Keeping up with America

California woman’s fatal poisoning from hemorrhoid cream highlights lead risks: The fatal poisoning of a California resident who had ordered a Vietnamese herbal ointment for hemorrhoids online is a recent example of lead — a dangerous and toxic metal — showing up in imported products.

Texas mom says she was issued an arrest warrant for her kids’ overdue library books: Kaylee Morgan, a mother of five children, said she took books out from the Navasota Public Library for her homeschooled children.

Stock market today – Wall Street holds firmer in mixed trading after its worst day in weeks: U.S. stocks held firmer Wednesday, a day after their worst drop in weeks.

Parents in the US – are you happy with your child’s school lunch? We’d like to know how you feel about your child’s school lunch – and how those lunches vary across the country.

Producer’s death surrounds Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ – What to know about the 2020 poisoning: A former gaming executive was sentenced to death last month in China for fatally poisoning Lin Qi, a billionaire whose Yoozoo Games had links to ‘3 Body Problem’ on Netflix.

Around the World

With famine looming, aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7 workers: Some of Israel’s closest allies, including the United States, on Tuesday condemned the deaths of seven aid workers who were killed by airstrikes in Gaza — a loss that prompted multiple charities to suspend food deliveries to Palestinians on the brink of starvation.

Zimbabwean president declares state of disaster due to drought: Emmerson Mnangagwa says country needs $2bn of aid as severe dry spell caused by El Niño afflicts southern Africa.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Tech Leaders’ Tips For CTOs Of Early-Stage Startups

Brainstorming a Business Idea – 5 Techniques to Try

10 Rules of Investing in Crypto

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Are Social Media Stock Tips Trustworthy? Social media is now a place where traders share stock tips. Research shows that’s not necessarily helpful.

The Psychology of Saving: Tricks to Change How You Think About Money | Toni Husbands, CNet. Financial experts recommend keeping at least three to six months’ worth of expenses in a savings account for emergencies. Yet 42% of US households have less than $1,000 in savings, and 10% have none at all. Most of us agree that saving money, whether for an emergency fund or to pay for a child’s college education, is a good thing. Implementing a savings plan is another thing entirely. The rising cost of essentials such as groceries, rent and child care makes it harder to put money aside for future goals.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Rashee Rice faces potential discipline from NFL or Chiefs | Marlins make dubious history with 0-7 start to open 2024 season after being swept by Angels

Mini-Movie Marketing Tactics Spark Flutter Entertainment’s Shift to the NYSE News Film Threat | Hastings Museum bringing Husker documentary film sequel to town

Jonathan Nolan Is Ready to Unleash ‘Fallout’ and Finish ‘Westworld’ | Why ‘Monkey Man’ producer Jordan Peele shucks ‘John Wick’ comparisons

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Customer food hacks soon to hit McDonald’s official menu

What to Buy In April—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

10 Deep Core Exercises To Support The Pelvic Floor, Boost Strength

Is Confusion What’s Growing in Your Garden?