Suspect arrested after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue
A person was taken into custody late Saturday after a fire ripped through a synagogue in Mississippi, heavily damaging the historic house of worship in what authorities say was an act of arson.
No congregants were injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, officials said. Photos showed the charred remains of an administrative office and synagogue library, where several Torahs were destroyed or damaged.
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Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against his foes is leaving post
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lindsey Halligan, who, as a hastily appointed Justice Department prosecutor, pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump’s adversaries, is leaving her position as her months-long tenure has now concluded, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday night.
Halligan’s departure from the role of interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia came as multiple judges were casting doubt on her ability to remain in the job legally following a court ruling two months ago that declared her appointment illegal. She was appointed in September to a 120-day stint, which concluded Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Lindsey Halligan, who, as a hastily appointed Justice Department prosecutor, pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump’s adversaries, is leaving her position as her months-long tenure has now concluded, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday night.
Halligan’s departure from the role of interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia came as multiple judges were casting doubt on her ability to remain in the job legally following a court ruling two months ago that declared her appointment illegal. She was appointed in September to a 120-day stint, which concluded Tuesday.
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The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Brand Was Sold In A Massive All-Cash Deal — Here's For How Much
If you live in New York, Nathan's Famous in Coney Island might as well be a synonym for "hot dog" because of its food stand presence all over the city. On a larger scale, it's best known for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held on the Fourth of July every year. Behind the scenes, there have been some changes going on inside the hot dog company, including a recent buyout: Nathan's Famous has just been sold to the tune of $450 million.
The new owner of Nathan's Famous is the U.S. meat packaging titan, Smithfield Foods, but the two companies were already heavily intertwined. Since 2014, Smithfield Foods, based in Smithfield, Virginia, already held a license to make and sell Nathan's-branded hot dogs across the U.S. and Canada (and in Sam's Club stores in Mexico). As of this new deal, Smithfield is now the full owner of Nathan's Famous, and bought it up for a slightly premium price of $102 per share. And that $450 million total is all in cash.
https://www.thetakeout.com/2081925/nath ... mithfield/
If you live in New York, Nathan's Famous in Coney Island might as well be a synonym for "hot dog" because of its food stand presence all over the city. On a larger scale, it's best known for the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held on the Fourth of July every year. Behind the scenes, there have been some changes going on inside the hot dog company, including a recent buyout: Nathan's Famous has just been sold to the tune of $450 million.
The new owner of Nathan's Famous is the U.S. meat packaging titan, Smithfield Foods, but the two companies were already heavily intertwined. Since 2014, Smithfield Foods, based in Smithfield, Virginia, already held a license to make and sell Nathan's-branded hot dogs across the U.S. and Canada (and in Sam's Club stores in Mexico). As of this new deal, Smithfield is now the full owner of Nathan's Famous, and bought it up for a slightly premium price of $102 per share. And that $450 million total is all in cash.
https://www.thetakeout.com/2081925/nath ... mithfield/
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All these buyouts only make classism worse in this country. Soon everyone will be working for the oligarchy in one way or another.
"We must remember that we cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation." --Liz Cheney, Republican, 7/21/22
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Longtime NFL Announcer Stepping Away Amid Controversy
Longtime NFL announcer Paul Allen is stepping away amid his controversy.
Allen, a longtime NFL announcer for the Minnesota Vikings, sparked controversy with his comments on the Minnesota protestors last week. Allen joked that the protestors in Minnesota are probably getting paid more money due to the cold weather. The longtime NFL announcer was referencing the longstanding conspiracy theories that many protestors are actually paid by bigger corporations and organizations.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/longt ... 20862.html
Longtime NFL announcer Paul Allen is stepping away amid his controversy.
Allen, a longtime NFL announcer for the Minnesota Vikings, sparked controversy with his comments on the Minnesota protestors last week. Allen joked that the protestors in Minnesota are probably getting paid more money due to the cold weather. The longtime NFL announcer was referencing the longstanding conspiracy theories that many protestors are actually paid by bigger corporations and organizations.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/longt ... 20862.html
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Anyone who thinks the only organized resistance to big money interests in politics comes from the big money itself is too stupid to be taken seriously. People will believe anything, however.
"We must remember that we cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation." --Liz Cheney, Republican, 7/21/22
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Amazon to close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go.
