Keeping Up With America

Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column: Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus resigned Monday after accusing the paper's CEO and publisher of killing her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos' latest editorial edict.

At least 8 injured as customer rams into CarMax store in California: At least eight people were injured when a customer rammed into a CarMax store in Inglewood, California, Saturday afternoon, according to the Inglewood Police Department. The incident is being investigated as an intentional act.

Backyard s'mores named cause of massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say: Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville. Officials said Monday that the fires were sparked accidentally, after people in a backyard on North Cozine Road were attempting to make s’mores. They were using cardboard to try to start a fire, Suffolk Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina said.

Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over his social media posts in support of Ukraine: Elon Musk and Sen. Mark Kelly sparred on social media Monday, with the tech billionaire calling the Arizona Democrat a “traitor” over a series of posts in support of Ukraine and its people.

Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a felony punishable by jail: A Texas state bill could charge transgender people with “gender identity fraud,” making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading to jail time.

Around the World

Tanker and cargo vessel in fiery collision off England, triggering explosions and fuel leak: A fuel tanker and a cargo vessel were involved in a fiery collision off the British coast in the North Sea on Monday, the U.K. coast guard said.

Saudi Arabia tries to shed 'pariah status,' remaking itself as a key middleman in global conflicts: Saudi Arabia will host a key summit Tuesday attended by both Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is trying to repair relations with Washington after his disastrous Oval Office bust-up with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Alphabet aims to slash cost of new nuclear with small reactor deployments, CIO says

Oracle misses on earnings and issues weak revenue guidance

Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Investing in gold bars vs. silver bars: Which is better during inflation?: Inflation has been steadily rising for the past few months, hitting 3% in January — the highest it's been since mid-2024. As such, it's a good time to reevaluate your investment portfolio. You'll want to ensure you're well-diversified in case of market fluctuations and are invested in assets that can protect your wealth as the value of the U.S. dollar continues to decline.

3 Signs You Have Too Much Money in Savings | James McClenathen, Fool. Everyone needs a savings account. It's the safest place to keep your cash, and it can even earn you a lot of interest if you shop around for a high APY. But there is such a thing as having too much money in savings. In fact, there are cases where keeping too much money in savings could cost you money in the long term. Here are three of them.

Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.: Not paying your credit card debt can feel like a temporary solution when money gets tight. Maybe you've lost your job, faced unexpected medical bills or simply watched as your balance grew beyond your means to manage it. Whatever the reason, falling behind on payments happens to millions of Americans every year — and, recent data shows that these types of delinquencies are happening more and more often in today's tough economy.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Hawks, Sixers down several players for Monday's game | Yamamoto's gem, 118.5 mph 2B by Ohtani lift Dodgers ahead of Japan opener

Chelsea Handler: ‘Did Anyone Vote for Elon Musk to Be President? Can’t Republicans and Democrats’ Agree We Don’t Want That? | Simon Rex and Natalie Lind to Star in Campy Horror Comedy Produced by Kenan Thompson and Johnny Ryan Jr. (EXCLUSIVE)

Wendy Williams sent to NYC hospital 'for evaluation' after welfare check by police | Céline Dion pans 'unsanctioned' AI-generated music using her name, likeness

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