Who’s throwing her hat in the ring…

Nikki Haley. Yesterday, Haley announced she’s running for president in 2024. She’s long been seen as a rising Republican star. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Haley was South Carolina’s first female and non-white governor when she was elected in 2010. She served as former President Trump’s UN ambassador for nearly two years. Now, she’s the first Republican to challenge her former boss. In a video announcing her candidacy, Haley said she wants to address the country’s economic woes and bring “generational change” to the GOP. And unlike other Republican hardliners, Haley is viewed as a moderate alternative. Trump appeared to support her decision saying she should “follow her heart” and wished her luck. But critics say Haley is “just another career politician.”

Waiting game: The Republican Party is expected to have a crowded primary come 2024. The top rumored contenders include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former VP Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.

…Oh and speaking of 2024, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced she won't be seeking re-election. The news will end her more-than-three-decade service — the longest-serving female senator in US history.

What got a little hotter…

Inflation. Last month, US prices went up…by about 0.5% (so not that much, but still). Consumer price index data also showed that inflation is up 6.4% over the past 12 months. The news isn’t too surprising for anyone who’s kept an eye on their bank statements. The cost of housing, food, and gas went up. But some of that seems to be going back down. Used car prices also fell in January. Don’t be surprised if egg prices are still up (paging Taylor Swift fans). Food prices went up 11.3% from last January. The stock market didn’t love the higher-than-expected inflation report. Now, eyes are on the Fed meeting next month.

Where questions remain…

Michigan State University. Yesterday, more details came out on the deadly shooting that left three students dead and five others injured. Police say the 43-year-old gunman had no ties to the school and have yet to reveal a motive. The attack is reportedly the second school shooting of the year and happened a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland school shooting. MSU police described the incident as a “nightmare.” President Biden called for an end to gun violence that’s “ripping apart” communities. And many are remembering the victims.

Who we’re happy for….

Pharrell.

What doesn’t pair well...

Olaplex and baldness allegations.

Who had “bloody valentine” on replay…

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly.