Keeping Up With America

Tesla recalls more than 375,000 vehicles for power steering issue: Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes: Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Department Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year’s deadly fires were handled.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer steps down ahead of sex trafficking case: An attorney representing Sean “Diddy” Combs in his sex trafficking case announced that he is stepping down as counsel. Anthony Ricco filed a motion Thursday in a New York City court, saying “under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as counsel for Sean Combs.”

Mass federal layoffs deliver a gutting one-two punch to America’s veterans: President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to purge the federal workforce have dealt a striking one-two punch to an already largely vulnerable population: America’s veterans.

Hawaii beachside resort rocked by explosion, injuring at least 7 people: An explosion rocked a Hawaiian resort at around sunset on Thursday, injuring several people as smoke and debris clouded the postcard-perfect setting, authorities said.

Around the World

Train strikes elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing 6 animals: A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said Thursday.

Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne’s death: A court in Argentina has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne’s death, local media reported Thursday.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

Block shares plunge 18%, for worst day on market in 5 years after earnings miss

IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company’s history

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Minimum credit card payments are rising: How to tackle your card debt now: Americans are increasingly struggling with their credit card debt, with the number of cardholders making minimum-only payments painting a concerning picture of consumer financial health. According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the share of cardholders making only minimum payments reached a 12-year high in the third quarter of 2024. During that time, about 11% of cardholders made just the minimum payments on their card accounts.

16 Ins and Outs of Social Security Benefits That All Divorced Spouses Should Know | Dana George, Fool. Divorce may be complicated, but Social Security benefits after divorce are simpler than you might think. Keep reading to learn about how exes collect. Divorce is rarely a straightforward experience. There’s bound to be a flurry of emotions. In addition, there are practical issues to work through, like how marital belongings will be divided and where children or pets will reside. Social Security benefits may not be one of your top concerns as you divorce, but it’s good to understand how they work – even when you’re an ex-spouse.

5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes: Opening your tax bill to find you owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) $10,000 or more can feel like a shock to the system. That sinking feeling is all too common, though. Millions of Americans find themselves facing significant tax debt each year, whether it’s due to miscalculated quarterly payments, a major life change that affected their tax situation or simply an issue caused by falling behind over time.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

For LeBron, another historic 40-point night in Lakers’ win | Tony Finau to join TGL’s Los Angeles GC for one match

Los Angeles D.A. Opposes Menendez Brothers’ Bid for New Trial, Citing ‘Lies and Deceit’ | Osgood Perkins on Making ‘The Monkey’ With Guts Cannons, Gallons of Blood and a Personal Touch

Nicolas Cage’s ex sues him, son Weston over alleged ‘catastrophic’ assault | Voletta Wallace, mom of The Notorious B.I.G, dies at 78

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Nine Tricks That Make Painting Any Room a Lot Easier

Elon Musk Confirms Unfortunate News

The Benefits of Grapes—Plus How to Enjoy This Small-but-Mighty Fruit

4 Ways To Remove Grease From Your Cabinets—And How To Prevent Future Buildup