David Protein, a fast-growing brand known for its high-protein, low-calorie bars, is facing a class-action lawsuit that could shake the health-conscious snack market. Three consumers allege the companys products contain far more calories and fat than advertised, potentially undermining their appeal to people trying to manage weight.

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The lawsuit targets David Proteins parent company, Linus Technology, accusing it of deceptive practices. Plaintiffs say independent testing shows the bars contained 78% to 83% more calories than stated on their nutrition labels.

Calories explained

A calorie measures the energy food contains, derived from three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Each gram of carbohydrates and protein has four calories, while each gram of fat has nine.

The body turns calories into energy, muscle and fat, and consuming more calories than the body uses leads to weight gain.

Rules for nutrition labels

The Food and Drug Administration requires calorie counts on labels but allows a 20% margin of error. That means a product advertised as having 100 calories could legally contain between 80 and 120 calories.

Testing results for David Protein bars

David Protein bars are marketed as having roughly 150 calories and at least 20 grams of protein. But plaintiffs say their testing revealed much higher numbers.

For example, they claim the companys red velvet bar advertised at 150 calories and 28 grams of protein contains 271 calories. They attribute the discrepancy mostly to fat content: the nutrition label lists 2.5 grams of fat, while testing found 12.2 grams.

Several other bars allegedly tested at more than 270 calories.

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Had Defendant complied with the law, the statement of the total and correct number of calories and fat would have revealed to consumers that the Products provide significantly more calories and total fat than claimed, the lawsuit says. Defendant has been able to charge a price premium for the product as a result of these misrepresentations and omissions.

Relative to other protein bars, David Protein products are expensive; a 12-pack sells for about $40.

David Protein defends its pricing on its website:

Our bars deliver exceptional value to our customers by offering the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the market. We are less expensive and more convenient than our closest competitor: boiled cod, the company said.

Scripps News has contacted David Protein for comment on the lawsuit.

Why it matters

Plaintiffs say the marketing is aimed at consumers seeking healthier options.

Not only are Defendants misrepresentations misleading, they are material, the lawsuit reads. As Defendant is well aware, many American consumers are health-conscious and routinely rely upon nutrition information when selecting and purchasing food items.

They add that overconsumption of calories and fat is a major risk factor for overweight and obesity, and that about half of consumers annual food spending, and a third of their calorie and fat intake, comes from purchases outside the home.

President Donald Trump is again pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, suggesting Powell has the authority to do so before the Feds next scheduled meeting.

The Federal Reserve is set to meet next week. While Powell is a key voice, the boards seven members collectively decide whether to change rates.

Where is the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Too Late Powell, today? He should be dropping interest rates, IMMEDIATELY, not waiting for the next meeting! Trump wrote Thursday on Truth Social.

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Trumps remarks came hours after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 2.4% in the 12 months ending in February. That rate has held relatively steady but is slightly above the Feds 2% inflation target.

The consumer price index is one of the key measures the Fed considers when making interest rate decisions, alongside employment data. Higher inflation or a weakening job market can influence whether the board raises or lowers rates.

Also Thursday, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac said the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.11%. Mortgage rates are not directly set by the Fed but are often influenced by its actions.

Next week will be among Powells final meetings as Fed chair. In January, Trump said he would nominate Kevin Warsh to replace Powell.

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Powell is expected to serve as chair until May 2026 and could remain on the Feds board as a governor until 2028.

Lower interest rates can stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper. But policymakers caution that keeping rates low for too long can fuel inflation.

After U.S. inflation topped 9% in 2022, the Fed raised rates to their highest level in decades. Inflation has since fallen below 3%, but higher borrowing costs have made it harder for consumers and businesses to access credit often slowing job growth. Powell has said the Feds goal is to balance low inflation with continued employment gains.

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is "wounded and likely disfigured," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning.

Hegseth noted that Khamenei issued a written statement Thursday rather than a video or audio message. Khamenei became Irans supreme leader less than two weeks after a U.S. operation killed his father, Ali Khamenei.

