1. Obituary Submission Guidelines

• Key Facts:
  • Submitters must provide name, address, phone number, deceased's details, obituary text, photo (JPEG/PDF preferred), and ad run dates.
  • Discounts apply for multi-day runs with photo use required daily.
  • Verification of death requires funeral home/cremation society contact or a death certificate.
  • Pre-payment is required via credit card, EFT, or cash.
  • Minimum rate: $162 for 10 lines ($12.20 per additional line), with photos costing $125/day.

2. 11 Best Safe Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

• Key Insights:
  • Hedge funds are favoring low-risk, high-dividend stocks amid rising recession risks.
  • Top hedge fund stocks returned 10% in 2025 vs. market's 3%.
  • Meta Platforms (META) is highlighted for potential upside of 44% with a price target of $722.91.

3. Disability Rights Groups Pause Services Due to Funding Shortages

• Key Facts:
  • DRNJ and DRA face funding shortfalls ($1.6M vs. needed $3.1M for DRNJ).
  • Service shutdowns until May 5, with potential payroll issues.
  • Legal challenges expected if funding is withheld.

4. Woman Allegedly Fatally Shoots Dentist During Noise Dispute

• Key Facts:
  • Keionna McGowan charged with second-degree reckless homicide for shooting Akintunde Bowden during a noise complaint.
  • Bond set at $15,000; next court date on May 5.

5. St. Petersburg Home to World’s Largest 3D Printing Factory

• Key Insights:
  • Haddy opened an 8-acre microfactory in Florida, employing AI-powered robots to print furniture with recycled materials.

6. Shedeur Sanders Drafted by Cleveland Browns

• Key Facts:
  • Selected 144th overall in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

7. Singapore Restricts Facebook Posts Ahead of Election

• Key Insights:
  • IMDA ordered Meta to block foreign posts influencing the election, aligning with the Parliamentary Elections Act (PEA).

8. Coca-Cola as a Safe Haven Investment

• Key Facts:
  • Coca-Cola (KO) is a Dividend King with 63 years of consecutive dividend increases.
  • Currently overvalued with a 2.8% dividend yield near its lowest in a decade.

9. Rural Bus Service Frequency Increase

• Key Insights:
  • Darlington Borough Council funds extra services for the 6/6A/6B route, including hourly Sunday operation and restored evening services.

10. Book Critiques Facebook/Meta’s Priorities

• Key Facts:
  • Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams critiques Meta’s profit-driven approach and role in fostering division.

11. Jolly Farmers Pub Closure Due to Disputes

• Key Insights:
  • Pub closed after landlords left following disputes over muddy boots, swearing, and shotgun rumors (denied).

12. Power Interruptions in Kenya on April 27

• Key Facts:
  • Nairobi, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, and Mombasa counties face scheduled power outages for maintenance.

13. Instagram Tests AI to Identify Teen Accounts

• Key Insights:
  • Instagram uses AI to detect inaccurate birthdates in teen accounts, enforcing restrictions like private messaging limits.

14. Tech Companies with Hardest Interview Processes

• Key Facts:
  • Google, Meta, Nvidia, BMW, and Bacardi noted for rigorous interview processes.

15. Undervalued UK Tech Stocks to Watch

• Key Insights:
  • Aurrigo (AURR), Intercede (IGP), Insig AI (INSG), and Alfa Financial (ALFA) offer world-class tech at attractive valuations.

16. AI Stocks to Consider Before April 30

• Key Facts:
  • Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) recommended amid a tech sell-off, driven by AI growth potential.

17. Tech Billionaires’ Political Stance Post-Election

• Key Insights:
  • Key tech figures’ support for Trump varies, with implications for business relationships and regulatory dynamics.

18. Apple Juice Recall Due to Contamination Risk

• Key Facts:
  • S. Martinelli & Co. recalls 7,234 cases of apple juice in 28 states due to potential patulin contamination.