Keeping up with America

'Miracle' water year in California - Rain, snow put reservoirs at 128% of average: California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history.

How levels of 'good' cholesterol may increase dementia risk: New research suggests that high-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, is much more complex than previously thought.

Officials from the International Monetary Fund say they expect the United States will continue playing its key role in amassing multinational support that has helped keep Ukraine’s economy afloat during Russia’s invasion.

Student loan debt forgiveness arrives for some borrowers as payments resume for others: Because of bureaucratic mix-ups or other obstacles, the White House said, this group of student loan borrowers never got the relief they were entitled to all along.

‘They made a huge profit knowing they’d kill people’ - US firms use tactics to avoid paying asbestos victims: Advocates say corporate strategy known as ‘Texas two-step’ is being used as ‘menu choice’ to avoid paying compensation.

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Sunak to urge 'Europe-wide solutions' at summit in Granada: Rishi Sunak will call for more co-ordinated European action to tackle the rising numbers of irregular migrants arriving on the continent's borders.

A Moscow court sentenced a former state TV journalist 8 1/2 years in prison in absentia for protesting Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest in a crackdown on dissent that has intensified since the invasion began nearly 20 months ago.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Artificial intelligence creates a robot from scratch in seconds at Northwestern University: One small step for robot, one giant leap for AI.

How Digital Technologies Could Boost Tiny Retailers in Developing Countries

Abercrombie & Fitch is investigating abuse accusations against ex-CEO: The retailer says it's engaged a law firm to investigate accusations that Mike Jeffries, its CEO from 1992 to 2014, exploited young men.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Tips for Saving Money on Flying - Expert Advice for Budget Travelers: Flying can be expensive, but there are ways to save money on airfare.

How My Emergency Fund Helped Save Our Dog -- and Our Finances | Christy Bieber, The Ascent. Everyone needs an emergency fund, because there's no way to know what unplanned expenses could come your way.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL Power Rankings: Maybe the Bengals can't be fixed after another bad performance | Damian Lillard trade impact will ripple through 2023-24 NBA season

Four years of Joker: From controversy to a cultural phenomenon | Foo Fighters Announce Summer Stadium Tour

Geri Halliwell-Horner tries to hide 'vegetables in chocolate' in novel | Jenna Boyd to Lead Scripted Development for Disney Branded Television

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Embracing ‘skinimalism’: Tips for maintaining healthy skin care in colder weather

Constant Headache And Hair Loss? Include These 5 Foods In Your Daily Diet

DIY Home Decor Ideas To Make Your Home Personal and Unique

Should You Feed Your Pets Pumpkin?