Today's Catch Up

Hospital Worker Robs Elderly Patient and Blows $500 on Credit Cards

9-year-old Illinois boy severely burned after TikTok trend inspired him to microwave NeeDoh toy

Patrick Mahomes' father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation

New Orleans police say recruit detained by ICE had been verified through agency's system

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Cracker Barrel responds to report its traveling employees are expected to eat at Cracker Barrel

If you work for Cracker Barrel and you're on a company road trip, you're expected to eat at Cracker Barrel — whenever practical, that is, the company said on Wednesday.

And don't even think about buying booze without a boss' approval.

That, in a nutshell, is the Cracker Barrel corporate guideline that was revealed this week by The Wall Street Journal in a story that has since gone viral.

More than 200 people evaluated in Tennessee after carbon monoxide leak infiltrates university facility

Hundreds of people have been evaluated and treated at various healthcare facilities after a carbon monoxide leak Wednesday at Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Ballad Health said that as of 6 p.m. local time, it is actively caring for more than 200 people across six Ballad Health hospitals.

Crews are continuing to respond to the exposure, though the total number of people affected has not yet been released. It is unclear how many are students and staff members.

American Sports & Culture

Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas.

Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is in a record-setting salary arbitration hearing. The left-hander is asking for $32 million, while the Detroit Tigers are offering $19 million.

LA Kings acquire high-scoring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers

The Los Angeles Kings have acquired Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers. The Kings are sending a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree to the Rangers for the 34-year-old winger.