Keeping Up With America

Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse: Almost a year after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials on Tuesday unveiled their designs for its replacement, which will be taller and better protected against ship strikes.

Suspect in fatal Johnny Gaudreau crash claims victims were also impaired at time of bicycling accident: The driver accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew claimed he’s being unfairly prosecuted and that victims of the deadly crash were more impaired than he was, according to court papers filed in New Jersey on Tuesday.

West Point disbands cadet cultural clubs after Trump’s anti-DEI order: The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded cultural clubs in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order last week to abolish programs and initiatives that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion across the Defense Department and the Coast Guard.

Head Start childcare programs are still unable to access federal money after Trump’s funding freeze: Dozens of Head Start programs, which provide childcare and preschool education to low-income children, have been unable to access previously approved federal funding, putting some programs at risk of having to close their doors in the coming days, according to a survey by the National Head Start Association.

Death of teacher with 20 stab wounds to be reinvestigated after reversed suicide ruling: The cause of death of Philadelphia school teacher Ellen Greenberg, who was found brutally stabbed in 2011, will be reinvestigated after a pathologist who previously ruled her death a suicide reversed course last week.

Around the World

Belgian police hunt for armed gunmen after shooting in Brussels: A manhunt has been launched for two suspected gunmen who fled into the subway tunnels of the Belgian capital of Brussels after a shooting on Wednesday, the Brussels Prosecutor’s office said in a statement to NBC News.

Iran praises U.S. for cutting foreign aid funding as it looks for a Trump message on nuclear talks: Iran’s government seems to be welcoming some recent decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Disney tops quarterly profit estimates, but starts to lose Disney+ streaming subscribers

Uber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance

Mattel says Barbies and Hot Wheels could soon get more expensive under Trump’s tariffs

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Are gold stocks a smart investment now? Experts weigh in: Geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation concerns have sent investors flocking to gold in record numbers, driving prices to new highs above $2,700 per ounce. This surge in buying has attracted Wall Street firms and everyday investors looking to protect their wealth.

3 Reasons to Consider Switching Your Medicare Advantage Plan Before March 31 | Kailey Hagen, Fool. We’re a month into the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, but don’t worry if you haven’t had a chance to look over the details of your plan just yet. You still have until March 31 to make changes for 2025. This open enrollment period is only for those who are already on Medicare Advantage plans. You can keep your existing plan, switch to a new one, or return to Original Medicare if you prefer. Here are three signs you could benefit from switching your plan this year.

‘Where’s my refund?’ How to check the status of your federal tax refund: Typically, tax filers receive a refund when paycheck withholdings or estimated payments exceed taxes owed. Most taxpayers receive their refund within 21 days, but “several factors” can impact the timing, according to the IRS. The easiest way to check on your refund is via Where’s My Refund? online or the IRS2Go app. The IRS updates refund statuses overnight daily.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Josh Jacobs wants Packers to add ‘proven’ top-tier receiver | John Gibson becomes first Ducks goalie to play in 500 games

Megan Thee Stallion, Psy to Star in K-Pop Competition Series for Apple | Neil Patrick Harris, James Norton, Jessica Gunning Join Bella Ramsey in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Lara Trump, President Trump’s daughter-in-law, to host Fox News show | ‘Emilia Pérez’ director distances himself from star Karla Sofía Gascón: ‘She’s harming people’

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

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