Keeping Up With America

Video shows New Jersey mayor stumbling during drunk driving arrest with young son in car: A New Jersey mayor was filmed stumbling and losing her balance as she was arrested and accused of drunk driving with her young son in the car on St. Patrick's Day, new police body camera footage showed.

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother found guilty of fraud: Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother were found guilty on all counts in their federal wire fraud trial in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday.

Massachusetts mayor who shuttered a libelous newspaper faces renewed corruption allegations: For years, the mayor of a Boston suburb dreaded Wednesdays. That was the day when a local weekly would publish shocking allegations that he was on the take, sexually harassing women or under investigation by the FBI.

Wisconsin AG seeks to block Elon Musk's million-dollar giveaways ahead of state Supreme Court race: Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said Friday he would seek a court order to block tech billionaire and White House adviser Elon Musk from awarding million-dollar prizes to people at a weekend event ahead of next week's pivotal state Supreme Court race.

Taxpayer-funded staffers for Ron DeSantis solicit lobbyist cash as his wife considers a 2026 run: Taxpayer-funded staffers in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office have been making fundraising calls to state lobbyists, asking them to commit to raise money for a DeSantis-aligned political committee as Casey DeSantis considers a campaign for governor, according to five sources who either received the calls or have direct knowledge of them.

Around the World

Powerful earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 150 and injuring hundreds: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered in Myanmar reverberated across Southeast Asia on Friday, with the scale of death and destruction slowly coming into view in the war-ravaged nation where the military government maintains a tight hold on information.

3 Americans in Belize died from carbon monoxide in hotel room, officials say: Three American women who were discovered dead in a Belize resort hotel room last month died from carbon monoxide poisoning, their families said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Dow closes 700 points lower as inflation and tariff fears worsen

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave closes flat at $40 after biggest U.S. tech IPO since 2021

Activist investor Elliott takes short position in Shell after building a stake in rival BP

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Qualified for credit card debt forgiveness? Do this next.: With the burden of stagnant inflation and higher interest rates causing the price of borrowing to surge in recent years, many Americans have turned to credit cards to make ends meet. And that's resulted in both a surge in credit card debt and a spike in delinquencies. If you're one of the millions who have been suffering from high-rate credit card debt — and watched it compound with interest over time — you may have already started exploring debt relief options. You may even qualify for credit card debt forgiveness, which can wipe out up to 50% of your existing debt.

You Need to Hear This Warren Buffett Quote About Saving Money | Jake FitzGerald, Fool. Warren Buffett, famed investing genius and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has shared a lot of financial wisdom over the years, but one quote about saving money has stuck with me more than any other: "Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving." It's simple, yet it completely changed how I think about money. If you've ever struggled to save or felt like your paycheck disappears too quickly, this mindset shift could be exactly what you need.

Is a HELOC worth opening this April?: If you're looking to borrow money right now, you may not know exactly where to start. And while that's a positive when there are multiple, low-interest rate options to choose from, that's not exactly the case in the current economic climate. Thanks to an extended bout with inflation that hurt the pockets of millions of Americans, the cost of everyday living remains high, even if it's cooled from 2022 highs. At the same time, interest rates remain elevated, where they will likely remain at least until May, when the Federal Reserve meets again.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Patriots release 3-time captain Ja'Whaun Bentley after 7 seasons | Giddey's 47-foot buzzer-beater lifts red-hot Bulls to wild win over Lakers

‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Gets Rare Netflix Pilot Order | Neon Acquires ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’

Selena Gomez sends new songs to friend Taylor Swift 'because she's super honest' | Katie Thurston reveals her breast cancer has spread to her liver, still 'optimistic'

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