Hegseth claimed Iran's leadership is desperate and in hiding.

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"They've gone underground, like what rats do," Hegseth said. "We know the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He put out a statement yesterday a weak one, actually but there was no voice and no video. It was a written statement. He called for unity. Apparently killing tens of thousands of protesters is his idea of unity. Iran has plenty of cameras and plenty of voice recorders. Why a written statement? I think you know why. His father is dead. He's scared. He's injured. He's on the run, and he lacks legitimacy. It's a mess for them. Who's in charge?"

In his first statement, Khamenei said Iran would continue to limit ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Irans ability to restrict ship traffic there has been blamed for a rapid increase in oil prices.

Khamenei also vowed vengeance.

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I assure everyone that we will not refrain from avenging the blood of your martyrs," he said. "The retaliation we have in mind is not limited only to the martyrdom of the great leader of the Revolution; rather, every member of the nation who is martyred by the enemy constitutes a separate case in the file of revenge.

Consumers and an advocacy group are suing the Trump administration after it granted waivers to several states allowing them to block Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to buy sugary foods in grocery stores.

The lawsuit targets waivers granted in Colorado, Iowa, West Virginia, Tennessee and Nebraska. The National Center for Law and Economic Justice alleges the waivers violate the Administrative Procedure Act.

Plaintiffs argue the waivers change the definition of what is considered food under SNAP and limit consumer choice. While the policies were intended to restrict purchases of candy and soda, NCLEJ says the rules are vague and could cover items that are more nutritious.

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Had the USDA followed proper notice-and-comment procedures as required by law, SNAP recipients, retailers and advocates would have sounded the alarm on the significant harms these food restrictions create for low-income people who rely on SNAP, said Katharine Deabler-Meadows, senior attorney at NCLEJ. Once again, the Trump administration is making it up as they go along and disregarding the damage. We are asking the court to immediately block implementation of these unlawful food restriction waivers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture began processing the waivers last year as part of a Trump administration push to ban the purchase of candy and other highly processed foods with SNAP benefits.

According to USDA statistics, SNAP served an average of 42.1 million people per month in 2023, representing 12.6% of the U.S. population. In general, food stamps can be used to buy most nonalcoholic beverages, as long as they are not served hot.

More broadly, the Trump administration released updated federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans that encouraged reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods. The guidelines placed greater emphasis on meat and dairy and less emphasis on whole grains and beans.

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The Federal Trade Commission says thousands of renters could receive refund checks following a settlement with a major landlord.

More than 444,000 renters of Invitation Homes will be mailed checks within 90 days after the company allegedly misled customers about lease costs. The FTC says the company charged undisclosed mandatory fees, such as utility management.

The agency also accuses Invitation Homes of failing to inspect units before move-in and unfairly withholding deposits after move-out.

Renters who paid $45 or more for covered fees or charges between January 2021 and September 2024 are eligible for a portion of the $47.2 million settlement. The average check will be about $106.

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The Biden administration announced the settlement in September 2024, but it took nearly 18 months to finalize.

Invitation Homes was previously accused of deceiving customers by claiming to offer 24/7 maintenance.

Under the settlement, Invitation Homes must clearly disclose leasing prices, establish policies and procedures for handling security deposit refunds fairly, and end other unlawful practices.

Invitation Homes admitted no wrongdoing.

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Invitation Homes believes that its disclosures and practices are industry-leading among professional peers as well as millions of smaller owners of single-family homes for lease, the company said. Invitation Homes remains committed to providing a high-quality living experience for individuals and families who want flexibility and choice in housing and to transparency with all stakeholders.

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBCs Today, was back at Rockefeller Center on Thursday as the network announced she will eventually return to the program following the apparent kidnapping of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.

Guthrie has spent most of the past month in Arizona with family during the search for her mother, who is believed to have been abducted from her home in the middle of the night.

Her whereabouts remain unknown. Despite thousands of tips, investigators have yet to identify a suspect.

NBC said Guthrie visited colleagues Thursday to thank them for their support.

