Keeping Up With America

Doctors are wary of Kennedy’s response to measles outbreak: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hesitant response to the Texas measles outbreak — hinting that vaccination is important, but never fully embracing it — has left many experts wondering: Does the nation’s top health official support vaccines or not?

Tesla charging stations torched in apparent arson near Boston, latest attack on Elon Musk company: More than a half-dozen Tesla charging stations were torched near Boston on Monday, police said, in what appears to be the latest attack on the company owned by Elon Musk, the billionaire adviser to President Donald Trump.

Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and 5-year-old daughter killed in shooting at car wash: A Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter were gunned down in broad daylight by two people accused of opening fire as the vehicle sat at a car wash near Fort Worth. Forest Hill officers were called to Slappy’s Car Wash just before 11 a.m. on Monday for reports of a shooting, a news release states. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Biden and Trump pardons come under scrutiny, renewing calls for reform: Elizabeth Oyer’s job as the U.S. pardon attorney is to run the process by which people apply for and receive clemency. A onetime federal public defender from Maryland, she is a nonpartisan advocate for second chances.

Trump adviser Alina Habba says veterans fired by DOGE are perhaps ‘not fit to have a job at this moment’: White House adviser Alina Habba said Tuesday that military veterans affected by the DOGE-led layoffs of federal workers may not be “fit to have a job at this moment.”

Around the World

Trade tensions heat up as China and Canada retaliate against U.S. tariffs: China and Canada moved swiftly on Tuesday to retaliate against newly imposed U.S. tariffs, announcing their own levies on U.S. goods that could further disrupt the United States’ trade with its top three trading partners.

From his perspective, Putin is now winning the yearslong struggle with the U.S.: From where President Vladimir Putin is sitting, it looks like Russia is now winning a yearslong struggle with the United States and the West. And the result may be more war.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Starbucks poaches Nordstrom CFO as executive shake-up continues

‘Music to our ears’: Qualcomm CEO welcomes TSMC’s $100 billion investment to boost U.S. chipmaking

Target to expand online marketplace, boost product assortment as it aims for $15 billion in sales growth by 2030

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Who can help me with IRS tax debt?: Dealing with delinquent tax debt can be scary, even for the most seasoned taxpayers. If you don’t pay off what you owe quickly, the letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) arrive with increasing urgency, the penalties and interest accumulate and the fear of more severe consequences like wage garnishment or asset seizure can create a persistent sense of dread. It’s common for these types of issues to compound, though, as many people are unsure of what to do or where to turn when confronted with significant tax problems — or what options might exist.

The No. 1 Mistake People Make With High-Yield Savings Accounts | Jake FitzGerald, Fool. High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) have become a go-to option for people looking to grow their cash without taking on risk. With interest rates much higher than traditional savings accounts, they offer a great way to earn passive income while keeping money safe and accessible. But despite their benefits, many people make a critical mistake when using these accounts — one that could cost them thousands of dollars in the long run.

How much could a $20,000 CD earn by 2026?: Consumers kicked off the year facing a tough economic landscape. Collective credit card debt hit a record high of $18.04 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024, rising $93 billion from Q3. Credit card payment delinquencies have also been climbing recently, indicating that Americans are feeling the pressure that today’s economy is putting on their budgets. And, inflation rose for the fourth straight month in January.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving has torn ACL, out remainder of season | Agent: Cowboys, DT Osa Odighizuwa reach 4-year $80M deal

Tracy Morgan to Star as Disgraced Football Player in NBC Comedy Pilot From Tina Fey and ’30 Rock’ Producers | Celine Song’s ‘Materialists,’ Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, Sets June Release Date

Millie Bobby Brown slams ‘horrible’ media coverage of her looks: ‘I’m now a target’ | Prince Harry praises Duchess in ‘With Love, Meghan,’ host confirms name change

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