Today's Catch Up

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Carrying up to 25 lbs of stuck waste because your constipation remedies are failing?

A leading NYC doctor reveals why fiber, laxatives, and probiotics often make gut issues worse instead of fixing the root cause.

Before you try another daily supplement, we analyzed the research behind her "7-Second Flush" to see if it really clears out your gut.

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National Guardsman in D.C. as part of Trump crackdown on crime charged after pointing gun at colleague

A National Guardsman assigned to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crackdown on crime is now facing criminal charges himself after he allegedly pulled a gun on a colleague.

Zion Mitchell, 21, of Macon, Georgia, was arrested earlier this month on charges of possessing a firearm while committing the crime of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to the criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia's Superior Court by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.

Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides, financial disclosures show

President Trump last year gave cash gifts of $45,000 to aides Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris and a $20,000 gift to Walt Nauta, public financial disclosures show.

White House spokesperson Davis Ingle said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit, including at times employees and aides, both in government and in his time in the private sector."

American Sports & Culture

The Seahawks open their title defense with a rare Week 1 Super Bowl rematch vs the Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating.

Pelicans trade Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies in 4-player deal

The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.

Tarik Skubal pitches the Dodgers past the Reds 3-2 for their 6th straight win

Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning, Teoscar Hernández singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 for their sixth consecutive victory.

American Business & Markets

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

As part of the proposed bankruptcy deal, the upstart golf venture is expected to be majority owned by its players.

Meta pushes into personal AI agents as company faces public reckoning over privacy and safety

Meta unveiled its Muse personal agent app that comes in a free tier or a monthly subscription costing $20 or $100 depending on usage.

Adani Enterprises shares jump as airport unit enters into $1 billion fundraising deal

The investors will subscribe to new shares in three tranches and collectively own about 5.54% of the airport operator after the final tranche.

American Fact of the Day!

On September 9, 1850, California was admitted to the Union as the 31st state, completing its remarkably rapid transformation from Mexican territory to American statehood in just two years. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848 triggered a massive migration that swelled the territory's population from 15,000 to over 300,000 by 1850, making California's path to statehood one of the fastest in American history. This accelerated admission also intensified national tensions over slavery, as California entered as a free state under the Compromise of 1850.

Tesla crashes into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, killing passenger