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While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now on supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home, the network said in a statement.

Today co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones acknowledged Guthries visit on the program.

Savannah has come back to her home here at 30 Rock and Studio 1A, and we got to see her, Bush Hager said. In her perfect way, she talked to all of us, hugged every single person in this room the crew. She said she intends to return to the show even though it is the hardest thing to do. It is also her home, where she feels so loved, and she is beyond loved here. We are happy she was here.

Bush Hager noted that a date has not been set for Guthries return.

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I am proud of Savannah and rooting for her, Jones said. I know the strength it takes to even come here and be amongst all of us. I see it as we are in this storm, but we are not out of it and there is a light somewhere in the midst of this storm.

Apple this week unveiled a lower-priced iPhone alongside several updated products, including new iPads and MacBooks.

The iPhone 17e is now the least expensive current iPhone model, starting at $599. Thats $100 less than the iPhone 16 ($699) and $200 less than the iPhone 17 ($799). Two higher-end iPhones retail for $999 and $1,099.

The 17e has a 6.1-inch display, slightly smaller than the iPhone 17s 6.3-inch screen and the iPhone 17 Pro Maxs 6.9-inch display. While it shares some features with the iPhone 17, the 17e lacks multiple rear camera lenses.

iPhone 17e combines powerful performance and features our users love at an exceptional value, making it a compelling option for customers looking to upgrade to the iPhone 17 family, said Kaiann Drance, Apples vice president of worldwide iPhone product marketing. We know our customers want a product that will last, and iPhone 17e delivers just that. With A19 for incredible performance, double the entry storage, a smarter camera system, and enhanced durability, iPhone 17e is designed to stay fast, secure, and valuable for years to come.

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The iPhone 17e will be available starting Wednesday.

Apple also introduced new iPads and MacBooks. The updated iPad Air features Apples M4 chip, designed to better integrate artificial intelligence into the system.

The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599, and the 13-inch version starts at $799.

iPad Air gives users more ways than ever to be creative and productive, offering powerful performance and incredible versatility to help them turn their ideas into reality, said Bob Borchers, Apples vice president of worldwide product marketing.New MacBook Air models feature up to 18 hours of battery life. The 13-inch version starts at $1,099, while the 15-inch model starts at $1,299.

The latest MacBook Pro models are equipped with Apples new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which the company claims are the fastest central processing units available to consumers. Prices range from $2,199 to $3,599. A standard MacBook Pro with the M5 chip starts at $1,699.

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A landmark trial begins Tuesday as the Department of Justice and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sue Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, alleging it engages in anticompetitive practices.

The lawsuit, filed nearly two years ago by the Biden administration, accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation of using their dominance in the ticket market to block rivals. The DOJ and 30 state attorneys general say Live Nation locks up venues through exclusive long-term agreements, threatening to withhold artists and tours if venues do not sign those deals.

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The suit also alleges that Live Nation pressures artists to use the company as their promoter in order to gain access to those venues.

The trial comes as Ticketmaster and Live Nation face public criticism over high ticket fees, which often push prices far above face value. Some artists have even turned to selling tickets in person to help fans avoid the costs associated with online sales.

In a statement, Live Nation said the DOJ will lose in court because it ignores the basic economics of live entertainment. The company said most service fees go to venues, and that growing competition in ticketing has cut into Ticketmasters profit margins.

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But officials argue Live Nation is harming consumers.

Live Nation has manipulated the market and made itself untouchable by any competitor not because it is better, but because it has created a monopoly. This is illegal, plain and simple, and artists, their fans, and the live venues that support them are hurting as a result, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. Live Nation harms fans through higher fees and a, frankly, terrible ticketing experience, and threatens venues with loss of access to tours and artists if they dont enter into long and exclusive agreements with the company.

As congressional Republicans applauded President Donald Trump for taking decisive action against Iran early Saturday, Democrats said Trump lacks the authority to order broad strikes without Congress approval.

The sharply divided reactions came hours after U.S. and Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Iran. In response, Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in the region.

