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Roku Shares Drop on Disappointing Earnings Report
Roku shares dropped during Friday's session after the streaming company reported Q4 revenue on Thursday that missed expectations, and disappointing guidance for the Q1 of 2022. Tuna Amobi, director and senior analyst at CFRA Research, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss what it means for investors and the company's future.

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Retailer Trade Group Wants Online Platforms to Clamp Down on Resale of Stolen Goods
The Retail Industry Leaders Association released a report alleging the safety risks, economic losses, and potential job losses they link to a surge in shoplifting crimes in the United States. Lisa LaBruno, senior EVP of retail operations at the trade organization, joined Cheddar News to discuss the impact of websites that allow for the resale of unverified goods and passing the INFORM Consumers Act to stamp it out. “We need to hold the online marketplaces accountable for being a favored venue for criminals to resell stolen product," LaBruno said. "And that is exactly what the INFORM Act is designed to do."

Benjamin Alexander on Being Jamaica's First Olympic Alpine Skier
Jamaican Olympic alpine skier Benjamin Alexander joins Cheddar News to discuss his first Olympic appearance and creating more opportunities for diversity in the sport.

Creating a Space for Black Americans in Ghana
Nzingha Samuel, social entrepreneur and community developer at E & Z Star Culture, joins Cheddar News to talk about her efforts creating a space for Black Americans in Ghana.

Language Learning Platform Duolingo Launches Haitian Creole
Cindy Blanco, senior learning scientist at language learning platform Duolingo, joins Cheddar News to discuss users now being able to learn Haitian Creole.

Olympic Medalist Lauren Gibbs on Athlete Mental Health as 2022 Games Come to an End
While the United States were once again among the top nations in 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to medal, with the games just ended, the focus turns to the athletes coming home and the mental toll the competition take on them. Lauren Gibbs, the 2018 Team USA silver medalist in bobsledding, joined Cheddar News to give her perspective on this year's games and what the competitors have gone through. “Its definitely a mixed bag, you know? It's like I just had the most incredible athletic experience of my life, but then its like its over in a flash," Gibbs said about the feelings an athlete can go through after finishing. She noted that it's important for them to be vocal and reach out to support networks after the rush of competition ends.

Helicopter Crashes Into Ocean Near Miami Beach Swimmers
A helicopter has crashed into the ocean waters off Miami Beach, plummeting a few feet away from swimmers in a crowded stretch popular among tourists.

Beyond 'Tinder Swindler': FTC Sounds Alarm on Record Number of Romance Scams
In 2021, Americans reported losses from so-called romance scams hit an all-time high of $547 million, or six times the total losses in 2017, according to the FTC.



