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1. Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area

   Texas Republican lawmakers sent bills to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk that would dramatically interfere with elections administration in the state's largest, Democratic-run county.

2. A pop-up restaurant in Kabul is run by women for women. The Taliban is watching

   This start-up aims to provide both food and economic opportunity to Afghan women. But success means first overcoming economic crises, cultural taboos and Taliban interference.

3. Adidas begins selling off Yeezy brand sneakers, 7 months after cutting ties with Ye

   The German firm is selling shoes created with Ye (formerly Kanye West) before his antisemitic remarks led to termination of the deal in October. Some of the proceeds will go to anti-racism nonprofits.

4. Tupperware once changed women's lives. Now it struggles to survive

   The brand turned homemakers into saleswomen and became synonymous with kitchen storage. But it has relied on Tupperware parties for sales--and struggled to keep its business fresh. Is its fate sealed?

5. 3 Atlanta activists are arrested after their fund bailed out protesters of 'Cop City'

   The three leaders of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund have been aiding protesters against the city's proposed police and fire training center. They were charged with money laundering and charity fraud.

6. A trans inmate wins health care and will move to women's prison after suing Minnesota

   Christina Lusk sued over harassment, assault and discrimination she says she experienced while incarcerated. In its settlement of the case, Minnesota will grant her access to gender-affirming care.

7. Tourist pleads guilty for handling a Yellowstone bison calf, leading to its death

   The Hawaii resident was charged with one count of intentionally disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a baby bison return to its herd. Park rangers later had to euthanize the abandoned animal.

8. Amazon must pay over $30 million over claims it invaded privacy with Ring and Alexa

   The Federal Trade Commission has accused the online retailer of harboring children's data even when parents request it to be deleted, as well giving its Ring employees access to users' videos.

9. One mom takes on YouTube over deadly social media blackout challenge

   After Wisconsin mom Annie McGrath's teenage son died in a YouTube blackout challenge, she's confronting shareholders at an annual meeting of its parent company.

10. Amid economic uncertainty, employers may interview potential hires multiple times

    A recruiter and a dating coach weigh in on the stress of multiple rounds of interviews before a job-seeker gets an offer.