The strikes came a day after the U.S. and Iran held indirect peace talks in Geneva, moderated by Oman. Trump has warned Iran for months of possible military action over concerns the country is developing nuclear weapons.

While many congressional Democrats agreed Iran is a bad actor, they said the situation did not warrant an attack.

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By the presidents own words, American heroes may be lost, said Sen. Mark Warner, co-chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. That alone should have demanded the highest level of scrutiny, deliberation and accountability, yet the president moved forward without seeking congressional authorization. The Constitution is clear: The decision to take this nation to war rests with Congress, and launching large-scale military operations particularly in the absence of an imminent threat to the United States raises serious legal and constitutional concerns.

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said, Iran is a bad actor and must be aggressively confronted for its human rights violations, nuclear ambitions, support of terrorism and the threat it poses to our allies like Israel and Jordan in the region. Still, Jeffries criticized Trump for not seeking congressional approval, warning that troops are being put in harms way.

Republicans largely defended Trumps actions.

Today, our commander in chief took decisive action against the threat posed by the worlds leading proliferator of terrorism, the Iranian regime, said Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. This is a pivotal and necessary operation to protect Americans and American interests. The president has stated the operations goals clearly: thwart permanently the ayatollahs desire to create a nuclear weapon, degrade their ballistic missile force and production capacity, and destroy their naval and terrorism capabilities.

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The War Powers Act requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of launching military action. The act allows the president to commit troops to battle for 60 days before needing congressional approval. A U.S. source told Scripps News that the "Gang of Eight" members of Congress were briefed on Tuesday by Pentagon officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reached seven of these members prior to Saturday's attack, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

A source also said the Pentagon provided notifications to Armed Services Committees early this morning after strikes had commenced.

One Republican who opposed Trumps actions was Rep. Thomas Massie, who, along with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, introduced a bill requiring Trump to seek authorization from Congress. However, because the bill would need a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override a presidential veto, it is unlikely to become law.

I am opposed to this war. This is not America First, Massie said.

President Donald Trump declared Saturday that Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following U.S. and Israeli strikes, calling it the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country.

Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead, Trump wrote in a statement. He said the operation was carried out in coordination with Israel and claimed Iranian leaders were unable to evade U.S. intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems.

Earlier Saturday, Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel believed Khamenei was among those killed in the strikes. Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei's death hours later.

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Trump also said on Saturday that heavy bombing would "continue uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!"

The United States and Israel launched major strikes against Iran early Saturday, with Trump announcing that major combat operations were underway. He said the objective is to eliminate what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime and to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

We are going to destroy their missiles and raise their missile industry to the ground, Trump said. We are going to annihilate their navy They will never have a nuclear weapon.

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Iran quickly retaliated with explosions reported in Israel and across the Middle East.

In his initial remarks, Trump acknowledged the risks of military action.

The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties, he said. That often happens in war.

He has also appealed to the Iranian people, who have been seen in the streets celebrating Khamenei's apparent death.

"Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves," Trump stated.

Nearly all prepared and prepackaged foods have them. Expiration dates have long been printed on packaging, but what do they actually mean? And is it really a big deal to eat something a few days past its date?

According to Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic, expiration dates are not always the best way to determine whether food is still safe to eat.

Checking a foods color, smell and texture are better indicators, she said. Mold is another clear sign a product is no longer safe.

Perishable foods such as meat, dairy and produce pose the biggest risk.

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Any place where you have an environment where bacteria can grow, that leads to the most probable chance you could become ill after having that product, Kirkpatrick said. Typically, when bacteria has grown, we will see it or smell it. But that is why some of those perishable items are the most important things to keep an eye out for.

So what exactly do expiration dates tell consumers?

