Keeping Up With America

‘Please don't kill me.' 15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in Long Beach: A teenager was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach while she was trying out to become a junior guard cadet. 15-year-old Phoebe Beltran has several cuts on her right arm and was hospitalized following the confrontation with the animal on Sunday. Although she has since been released from the hospital and was well enough to return to school, she said the attack has left her shaken up.

Video shows gunmen breaking into home of former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman: Three gunmen broke into former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman's house over the weekend while his wife and two children were home. On Monday, Sherman shared footage on X of what appeared to be the intruders carrying firearms and smashing through a large window.

A man was sent to El Salvador due to 'administrative error' despite protected legal status, filings show: The U.S. government accidentally deported a man to El Salvador because of an "administrative error," landing him in a notorious megajail and leaving him stuck there in legal limbo, according to legal papers filed Monday.

Several federal agencies launch a 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs: At least six federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.

Senate Republicans eye budget vote amid growing fight over Trump tax cuts: Eying a vote on a multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint this week, Senate Republicans are considering a far-reaching move to that would set a $0 cost for making President Donald Trump’s tax cuts permanent.

Around the World

Cyprus court drops all rape charges against 5 Israelis after doubting British woman’s credibility: A criminal court in Cyprus has dropped all charges against five Israelis accused of gang-raping a British woman in a hotel room after ruling her testimony as not credible and replete with “fundamental contradictions.”

Volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Iceland: A volcano erupted again to the south of Iceland’s capital on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered some evacuations, although air traffic continued as normal.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs

Hims & Hers shares rise as company adds new weight-loss medications to platform

Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 179% after massive debut

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 things to use home equity for this April: Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are traditionally worth exploring for homeowners in need of extra financing. But in today's uncertain economic atmosphere, in which inflation is lower but sticky, interest rate cuts are on hold and stock market performance is uneven, they're one of the better ways to borrow a large amount of money. With interest rates on both significantly cheaper than credit cards and personal loans, homeowners can save substantial sums of interest both now and over the repayment period.

Is This The Biggest Secret in Banking? Here's Why You Probably Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account | Jake FitzGerald, Fool. If you're like most people, you probably don't think twice about how much money is sitting in your checking account. It's safe, easy to access, and gives you peace of mind, right? But here's something your bank won't tell you: Keeping too much money in your checking account is costing you.

3 ways credit card debt relief can impact your taxes this year: When you're struggling with growing credit card debt, finding relief can feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Whether through negotiated settlements, forgiveness programs or bankruptcy, escaping the cycle of minimum payments and mounting interest brings undeniable peace of mind. But there's a catch that many don't see coming until tax season rolls around.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Celtics now two wins from tying NBA single-season road mark | Pirates' Thomas Harrington gets call, will debut vs. Rays

‘Adolescence’ Dethrones ‘Stranger Things 3’ and ‘Bridgerton 2’ on Netflix’s All Time Most Popular TV List With 96.7 Million Views | Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Unveils First 10 Minutes at CinemaCon With Ultra-Immersive Daytona Racing Footage

Bill Maher posts about dinner with Trump as Kid Rock says 'It could not have been better' | Machine Gun Kelly shuts down rumors about name of new baby with Megan Fox

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