Keeping Up With America

Sophie Nyweide, former child actor who died at 24, was pregnant at time of death: Former child actor Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died on April 14, according to her death certificate. She was 24.

Trump takes executive action targeting ActBlue, the main Democratic fundraising platform: President Donald Trump signed an executive memorandum Thursday aimed at investigating ActBlue, the leading Democratic fundraising platform.

Illinois elementary school cancels class after criminal act leaves buses inoperable: Bourbonnais Elementary School in Kankakee County canceled Thursday's school day after a 'criminal act' left their fleet of school buses unable to run.

Justice Department cutting grants that help crime victims: Acting on recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency, the Justice Department is cutting grants to hundreds of programs across the country that provide services to crime victims, according to a former DOJ official familiar with the matter and documents obtained by NBC News.

Alijah Arenas, son of ex-NBA star and top USC recruit, injured in Cybertruck crash: Top University of Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas, the 18-year-old son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, was hospitalized in serious condition Thursday following a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the situation.

Around the World

The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time: Antonio Espaillat, the nightclub's owner and manager, said the building had filtration problems for decades and had been repeatedly fixed with plasterboard, including hours before the collapse.

Soccer player’s wife and child kidnapped in Ecuador during home invasion: The 26-year-old fullback said he hid under a bed when he heard the front door being broken down, according to the police chief.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

March home sales drop to their slowest pace since 2009

ServiceNow shares pop 15% on strong earnings, upbeat guidance

Merck lowers profit outlook, partly due to $200 million expected tariff hit

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Should I lock in a home equity loan rate before May?: If you're thinking about securing a home equity loan, getting the timing right is crucial — especially when it comes to locking in your rate. But in today's constantly shifting economic landscape, it can be tough to time the market. After all, there are a lot of variables at play, many of which impact where home equity loan rates head from one day to the next. In turn, many homeowners are grappling with the question of whether they should lock in a home equity loan rate now or see what happens over time.

Make These 3 Social Security Moves Now for Larger Checks Later | Maurie Backman, Fool. If you manage to accumulate millions of dollars in time for retirement, then you may not end up caring all that much about what Social Security pays you. But the typical retiree does not land in that boat. Many people enter retirement with modest savings and become heavily reliant on Social Security to help pay the bills. And if you expect that to be the case, then it's important to do what you can to score larger Social Security checks.

Does All This Inflation Talk Mean I Bond Rates Will Jump on May 1?: I bonds are a specific type of U.S. Treasury savings bond that pays a variable rate designed to always outpace inflation. To accomplish this, I bond rates are adjusted every six months based on the last half year's inflation trend. When inflation rises, the I bond rate increases, and vice versa.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Miami QB Cam Ward huge favorite to be No. 1 pick of NFL draft | Kyle Larson has first crash in Indy 500 practice after miscue

Golden Globes Sets 2026 Date for Ceremony on CBS and Paramount+, Hosted Again by Nikki Glaser | ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Casts McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner

Pedro Pascal slams J.K. Rowling as 'heinous loser' over anti-trans views: 'Disgusting' | Pete Davidson reveals hefty sum he's spent removing his tattoos: 'Uncomfortable amount'

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

7 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your Shower Curtain Liner

Elon Musk Leaves The Audience Shocked Live Today

How to Grow Asparagus and Keep It Thriving for Decades, According to Experts

7 ‘Helpful’ Things You Actually Shouldn’t Do for Your Neighbor