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FBI Employees Fired Over Classified Files Case
FBI Director Kash Patel fired at least 10 FBI employees on Wednesday who were connected to the investigation into President Trump’s handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
The firings followed revelations that the FBI had subpoenaed phone records of Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles while the two were private citizens during the Biden administration. Patel accused previous FBI leadership of using flimsy pretexts and evading oversight in its investigation.
The FBI Agents Association condemned the firings, saying they violate employees’ due process rights and weaken the bureau by stripping away critical expertise.
Chain Stores Facing 2026 ‘Retail Apocalypse’
Over 1,200 U.S. retail stores are slated to close in 2026, as major chains including Macy’s, Pizza Hut, Kroger, Wendy’s, and Saks Off 5th shutter underperforming locations in what experts are calling a retail apocalypse.
The closures follow a record-setting 2025, when thousands of U.S. stores permanently shut their doors. Rising operating costs, declining foot traffic, and the continued shift toward online shopping are driving the trend.
Other affected chains include Carter’s, which plans to close 150 stores over three years; Yankee Candle, shuttering 20 locations; Rite Aid, closing all remaining stores after a second bankruptcy filing; and Amazon, which announced plans to shut down all 57 Amazon Fresh and 15 Amazon Go locations.
Forrester Research predicts the pressure on retailers will intensify, forecasting a bankruptcy wave among specialty retailers and a broader industry pivot toward profitability over expansion. AI-powered shopping tools and stricter digital return policies are also expected to reshape the sector.
Tech Companies Roll Out New Child Protections
Tech companies are rolling out new safety measures aimed at empowering parents as a major ongoing trial in Los Angeles tests whether Meta and YouTube deliberately designed addictive platforms that harmed children’s mental health.
Meta’s Instagram announced Thursday that it will soon alert parents when teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, part of Meta’s latest effort to shore up safety features as it faces heat over how social media impacts young people.
Apple, meanwhile, launched a new age verification system for app downloads in several countries and U.S. states to comply with laws requiring users of certain apps to be at least 18.
Last week, testifying about child safety, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company isn’t seeking to make Instagram addictive to younger users, pushing back against claims that the app is designed to be harmful to children.
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➤ Hillary Clinton testified behind closed doors on Thursday to the House Oversight Committee on the Jeffrey Epstein probe, saying she has no knowledge of his crimes and doesn’t recall ever meeting him. On X, she accused the committee of engaging in a partisan “fishing expedition.” Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify today. (More)
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➤ Anaheim Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville recorded his 1,000th career victory after beating the Oilers, which puts him just 244 victories behind Scotty Bowman for the most in NHL history. (More)
➤ Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer is returning to play for the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $3 million deal that includes up to $10 million in performance incentives. It’s the 41-year-old’s 19th MLB season. (More)
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➤ Netflix walked away from its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets after Warner’s board deemed Paramount’s $31-per-share bid superior, netting Netflix a $2.8 billion breakup fee. (More)
➤ The average 30-year mortgage rate dipped below 6% for the first time since 2022, falling to 5.98% as the spring homebuying season gets underway. (More)
➤ Nvidia stock fell 5% on Thursday despite the company posting record revenue in the fourth quarter, beating Wall Street estimates. Investor concerns around the AI boom dampened enthusiasm over the earnings results. (More)
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