Keeping up with America

AT&T informs users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes: AT&T said it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.

More than $1 billion in federal tax refunds unclaimed as deadline to file approaches: The IRS says filers who think they are owed a refund for the 2020 tax year have until May 17 to claim them.

Aerial footage shows crane working on wreckage of Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said a large crane, which can lift up to 1,000 tons, would be one of at least two used to clear the channel of the twisted metal and concrete remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the cargo ship that collided with it this week.

Huawei shrugs off US sanctions with fastest growth in four years: Revenue at Chinese telecom rose 10% as net profit more than doubles.

Ukraine says Russian drone, missile attacks damage power facilities: Massive Russian missile and drone attacks hit thermal and hydro power plants in central and western Ukraine overnight, officials said on Friday, in the latest barrage targeting the country’s already damaged power infrastructure.

Around the World

Young and old participate in Holy Week religious processions on Italy’s Procida island: Italy is known for the religious processions that take over towns big and small throughout the year when Catholic feast days are celebrated.

Hundreds of trucks full of aid sit idle near border with Gaza as crisis deepens: Amid warnings of “imminent” famine in the enclave, humanitarian officials say Israel is obstructing the entry and distribution of aid. Israel denies this.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Country superstar praises state AI legislation protecting musicians

Supercharging Productivity: What If Projects Inc. Introduces Groundbreaking AI Solution for Business

Navigating the Maze: 8 Must-Know SEO Strategies for Small Business Success in 2024

Richer, Wiser, Happier

10 Entrepreneur Organizations That Can Help Leaders Succeed: Figuring out how to be a successful entrepreneur can feel like trekking through uncharted territory.

Can’t Afford It? There’s No Shame in Saying So | Neale Godfrey, Kiplinger. I’m beginning to check my own sanity as I pull another financial technique from TikTok. Like it or not, these trends reflect what is going on with our younger generation, and we have to listen. The trend I’m talking about now is called loud budgeting.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

MLB’s near free-agency disaster a major lesson for college sports | Projected 2024 NFL win totals for all 32 teams: Steelers top list of five best over/under bets to make now

The 30 Top Drama Movies Of All Time | How The Mediapro Studio CEO Laura Fernández Espeso has Helped Transform Spain’s TV and Film Industry

Tim McGovern, Visual Effects Veteran and Oscar Winner for ‘Total Recall,’ Dies at 68 | Go inside Hub City Bookshop in South Carolina

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Thinking of Taking Up Gardening for the 1st Time? Here’s Some Advice

Chef Andy Allen shares his best cooking hacks for saving money and time at home

A Sanitized History of the Sneeze Guard

Carrie Underwood Divulges Her Fitness Tips and “Simple” Food Secret