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Congress Reviews Unredacted Epstein Files, Challenges DOJ Over Blacked‑Out Names

A restricted review has exposed disturbing details that are driving fresh oversight demands on the Justice Department.

GOP Lawmaker Seeks Probe of Bad Bunny Halftime Show as NFL Says No Official Ratings Yet

Postgame fallout centers on debunked viral claims, with the NFL stressing that ratings have not been released.

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Demands Compensation and U.S. Stake

Michigan leaders say the threat lacks a clear legal basis.

iOS 26.4 Developer Beta Expected Late February With First Siri Upgrades

Developers will trial context‑aware Siri features first, with the chatbot version planned for iOS 27.

FBI Releases Recovered Doorbell Footage of Masked, Armed Figure in Nancy Guthrie Case

Investigators say the images came from residual backend data following the removal of recording devices.

Hong Kong Jails Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai for 20 Years Under National Security Law

Governments vow diplomatic pressure following the verdict.

Ferrari Names First EV ‘Luce’ and Unveils Jony Ive–Led Interior

A LoveFrom-designed cabin emphasizes tactile controls over giant screens.

OpenAI Begins Limited U.S. Test of Ads in ChatGPT for Free and Go Users

OpenAI says the limited U.S. test funds broader free access without affecting answers.

Fast-Moving Clipper Brings Evening Snow to New England, With Higher Totals North

Temperatures trend more seasonable midweek, with lingering slick spots on frozen surfaces.

NASA, SpaceX Target Friday 5:15 a.m. ET for Crew-12 ISS Launch After Weather Delays

The four-person international crew steps in after last month’s medical return to start an approximately eight‑month research stay.

Apple Ends Legacy HomeKit Support, Forcing Migration to New Home Architecture

The change compels users to move to Apple’s rebuilt platform requiring modern OS versions with a HomePod or Apple TV as the hub.

Budweiser Leads Super Bowl 60 Ad Meter as AI and Crypto Spots Stumble

Audience scores favored nostalgic, human stories over tech demos, with minute‑long spots outperforming as 30‑second prices topped $10 million.

Sony Sets 60-Plus-Minute PlayStation State of Play for February 12

The hour-long showcase is set to deliver a broad PS5 update with the game lineup still undisclosed.

WhatsApp Web Begins Rollout of Encrypted Voice and Video Calls in Browser

The beta-only launch enables one-on-one calling with screen sharing ahead of a wider release in the coming weeks.

Opening Statements Begin in LA Bellwether Trial Alleging Instagram, YouTube Addict Children

The case tests design-based liability theories that could shape thousands of related suits.

Catherine O’Hara’s Death Certificate Cites Pulmonary Embolism Linked to Rectal Cancer

The document discloses a previously private rectal cancer diagnosis.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Near $70,000 as Fresh Inflows Turn Negative

On‑chain metrics show new money has dried up, raising the risk the pullback morphs into an early bear market.

Musk Puts Moon First for SpaceX, Eyes 2027 Uncrewed Landing

He says shorter trips and more frequent launch windows will speed progress, pushing Mars work roughly five to seven years down the line.

Canada’s Veteran Core Faces U.S. Next as Early Results Recast Milan‑Cortina Picture

Opening medals across multiple venues are shifting momentum into Day 4.

Large U.S. Study Ties Moderate Caffeinated Coffee or Tea to Lower Dementia Risk

Researchers caution the link is observational with modest effect size based on decades of self-reported data from U.S. health professionals.

MLB Launches In-Market Streaming for 20 Teams as ESPN Takes Over MLB.TV

The move reflects MLB's pivot from struggling regional networks to league-run streaming.

Ring’s Super Bowl Pitch for AI ‘Search Party’ Draws Privacy Backlash

Critics cite default participation combined with Ring’s history with police‑linked partners.

Museum Reanalysis Reveals Egypt’s Earliest Metal Drill, 5,300 Years Old

Microscopy with pXRF, supported by preserved leather coils, establishes the piece as a Predynastic bow‑drill shaft.

Subnautica and Below Zero Launch as Switch 2 Editions on February 17

Owners of the original Switch releases receive a no-cost upgrade to the new editions.

Willis Lease and CFM Launch CFM56 Life-Extension Program With Initial Engines Inducted

The collaboration uses OEM-supplied material with in-shop core restoration to keep CFM56-5B/7B units on wing longer at controlled cost.

xAI Cofounder Tony Wu Resigns as SpaceX Absorbs Musk’s AI Startup

The departure underscores talent turnover during xAI’s integration into SpaceX.

