Keeping Up With America

Idaho man accused of using soup barcode hidden in ring for Walmart theft scheme: An Idaho man’s theft scheme involving a literal crime ring and a soup barcode just landed him in the can. Dylan Rockwell, 32, admitted to police that he used a ring with a hidden barcode for tomato soup to steal high-value items from Walmart in Caldwell, a suburb of Boise, the Caldwell Police Department said in a release on Monday.

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter sentenced to nearly 5 years in gambling-linked theft: Shohei Ohtani’s onetime interpreter was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing millions of dollars from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to pay off gambling losses.

Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies: The Trump administration sued the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago on Thursday, alleging that their sanctuary city policies are blocking federal authorities from enforcing immigration laws.

Priest attacked during church service for healing says he did not know assailant: A Washington State priest whose assault was captured on a church livestream during a service devoted to healing said he did not know his attacker and had never seen him before.

Memorial for Sade Robinson, Milwaukee woman killed on date, halted over racist emails: A memorial for Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old woman killed and dismembered after she went on a date with the man charged in her murder, was scrapped after a Milwaukee official said he received a “flurry of racist emails.”

Around the World

Panama’s president tells U.S. to stop ‘lies and falsehoods’ about canal: Panama President José Raúl Mulino said on Thursday the U.S. was spreading “lies and falsehoods” after the State Department claimed U.S. government vessels would be able to pass through the Panama Canal without paying.

Over 150 women raped during Congo prison break, U.N. says: At least 165 women were raped by male inmates after a mass breakout from a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said, citing officials in the central African nation.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

How Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger got caught in Trump’s trade war with China

Doximity shares soar 21% after company beats on revenue, raises fiscal-year guidance

Shares of Coach parent Tapestry spike 12%, as holiday sales soar after merger collapse

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 ways to have your credit card debt forgiven this February: With credit card interest rates sitting at record highs and inflation continuing to strain household budgets, many Americans have been struggling to keep up with their mounting credit card payments. Recent Federal Reserve data shows that credit card debt has now surpassed $1.17 trillion, the highest it’s ever been, while credit card delinquency rates continue climbing. In other words, Americans are facing serious issues with their credit card debt now and it’s important to find a solution if you’re one of them.

3 Cheap Growth Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $100 | David Jagielski, Fool. Don’t want to spend a fortune and break the bank on investing in growth stocks? The ones listed here all cost less than $100. Even if you can’t make a big lump sum investment, you can add steadily to your position over time, resulting in a much larger balance in the future.

Everything to know about the IRS Fresh Start program: If you owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) but can’t afford to pay it off immediately, that delinquent tax debt can end up having a big impact on your financial health. After all, the IRS has lots of tools at its disposal to recoup the money owed, and over time, you may find yourself facing big penalties as your tax debt accumulates interest — including things like wage garnishments or tax liens. If that happens, it could be a significant hit to your financial well-being.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102 | Mavericks star Anthony Davis ruled out vs. Celtics

CBS Blocks Sony From Canceling Lucrative ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Deals | Oscar Predictions: Best Actor — Adrien Brody vs. Timothée Chalamet, but Who Wins?

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy opens up about late singer’s death: ‘I felt numb’ | Ye defends wife Bianca Censori’s nearly nude Grammys look: ‘A movie in real life’

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