Keeping up with America

A company that supplies airbag parts to about one-quarter of US vehicles has rejected a request to recall its defective product.

Federal Reserve governor Philip Jefferson said that inflation remains too high and there has been “little progress” made toward bringing it down to the central bank's 2% target, a pessimistic assessment given signs in a report earlier this week that price increases might be slowing.

NYPD doesn't horse around rescuing muddy equine from Bronx beach.

A cold case that's captivated Northern California for 27 years took federal officials to Redwood City this week for a continued search into the disappearance of Ylva Hagner, a Stanford University student missing since 1996.

Earthquakes have rattled a large area of northern California this week, including a strong aftershock shake early on Friday.

Around the 🌎 in 80 Seconds 

An unexpected burst of diplomacy between the U.S. and China this week points to a growing desire in both capitals to begin stabilizing relations after months of free fall. (More)

Turkey's all-powerful President Erdogan is in the fight of his life against an opposition that has united against him for Sunday's elections. His main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu appeared before a throng of supporters on Friday, flanked by allies from across the political spectrum who have come together as never before. As the rain beat down in Ankara, he vowed to restore "peace and democracy". (More)

Lets Talk Business and Tech

US, EU to Boost Security Tools as G-7 Eyes Economic Coercion (More)

NASA Calls End to Lunar Flashlight After Some Tech Successes (More)

Why Bay of Plenty business experts say don’t be afraid of using AI, like ChatGPT (More)

Richer, Wiser, Happier

I’m a Financial Planner: Here Are 3 Things To Always Spend Money on If You Want To Be Rich (More) | Your Social Security check will probably get a smaller bump in 2024 (More)

A "shocking" reality for U.S. moms: Half have no retirement savings | Aimee Picchi, CBS News. On Mother's Day, the best gift for your mom might be a contribution to her 401(k) or IRA plan, with research revealing a significant gap between moms and dads in financial preparedness for retirement. (More)

Fake $20 bills going around Nebraska community; check your money closely (More)

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Georgia-Florida Rivalry Clash, Jags Games May Need to Find Temporary New Home (More) | Butler, Adebayo spark Heat to G6 win over Knicks to reach East finals (More)

Diane Keaton Says She “Didn’t Even Know” Justin Bieber Before Starring in His “Ghost” Music Video (More) | Mayim Bialik leaves 'Jeopardy' in solidarity with WGA strike (More)

To Leslie movie review: Andrea Riseborough delivers a haunting performance (More) | The Late Paul Walker's Daughter, Meadow, Teases Cameo in "Fast X": "I Was Born Into the Fast Family" (More)

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Here’s how you can shed those extra kilos during office hours.

Does the ‘Hand in Warm Water’ Trick Really Make People Pee in Their Sleep?

Are your phone microphone and camera tracking you? Check these tips to find out.

TikTok is becoming the go-to place -- for home energy-saving life hacks?