Keeping Up With America

Young Thug changes plea to guilty in Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial: Atlanta rap star Young Thug agreed to change his plea to guilty Thursday in Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial, a stunning turn that, if approved by the judge, would bring his high-profile case to a close.

United Airlines passenger attacked while sleeping on flight from San Francisco: “His face was bruised and bloody”: A man on a cross-country United Airlines flight violently attacked a sleeping passenger, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said. A witness said the man who was attacked is deaf and nonverbal.

Trump’s net worth slumps by $1.9 billion amid DJT stock plunge: Trump Media & Technology Group has had a wild stock market ride this month. After quadrupling in price just days before, the stock has lost 31% of its value during a two-day decline, shaving about $1.9 billion from former President Donald Trump’s stake in the business.

Alaska governor awards $1m in state funds to Indigenous group backing oil drilling: The administration of Alaska’s Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, awarded at least $1m in state funds to a group claiming to represent a consensus of Indigenous support for new Arctic oil drilling, new research shows.

Diddy accuser must reveal name or rape case will be thrown out, judge rules: A woman who anonymously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs this month for rape must reveal her name or her lawsuit will be tossed out, a judge has ruled.

Around the World

About 8,000 North Korean soldiers at Ukraine border, says US: About 8,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia on the border with Ukraine, the US secretary of state has said, warning that Moscow is preparing to deploy those troops into combat “in the coming days”.

Israel’s wars with Iran-backed groups grind on with rockets killing 7 in Israel, IDF airstrikes in Syria: Rocket fire from Lebanon killed at least seven people in northern Israel on Thursday, including four foreign workers, in the deadliest of such attacks since Israel’s invasion earlier this month. The attacks on two separate locations came as senior U.S. diplomats were in the region to push for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza, hoping to wind down the raging wars between Israel and Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East in the Biden administration’s final months.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

China tests hypersonic passenger plane that can fly from London to New York in under 2 hours

How to Reclaim Your Time and Start Focusing on Your Business’s Big Picture

Instagram’s new AI-driven feed is causing people to spend way more time on their phones, Meta reveals

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How will filing for bankruptcy impact my credit score? Credit card debt has been increasing nationwide, with the total amount owed now sitting at $1.14 trillion. For the average person, this translates to a credit card balance of about $8,000, an amount many people struggle to pay off. Part of the issue is that the average credit card interest rate now surpasses 23% and the average retail card rate sits above 30%. As the interest charges compound, cardholders — including those who make consistent payments — may find their balances barely shrink.

Is an LLC Worth It for Sole Proprietors?: If you’re starting a small business, generally the first step is setting up the legal structure of your business. There are several options, even if you’re running a solo operation, which can get confusing. Generally, a sole proprietorship (meaning a company owned by just one person who does all or most of the work on the business) will choose between remaining a sole proprietorship, which requires no paperwork at all, and an LLC.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Packers’ Jordan Love sees ‘realistic’ shot to play vs. Lions | Angels land slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for RHP Griffin Canning

Anna Kendrick Donated All of Her ‘Woman of the Hour’ Pay to Anti-Violence Charities | Quentin Tarantino Refuses to Watch Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Movies Because ‘I Don’t Need to See That Story Again’: It’s One Remake After Another

Joe Exotic, of ‘Tiger King’ fame, announces he’s engaged again: ‘Meet Jorge Marquez’ | ​​Lucien Laviscount Appreciates How ‘Emily in Paris’ Brings People Light and Love: ‘The Show Is Great’ (Exclusive)

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