Keeping Up With America

Man to admit to using drone that collided with Super Scooper during Palisades Fire: A Southern California man admitted to operating a drone that collided with a firefighting airplane during the Palisades Fire as the blaze was charring tens of thousands of acres earlier this month, officials said Friday.

New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana: A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on Friday for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in the Deep South state, which has one of the strictest near-total abortion bans in the country.

Dwyane Wade reveals he was diagnosed with cancer at 41: ‘Thank God that I did do the surgery’: Dwyane Wade is recalling how a routine checkup turned into a life-changing cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront his own mortality and ultimately led to the removal of 40% of his kidney.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is blocking those who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol from working in state jobs, ignoring President Donald Trump’s attempt to offer them a clean slate last week in a sweeping set of pardons and commutations.

Senior USAID official ousted after fighting back against removal of career leadership: An order sidelining almost 60 senior career leaders at the U.S. Agency for International Development was temporarily rescinded Thursday by one of the few remaining senior career civil servants with the authority to do so, two current and two former USAID employees told NBC News.

Around the World

Colombian president asks undocumented Colombians in the United States to return: Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday urged undocumented Colombians in the United States to quit their jobs “immediately” and return to Colombia.

American Keith Siegel among three hostages named by Hamas for release: American Israeli Keith Siegel is among the hostages set to be released Saturday, Hamas said statement Friday, as part of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Chevron calls Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in earnings release after Trump order

Google offers ‘voluntary’ buyouts to hardware and platform teams

Treasury yields rise after White House says tariffs will kick off this weekend

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Owe the IRS more than $10,000? Here’s what to do.: Opening your mail to find a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is nerve-wracking enough, but if that notice shows you owe more than $10,000 in back taxes, it can be enough to trigger questions. You may find yourself wondering: Will they garnish my wages? Will they seize my assets? Is jail time a possibility? After all, the IRS has significant power when it comes to collecting unpaid taxes, so if you don’t pay off your tax bill, there can be serious repercussions.

3 Good Reasons to Upgrade to the Amex Platinum Card | James McClenathen, Fool. The Platinum Card® from American Express has earned its reputation as one of the best travel cards on the market. It has a high annual fee of $695 (see rates and fees), so it’s not for everyone. But people who travel often — especially those who like to travel in style — can earn that fee back several times over. Here are three good reasons to consider upgrading.

2025 is a ‘renter’s market,’ housing economist says — here’s how to take advantage: If you’re a renter, the market may be shifting in your favor. Rental affordability is improving in part because of a “construction boom” of new apartment buildings during the pandemic, according to Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. Here’s what to consider if you’re renting or plan to rent this year.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

McGee: Welcome to the Duke vs. UNC rivalry, Cooper Flagg | Texas QB Arch Manning betting favorite to win Heisman Trophy

‘The Masked Singer’ Plans ‘Shrek,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and Rat Pack Tribute Nights for Season 13 (EXCLUSIVE) | Superman Creator’s Estate Sues DC and Warner Bros. Over Foreign Copyrights Ahead of James Gunn Reboot

D.L. Hughley ‘disappointed’ by Snoop Dogg’s performance at a Donald Trump inaugural ball | The Weeknd drops new ‘Hurry up Tomorrow’ album, sets After Hours Til Dawn 2025 tour

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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