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Parents, are you worried about burnout? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for

Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you can do about it.

Immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions, but deep divisions remain

A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows growing support for some restrictions on immigration. Still, many elements of President Trump's sweeping crackdown are unpopular with Democrats and independents.

Texas judge fines New York doctor for sending abortion pills to Texas

The ruling by a Texas judge against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas could test "shield laws" in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal.

Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid

The order allowing funds to flow again applies to existing contracts before Trump issued his Jan. 20 executive order declaring a freeze on foreign assistance.

Unease grows at the CDC as Trump administration keeps grip on research, messaging

CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.

Why Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets broke up

When you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way … till the Jets decide you're not coming back next season.

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores

Apple and Google removed the app after the Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting firms from doing business with TikTok as long as it is controlled by China-based ByteDance.

Up to 100 more workers are fired at CFPB as staff fear mass layoffs are looming

About 70-100 employees were terminated at the CFPB, following dozens of recent workers who were fired earlier this week. Agency staff are bracing for even wider layoffs.

On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump’s deportations

The bill passed after Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans ended a public dispute. It includes a mandatory death penalty for capital crimes committed by people without legal status.

Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae have cut ties with the Kennedy Center now that Trump is chair

The Kennedy Center was created by bipartisan legislation signed by former President Eisenhower in 1958. President Trump appointed himself and members of his administration to the board.

Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce

Employees across several agencies including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy and the General Services Administration have all been affected this week, with many being given notice on Thursday.

What’s happening with the anti-HIV program PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has been the subject of a series of presidential orders and memos that have left uncertainty about how it operates.

Deep cuts to NIH funding would cause economic harm across Trump-friendly Alabama

Birmingham has become one of the country’s leading hubs for biomedical research. Banners downtown brag about the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s status in the top 1% of institutions for NIH funding, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars into the region.

Thousands of counterfeit Forever postage stamps are seized in Chicago

Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago seized nearly 162,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps this past week which the agency said were shipped from China.

3 top U.S. prosecutors resign over order to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case

The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two top Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., resigned after the case against New York City's mayor war order dropped.

Where is my tax refund?

If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.

After Trump announced talks with Russia, Vance speaks to European allies

In his second big speech in Europe this week, the vice president will address the Munich Security Conference, days after President Trump said he would start talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs against other countries

President Trump is threatening to levy taxes on imports to match those other countries charge on U.S. exports.

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary

A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote no. Here's how he explained his vote.

A judge extends the pause on Trump’s plan to put USAID workers on leave

A federal judge has ruled to continue for another week the freeze on the Trump administration's plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave.

Movie Watch: ‘Marveling’ at the new Captain America, and favorites from Sundance 2025

Wondering what to watch this weekend? Captain America: Brave New World may have what you're looking for. Plus, two favorites from the Sundance Film Festival.

After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people

After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.

Duolingo’s owl mascot is a social media sensation. So why did they kill him off?

Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next?

Craft supplier Joann to close 60% of its stores across U.S. as it looks for a buyer

The move to close 500 stores comes after Joann declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The closures would leave it with far fewer stores than competitors Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

What is your best or your worst date?

It’s the season of love and we asked attendees at WBHM’s most recent News and Brews community pop-up event to tell us their stories of love or lack thereof.

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary, over Democrats’ loud objections

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.

New Orleans has beefed up security for Mardi Gras. For smaller parading krewes, it’s costly

The city is requiring more police officers at parades this year, putting higher costs on smaller, independent krewes vital to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras heritage.

A rare bipartisan coalition in Alabama pushes ban on machine gun conversion devices

Conversion devices that speed the firing of semi-automatic weapons are already banned under federal law, but there's currently no state law prohibiting possession.

Sen. Ted Cruz’s list of ‘woke’ science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.

Hamas says it will release hostages as scheduled this weekend

Israel threatened Tuesday to resume hostilities with Hamas in Gaza unless the militant group releases hostages under the ceasefire agreement.

Is Trump the president who will truly set a course for Mars?

Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough.