TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Democrats Stay Mum On Keeping Indicted Lawmaker’s Campaign Cash
Democratic Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick shelled out thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates and affiliated groups, but the recipients are staying mum about the donations following a bombshell indictment alleging her campaign used stolen disaster relief funds.
Lawmakers Vote To Rename Palm Beach International Airport After Trump
Florida lawmakers passed a bill to rename the Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump Thursday.
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Global Impact
Drone strike hits aid convoy, killing 3 in Sudan's Kordofan region
An aid convoy was hit by drone strikes Thursday, killing three people and wounding four aid workers as it traveled to cities in central Sudan's Kordofan region, the epicenter of fighting between the army and its rival paramilitary forces, a local doctors group said.
Officials race to contain virus outbreak after 72 captive tigers die in Thailand
A highly contagious virus is believed to have caused the deaths of 72 captive tigers in northern Thailand this month, with officials racing to contain the outbreak.
Economic Pulse
K-shaped economy hits Walmart as high-income shoppers are increasingly driving sales
As Americans struggle with the cost of living, many are turning to Walmart to save. The discount retailer said it’s especially seeing growth among higher-income shoppers.
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Investors brace for 'knee-jerk market reaction' to a coming Supreme Court tariff decision
The US Supreme Court will convene Friday at 10 a.m. ET for the first time in weeks, with markets keyed in on a possible decision around tariffs.
Quick Takes
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than 140 years
Who Is Starring in Emily Henry’s Book-to-Screen Adaptations? What to Know About the Casts
ByteDance responds to copyright infringement concerns with Seedance 2.0
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at 2026 Winter Olympics
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