Keeping Up With America

Woman accused of drowning dog in Orlando airport bathroom so she could board plane: A Florida woman was arrested after police said she drowned her dog in an Orlando airport bathroom so she could board a plane. Alison Lawrence, 57, was arrested Tuesday for the incident that happened late last year at Orlando International Airport.

Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Education Department: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismantling the Department of Education.

Southwest flight tried to take off from Florida taxiway after crew mistook it for runway: A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a Florida taxiway on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the potentially dangerous departure, officials said. The incident involving Flight 3278 unfolded at Orlando International Airport at 9:30 a.m. as the plane attempted to depart for Albany, officials said.

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore's daughter celebrates dad's return after 9 months stuck in space: After nine long months of waiting, TikToker Daryn Wilmore finally got to say something she’s dreamed of for the better part of a year: Her father, NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore, is no longer stuck in space.

Ex-Michigan football coach allegedly stole intimate photos from over 3,000 student accounts, feds say: A former NFL and university football coach was charged in a 24-count indictment after allegedly accessing the digital accounts of 3,300 students to download their intimate photos and videos.

Around the World

Plane that landed upside down in Toronto was descending at a high rate of speed, preliminary report shows: A preliminary report into the Delta Air Lines flight that flipped upside down in a crash landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport last month shows the plane had been descending at a high rate of speed.

Hours after agreeing to partial ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine wakes to scenes of fiery devastation: Hours after agreeing to a partial ceasefire with Russia in a phone call with President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted 10 images to his Telegram channel of fires and damage in the country’s central Kirovohrad region.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Nike expects sales will plunge in current quarter as it faces tariffs, sliding consumer confidence

Micron shares jump on earnings beat, rosy guidance as data center revenue triples

Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion to group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Credit card debt forgiveness questions to ask in today's economy: In today's unique economic climate, it can be hard to predict what's going to happen daily, let alone long-term. With inflation recently falling again, interest rate cuts on hold and stock market uncertainty rising and falling, making predictions and preparations for your financial future can be difficult. But that's exactly what you should be doing now if you're saddled with high-interest credit card debt.

91% of Retirees Today Depend on Social Security. Here's How to Get More of It. | Maurie Backman, Fool. It's not a secret that millions of older Americans today collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. But what may be surprising is the number of retirees who depend on those benefits. A good 91% of retirees today need Social Security to stay afloat, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And if you expect to be in a similar boat once you retire, it's important to know what it takes to get more money out of it. Here are some strategies for maximizing your benefits.

How to find reputable gold dealers (and avoid scams) in 2025: Earlier in March the price of gold per ounce finally broke through $3,000. Economic worries are driving investors to buy in, with many looking to hedge against inflation. While gold can be a smart portfolio addition, finding trustworthy dealers is imperative in this loosely regulated market. What credentials should you look for in a precious metals dealer? And, perhaps as importantly, how can you spot scams before investing? Below, industry professionals share their top advice for protecting your gold investment. Start protecting your portfolio with a gold investment now.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Deebo Samuel: I'll repay Commanders' 'trust in me' after trade | Braves sign veteran OF Alex Verdugo to 1-year, $1.5M deal

‘The Carters’ Trailer: Nick Carter Says ‘Fame and Money Destroyed Our Family’ in Paramount+ Doc | ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Sets March 2026 Release From Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)

Who is Pete Davidson's rumored new girlfriend? What we know about model Elsie Hewitt | Like Robert De Niro as a mobster? He does it twice in 'Alto Knights'

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