Postal Service worker pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 worth of money and collectibles

A U.S. Postal Service supervisor pleaded guilty to federal charges in California after stealing more than $300,000 worth of checks, collectibles and other goods.

Joivian Tjuana Hayes, 36, agreed to a plea guilty to one count of mail theft and one count of unlawful transfer, possession and use of means of identification, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.

New York poultry markets ordered to close temporarily as bird flu concerns spread

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a temporary closure of live-poultry markets after bird flu was detected in the outer boroughs of New York City.

The order, signed by Hochul on Friday, requires the markets to close down between Feb. 7 and Feb. 14 as facilities undergo a complete disinfection process.

American Sports & Culture

Sources: Rodgers unlikely to return to Jets in '25

The Jets-Aaron Rodgers marriage is not expected to continue after two disappointing seasons, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sources: Giannis (calf) out through All-Star break

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined for the next week due to a left calf injury, sources told ESPN. Coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Antetokounmpo would miss the All-Star Game.

Texas ends S. Carolina's 57-game SEC win streak

No. 4 Texas beat No. 2 South Carolina 66-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' 57-game Southeastern Conference regular-season winning streak dating to 2021.

American Business & Markets

The world isn't close to breaking free from coal — in some countries, demand for it is surging

"There can be no transition when the demand for oil, for natural gas, for coal, continues to hit record highs," says Eric Nuttal of Ninepoint Partners.

Deepseek's AI model is 'the best work' out of China but the hype is 'exaggerated,' Google Deepmind CEO says

Deepseek's AI model "is probably the best work" out of China, Demis Hassabis said on Sunday, but added it was not a scientific advancement.

Nippon Steel declines to comment on Trump opposition to majority stake in U.S. Steel

Japan's Nippon Steel on Monday declined to comment after Trump said that no company can have a majority stake in U.S. Steel.

American Fact of the Day!

On February 10, 1967, the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. This amendment clarified the procedures for presidential succession, including what happens if a president becomes incapacitated or unable to perform their duties. It also formalized the process for selecting a new vice president when there is a vacancy. The 25th Amendment played a significant role in shaping the continuity of government in the United States.

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