The era of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go is officially over. The e-commerce giant announced it's closing all 72 locations after a decade-long experiment. Amazon will convert some locations into Whole Foods stores and plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods locations in coming years.
The branded stores failed to deliver a distinctive customer experience with a scalable economic model, according to The Wall Street Journal. Amazon Fresh offered a more mass-market selection than Whole Foods but struggled to win customers despite high-tech shopping carts and cheaper prices. Amazon Go's checkout-free convenience stores also never resonated on a large scale, with the company already trimming its fleet by more than half since 2023.
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Despite all the assurances that the economy has never been better, it still hasn't recovered from covid. You really see it in LA. I still go to places on Melrose, once the young adult fashion capital of the west, and at least half the stores and restaurants folded in that period. At least half. That's a very conservative estimate. It's dead. Years later, there are still whole blocks of empty buildings and graffiti. I don't go to Santa Monica Promenade any more, because everything there failed. Covid again. They've sort of revived it by making it a night time pub crawl, but that's not my scene.
The American electorate seemed to think (narrowly anyway) that Donald Trump could fix this, despite having done a lot to cause it in his rather disastrous first term. Careful what you wish for. Now he's tanked in the polls, but too late. That boat has sailed.
The American electorate seemed to think (narrowly anyway) that Donald Trump could fix this, despite having done a lot to cause it in his rather disastrous first term. Careful what you wish for. Now he's tanked in the polls, but too late. That boat has sailed.
"We must remember that we cannot abandon the truth and remain a free nation." --Liz Cheney, Republican, 7/21/22
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NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk Files for Divorce From Wife Jenna Wolfe
This just in a pair of longtime television personalities are breaking up for good. Stephanie Gosk and Jenna Wolfe have been married for 13 years and have two daughters, Harper and Quinn.
Stephanie continues to serve as a correspondent with NBC News, having joined the network nearly 20 years ago in September 2006. Jenna came to the network the following year, originally as a correspondent for NBC Today before anchoring at Weekend Today. She eventually transitioned into the world of sports as part of the Fox Sports 1 program, First Things First, until 2022. Getting back together with Stephanie is no longer be an option.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/ ... 05643.html
This just in a pair of longtime television personalities are breaking up for good. Stephanie Gosk and Jenna Wolfe have been married for 13 years and have two daughters, Harper and Quinn.
Stephanie continues to serve as a correspondent with NBC News, having joined the network nearly 20 years ago in September 2006. Jenna came to the network the following year, originally as a correspondent for NBC Today before anchoring at Weekend Today. She eventually transitioned into the world of sports as part of the Fox Sports 1 program, First Things First, until 2022. Getting back together with Stephanie is no longer be an option.
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Rob Schneider’s wife Patricia files for divorce after 15 years of marriage
Rob Schneider’s wife of 15 years has filed for divorce from the comedian and actor, according to court records.
Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, 37, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in early December in Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona, describing the relationship as “irretrievably broken and there is no possibility of reconciliation.”
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainme ... 322786.php
Rob Schneider’s wife of 15 years has filed for divorce from the comedian and actor, according to court records.
Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, 37, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in early December in Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona, describing the relationship as “irretrievably broken and there is no possibility of reconciliation.”
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainme ... 322786.php
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This is more than just a mascot it's an NBA Employee and a human being foolish move by Jaxson.
Lakers star suspended for pushing a mascot
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended by the NBA for one game after he pushed the Wizards mascot during pregame introductions last week.
As the Wizards mascot, G-Wiz, ran across the floor with a flag ahead of a game last Friday, Hayes shoved him, knocking him into the air. G-Wiz collided with a cheerleader who was running onto the floor. You can check out video of the incident here.
https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2026/02 ... per%20game.
Lakers star suspended for pushing a mascot
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended by the NBA for one game after he pushed the Wizards mascot during pregame introductions last week.
As the Wizards mascot, G-Wiz, ran across the floor with a flag ahead of a game last Friday, Hayes shoved him, knocking him into the air. G-Wiz collided with a cheerleader who was running onto the floor. You can check out video of the incident here.
https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2026/02 ... per%20game.
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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.
