Keeping Up With America

Recording captured the chilling sound of the Titan submersible’s final moment: The federal government released a chilling audio recording of the doomed Titan submersible as it imploded in the North Atlantic Ocean, killing five people nearly two years ago, officials said.

New Jersey man sues safari tour operator after rampaging hippo killed his wife in Africa: A New Jersey man whose wife was killed by a hippo during an African safari has filed a lawsuit alleging that their tour operator was negligent in failing to keep her safe.

Hawaii’s Kilauea spewing lava again, the latest activity in an on-and-off eruption: Kilauea volcano began shooting lava into the air once again Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst to life on Dec. 23. The eruption has been taking place at the the volcano’s summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. No residential areas have been threatened by lava.

Trump administration considering using defense funding to ramp up deportations: The Trump administration is considering tapping into Defense Department funding to hire contractors, a move that would vastly expand the scale and scope of immigrant arrests and deportations in the U.S., according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Trump’s feared DOJ enforcer has a secret: He, too, investigated Jan. 6: In the months after the Jan. 6 attacks, a hard-charging federal prosecutor in Manhattan eagerly oversaw efforts to find and arrest Capitol rioters in the New York area, his former colleagues say, and even proposed to the Justice Department that his office should play a central role in the investigation.

Around the World

ISIS has an army in waiting — and Trump’s next move could decide whether it rises again: In a network of prisons and detention camps across northeastern Syria, the Islamic State militant group has an army in waiting, and fanatical support for its brutal regime lives on.

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif fights back as boxing association files suit in gender row: Imane Khelif, who won Paris Olympics boxing gold amid a gender-eligibility row, has accused the International Boxing Association of making “false and offensive” accusations after it launched legal action against the International Olympic Committee for allowing her to compete.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Prebiotic soda brand Olipop valued at $1.85 billion in latest funding round

Cisco pops on increased full-year revenue forecast

Zelle payments top $1 trillion in 2024 as network’s growth outpaces rivals including PayPal

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Does bankruptcy clear tax debt?: Financial struggles can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to juggle multiple issues, like mounting tax debt coupled with delinquent credit card bills or unpaid loans. Still, millions of Americans find themselves in this difficult position at some point or another, with many wondering if bankruptcy might offer a way out of their tax-related financial troubles. While bankruptcy can provide relief from many types of debt, its relationship with tax debt is more complex than most people realize.

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Debt consolidation loan vs. debt consolidation program: Which is better with inflation rising again?: Inflation is once again on the rise, with January’s Consumer Price Index showing an increase to 3%, up from 2.9% in December and 2.7% in November. While these numbers might seem small, they add up over time, putting more and more pressure on household budgets. And, as the cost of everything from groceries to gas climbs, so do the interest rates on credit cards and other types of borrowing products.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Predicting every game of the 4 Nations Face-Off | Kevin Durant becomes eighth in NBA history to score 30,000

‘Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter’ TV Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios (EXCLUSIVE) | Lucy Hale to Star in Romantic Comedy ‘Princess’ From ‘The Cooler’ Screenwriter Frank Hannah (EXCLUSIVE)

Michael B. Jordan defends Jonathan Majors after ‘tough’ legal struggles derailed career | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sues NBC, Peacock for $100M over ‘Making of a Bad Boy’ doc

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