Keeping up with America

What’s an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon – The storm that pummeled California this week was fueled by an atmospheric river, a plume of moisture that extended across the Pacific to near Hawaii. Here’s a look at the phenomenon.

Publicis Health agrees to $350M settlement over claims it helped Purdue Pharma fuel opioid crisis: It’s the first-ever settlement for an ad company’s role in the opioid crisis.

Pentagon chief says he should have handled cancer diagnosis better: Lloyd Austin says he was shaken by news of prostate cancer but he should have told Joe Biden and the public sooner.

Quaker Oats recall expanded, granola bar added: Quaker has expanded its recall to include an additional item, adding to an already-long list of recalled foods from the PepsiCo-owned company in recent weeks due to being potentially contaminated with salmonella.

The job market is strong. So why did layoffs double in January? The job market remains one of the U.S. economy’s main engines, with the nation’s unemployment rate near a 50-year low and wages finally pulling ahead of inflation.

Around the World

Ex-Philippines leader Duterte assails Marcos: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office

Canadian ‘poison killer’ Kenneth Law to head straight to trial: The case of a Canadian man accused of supplying a poisonous chemical to people who died by suicide will head straight to trial, an Ontario court has decided.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative artificial intelligence

What the “grief tech” industry says about how we navigate loss

5 Ways to Enhance Your Business’s Workflow

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Reach Your Loud Budgeting Goals with These Essential Items: Quiet luxury is out and loud budgeting is in. Start now by investing in these must-haves that can help you save big.

How To Get A Personal Loan In 8 Steps | Denny Ceizyk, Bankrate. Although getting a personal loan is relatively simple, there are some steps you can take to choose the right personal loan and increase your approval chances. The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans, home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Former NFL QB Ron Jaworski rips ‘whining’ Dolphins players who celebrated Vic Fangio’s departure | Sam Amick gives his NBA All-Star roster predictions

Brad Pitt to star in Quentin Tarantino’s final film, The Movie Critic | Warner Brothers production to be filmed in downtown Sacramento

Denis Villeneuve Will Only Make Three ‘Dune’ Films, Despite There Being Six Books | What is TAYLOR-CON? Taylor Swift’s management group files for trademark

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Wild Misconceptions About Florida

6 Signs You’re Eating More Protein Than You Need

Road Trip Tips: 9 Ways to Help You Thrive While You Drive

This Is Where to Stream All the Best Irish Films on St. Patrick’s Day