ZeroDayRAT Mobile Spyware Sold on Telegram Gives Full Control of Android and iOS Devices

iVerify warns that easy access via Telegram lowers the barrier for criminal use.

Meta Rolls Out AI Tools on Facebook for Animated Profiles, Restyled Stories and Animated Text Backdrops

The features begin a gradual release, with more animation options promised over the year.

Fitbit Expands Gemini-Powered Personal Health Coach to iOS and Five Countries

Access arrives as a phased public preview with English-only availability, requiring Premium.

Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes 59 Flaws as Six Zero-Days Are Actively Exploited

Active attacks on protection-bypass flaws create immediate pressure for rapid, coordinated patching.

AI Boom Drives Acute Memory Shortage as PC Makers Urge Buyers to Act Now

AI data centers are absorbing high‑bandwidth memory, creating a consumer chip shortage expected to persist for years.

NASA, SpaceX Target Friday 5:15 a.m. ET for Crew-12 ISS Launch After Weather Delays

The four-person international crew steps in after last month’s medical return to start an approximately eight‑month research stay.

Discord to Default All Accounts to Teen Settings Globally, Requiring Age Proof for Adult Access Starting in March

Verification will rely on on-device selfie checks or ID uploads, a choice under fresh scrutiny after a 2025 vendor data leak.

'Smart Underwear' Study Finds Higher Daily Flatulence, Human Flatus Atlas Opens Enrollment

The team is recruiting U.S. adults for a remote Human Flatus Atlas to establish objective baselines linking gas patterns to microbiome activity.

OpenAI Delays Jony Ive-Designed AI Device to 2027, Retires ‘io’ Name

Court filings show OpenAI has dropped the “io” branding following a trademark dispute with iyO.

SafeMoon Ex-CEO Braden Karony Sentenced to 100 Months in Federal Prison

The court ordered $7.5 million forfeiture with two homes to be surrendered in the Eastern District of New York case.

Samsung Tests Variable-Aperture Camera Modules as iPhone 18 Pro Is Expected to Add the Tech

Supplier sampling points to early testing driven by reports that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will adopt the feature.

Alphabet Raises About $32 Billion in Global Bonds, Including Rare 100-Year Note

The oversubscribed financing helps fund an AI infrastructure plan that could lift 2026 capital spending to as much as $185 billion.

CMA Secures Apple and Google Pledges to Make App Stores Fairer in the UK

Following a consultation to 3 March, the CMA targets 1 April for rollout with public monitoring and the option of binding rules.

Nothing Launches Essential Apps Beta on Phone (3) for AI-Built Mini Apps

Access is via waitlist with broader capabilities coming through scheduled OS updates.

MLB Launches In-Market Streaming for 20 Teams as ESPN Takes Over MLB.TV

The move reflects MLB's pivot from struggling regional networks to league-run streaming.

Mets’ Francisco Lindor Faces Left Hamate Stress Reaction Evaluation, With Six-Week Surgery Option

A hand specialist will decide Wednesday if the shortstop needs a procedure that would leave only a narrow runway before Opening Day.

Brandon Ingram Replaces Stephen Curry on USA Stripes for 2026 NBA All-Star Game

Curry sits with a right knee issue, with Golden State eyeing a post-break return.

Everton Host Bournemouth With Sixth Place in Sight After Lineups Confirmed

The Toffees seek to turn sustained away momentum into a long-awaited home win at Hill Dickinson.

U.S. Curler Rich Ruohonen Condemns ICE Operations in Minnesota at Olympic News Conference

The Minnesota lawyer used his Olympic media session to criticize recent ICE operations as unconstitutional.

Draymond Green Says Warriors Considered Including Him in Giannis Trade Talks as Bucks Withdrew Options

Milwaukee kept Antetokounmpo through the deadline, prompting Golden State to add Kristaps Porzingis.

Photos Confirm Tom Aspinall’s Double Eye Surgery After UFC 321 Eye Poke

The update undercuts Dana White’s ‘injections’ claim, leaving the heavyweight title picture unresolved.

Illinois, Chicago Bears Near Framework for Arlington Heights Stadium Deal

Indiana’s fast‑tracked stadium push is spurring Illinois to finalize infrastructure support with property‑tax certainty.

No. 20 Vanderbilt Visits Auburn Tonight on SEC Network as Tigers Chase Quad 1 Lift

Auburn enters with a Quad 1 opportunity that could steady its NCAA footing.

