Keeping up with America

Robert F Kennedy Jr claims he qualifies for ballot in swing state North Carolina: Independent says he also qualifies in Utah, Hawaii, Nevada, and New Hampshire – only Utah has confirmed his place on ballot so far.

Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle: A rare human case of bird flu has been reported in Texas, after a person come into contact with cattle suspected of being infected.

Canelo Alvarez, super middleweight champion, addresses the chances of fighting Jake Paul: The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas resulted from months of quiet negotiations.

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 years in prison for federal financial crimes: The disgraced former lawyer is already in prison for life for the murders of his wife and their younger son in 2021. His financial crimes sentences can be served concurrently.

Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon – It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuries: Trillions of evolution’s bizarro wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their rears, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries.

Around the World

Israel clears way to shutter Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says ‘terror channel’ airs incitement: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel, calling it a “terror channel” that spreads incitement, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure.

Ex-Taiwanese President Ma visits China to help build social and cultural links: Ma Ying-jeou left Taipei on Monday with a student group on an 11-day trip that comes despite Beijing’s threat to use military force against the self-governing island democracy to achieve unification.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

As ‘The Matrix’ turns 25, the chilling artificial intelligence (AI) projection at its core isn’t as outlandish as it once seemed

Jobseekers warned about technology that will make or break your application

Measuring PR and Comms Success With Customized Client-Aligned KPIs

Richer, Wiser, Happier

4 good pieces of money advice no one ever wants to hear: Just do a quick Google search and you’ll find dozens of books, financial advisors, and self-made millionaires all preaching the same thing: invest for the long-term; don’t try to time the market; and let your investments compound over many years.

Self-made millionaires share 5 money rules that helped them be more successful and grow their wealth | Kamaron McNair, CNBC. Every self-made millionaire has a different story of how they amassed a net worth that lets them bear the title. Some live frugally or invest aggressively, while others start companies of their own that take off and make them rich. But each success story usually has at least one piece of advice that’s applicable to people at any point in their financial journey.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

DJ Burns is heading to the Final Four, but the NFL could be in his future | Yankees vs. Diamondbacks predictions, odds, pick: MLB best bets for Monday

Godzilla x Kong – The New Empire Review: Superficially Fun Entertainment | Indiana Jones Whips Up $130 Million Loss For Disney

Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards | Colin Farrell on Rise of Irish Actors in Hollywood: “We Punch So Far Above Our Weight”

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

41 Cowboy Slang Terms for Things You Eat and Drink

10 Easy Ways to Be a Greener Gardener

These Are Lifehacker’s Best Food Hacks Ever, If I Do Say so Myself

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