CPI report, AI market decline, EPA changes and more in Morning Squawk
Morning Update Happy Friday! Remember that Ring Super Bowl ad featuring a lost dog? Well, it seems it didn’t exactly make a significant impact. Amazon, which owns the doorbell company, was hoping for better results. This morning, stock futures dipped, pulling down the averages for all three major indices into the negative. Here are five […]
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance reportedly faced scrutiny from the FCC, according to sources.
FCC Investigates Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Bad Bunny’s halftime performance during the Super Bowl is under the microscope by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as it may have crossed lines regarding “obscene material” and inappropriate language on public broadcasts, according to reports. Initially, the FCC determined that lyrics from the Puerto Rican rapper’s […]
New astronauts head to the International Space Station following a medical evacuation
SpaceX Launches Replacement Crew to International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In a rapid response to an earlier medical evacuation, a new crew was sent to the International Space Station on Friday, following the return of astronauts who had to leave Earth unexpectedly. Responding promptly to NASA’s request, SpaceX launched a replacement spacecraft, carrying […]
Trump considers reducing steel and aluminum tariffs as midterm elections approach, according to a report.
President Donald Trump seems to be getting ready to reduce some of the steel and aluminum tariffs, as rising costs are troubling voters with the midterm elections approaching in November. Last summer, he imposed tariffs as high as 50% on steel and aluminum imports, and later extended these tariffs to related products, like washing machines […]
Truck crash in Indiana reveals flaws in the CDL licensing system nationwide
America is facing renewed scrutiny regarding its commercial driver’s license (CDL) system after a tragic incident in Jay County, Indiana. A Kyrgyz driver of a semi-truck veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and numerous injuries. Although ICE has apprehended the driver, for the families grieving their losses, this post-incident action […]
Teacher Julie Rizzitello given 10-year prison sentence for sexual assault charges
Former Teacher Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Students A former teacher from New Jersey has been sentenced to ten years in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting two students at her family’s bagel shop. Prosecutors shared the news on Wednesday. Julie Rizzitello, 37, once taught at Wall High School in Wall Township. She was found […]
Roth IRA conversions become more popular as Generation X gets older. Should you make the switch?
February 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A Look at Roth Conversions and Retirement Savings A Roth conversion is essentially moving assets from a traditional retirement account, like an IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. The catch? You pay income tax on the amount you convert in that tax year. However, the upside is that […]
Evaluate USC, Alijah Arenas to qualify for the tournament
As March approaches, college basketball teams are eager to build on their momentum to secure a spot in the tournament’s top 68. The Big Ten stands out as the most competitive and robust conference this season. Last year, the eight teams that received at-large bids from this conference performed exceptionally well, winning all their first-round […]
Stars of ‘The Pitt’ Discuss the Nurses’ Significant Episode Bidding Farewell to Louie: “It’s a Major Responsibility for Nurses to Help People Transition to the Afterlife”
New Episode Spotlight on Nurses in HBO Max’s The Pit This week’s episode of HBO Max’s The Pit felt a bit different. In Season 2, Episode 6, titled “12:00 PM,” the focus shifts away from the doctors—Robbie (Noah Wyle), Langdon (Patrick Ball), Mel (Taylor Dearden), and Santos (Isa Briones)—to the nurses who consistently offer their […]
Kathie Lee Gifford states she is ‘against religion’ even though she leads a faith-based life
Kathie Lee Gifford Reflects on Faith and Philanthropy Kathie Lee Gifford has a long history of faith that shapes her life. Since her younger days, she’s leaned on her Christian beliefs, describing herself as, well, “anti-religious.” This past Saturday, during a gala event for Childhelp’s Drive the Dream in Phoenix, Arizona, she opened up about […]