• HBO's 'Succession' Finale Draws 2.9 Million Viewers
  
  HBO said 2.9 million people watched or streamed the series finale of "Succession" on Sunday night, a series record that is expected to grow as delayed viewing is taken into account.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: Car Loan Mistakes That Cost You Money
  
  If you want to save money on your next car purchase, you will need to do more than strike a good deal with the salesperson on the sticker price.
• AOC May Quit Twitter After Musk Parodies Her
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has threatened to stop using Twitter after Elon Musk promoted an account parodying her, the Independent reported.
• Expect Big Crowds & Prices This Summer Travel Season
  
  The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.
• Hugh Grant Wins Bid to Take The Sun to Trial
  
  British actor Hugh Grant on Friday won a court bid to bring to trial his claim against the UK publisher of The Sun newspaper for unlawfully gathering information.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: An Inside Look Into the 2024 Toyota Tacoma
  
  The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma made its world premiere on May 18, 2023 in Pauko, Hawaii, introducing the world to the fourth generation of the best-selling mid-size pickup of the last 18 years.
• Michael Jordan Olympic Jersey Fetches $3M at Auction
  
  A jersey worn by basketball star Michael Jordan while representing the United States during the 1992 Summer Olympics was sold at auction for $3.03 million Thursday.
• Father, Son Get Jail Time for $20M Lottery Tax Fraud
  
  A father and son from Massachusetts have both been sent to prison for running an elaborate lottery fraud scheme designed to enrich themselves and help prize winners avoid paying taxes on their windfall, prosecutors said.
• Amazon to Pilot Test Beer Purchases Without ID
  
  Amazon will trial run its One contactless purchase system at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, this summer, to permit people to buy alcohol without showing an ID.
• Penn Club Hiding Trump's Portrait Behind Sofa
  
  The Penn Club, the exclusive New York City club for those connected to the University of Pennsylvania, discreetly hung a portrait of former President Donald Trump behind a sofa, according to Page Six.
• WSJ: Epstein Tried Blackmailing Bill Gates Over Affair
  
  Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after discovering that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had had an affair with a Russian bridge player, used what he'd learned in an attempt to blackmail the billionaire, according to people familiar with the incident.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: Is The 2023 KIA Niro SX The BEST Hybrid Crossover?
  
  The 2023 KIA Niro SX is a small crossover SUV that aims to strike the perfect balance between efficiency, practicality, and style. This well-rounded vehicle is perfect for those who are looking for a reliable and economical car that is also fun to drive.
• Sean Penn: Hollywood's AI Stance in Strike an 'Obscenity'
  
  Actor Sean Penn said Friday he supported striking Hollywood writers and called studios' rejection of their demand to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in writing scripts a "human obscenity."
• Florida's St. George Island Ranks as No. 1 Beach Town
  
  A 9-mile (14-kilometer) stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation's best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking released Thursday by the university professor known as "Dr. Beach."
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: The 2023 Toyota Highlander Might Beat the KIA Telluride
  
  The Toyota Highlander XSE AWD is a midsize SUV that boasts a sleek and sporty exterior design. This model features an aggressive front grille, LED headlights, and a unique black roof design that gives it a sporty and modern look.
• AI Bot Writes Mother's Day Flowers Gift Cards
  
  Flower delivery service 1-800-FLOWERS has launched a free artificial intelligence feature, "MomVerse," that can write a personalized poem, note or song for Mother's Day.
• Musk Invites Ex-CNN Anchor Don Lemon to Twitter
  
  Elon Musk invited former CNN anchor Don Lemon to resuscitate his career with a show on Twitter, the New York Post reports.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: Unboxing the 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge eAWD Ultimate 3-Row SUV
  
  The 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge eAWD Ultimate is a top-of-the-line midsize luxury SUV that offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, technology, and performance.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: The Compelling, All-New 2023 Honda Pilot Elite SUV
  
  The 2023 Honda Pilot Trail Sport is the most rugged Pilot ever released. Known for years, as a pavement princess, Honda's engineers aim to remove that stigma with this new Trail Sport edition.
• TikTok 'I'm Rich, You're Poor' Star Pans Kardashians
  
  Lying on his bed with a camera close to his face, Shabaz Ali raises his eyebrows, widens his eyes and drily ridicules the excessive lifestyles of internet influencers.
• King Charles III Appears Virtually on 'American Idol'
  
  King Charles III made a cameo appearance on "American Idol" after the royal coronation concert in his honor.
• Crowns, Jewels to Be Used for King Charles' Coronation
  
  The ceremony for King Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday will involve historic regalia ranging from scepters and maces to a ring and a spoon.
• Michelle Obama Starts Kids' Food Brand to Fight Obesity
  
  Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a new company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids, products that she says will be less detrimental to their long-term health because of their lower sugar and higher nutrient content.
• Billionaire Buys Jeffrey Epstein Islands for $60M
  
  Private equity billionaire Stephen Deckoff has purchased two Caribbean islands formerly owned by the late Jeffrey Epstein, Forbes reports.
• Engagement Ring Sales Plunge Since COVID
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on dating and relationships, causing engagement ring sales to plummet, CNN Business reports.

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