Keeping Up With America

Postal Service worker pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 worth of money and collectibles: A U.S. Postal Service supervisor pleaded guilty to federal charges in California after stealing more than $300,000 worth of checks, collectibles and other goods.

New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a temporary closure of live-poultry markets after bird flu was detected in the outer boroughs of New York City.

‘Major’ wreckage from Black Hawk helicopter and plane collision pulled from the Potomac: All of the “major” pieces of wreckage from the collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 have been cleared from the Potomac River, officials said.

Legal experts warn of ‘constitutional crisis’ as JD Vance and Elon Musk question judges’ authority over Trump: Legal and constitutional experts warned Sunday that the United States could be headed toward a “constitutional crisis” or a “breakdown of the system” after Vice President JD Vance suggested judges don’t have jurisdiction over President Donald Trump’s “legitimate power.”

Sen. Andy Kim says he’s open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies: Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., indicated Sunday that he is open to working with other Democrats to deny Republicans the votes necessary to keep the government funded ahead of a key deadline next month if the Trump administration continues reshaping federal agencies and programs.

Around the World

Rescuers recover 1 body and search for 28 people in a landslide in southwest China: Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province raced against time Sunday to locate 28 people after a landslide triggered by rains killed one person and buried homes.

Ecuador votes for president, with the conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer in the lead: Ecuador’s presidential election Sunday is shaping up to be a repeat of the 2023 race, when voters chose a young, conservative millionaire over the leftist protégée of the country’s most influential president this century.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

The world isn’t close to breaking free from coal — in some countries, demand for it is surging

Deepseek’s AI model is ‘the best work’ out of China but the hype is ‘exaggerated,’ Google Deepmind CEO says

Nippon Steel declines to comment on Trump opposition to majority stake in U.S. Steel

Richer, Wiser, Happier

2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here’s how to take advantage: Higher supply of available units for rent is fostering a renter-friendly market in the U.S. But it might not last — on top of low profitability, construction companies are facing uncertainties, an economist points out. Here are three things to do now while you can.

Social Security: 96% of Americans Could Be Leaving Benefits on the Table Without Realizing It | Katie Brockman, Fool. Most Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, with a 2024 Gallup poll finding that 60% of retirees say their benefits are a “major” source of income. But understanding how the program works — and maximizing your checks — is often easier said than done.

4 Outdated Retirement “Rules” You May Want to Think Twice About Before Following: Retirement planning can be complicated. It’s also highly individual, so there’s no easy way to calculate exactly how much money you’ll need to cover your costs. But that doesn’t stop people from trying.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Sources: Aaron Rodgers unlikely to return to Jets in 2025 | Texas ends South Carolina’s 57-game SEC regular-season win streak

Inside Jeep’s Frantic Race to Drive Harrison Ford to Super Bowl LIX | ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Trailer: Tom Cruise Dangles Upside Down From a Plane in Death-Defying Stunt

Kendrick Lamar’s fierce Super Bowl halftime show elevates Drake feud, makes history | Neil Gaiman’s ex-wife responds to sexual assault lawsuit: ‘I deny the allegations’

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