Theyre actually more about quality than they are about food safety, she said. The sell-by date is typically a guide for grocery manufacturers when can I sell this by? The best-by date is really an assessment of quality. A cracker might taste great now, but maybe in four weeks it wont taste as good.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that only infant formula is required to carry an expiration date. Other products may voluntarily use the following labels:

Best if Used By/Before: Indicates when a product will be at its best flavor or quality. Not a safety date. Sell-By: Tells the store how long to display the product for inventory purposes. Not a safety date. Use-By: Last recommended date for peak quality. Only a safety date when used on infant formula. Freeze-By: Indicates when a product should be frozen to maintain peak quality. Not a safety date.

NASAs planned mission to return humans to the moon will be delayed again after engineers discovered an interrupted flow of helium to the Artemis II Space Launch System rockets interim cryogenic propulsion stage.

This is the second time the astronauts two-week quarantine has been interrupted because of a mechanical issue. NASA announced last week that the launch could occur as soon as March 6.

The agency now targets an April launch.

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NASA plans to roll Artemis II and its Orion spacecraft off the launch pad Wednesday. The four-mile move to the Vehicle Assembly Building is expected to take about 12 hours.

Teams are reviewing potential causes of the issue, including the interface between ground and rocket lines used to route helium, a valve in the upper stage, and a filter between the ground and rocket, NASA said in a statement. They also are reviewing data from Artemis I, in which teams had to troubleshoot helium-related pressurization of the upper stage before launch.

The mission was previously postponed about four weeks after the agency found a problem with Orions liquid hydrogen tank during a rehearsal. The tank leaked excessive liquid hydrogen into the rockets core stage. Liquid hydrogen is used as a propellant.

Artemis I, launched in 2022, was the first mission in NASAs Artemis program, which aims to pave the way for deep space exploration beyond the moon. While Artemis I was uncrewed, Artemis II will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby. Artemis III is expected to include a crewed mission to the moons surface.

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The last time NASA sent astronauts to the moon was in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission.

One issue President Donald Trump is expected to address during his State of the Union speech Tuesday is voting integrity. Trump has been pushing for Congress to approve the Save America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering.

The bill also calls for states to take steps to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered.

The measure passed the House but could face challenges in the Senate. The League of Women Voters has opposed the legislation, saying it would create another barrier to voting.

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Trump has also suggested he would sign an executive order requiring election officials to review a persons identification before allowing them to vote. Although some officials have expressed concern over this provision, 83% of Americans said in 2025 that they support requiring photo identification at polls, according to the Pew Research Center.

Trump has said these provisions are needed to ensure elections are conducted fairly.

David Becker, executive director and founder of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research, said some of the information the White House has provided on voter integrity has not been accurate.

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Our election system is secure. It is transparent. It is verifiable. It is better than its ever been before, Becker said.

The Trump administration itself reviewed 50 million voter records and found that 99.98% of them had documented citizenship attached, he added.

Becker said the Save America Act could make it more difficult for states to prepare for the upcoming midterm elections if approved by Congress.

We need to continue to speak the truth about our elections and support our public servants who run those elections in the face of this continued disinformation and, frankly, grift, Becker said.

The State of the Union will air live Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. PT, on Scripps News and on the Scripps News website, app and YouTube pages.

This will be President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term. He also delivered an address to a joint session of Congress in 2025 shortly after becoming president. His previous address to Congress lasted one hour and 40 minutes.

What is the State of the Union?

The president is obligated to occasionally update Congress on the functions of the executive branch. The State of the Union can be delivered both in writing or orally. For most of the 19th century, the State of the Union was delivered by presidents in writing. In 1913, Woodrow Wilson controversially opted to deliver the State of the Union orally in person in House Chambers.

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The last time a president submitted the State of the Union in writing was President Jimmy Carter in 1981, just days before leaving office.

Americans express concerns over inflation, jobs and health care

A plurality of Americans say that inflation, jobs and health care have gotten worse under President Trump instead of better, according to a poll released by Scripps News and Talker Research on Monday. A plurality of Americans, however, say immigration has improved under Trump.

But the latest poll should be concerning for congressional Republicans. The poll found that Democrats have a 6-point advantage in a generic ballot.

Democratic response

Newly elected Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will provide the official response for Democrats after Trump's speech. Although the party delivers a formal response to the presidential address, it has become customary in recent years for lawmakers to release their own reaction videos via social media.