The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view, the State Department confirmed to NPR. Staff members were told that anyone wanting to see older posts will have to file a Freedom of Information Act request, according to a State Department employee who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation by the Trump administration. That would differ from how the U.S. government typically handles archiving the public online footprint of previous administrations.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/07/nx-s1-57 ... mp-posts-x
The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025.
The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view, the State Department confirmed to NPR. Staff members were told that anyone wanting to see older posts will have to file a Freedom of Information Act request, according to a State Department employee who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation by the Trump administration. That would differ from how the U.S. government typically handles archiving the public online footprint of previous administrations.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/07/nx-s1-57 ... mp-posts-x
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Alaskan Dream Cruises Abruptly Shuts Down After 15 Years
Alaskan Dream Cruises has sailed its final voyage.
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the small-ship cruise line that once offered 5- to 10-night sailings to Southeast Alaska announced that it would be shutting down for good.
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Alaskan Dream Cruises has sailed its final voyage.
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the small-ship cruise line that once offered 5- to 10-night sailings to Southeast Alaska announced that it would be shutting down for good.
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Gallup will no longer track presidential approval ratings after nearly 90 years
Gallup will soon no longer measure presidential approval, the analytics firm confirmed on Feb. 11.
Founded by George Gallup in 1935, the Washington, DC-based management company began tracking the president's job performance 88 years ago.
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Gallup will soon no longer measure presidential approval, the analytics firm confirmed on Feb. 11.
Founded by George Gallup in 1935, the Washington, DC-based management company began tracking the president's job performance 88 years ago.
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MLBPA head Tony Clark to resign after 'inappropriate' relationship, months before CBA expires, per report
Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, is expected to resign after an internal investigation revealed an "inappropriate" relationship with his sister-in-law, The Athletic and ESPN reported Tuesday. The relative had reportedly been hired by the union in 2023. The stunning news of Clark's departure comes just months before the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on Dec. 1.
"You definitely don't want things to be a distraction going into December," Marcus Semien, a member of the MLBPA's executive subcommittee, told reporters, including the New York Post, on Tuesday, adding Clark did not discuss his resignation with union leadership ahead of time. "So that's all I can really say. Maybe (that is) why this is happening now."
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb- ... k-resigns/
Tony Clark, executive director of the MLB Players Association, is expected to resign after an internal investigation revealed an "inappropriate" relationship with his sister-in-law, The Athletic and ESPN reported Tuesday. The relative had reportedly been hired by the union in 2023. The stunning news of Clark's departure comes just months before the current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on Dec. 1.
"You definitely don't want things to be a distraction going into December," Marcus Semien, a member of the MLBPA's executive subcommittee, told reporters, including the New York Post, on Tuesday, adding Clark did not discuss his resignation with union leadership ahead of time. "So that's all I can really say. Maybe (that is) why this is happening now."
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb- ... k-resigns/
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Man arrested near US Capitol had loaded shotgun, wore tactical vest: Police
U.S. Capitol Police arrested an 18‑year‑old man Tuesday after officers saw him run from his vehicle toward the west side of the U.S. Capitol while armed with a shotgun, authorities said.
Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the suspect parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, exited the vehicle and ran “several hundred yards” toward the building before officers intercepted him and ordered him to the ground. The man complied and was taken into custody without shots being fired, Sullivan said.
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U.S. Capitol Police arrested an 18‑year‑old man Tuesday after officers saw him run from his vehicle toward the west side of the U.S. Capitol while armed with a shotgun, authorities said.
Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the suspect parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, exited the vehicle and ran “several hundred yards” toward the building before officers intercepted him and ordered him to the ground. The man complied and was taken into custody without shots being fired, Sullivan said.
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Mr. Clean retires after 68 years.
After more than six decades of cleaning up messes, Mr. Clean is "retiring."
In a Thursday, Feb. 18 news conference, Mr. Clean announced that he was "hanging up his whites" and taking some much-needed time off.
"After a career with zero stains on the record, he's ready for new adventures," an announcer can be heard saying. "But don't worry, his products will continue to be available to support all your cleaning needs."
Introduced in 1958, Mr. Clean, whose first name is "Veritably," was "immediately beloved by families everywhere, quickly becoming synonymous with cleaning power." His famous jingle was released a year later, in 1959.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/20 ... 762096007/
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Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed in military operation
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, commonly known as "El Mencho," was killed in a military operation, officials announced on Sunday, Feb. 22, the latest victory in Mexico's war on drug cartels amid U.S. intervention threats.
