Keeping up with America

Dollar stores are hitting hard times, faced with shoplifting and inflation-weary shoppers: Since their beginnings in the 1950s, dollar stores have mushroomed across the U.S., sprouting up in urban and rural communities alike.

What the National Association of Realtors’ settlement means for consumers and real estate brokers: New rules could start saving home buyers and sellers thousands of dollars in lower commissions as soon as this summer, but experts say it will take the market some time to digest the changes.

Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis: Lyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increase wages for app-based drivers, the latest salvo in a longtime fight between gig economy workers and the tech giants.

Hulu freeloaders beware – The password sharing crackdown is officially here: Hulu subscribers, beware: The password-sharing crackdown is officially here.

Boeing cockpit seat switch mishap reportedly led to Latam flight incident: New scrutiny of planemaker’s 787 Dreamliner over terrifying drop adds to safety crisis after cabin panel blowout on 737 Max 9 jet.

Around the World

Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year: For years, Syria’s civil war has been a largely frozen conflict, the country effectively carved up into areas controlled by the Damascus government of President Bashar Assad, various opposition groups and Syrian Kurdish forces.

Russia election – Arrests for vandalism as ballot boxes targeted in Putin vote: Several people have been detained for vandalism at polling stations on the first day of voting in presidential elections, Russian officials say.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

AI Stocks: Growing Wealth in the Dot-Com Boom 2.0

Wearable Technology Can Help Patients in Their Health Journeys

Starting a Business Is Impossible Without One Thing — and It’s Not Cash

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Create Partnerships for Sustainability Success: Facility managers and in-house cleaners can reach their sustainability goals by partnering with other segments of the cleaning industry.

Top 15 Creative Marketing Ideas To Grow Your Business in 2024 | Rahul Arun, Simplilearn. By Digital Marketing needs no formal introduction to the modern internet user. It is an extremely effective form of marketing available in the market right now. By taking advantage of it, you can make sure you have more leads, conversions, subscriptions, and so much more.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL Free Agency 2024: What We Know About Every Team After the Initial Wave | What’s the NBA’s most intriguing playoff race? Experts weigh in with plenty of contenders fighting for seeding

China’s Alibaba Commits $640 Million to Hong Kong Film, TV Development | A Tobey Maguire ‘Spider-Man’ stand-alone film may be on the way

Blumhouse to Return ‘Insidious’ and Other Titles to Theaters for Halfway to Halloween Fest | Paul Simon doc highlights: Art Garfunkel, hearing loss, musical genius

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Where Does the Easter Bunny Come From?

How to quickly peel garlic, soften butter and more kitchen hacks

Five popular book recommendations that are worth your time

Build a Better You: Spring into fitness: Tips for making it a healthy spring