Keeping up with America

A ‘new’ star will appear in the night sky in the coming months, NASA says – How to see it: There is now one more reason to gaze at the sky, total solar eclipse aside.

Social Security clawed back overpayments by docking 100% of benefits. Now it’s capping it at 10%: The Social Security Administration said it’s reforming how it recovers overpayments of benefits following an outcry over policies that drove some Americans into financial distress, and even homelessness.

FAA wants inspections of Boeing Max planes for wiring flaw that could lead to ‘loss of control’: Boeing says it’s “not an immediate safety-of-flight issue,” but some aviation experts disagree.

Man convicted of ex-girlfriend’s killing scheduled to be first Georgia inmate executed in years: A Georgia man convicted of killing his former girlfriend three decades ago was scheduled to be put to death Wednesday evening in what would be the state’s first execution in more than four years.

Emissions connected to top oil and gas firms may cause millions of heat deaths by 2100, study finds: Global witness analysis suggests 11.5 million deaths could be caused by burning of fuel produced by 2050.

Around the World

‘Most valuable treasure’ – $17 billion Spanish shipwreck from 1708 to be recovered: The San José was sunk in 1708 by British warships off the coast of Colombia.

Australian farm grows world’s biggest blueberry: An Australian farm has smashed the record for the world’s largest blueberry with a fruit the size of a ping-pong ball.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Inflation Remains a Headache for Small Business Owners

Using technology to unlock the secrets of ancient scrolls from Herculaneum

What is Artificial Intelligence and Why It Matters in 2024?

Richer, Wiser, Happier

The 3 Best Pieces of Money Advice I’ve Ever Received: As a financial journalist, I’ve heard tons of financial advice from dozens of financial experts.

I Became a Millionaire by 30: 4 Money Behaviors You Need To Change Now To Build Your Wealth | Adam Palasciano, Yahoo Finance. Amid what seems like out-of-control inflation, becoming a millionaire seems like a dream. However, as of 2024, there are about 22 million millionaires in the U.S., according to Millennial Money. It’s even possible to become a millionaire in your 20s.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Johnny Manziel names surprising quarterback as NFL’s ‘GOAT’ | Why these 15 NBA teams can actually win a championship this year: Breaking down title contenders in six tiers

LuckyChap, Vertigo Entertainment Producing ‘The Sims’ Movie From Kate Herron and Briony Redman | ‘Alien: Romulus’ director Fede Alvarez breaks down new trailer

Let Kristen Kish Ease You Into the New Era of ‘Top Chef’ | ‘Spider-Man’ Green Goblin actor Willem Dafoe’s ‘fit check’ breaks internet

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Boomer Slang: 26 Terms You Should Know

Six Books That Will Jolt Your Senses Awake

6 At-Home Biohacks You Can Begin Right Now

Bananas stay perfectly fresh and edible after ‘six months’ with brilliant storage hack