Keeping up with America

Sam Bankman-Fried should serve at least 40 years behind bars, prosecutors say: “The scope, duration, nature, and sheer number of” crimes committed by the FTX co-founder demand a lengthy prison sentence, federal authorities said.

Lamar Johnson – “I am a freed man, an exonerated man and a blessed man”: Convicted at 21, and still locked up at 49, Lamar Johnson has spent most of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit.

US consumer sentiment ticks down slightly, but most expect inflation to ease further: Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price increases will keep slowing.

‘So happy you’re here’ – how a librarian became an advocate for mental health: Mychal Threets’ sudden rise to fame as a pusher of ‘library joy’ isn’t over despite his exit from his job to focus on himself

Autonomous Dream Chaser ‘Tenacity’ spaceplane aims to resupply ISS for NASA: “Tenacity,” the first of the Dream Chaser fleet from Sierra Space, prepares for a NASA resupply mission to the International Space Station.

Around the World

Ukraine war – Multiple drone attacks repelled, says Russia: Russia’s defence ministry says its forces have destroyed dozens of drones in several regions across the country.

Israel strikes several sites in Syria, Damascus says: The strikes led to “material losses” and the wounding of a soldier, Syria said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

3 Brilliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stocks With Explosive Upside Potential

Is all this technology really helping everyone?

Gautam Adani reveals formulas for success in business, also challenges

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How to Make Money on TikTok -17 Surefire Ways in 2024: Wondering how to make money on TikTok?

Card-Linked Discounts May Win Over Inflation-Concerned Consumers | PYMNTS. As PYMNTS reported this week, while most U.S. consumers appear untroubled by the prospect of near-term inflation, their anxiety levels rise at the prospect of long-term inflation. It’s unclear how those forward-looking concerns might impact immediate consumer spending habits, but proactive merchants may want to look at recent purchasing patterns to gain insights into steps they can take to win over inflation-conscious consumers.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Charles Barkley appears to mock ESPN ‘idiots’ for Lakers, Warriors delusion | 2024 NFL free agency tracker: Team-by-team signings and trades, updates on every move for all 32 franchises

Civil War first reactions: Alex Garland’s war film called ‘visceral’ cautionary tale post SXSW premiere | FilMart Seminar Tackles AI and Its Impact on Copyright Law and Intellectual Property: ‘It Will Influence Our Whole Industry’

See former Nickelodeon stars who have spoken out ahead of ‘Quiet on Set’ | Bill Maher Says Artificial Intelligence Should Be a Bigger Concern Than TikTok

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