Klint Kubiak Says He Wants Maxx Crosby in Raiders’ Plans as Trade Talk Intensifies

The new coach’s outreach signals Las Vegas’ preference to keep its star despite outside reports questioning his commitment.

Patriots’ Will Campbell Apologizes, Reveals Knee Tear as Vrabel Backs Him at Left Tackle

League discipline for his postgame no-show remains unannounced.

Jayson Tatum Practices With G League, Joins Celtics Workout as Achilles Rehab Advances

Tatum says the sessions mark a planned step in his recovery, not an imminent game return.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli Unhurt in Single-Car Crash Before Bahrain Test

Mercedes says his Bahrain testing schedule remains unchanged.

Ravens, Lamar Jackson Poised to Open Extension Talks as Jesse Minter Builds Staff

Baltimore is pressing to cut Jackson’s $74.5 million 2026 cap hit before free agency, with insiders dismissing trade chatter as his input guides the new coaching hires.

Raiders Name Klint Kubiak Head Coach After Seahawks’ Super Bowl Run

His arrival starts a rapid staff build to pair with a quarterback-first offseason.

Canada’s Veteran Core Faces U.S. Next as Early Results Recast Milan‑Cortina Picture

Opening medals across multiple venues are shifting momentum into Day 4.

Lakers Rule Out Luka Dončić for Spurs Game as San Antonio Favored

Markets expect a high total with San Antonio riding a four-game streak into Los Angeles.

AC Milan Set €55m Price as Premier League Clubs Circle Christian Pulisic

Contract talks have lagged despite his standout season, leaving top English sides on alert.

No. 8 Nebraska Hosts No. 12 Purdue Tonight in Sold-Out Big Ten Matchup

Purdue needs a road win to sustain its Big Ten title push against a Nebraska team thriving at home.

Norway’s Laegreid Wins Biathlon Bronze, Then Admits Cheating on Girlfriend on Live TV

He framed the on-air mea culpa as a bid to win back a partner he told about the affair a week earlier.

MLB Launches In-Market Streaming for 20 Teams as ESPN Takes Over MLB.TV

The move reflects MLB's pivot from struggling regional networks to league-run streaming.

Netflix to Film Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway This Week, Canceling Feb. 10–14 Performances

The filming preserves the original Broadway cast for a later Netflix release with timing unannounced.

Britney Spears Sells Ownership Share of Music Catalog to Primary Wave

Legal documents show the transfer was finalized December 30, 2025, with the price undisclosed.

First Look at Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir Confirms Dual B&W and Color Release on Prime Video This Spring

An Esquire exclusive previews the 1933-set series with Cage’s hero now known as The Spider.

Universal Sets New The Mummy for May 2028 With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Returning

Universal positions the legacy sequel to recapture the series’ adventure‑horror tone under Radio Silence with a fresh script by David Coggeshall.

GOP Lawmaker Seeks Probe of Bad Bunny Halftime Show as NFL Says No Official Ratings Yet

Postgame fallout centers on debunked viral claims, with the NFL stressing that ratings have not been released.

Demi Lovato Cancels Five Tour Dates, Delays Kickoff to April 13 in Orlando

Fans who purchased through Ticketmaster or AXS receive automatic refunds, with third-party buyers directed to their sellers.

Blink49 Drops Jill Zarin From E!'s 'The Golden Life' Citing Recent Public Comments

Producers said the series will proceed in alignment with company values after deciding not to move forward with her involvement.

Baby Keem Sets Feb. 20 Release for Sophomore Album ‘Ca$ino’

Keem frames his return through a family-centered short film that previews new music with Kendrick Lamar.

RGG Says Kiwami 3 Will End Yakuza Remake Line as Reviews Divide Ahead of Launch

Studio leadership signals a shift after narrative changes in Kiwami 3 alter the series timeline.

Overwatch Relaunch Goes Live With Five New Heroes as Steam Player Counts Hit New Highs

Blizzard aims to win back players through a year-long 'Reign of Talon' narrative backed by a sweeping systems reset.

Subnautica and Below Zero Launch as Switch 2 Editions on February 17

Owners of the original Switch releases receive a no-cost upgrade to the new editions.

Charli XCX Leads in First Trailer for Pete Ohs’ 'Erupcja' Ahead of April 17 Release

The Warsaw-set, largely improvised feature marks the pop star’s big-screen lead following a TIFF 2025 premiere.

