In a small French town, a mother faces manslaughter charges for force-feeding her 11-month-old son until he died. This grim practice, originating in Africa, involves blocking the child's nose and pouring porridge down their throat. It is believed to make children stronger, but now it has brought tragedy. 

A controversy arises in Arizona as Republican Party chair Jeff DeWit steps down after the release of a leaked audio recording. In the recording, DeWit is accused of attempting to bribe Kari Lake. Although DeWit admits the audio's authenticity, he claims it was selectively edited to tarnish his reputation. He accuses Lake of orchestrating a setup and implicates powerful figures who want to hinder her political ambitions.

The Bank of Canada is contemplating lowering interest rates due to increasing inflation caused by high levels of immigration and soaring housing costs. While some predict multiple rate cuts in 2024 and a potential recession, others argue that such measures are unnecessary. They argue that population growth and weak GDP have already pushed Canada into a mild recession. The central bank aims to see inflation return to its 2 percent target by late 2025.

Hillary Clinton expresses disappointment over the Oscars snubbing the director and lead actress in the movie "Barbie." Despite its massive commercial success, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were not nominated for their roles in this feminist-themed film. Many are quick to label this exclusion as an act of sexism.

The Digest, 1/24/2024 @630PM, CDT

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