Gov. Mike Kehoe wants voters to decide whether Missouri should eliminate its income taxMissouri IndependentMissouri revenue surplus nearly gone as Gov. Mike Kehoe unveils his budget planMissouri IndependentNationwide Tax Competition Heats Up as Missouri Governor Calls for Zero Income TaxAmericans for Tax ReformKehoe details repeal of income tax, … [Read more...]

South Carolina reports 124 new measles cases as outbreak growsABC NewsSouth Carolina confirms 124 new measles cases as outbreak on the Arizona-Utah line growsKUTVPossible measles exposure reported in Columbia amid SC outbreakWIS News 10South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases; now more than 300 cases in Upstate outbreakCIDRAP6 fully vaccinated … [Read more...]

Digital IDs: Starmer’s change of heart another ‘almighty backtracking’BBCStarmer and Badenoch clash at PMQs over digital ID U-turnBBCOnwards and sideways for Keir after another U-turn leaves him going nowhere | John CraceThe GuardianU.K. Retreats on Plan to Require ‘BritCard’ ID for WorkersThe New York TimesThe UK is watering down plans for … [Read more...]

‘Like a Military Occupation’: Clashes Rise With Federal Agents in MinneapolisThe New York TimesMinneapolis ICE shooting: Protests, walkouts, State leaders suing TrumpFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulMinnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good's deathAP NewsFederal judge could rule restricting ICE enforcement … [Read more...]

Japanese stocks hit another record high as expectations of snap poll riseCNBCAsian Stocks Set for Cautious Open as S&P 500 Dips: Markets WrapBloomberg.comYen tumbles and Japan stocks soar as election talk reignites ‘Takaichi trade’Financial TimesJapan PM Takaichi mulls Feb 8 snap election, Yomiuri reportsReutersLDP executives go on standby amid … [Read more...]

Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who poked fun at bad bosses, dies at 68The Washington Post'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams dies at 68 after prostate cancer diagnosisYahooScott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68Politico'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams receiving hospice care, health declining 'rapidly,' ex-wife … [Read more...]

Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86BBCClaudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86CNNClaudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, diesNPRCivil rights hero Claudette Colvin dies at age 86Montgomery AdvertiserClaudette Colvin, unsung … [Read more...]

Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economyCNNHere’s how Michigan voters feel about Trump’s handling of the economy, according to pollClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Trump in Michigan for speech to Detroit Economic Club: Watch replayDetroit Free PressBack in Michigan, President Trump Celebrates Auto … [Read more...]

Netflix Prepping All-Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Studios and HBO Max Amid Paramount Skydance Pressure: ReportVarietyNetflix Weighs Amending Warner Bros. Bid to Make It All CashBloomberg.comNetflix preparing all-cash offer for Warner Bros to fend off ParamountFinancial TimesNetflix Considers Shifting Deal For Warner Bros. To All Cash – … [Read more...]

Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry, Wall Street executives warn TrumpPBSWhy Banks Are So Worried About a 10% Credit Card Rate CapThe New York TimesColumn | You don’t need Trump to cap your credit card interest. Just use this script.The Washington PostDonald Trump’s crusade against usury reaches Wall StreetThe EconomistJPMorgan says … [Read more...]

Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among ScientistsThe New York TimesKansas bird flu outbreak is worst in nationThe Lawrence TimesDEC reminding New Yorkers to stay alert about bird fluNews12 | Long IslandNew York officials warn residents to be on lookout for bird fluWWNYDEC reminds residents to stay vigilant for bird fluRome Sentinel … [Read more...]

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: The new Game of Thrones prequel is 'very funny' and a 'total delight'BBCGeorge R.R. Martin Talks More ‘GoT’ Series After ‘A Knight of Seven Kingdoms’ Prequel (Exclusive)The Hollywood Reporter‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Succeeds by Ditching the DragonsThe Daily BeastA … [Read more...]

'Super flu' confirmed in Calif. as hospitalizations hit season highSFGATEWeber, Morgan County health officials report higher-than-usual illness activityKUTVUS flu cases rising as 'super flu' strain subclade K runs rampantThe News JournalFlu cases spike in northern Utah, epidemiologists urge vaccinationKSLTV.com10 things to know about this year’s … [Read more...]

Linda Brown, Chicago teacher found dead in Lake Michigan at 31st Street Harbor, died by suicide, drowning: medical examinerABC7 ChicagoLinda Brown, missing Chicago teacher, found dead in Lake Michigan at 31st Street Harbor: Cook County Medical Examiner's OfficeABC7 ChicagoBody Of Missing Bronzeville Teacher Recovered From Lake Michigan, Officials … [Read more...]

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell looks to add depth, competition to QB room during 2026 offseasonNFL.comVikings expect to bring in competition for QB J.J. McCarthyStar TribuneVikings GM admits mistakes on Daniel Jones; J.J. McCarthy drafted on 'incomplete information'Sports IllustratedKevin O’Connell: I think there has to be competition at QBNBC … [Read more...]

NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030NASA (.gov)2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar nightSpaceNewsThe US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief saysSpaceThere’s no end in sight for a space ‘nuclear … [Read more...]