Trump beefs up Tic Tac routine with larger assembly of pantry items for presser on inflation

Jeremy Hanna, a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, reports that Cedric Alexander is leaving WWE after nearly nine years with the promotion. Alexander announced his departure on social media, expressing gratitude for his time in professional wrestling and referencing WWE's 90-day non-compete clause. Known for his work in the Cruiserweight division and with the Hurt Business, Alexander received support from colleagues and the wrestling community as he embarks on a new chapter in his...

Legendary East Harlem red sauce eatery Rao’s made a comeback at the Super Bowl with pop-up dinners in New Orleans, featuring quarterbacks Eli Manning and Russell Wilson. Manning and Cooper Manning performed on stage, while Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC entertained guests. Attendees included Ciara, Todd Gurley, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Rao’s also collaborated with Real SLX on a nearby slice shop pop-up and is considering a new permanent location in Las Vegas. Full Article

More than a century after the NAACP adopted “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the “Black national anthem,” the song has sparked backlash, with Rep. Lauren Boebert calling it divisive and some Black conservatives opposing its performance at the Super Bowl. Despite controversy, the song, written by James Weldon Johnson, continues to be celebrated by Black people as a powerful and inspirational anthem, with singer Ledisi honored to perform it at this year's game amidst...

24-year-old Nora Nelson was arraigned in Boston for the murder of 65-year-old lawyer Joseph Donohue on his houseboat, where he was found stabbed multiple times and wrapped in duct tape and weights. Despite Nelson's attempts to mislead police with fake names and lies, forensic evidence linked her to the crime scene, leading to her arrest and formal murder charges. The defendant appeared emotional in court as the prosecutor presented evidence establishing probable cause for her...

Jean Bruce Poole, a 100-year-old resident of MonteCedro retirement home in Altadena, was left behind during the evacuation of the facility due to the Eaton fire. Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies found her after three hours, ensuring her safety. The incident has prompted calls for reforms and reviews of evacuation protocols to prevent such situations from happening again. Full Article

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the temporary closure of all live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties due to the spread of bird flu, with seven cases detected in markets in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Markets with confirmed cases must dispose of inventory, while others have three days to sell or dispose of theirs before cleaning and closing for at least five days. Some officials believe the state's actions are insufficient, calling...