Additionally, numerous Democrats will "counterprogram" Trump's speech.

Seven senators and 24 members of the House are expected to participate in an event on the National Mall, which will stream online at MoveOn.org/Live.

The invitation list

Each member of the House of Representatives is allowed to invite a guest to sit in House chambers during the State of the Union. The president can also make his own set of invitations to guests.

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Robert Carradine, an actor whose five-decade career included numerous comedic and dramatic roles, died at 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradines family said he died following a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder.

It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother Robert Carradine has passed away, the statement read. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobbys valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder.We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time, we ask for privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.

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Carradine was part of the famed Carradine acting family, which included his father, John; brother, Keith; and daughter, Ever Carradine.

His top acting credits included playing nerdy fraternity president Lewis Skolnick in "Revenge of the Nerds" and the absent-minded but loving father Sam McGuire in the Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire."

Carradine began his career in the early 1970s, making his television debut on "Bonanza." His film debut came a year later in John Waynes "The Cowboys."

Hilary Duff, who played the title role in Lizzie McGuire, paid tribute to her former co-star in an Instagram post.

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This one hurts, she wrote. Its really hard to face this reality about an old friend. There was so much warmth in the McGuire family, and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. Ill be forever grateful for that. Im deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family and everyone who loved him.

Young adults with full-time jobs are having a tough time living on their own, according to a new report from LendingTree. A survey found that just 26.9% of adults ages 18 to 27 who work full time are able to live comfortably on their own.

By comparison, more than half of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers with full-time jobs can live comfortably on their own.

LendingTree defined living comfortably as being able to afford a standard one-bedroom apartment while spending less than 30% of income on rent.

The ability to afford such housing varies widely by metro area.

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In Scranton, Pennsylvania, more than seven in 10 members of Gen Z with full-time jobs can afford a one-bedroom apartment. In Toledo, Ohio, nearly two-thirds of young adults with full-time work can afford a basic apartment.

But in Oxnard, California, fewer than 10% of young working adults can afford an apartment. The situation is similar in cities such as Miami, San Diego and Honolulu.

The survey also found that there are now more members of Gen Z working full time than baby boomers.

About 60% of Gen Xers can afford a one-bedroom apartment while spending less than 30% of their salary. Around 57% of millennials and 56% of baby boomers can do the same.

While young adults generally earn less than their older peers, rent prices remain a key factor. In addition to negotiating salaries, LendingTree recommends renters try to negotiate their rent.

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Finding a new tenant is a headache, LendingTree said in the report. It takes time and money that the landlord would prefer not to spend. Assuming youve been easy to work with, theyd likely rather have you stick around, and they might even be willing to knock a couple of bucks off your rent each month to make it happen.

After a delay, NASAs planned Artemis II mission to send four astronauts around the moon now has a targeted launch date of March 6 following a successful wet dress rehearsal.

Lori Glaze, deputy associate administrator for NASAs Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, cautioned that the date comes with caveats, noting there is still significant work to be completed at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center.

Every night I look up at the moon, I see it and I get real excited because I can feel she is calling us, and were ready, Glaze said.

The launch was postponed about four weeks after the agency discovered an issue with Orions liquid hydrogen tank during a previous rehearsal. NASA said the tank leaked excessive liquid hydrogen into the rockets core stage. Liquid hydrogen is used as a propellant.

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The agency also said a valve in the crew module needed retorquing. Glaze said those fixes performed pretty well.

Because of the delay, the four astronauts were released from quarantine but will return to it for the next two weeks.

Artemis I, launched in 2022, marked the first mission in the Artemis program, which NASA hopes will pave the way for deep space exploration beyond the moon. While Artemis I was uncrewed, Artemis II will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby. Artemis III is expected to include a crewed mission to the moons surface.

The last time NASA sent astronauts to the moon was in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission.

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There remain questions over what happens to billions of dollars collected by the U.S. government after widespread tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were struck down by the Supreme Court.

