navalny’s fate, only that the Russian president likely did not call for his killing at that time, the sources said.

Kenya flood death toll rises as more torrential rain forecast: Total deaths reach 76 and more than 130,000 displaced as weeks of flooding also affects east African neighbours.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Bill looks to invest in students with personal finance class: AB2927 would require students beginning with the class of 2029 take a personal finance class to graduate.

Quitting your job to start a business? Here's advice from 4 successful entrepreneurs who have been there | Wil Chan, Gwinnett Daily Post. Five years ago, Simileoluwa Adebajo had a high-powered job as a Silicon Valley financial analyst — but deep down, she knew it wasn't her calling. Today, Adebajo is the proud owner of Eko Kitchen, which started as San Francisco's only Nigerian restaurant and later pivoted to a catering company. Running a business took "perseverance and grit." She was able to succeed by following a few principles.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Travis and Jason Kelce reveal how many NFL players believe in flat Earth conspiracy theory | Shaquille O'Neal is 'Really Disappointed' By Two NBA Playoff Performers

AMC Entertainment Sees Flat Revenue in 1Q Despite Fewer Film Releases | Jessica Lange Says ‘Corporate Profit’ Is Overwhelming Hollywood and ‘So Much of the Industry Now Is Not About the Creative Process’

Real-Life ‘Baby Reindeer’ Stalker Speaks Out Following Netflix Show Success | Jared Goff gets tips from Eddie Murphy in new 'Beverly Hills Cop' video

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This one Apple Fitness feature completely changed how I exercise

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