Mexico's defense ministry said a shootout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, left Oseguera seriously injured, and he died during an air transfer to Mexico City. Six other cartel members were killed and two were arrested in the military operation.
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Mexican drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, commonly known as "El Mencho," was killed in a military operation, officials announced on Sunday, Feb. 22, the latest victory in Mexico's war on drug cartels amid U.S. intervention threats.
Mexico's defense ministry said a shootout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, left Oseguera seriously injured, and he died during an air transfer to Mexico City. Six other cartel members were killed and two were arrested in the military operation.
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Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can’t be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail.
By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan, who is Black, claims racial prejudice played a role in postal employees’ actions.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail.
By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan, who is Black, claims racial prejudice played a role in postal employees’ actions.
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‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in jail
(NewsNation) — “Home Improvement” actor Zachery Ty Bryan was sentenced to over a year in jail for driving under the influence (DUI).
The former child star was arraigned on Monday after he struck a plea deal with prosecutors over his 2024 DUI arrest, TMZ and The Wrap reported.
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(NewsNation) — “Home Improvement” actor Zachery Ty Bryan was sentenced to over a year in jail for driving under the influence (DUI).
The former child star was arraigned on Monday after he struck a plea deal with prosecutors over his 2024 DUI arrest, TMZ and The Wrap reported.
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The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to Cash4Life™ and Lucky for Life®
Change is in the air for lottery players across the country. After years of delivering daily dreams and "for life" prizes, two of the industry’s most popular multi-state draw games—Cash4Life™ and Lucky for Life®—are officially entering their final chapters.
When are the games ending?
Both games are scheduled to hold their final drawings on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
https://www.lotto.com/magazine/the-end- ... y-for-life
Change is in the air for lottery players across the country. After years of delivering daily dreams and "for life" prizes, two of the industry’s most popular multi-state draw games—Cash4Life™ and Lucky for Life®—are officially entering their final chapters.
When are the games ending?
Both games are scheduled to hold their final drawings on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
https://www.lotto.com/magazine/the-end- ... y-for-life
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Los Angeles Kings fire coach Jim Hiller; promote DJ Smith
The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons, they announced on Sunday.
Associate head coach D.J. Smith is taking over as interim and is expected to serve in that role for the remainder of the season. The Kings are coming off a poor month of February, which included a five-game losing streak that ended on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Calgary. Los Angeles was outscored 14-5 in a pair of losses coming out of the Olympic break, despite the jolt from trading for star winger Artemi Panarin.
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The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons, they announced on Sunday.
Associate head coach D.J. Smith is taking over as interim and is expected to serve in that role for the remainder of the season. The Kings are coming off a poor month of February, which included a five-game losing streak that ended on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Calgary. Los Angeles was outscored 14-5 in a pair of losses coming out of the Olympic break, despite the jolt from trading for star winger Artemi Panarin.
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“He is a monster”: Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini sentenced to life for deadly ambush on in-laws
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini will spend the rest of his life in prison for a calculated attack on his in-laws that left one dead and the other gravely injured.
Serafini, 51, was sentenced Feb. 27 to life without the possibility of parole in a California courtroom after prosecutors argued that “heated disputes” over money led him to murder father-in-law Robert Gary Spohr, according to a statement from the Placer County District Attorney’s Office.
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Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini will spend the rest of his life in prison for a calculated attack on his in-laws that left one dead and the other gravely injured.
Serafini, 51, was sentenced Feb. 27 to life without the possibility of parole in a California courtroom after prosecutors argued that “heated disputes” over money led him to murder father-in-law Robert Gary Spohr, according to a statement from the Placer County District Attorney’s Office.
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GOP Rep. Gonzales ending reelection bid after admitting to affair with late staffer
GOP Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales said he is ending his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.
“After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this Congress with the same commitment I’ve always had to my district,” he said in a statement posted on X late Thursday night.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/05/politics ... son-runoff
GOP Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales said he is ending his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.
“After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this Congress with the same commitment I’ve always had to my district,” he said in a statement posted on X late Thursday night.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/05/politics ... son-runoff