Geese Share Tiny Desk Concert With Quiet Takes From 'Getting Killed'

The session offers a restrained, earnest counterpoint to the album’s debated reception.

Spain’s ‘Minion Skater’ Performs Cleared Routine at Milan‑Cortina Olympics

A last‑minute music clearance followed public pressure.

Nick Jonas to Star and Produce Action Thriller 'Bodyman' From Gary Fleder

Sales launch is set for the European Film Market before a June 2026 start.

GloRilla Hosts Facebook Live With Parents to Counter Sister’s Claims

The family dispute is playing out on social media through competing accounts that have not been independently verified.

Disney Hands Out Free Percy Jackson Pins at Hollywood Studios

A low-key handout by cast members at Walt Disney Presents ties into the season 2 display.

Disney Details 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival With New Gardens, Concerts, and Perks

The update focuses on expanded horticulture, weekend shows at America Gardens Theatre, and added guest experiences.

Kim Delaney’s Husband Arrested in Marina Del Rey After Multiple 911 Calls

Deputies booked James Morgan on a misdemeanor for allegedly obstructing their investigation into a public disturbance outside the couple’s home.

Museum Reanalysis Reveals Egypt’s Earliest Metal Drill, 5,300 Years Old

Microscopy with pXRF, supported by preserved leather coils, establishes the piece as a Predynastic bow‑drill shaft.

Long COVID Linked to Enlarged, Underperfused Choroid Plexus and Alzheimer’s Biomarkers

The peer-reviewed MRI study in 179 people finds associations with Alzheimer’s-related blood signals, not evidence of causation.

NASA, SpaceX Target Friday 5:15 a.m. ET for Crew-12 ISS Launch After Weather Delays

The four-person international crew steps in after last month’s medical return to start an approximately eight‑month research stay.

'Smart Underwear' Study Finds Higher Daily Flatulence, Human Flatus Atlas Opens Enrollment

The team is recruiting U.S. adults for a remote Human Flatus Atlas to establish objective baselines linking gas patterns to microbiome activity.

Federal Judicial Center Drops Climate Science Chapter From Judges’ Evidence Manual

Republican attorneys general claimed the climate chapter would prejudice judges, leading the judiciary’s research arm to remove it.

Dinoland U.S.A. Demolition Accelerates at Animal Kingdom as ‘Dino‑Sue’ Marked for Removal

Site clearance advances the Tropical Americas land with DINOSAUR hardware repurposed for a 2027 Indiana Jones ride.

New Studies Find Medical Chatbots Fail Patients and Repeat False Claims

Researchers urge real‑world trials with safeguards before broader patient use.

Musk Puts Moon First for SpaceX, Eyes 2027 Uncrewed Landing

He says shorter trips and more frequent launch windows will speed progress, pushing Mars work roughly five to seven years down the line.

National Laboratory of the Rockies Cuts 134 Jobs in Second Major Layoff in Less Than a Year

Lab leaders cite constrained funding tied to DOE priorities.

JWST Detects Sulfur on HR 8799c, Strengthening Case That Super-Jupiters Formed by Core Accretion

Refractory sulfur provides a solid-growth tracer, pushing core-accretion models to higher masses at wider orbits.

Trailer Debuts for Werner Herzog's 'Ghost Elephants' With Feb. 27 Theatrical Launch and March TV/Streaming Dates

Herzog follows a search in Angola that leans on KhoiSan master trackers over high‑tech tools.

Two-Decade Trial Links Speed-Focused Brain Training to 25% Lower Dementia Risk

A 20-year randomized trial tied a specific speed-focused training with boosters to fewer Medicare-recorded dementia diagnoses.

Galileo to Bow on Broadway This Fall at the Shubert With Previews Nov. 10, Opening Dec. 6

The Berkeley Rep premiere moves to Broadway with Raúl Esparza reprising Galileo under Michael Mayer's direction.

Breakthrough Listen Team Reports 8.19-Millisecond Pulsar Candidate Near Sagittarius A*

Researchers released the Galactic Center survey data to invite independent confirmation.

Winter Olympics Face Warming Reality in Cortina as IOC Considers Earlier Start

Organizers deploy snowmaking plus real-time weather monitoring across dispersed venues to protect competition.

Ariane 64 Set for Maiden Launch on Feb. 12 to Deploy 32 Amazon Leo Satellites

The mission showcases Europe’s push for independent access to orbit through a more powerful Ariane 6 configuration.

