Keeping Up With America

Memorabilia scammer forged Kardashian, Trump autographs for up to $550K, feds say: A former California resident made hundreds of thousands of dollars by selling fake celebrity memorabilia, including forged signatures of the Kardashians and President Donald Trump, federal authorities said Monday.

Teen fighting for his life after police shoot him 9 times in his back yard: Eyewitness video captured the moment police shot a mentally and physically disabled 17-year-old nine times in his front yard, leaving him fighting for his life and his family calling for answers.

Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day for failing to leave after deportation order: The Trump administration plans to fine migrants under deportation orders up to $998 a day if they fail to leave the United States and to seize their property if they do not pay, according to documents reviewed by Reuters.

Virginia student's suspension for not reporting classmate with bullet sooner is 'appalling,' judge says: A Virginia Beach, Virginia, judge said it was "appalling" that a school suspended a 6th grader for waiting too long to report that another student had brought a bullet to class.

Texas judge tosses Biden-era policy to increase nursing home staffing: A U.S. District Court judge in Texas on Monday tossed a Biden-era policy to increase staffing in long-term care facilities that participate in Medicaid or Medicare programs.

Around the World

Cambodia hit with highest Trump tariff, but manufacturing ‘absolutely not’ coming back to U.S., trade group says: The White House has claimed that Cambodia’s tariffs on the U.S. reach as high as 97%, a claim disputed by the country and the World Trade Organization.

South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border: About 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North after South Korea made warning broadcasts and fired warning shots, the South Korean military said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Mortgage rates slingshot higher as tariff uncertainty roils markets

Apple’s 4-day slide puts Microsoft back on top as most valuable company

Walgreens tops estimates as drugstore chain cuts costs, prepares to go private

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should You Rebalance Your 401(k) Right Now?: As Americans with 401(k) retirement plans lose thousands of dollars due to a downturn in major stock indexes, financial planners say 401(k) savers should focus on diversification in their portfolio.

Taking Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Right Now Could be a Brilliant Move for Retirees | Adam Levy, Fool. One of the biggest advantages of investing in retirement accounts is the tax advantages. Contributions to an IRA or 401(k) are tax-deductible the year you make them. On top of that, any dividends or capital gains in the account don't incur any taxes either. The only time you'll pay taxes on your retirement savings is when you're ready to spend them.

Should you buy a home in today's economy? Experts weigh in: Just a few months into the year, the economy faces a season of uncertainty highlighted by big drops in the stock market, a continued pause on interest rates and an inflation rate that fell in February but remains above the Federal Reserve's target rate. Amid this economic unsteadiness, potential homebuyers also have to deal with mixed signals in the housing market.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Bryson DeChambeau 'super close' to ideal driver for Masters | Guardians acquire RHP Cody Bolton from Mariners for cash

‘MasterChef’ Renewed for Season 15 at Fox With Tiffany Derry Joining Judges Panel | Robert Pattinson Eyed for ‘Dune 3’ Role

Madonna and Elton John end decades-long feud: 'Forgiveness is a powerful tool' | Prince Harry's lawyers say UK government 'singled' him out, cite al Qaeda threats

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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