A manhunt for the killer of a young tech CEO.

Tips to help kids put down their phones. Bobbie's Bests for Less. September 27, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY September 6, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Baltimore police are on a manhunt for a repeat violent offender they said should not have been on the streets after a 26-year-old tech CEO was found dead at an apartment complex. Plus, helpful tips for parents trying to get their teens to reduce their phone use, and what we know about when popular TV shows are coming back now that the writers strike is over. The Latest   [Hollywood writers can return to work after their union and studios reach an agreement to end strike.]( The Writers Guild of America strike, which began on May 2, has come to an end as of 12:01 a.m. today after the union and Hollywood studios reached a tentative deal, the union said. A three-year "minimum basic agreement" with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers [was approved yesterday]( by the writers guild negotiating committee, the WGA West Board and the WGA East Council. Among several changes, the agreement would increase pay minimums, provide bonuses to residual payments based on viewership for streaming, and include rules about material generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what it means for [the return of popular TV shows]( this fall. [Police are hunting for a violent repeat offender after a 26-year-old tech CEO was found dead in Baltimore.]( Baltimore police said yesterday they are [searching for a repeat violent offender]( who should not have been out of prison after a 26-year-old tech CEO was found dead at an apartment complex Monday. Entrepreneur Pava LaPere (above), the CEO of EcoMap Technologies, whose accomplishments earned her a spot on the Forbes “30 Under 30” list, was found dead with signs of “blunt-force trauma,” police said. An arrest warrant was issued for Jason Billingsley, 32, on first-degree murder and other charges, and he should be considered armed and dangerous, police said. Billingsley was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2015, with 16 years suspended, after he pleaded guilty to a first-degree sex offense, court records show. The Maryland sex offender registry shows he was released from prison last October. "There is no way in hell that he should have been out on the street," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said. [Here’s the latest](. [📱 Worried about teens and phones? Here are 21 things parents can say and do to help kids cut down on phone use.]( For the average teenager, the phone seemingly never stops vibrating and pinging, and now we have the data to back that up. Teens generally get more than 200 alerts on their phones every day, with some getting more than 4,000 (!) a day, according to a [new report from Common Sense Media](. So what can parents do against that onslaught of distractions? Common Sense researchers came up with a combination of [21 questions and actions parents can employ]( to help teens control their phone use. Asking kids about whether they feel stressed from using their favorite app and checking their settings for screen time usage can help. Parents are also encouraged to [follow the tips themselves]( so they can model proper phone use for their teens (and avoid the "You're doing the same thing!" replies). [👢 Bobbie Thomas shares her latest beauty finds, stylish rain boots and more for up to 50% off.]( Style maven Bobbie Thomas not only keeps you up with the latest beauty and fashion trends, she also saves you money while doing it. 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Ready to warm up on a chilly fall day? Best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich has the perfect Italian comfort food with this [eggplant rollatini,]( which has been a favorite in her family for generations. The rollatini come out light and soft, and they can be prepared the day before and then baked when you're ready to eat. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Wait a second, who's this guy?! Do I have to share my fruit snacks with him? A Florida mom shared the [hilarious moment]( when her [1-year-old son first met his baby brother]( and decided he would like to send him back. Alex Serraes' son Benjamin briefly appears intrigued by his newborn brother, Theo, and then decides he's had enough of the meet and greet. He pushes Theo away, saying "Get," and begins to cry and reach for his grandmother. "He hadn't seen me and his dad in two days and he was so excited," Serraes told us. "Then he saw Theo and was like, 'What is happening?'" Benjamin is the middle son of the couple's three boys and did not appear thrilled to lose his baby brother status. “Return to sender,” one person joked in the comments. [See the video here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](