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The IRS distributed the second round of stimulus money to eligible inmates using debit cards, which state prisons are unable to process. Correctional officials have communicated the problem to the federal agency, but it's unclear what steps the IRS will take to fix it.

Stimulus Debit Cards Unusable For Prison Inmates In At Least Four States

The debit cards can't be processed in prisons so inmates can't deposit their payments. The IRS has acknowledged the problem, but hasn't offered an immediate solution.

To Liven Up That Millionth Zoom, Call In The Livestock

Do you need something to liven up your virtual business meetings? You can hire a goat or two from Cronkshaw Fold Farm in Lancashire, England to make a cameo appearance in your call.

The Supreme Court said California can no longer continue with a ban on indoor church services put in place amid the pandemic.

Supreme Court Rules Against Calif., Doubles Down On Religious Rights Amid Pandemic

The court sided with two churches that said a ban on indoor church services violated their rights to free exercise of religion. But the justices let stand restrictions that cap attendance at 25%.

Predictions

Our panelists predict what will be the first big change the new CEO will make at Amazon.

Lightning Fill In The Blank

All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.

Bluff The Listener

Our panelists read three stories about personal protective gear in the news, only one which is true.

Who's Bill This Time?

Book store owner retires, infrequent flyer miles and you snooze, you win.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is directing commanding officers and supervisors throughout the military to institute a one-day stand-down within the next 60 days to address concerns of extremism within the armed forces.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Signs Military 'Stand Down' Memo To Address Extremism

Austin has ordered the armed forces to stand down for one day to address concerns over extremism in the ranks — an issue that has drawn renewed concern in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Life Kit: How To Fight Procrastination

NPR's Life Kit looks at why people procrastinate and how one can stop.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, announced the Biden administration's plan to terminate agreements with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras that allowed the U.S. to send asylum-seekers to those countries.

Biden Moves To End Trump-Era Asylum Agreements With Central American Countries

The Biden administration took steps to dismantle deals with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras that allowed the U.S. to send asylum-seekers to those countries.

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