Keeping Up With America

Ye’s website is selling swastika shirts after boosting its profile with Super Bowl ad: Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, used a Super Bowl commercial on Sunday night to send people to his website as it sells T-shirts emblazoned with a swastika, the symbol of Nazi Germany which is still used by modern-day far-right extremists.

Sonya Massey’s family reaches $10M settlement over fatal shooting: Sonya Massey’s family has reached a $10 million settlement more than six months after she was shot and killed in her Illinois home by a deputy responding to her call about a possible prowler.

Three men found guilty of murder in NYC gay bar drugging scheme: Three men were found guilty Monday of murder, robbery and conspiracy in connection with a drugging and robbery scheme that terrorized New York City gay bars and led to the deaths of two victims.

Trump is expected to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich: President Donald Trump is expected to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a White House official. Blagojevich, 68, who was a Democrat while in office, had served eight years in prison on charges stemming from his effort to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat after Obama won the 2008 presidential election.

The U.S. stopped allowing passport gender marker changes. Here are some of the people affected.: The day after President Donald Trump returned to office, Lisa Suhay took her 21-year-old daughter, Mellow, to a passport office in Norfolk, Virginia, where they live. Getting a passport for Mellow, who is transgender, was urgent.

Around the World

At least 50 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge: A bus veered off a highway bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City early on Monday, killing at least 51 people and trapping survivors, a spokesperson for the city’s fire department said.

No busking for Ed Sheeran after Indian police stop gig: Ed Sheeran’s music appears to have hit the wrong note with Indian authorities, who stopped the British singer from busking in the tech capital of Bengaluru.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

McDonald’s revenue disappoints, as U.S. sales see worst drop since pandemic

Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for OpenAI — Altman declines

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum — here are the likely winners and losers

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Tax season 2025: All the deadlines taxpayers should know: Tax season is back, and while some taxpayers may be looking forward to their refunds, others may be dreading the process of gathering their tax documents and meeting the deadlines set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). No matter how you feel about filing taxes, though, one thing is certain: Missing a deadline during tax season can lead to penalties, unnecessary stress and potential issues with the IRS.

You Might Not Realize What Happens When You Max Out Your Credit Card | James McClenathen, Fool. Believe it or not, maxing out your credit card isn’t a bad thing — if you pay off the full balance right away. However, failing to pay off a maxed-out credit card immediately can cause you huge problems. We all know your card may be declined if you try to make a purchase that would put you over the spending limit. That can be embarrassing, and it can force you to use cash or another credit card (which racks up more debt) to cover your expenses. But there are other, bigger consequences you might not know about.

Filing for bankruptcy? Here are 5 important things to know first.: The decision to file for bankruptcy is rarely an easy one to make. For many people, a bankruptcy filing comes after months or even years of struggling with mounting debt, creditor calls and the constant stress of financial uncertainty. But while bankruptcy can offer a fresh start, it’s also a serious legal process that shouldn’t be entered into lightly.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Nick Sirianni: Adversity of 2023 shaped Eagles’ 2024 title run | Tiger won’t play at Genesis Invitational, citing mother’s death

‘SNL 50’ Sets Adam Sandler, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell and More Returning Cast Members | Green Day-Inspired Comedy Movie in the Works From Live Nation Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

Kid Rock cuts off performance, storms off after asking crowd to clap: ‘I’m gone’ | King Charles III, Queen Camilla host celebrity-packed dinner ahead of Italy trip

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