Trump Reopens Atlantic Monument to Commercial Fishing

Environmental groups say the move is unlawful, setting up court tests that will decide its fate.

New Experiments Suggest Earth’s Core Holds Nine to 45 Oceans’ Worth of Hydrogen

Experiments replicating core formation used atom probe tomography to show hydrogen paired with silicon in iron.

Radar Reanalysis Uncovers First Subsurface Lava Tube on Venus

A reanalysis of Magellan radar with a new imaging method yielded the first direct evidence of an underground cavity on Venus.

Bennu Samples Show Amino Acids Likely Formed in Icy, Radioactive Environments

Isotopic fingerprints from OSIRIS‑REx material point to chemistry in frozen, irradiated ice rather than water‑based reactions.

House Sets Vote on SAVE America Act as Murkowski Breaks With GOP

The Republican bill faces long odds in the Senate due to the 60‑vote threshold.

U.S. Curler Rich Ruohonen Condemns ICE Operations in Minnesota at Olympic News Conference

The Minnesota lawyer used his Olympic media session to criticize recent ICE operations as unconstitutional.

European Parliament Approves EU ‘Safe Country’ List and Safe Third‑Country Transfers in Asylum Shake‑Up

Rights groups warn the measures create presumptions against protection, risking returns to abusive contexts.

Affidavit Unsealed in Fulton County Ballot Seizure Details White House Referral and Legal Grounds

The filing ties the probe to a White House referral by Kurt Olsen under federal election statutes, sharpening disputes over custody and oversight.

Netanyahu Heads to Washington to Press Trump on Expanding Iran Talks

Tehran rejects any discussion of missiles or proxies, keeping Omani talks confined to the nuclear file.

Justice Department Moves to Vacate Steve Bannon’s Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction

The department asked the Supreme Court to return the case to the trial court for a Rule 48(a) dismissal with prejudice.

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Demands Compensation and U.S. Stake

Michigan leaders say the threat lacks a clear legal basis.

NPS Removes Pride Flag From Stonewall Monument Under New Federal Policy

Park officials say they acted under new federal guidance restricting non-agency flags.

Illinois, Chicago Bears Near Framework for Arlington Heights Stadium Deal

Indiana’s fast‑tracked stadium push is spurring Illinois to finalize infrastructure support with property‑tax certainty.

GOP Lawmaker Seeks Probe of Bad Bunny Halftime Show as NFL Says No Official Ratings Yet

Postgame fallout centers on debunked viral claims, with the NFL stressing that ratings have not been released.

U.S. Won’t Buy Bitcoin at $60,000, Despite Cramer Claim

Officials say no legal authority exists for federal bitcoin buying.

Ring’s Super Bowl Pitch for AI ‘Search Party’ Draws Privacy Backlash

Critics cite default participation combined with Ring’s history with police‑linked partners.

Wu Backs Statewide Rent Cap Ballot Measure if Beacon Hill Stalls

Her announcement underscores a push for a Beacon Hill compromise ahead of a potential November vote on a 5%-or-CPI rent cap.

White House Deletes Vance Post Calling 1915 Killings 'Genocide' During Armenia Visit

Officials attributed the message to staff error, not the vice president's phrasing.

Florida Senate Advances Farm Bill After Stripping Food-Disparagement Expansion

House leaders signal a similar change following a free-speech backlash.

Louisville Officials Seek Review of Judge’s 30-Year Sentence in Violent Kidnapping Case

The judge said the term reflects a belief that Christopher Thompson can be rehabilitated.

Charley Crockett Blasts Trump and Musk, Praises Bad Bunny After Super Bowl

The widely reported Instagram message marks an unusually direct political stance within country music.

Vance Signs U.S.–Armenia Nuclear Pact, Then Heads to Azerbaijan to Push TRIPP Peace Corridor

The visit marks a bid to convert economic deals into leverage over the South Caucasus peace map.

Husband Charged With Murder in Killing of Minnesota Candidate Jeff Johnson’s Daughter

Prosecutors have charged her husband with second-degree murder following new investigative findings.

Venezuelan Opposition Figure Juan Pablo Guanipa Freed, Then Seized, Now Under House Arrest

The case underscores disputed, conditional prisoner releases under the interim government.

FBI Releases Recovered Doorbell Footage of Masked, Armed Figure in Nancy Guthrie Case

Investigators say the images came from residual backend data following the removal of recording devices.

