Keeping Up With America

Indiana supermarket shooting leaves 2 dead and 2 police officers wounded: Two people were killed and two police officers were injured in a shooting at a supermarket in Indiana on Monday evening, local police say. Police received a call at 5:30 p.m. about the shooting at Martin’s Supermarket in the 500 block of East Jackson Boulevard in the city of Elkhart, about 15 miles east of South Bend.

Public schools try to protect undocumented students from Trump immigration raids: At least eight large public school districts across the United States have vowed in recent days to try to protect undocumented immigrant students and their families from President Donald Trump's mass deportation push.

White House says most New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA: 'This was not the enemy': The mysterious drones that caused alarm among many New Jersey residents last year were in large part authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House said Tuesday. The large number of unexplained nighttime drone sightings in New Jersey and other East Coast states created a panic which at one point shut down an airport.

Republican congressman suggests some children receiving free school lunches should work at McDonald’s instead: Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., on Tuesday defended the impacts of the White House's federal aid freeze on school lunch programs by suggesting that some children should be working instead of receiving free lunch.

Transgender service members challenge Trump’s military ban: Two national LGBTQ legal organizations filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender people from serving and enlisting in the military. The suit was filed on behalf of six active duty trans service members and two trans people seeking to enlist.

Around the World

Swimming pool-sized sinkhole swallows truck in Japan, trapping driver inside: A truck and its driver were swallowed by a sinkhole the size of a large swimming pool that appeared at a busy intersection in the Japanese city of Yashio on Tuesday.

A defiant Hamas displays its authority in Gaza, posing a challenge to Netanyahu: The Hamas fighters stood on the Gaza boundary once considered crucial for keeping them at bay.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

JetBlue shares tumble 25% after disappointing outlook

SoftBank-backed TravelPerk doubles valuation to $2.7 billion, plans fintech push

Elon Musk’s X begins its push into financial services with Visa deal

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Tax scams: What to watch for in 2025: Tax season is a time of year that many people approach with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. For some, it's a chance to claim refunds and get a financial boost. For others, it's the dread of navigating paperwork or meeting expensive tax obligations. But for scammers, tax season is a prime opportunity to prey on unsuspecting people. Each year, con artists refine their tactics to deceive taxpayers out of their hard-earned money.

Social Security Survivors Benefits: Here's What All Americans Need to Know | Matt Frankel, Fool. There's a lot more to Social Security than retirement benefits. A big part of the program is benefits paid to the surviving spouses and children of retired workers. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, discusses how survivors benefits work and what all Americans should know about them.

Why you may be getting ‘shortchanged’ on certificate of deposit interest rates, researcher says: A certificate of deposit offers a guaranteed interest rate over a specified term. Consumers can get their money early but generally with a penalty. Consumers often come out ahead by buying a long-term CD and paying an early withdrawal penalty, instead of picking a CD with a shorter term, research suggests.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Arizona tops Iowa State in OT after Caleb Love's half-court buzzer-beater | Raiders owner Mark Davis: Tom Brady fills void left by Jon Gruden

Jonas Brothers to Star in Christmas Comedy Movie for Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE) | Lady Gaga Speaks Out on ‘Joker 2’ Bad Reviews: ‘You Keep Going Even if Something Didn’t Connect in the Way You Intended’

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni headed to trial over 'It Ends with Us' dispute | Kylie Jenner steps out during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: See the photos

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