Keeping up with America

FDA says to throw away these 6 cinnamon products because they contain high levels of lead: Consumers should not purchase half a dozen ground cinnamon products sold by retailers including Family Dollar and Dollar Tree because they contain elevated levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday in an public health alert.

Jury begins deliberations in case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering and faces up to three years in prison if convicted.

New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans Wednesday to send the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police search passengers’ bags for weapons, following a series of high-profile crimes on city trains.

‘Explosive growth’ in petrochemical production poses risks to human health: New report warns of deadly health risks from fossil fuel pollution, including alarming rise in neurodevelopmental issues.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday the central bank won’t begin cutting its key interest rate “until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward” its 2% goal, noting the move will likely occur “at some point this year.”

Around the World

Haiti gang leader threatens 'civil war' if PM does not resign: The gang leader behind the violence blighting the Haitian capital has warned there will be a "civil war" if Haiti's prime minister, Ariel Henry, does not step down.

The U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency chief is visiting Russia amid concern about a Ukrainian nuclear power plant caught in the crossfire since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in 2022 and seized the facility shortly after.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Nobody knows how AI works: It's still early days for our understanding of AI, so expect more glitches and fails as it becomes a part of real-world products.

12 High Cash Flow Businesses to Start in 2024

How 8 Successful CEOs Allocated Capital to Build Durable Businesses: Think of CEOs who have made strong rates of return for investors and built durable businesses.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

5 Side Hustle Ideas - You Can Start With Just $100 In 2024: Can you really launch a profitable side hustle with little money?

Three Steps Help Ensure Your Money Lasts in Retirement | Kelly Lavigne, Kiplinger. Retirements are getting longer because people are living longer. Life expectancy is up across the globe. And that’s a great achievement for society. The challenge is that many people cannot fund that extended time in retirement. So, now, we’re trying to figure out how to make our money last so we don’t run out of money before we run out of life. That poses many issues for individuals and society as a whole. Longer lives are putting many people at risk of outliving their money.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

2024 NFL free agency: How Bills, Cowboys, eight other teams with little salary-cap space can help themselves | Has UFC Surpassed NHL As The 4th Most Popular Sport In US?

Dakota Johnson rules out superhero movie return after Madame Web disaster | How Ireland’s Film Sector Went From a ‘Cottage Industry’ to a Global Force

Bowen Yang Reflects on “Really Emotional” Wrap Day on ‘Wicked’ | Kid Cudi is going on tour this summer. Here's what you need to know.

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Why Do We Scream “Geronimo” When Jumping Out of Airplanes?

How to Work Out in the Morning When Getting Up Early Just Plain Sucks

12 of the Healthiest Foods to Eat for Breakfast

Why You Should Skip This Viral Cleaning Hack that Removes Hard Water Stains