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Here are the top news headlines that may interest you for Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. Read, be informed, discuss, and prosper.

Verizon Wireless Contracts “A petition calling for the carrier to end contracts for smartphones and “create an affordable way for consumers to purchase their devices” had attracted more than 55,000 signatures by midday Tuesday on Change.org, the online petition platform.”

verizon-execs110322122748Immigration Reform in US “After months of negotiations, a bipartisan group of eight senators is poised to offer a sweeping bill to rewrite the nation’s immigration laws this week…”

Inadequacies of American Day Care “…other countries (notably France) have safe, well-regulated, subsidized, affordable daycare for all. In contrast, daycare in the U.S. is expensive ($15,000 a year per infant on average) and of shockingly low quality.”

Newest ‘Man of Steel’ trailer “The latest trailer for Zack Snyder’s Superman film reveals more about the superhero’s origins — and certainly packs a punch.”

7 Reasons to Worry About North Korea’s Weapons “Is the country bluffing or issuing real threats? Why we should pay attention either way.”