In writing the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts did not spell out a mechanism for the government to refund businesses affected by the tariffs. Many of those costs were likely passed on to consumers. It is possible that the government can keep the billions raised through now-illegal tariffs, but that would likely come with additional legal scrutiny.

The federal government has had a process for handing out tariff refunds to companies under 19 U.S.C. 1514. But this has generally been used as a mechanism for companies that disagree with the government's assessment on how to classify imported items.

Some companies, such as Costco, have already filed suit against the federal government in hopes of getting refunds.

"I think we would expect an even greater march toward the court on the part of companies in order to try to secure those refunds," said Greta Peisch, a former general counsel with the U.S. Trade Representative. "We again don't know exactly what process or how those refunds will be processed. But I think at the very least, many companies feel that the best way to ensure that they're in line to get those refunds is to file suit at the Court of International Trade."

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Speaking to reporters Friday, President Trump expressed frustration that the Supreme Court did not spell out whether the federal government would be required to hand out refunds. He suggested it could take years of court battles before determining whether companies are entitled to a refund.

"Wouldn't you think they would put one sentence in there saying that, keep the money, or don't keep the money, right? I guess it has to get litigated for the next two years," he said.

The Trump administration said in December that it collected $200 billion in tariffs in 2025. Penn Wharton estimated that about $170 billion was collected as a direct result of Trump-imposed tariffs.

The tariffs were also used as justification to extend tax breaks that were set to expire at the end of 2025, as Trump said tariffs would increase federal revenue. Without billions in tax revenue, it remains unclear how the government will make up the difference.

In writing a dissenting opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh addressed how messy refunding tariff payments could be.

"Refunds of billions of dollars would have significant consequences for the U. S. Treasury," he said. "The Court says nothing today about whether, and if so how, the Government should go about returning the billions of dollars that it has collected from importers. But thatprocess is likely to be a 'mess,' as was acknowledged at oral argument."

Yale Universitys Budget Lab issued a November 2025 report, estimating tariffs add about $1,400 to annual expenses for the median U.S. household, with costs varying by income level. Clothing, electronics and metal goods tend to be among the most impacted categories, according to Yale.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said companies should get their money back right away.

Time to pay the piper, Donald. These tariffs were nothing more than an illegal cash grab that drove up prices and hurt working families, so you could wreck longstanding alliances and extort them," he said. Every dollar unlawfully taken must be refunded immediately with interest. Cough up!

The National Retail Federation is also urging the government to issue refunds.

"We urge the lower court to ensure a seamless process to refund the tariffs to U.S. importers. The refunds will serve as an economic boost and allow companies to reinvest in their operations, their employees and their customers," the organization said.

In a new podcast appearance, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged his past drug use and said he is no longer afraid of germs.

During Thursdays episode of This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Kennedy admitted to snorting cocaine off a toilet seat. He added that he still attends meetings to help others overcome their addiction.

I mean for me, I said this when I came in, I dont care what happens, Im going to a meeting every day, Kennedy said. Im not scared of a germ, you know. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats. I know this disease will kill me if I dont treat it, which means going to meetings every day. Its just bad for my life so for me, it was survival."

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Kennedy opened the show by saying he knows Von through recovery. The two began their recovery from cocaine addiction more than 40 years ago.

Kennedy has long been open about his past drug use, including before overseeing the nations leading health agencies. The New York Times reported he was arrested in 1983 for heroin possession in South Dakota.

At the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville last year, Kennedy reflected on his addiction, saying he began using heroin as a teenager and continued for more than a decade.

Every addict feels that way in one way or another that they have to fix whats wrong with them, and the only thing that works are drugs, he said at the event. And so threats that you might die, that youre going to ruin your life, are completely meaningless.

Kennedys tenure at the Department of Health and Human Services has been met with both praise and criticism. The Trump administration has made significant changes to federal nutrition guidelines, placing more emphasis on protein and less on whole grains. It has also removed members from key health and vaccine panels, leading to changes to the childhood immunization schedule.