Keeping up with America

New Orleans police evidence room overrun by rodents, officials say - "The rats are eating our marijuana": The only creatures that seem to be enjoying the decaying New Orleans Police Department headquarters are the rats in the building's evidence room, officials said this week.

California lawmaker introduces bill to remove artificial dyes from cereals, baked goods and other foods served in school: The proposed legislation would prohibit school cafeterias from serving foods with Red 40 and six other chemicals associated with potential health and behavioral issues.

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington: Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok.

Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions on 2024 elections: Change, made out of ‘abundance of caution’, now applies to US and India and will roll out in nations where elections are held this year.

A New Mexico man has died after contracting the bubonic plague - Here's what to know: A New Mexico man has died after contracting the bubonic plague, the state's health department said in a news release last Friday.

Around the World

Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table: Politicians across Haiti are scrambling for power after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Tuesday that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created.

White House to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine: The US will send $300m in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets and anti-aircraft missiles, the White House has said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

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Richer, Wiser, Happier

Do This Simple Exercise to Build Better Money Habits, Says Financial Expert: A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — and a strategic shift in spending could help.

Navigating The Financial Frontier: Personal Finance Trends In 2024 | Mr. Soumya Sarkar, Wealth Redefine. The year 2024 promises to be yet another exhilarating voyage through the ever-evolving landscape of personal finance. Technological advancements, changing economic realities, and a growing emphasis on social responsibility are propelling new trends that will reshape how we manage our money.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Jets' Aaron Rodgers on short list of 2024 vice presidential candidates for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., per report | Early NBA playoff race predictions. Plus, the Wizards' offseason begins

China Pavilion Sets Sights on Global Expansion | Neve Campbell to return for 'Scream 7' after pay dispute

DiCaprio film production spent $5.3 million in Sacramento, city says | Screenwriter accuses Oscar-nominated film ‘The Holdovers’ of plagiarism before awards show

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