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The tunes span his decades-long career, and “The Boss” just gave a taste of what’s to come with the single “Rain in the River.” Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things 1️⃣ ‘Unprecedented scale’: Thousands of men and women are lured by promises of well-paying jobs but end up being held against their will at compounds in Myanmar. It’s a scam underworld that cheats ordinary people around the world out of their life savings.
2️⃣ Tropical outlook: It’s only spring, but forecasters are already looking ahead at what’s on the horizon. They’re predicting a busy hurricane season this year, with 17 named storms, nine of which could become Category 3 or stronger. But El Niño could change things .
3️⃣ Gender gap: Researchers historically have viewed autism as a distinctly “male” neurotype. A new book investigates how and why scientists and clinicians have underestimated or overlooked autism in women and girls . 4️⃣ Travel warnings: Several European countries — including Denmark, Ireland and Portugal — are updating their travel advice for those considering a trip to the US.
They’re urging caution for people who are trans, non-binary or hold a third-gender passport. 5️⃣ Got milk? More than a decade after schools dropped whole and 2% milk in an effort to lower obesity rates among children, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
and some lawmakers are arguing for their return. Experts weigh in . Watch this 🔮 The real deal: How do you know if the person on the other end of your dating app is a real person? That’s what Tools for Humanity hopes to solve with its Orb device, which analyzes your face and eyes to verify you’re human.
Top headlines • Trump’s massive tariffs shake markets and spark recession fears • Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of tariffs • Tornadoes devastate central US as threat of historic flooding ramps up 68,000 🏫 That’s how many students are in the Milwaukee Public Schools district, where dozens of aging buildings have unsafe levels of lead paint . Check this out 🦖 ‘Exquisite detail’: Footprints like these show that giant carnivorous dinosaurs and their plant-eating prey drank from the same Scottish watering hole , new research suggests. Quotable 🚸 Policy pitch: Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy — who has nine children — is pushing an unprecedented plan to prioritize federal funding by birth and marriage rates, which could benefit red states.
Quiz time 💸 Which popular money transferring service just shut down its standalone app? A. Venmo B. Zelle C.
Cash App D. Apple Pay ⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. Good vibes 🐕 Twinning is winning: Actress Naomi Watts and her canine co-star, Bing the Great Dane, hit the red carpet together for the New York premiere of their new movie “The Friend.
” The dynamic duo looked like they were cut from the same cloth in matching black polka dots — take a peek . Thanks for reading 🧠 Quiz answer: B. Zelle shut down its standalone app , saying nearly all of its users now access the service through their own bank’s website or app.
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