Justice Department Moves to Vacate Steve Bannon’s Jan. 6 Contempt Conviction

The department asked the Supreme Court to return the case to the trial court for a Rule 48(a) dismissal with prejudice.

Affidavit Unsealed in Fulton County Ballot Seizure Details White House Referral and Legal Grounds

The filing ties the probe to a White House referral by Kurt Olsen under federal election statutes, sharpening disputes over custody and oversight.

Insanity Plea in Ballyfin Hotel Killing as Trial Opens in Dublin

Psychiatric testimony, described in court as uncontested on diagnosis, sits at the heart of the case.

Louisville Officials Seek Review of Judge’s 30-Year Sentence in Violent Kidnapping Case

The judge said the term reflects a belief that Christopher Thompson can be rehabilitated.

Federal Charges Filed in Hailey Buzbee Case as DNA Confirms Remains

A federal complaint says digital evidence guided agents to DNA-confirmed remains following the suspect’s cooperation.

Judge Binds Oxford Center CEO and Three Staffers Over for Trial in Boy’s Hyperbaric Chamber Death

The ruling follows testimony that the facility abandoned grounding practices prosecutors say created a static-ignition hazard.

Kim Delaney’s Husband Arrested in Marina Del Rey After Multiple 911 Calls

Deputies booked James Morgan on a misdemeanor for allegedly obstructing their investigation into a public disturbance outside the couple’s home.

49ers’ Keion White Undergoes Surgery After Non-Life-Threatening Shooting in San Francisco

Police say gunfire followed a dispute inside a Mission Street business, with no arrests as the investigation continues.

Husband Charged With Murder in Killing of Minnesota Candidate Jeff Johnson’s Daughter

Prosecutors have charged her husband with second-degree murder following new investigative findings.

Colony Ridge to Pay $68 Million, Halt New Direct-to-Consumer Development for Three Years

The deal resolves federal and Texas lawsuits alleging predatory land sales that targeted Hispanic buyers.

Teen Charged as Adult in Wootton High School Shooting After Police Recover Ghost Gun

The 16-year-old faces attempted murder charges following a hallway shooting that left a classmate hospitalized in stable condition.

Manhunt Underway After Two Murder Suspects Escape Sumter County Jail in Georgia

Investigators are pursuing leads following a license-plate camera hit on a stolen car linked to the pair.

SafeMoon Ex-CEO Braden Karony Sentenced to 100 Months in Federal Prison

The court ordered $7.5 million forfeiture with two homes to be surrendered in the Eastern District of New York case.

Bankman-Fried Rejects FTX Bankruptcy in Prison Posts, Files Motion for New Trial

Prosecutors cite records describing FTX as insolvent with an $8 billion customer shortfall.

California DOJ Opens AB 1506 Probe Into Fatal Alameda County Deputy Shooting in San Leandro

The review proceeds under a state law that applies to shootings of people not in possession of a deadly weapon.

NYC Cold Deaths Rise to 18 as Autopsies Pending in Subway and Brooklyn Cases

City Council will question Mamdani officials over a winter response that limits involuntary removals.

Child Dies After Tonopah Home Shooting That Killed Woman

Investigators report no outstanding suspects, with identities to be released after family notification.

Congress Reviews Unredacted Epstein Files, Challenges DOJ Over Blacked‑Out Names

A restricted review has exposed disturbing details that are driving fresh oversight demands on the Justice Department.

Minnesota Paid Leave Draws 38,000 Applications in First Month as Safeguards Flag Fraud Attempts

Officials say the rollout is on track with expectations.

Wu Backs Statewide Rent Cap Ballot Measure if Beacon Hill Stalls

Her announcement underscores a push for a Beacon Hill compromise ahead of a potential November vote on a 5%-or-CPI rent cap.

Retail Sales Stall as Markets Brace for Jobs Revision, CPI

A flat holiday finish sharpens focus on the labor report’s benchmark revision seen as a swing factor for Fed rate cuts.

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Demands Compensation and U.S. Stake

Michigan leaders say the threat lacks a clear legal basis.

Willis Lease and CFM Launch CFM56 Life-Extension Program With Initial Engines Inducted

The collaboration uses OEM-supplied material with in-shop core restoration to keep CFM56-5B/7B units on wing longer at controlled cost.

Bipartisan Bill Would Let California Agencies Set Telework Rules, Challenging Newsom’s Four-Day Office Mandate

Union-backed AB 1729 includes an urgency clause, relying on a disputed audit that projects up to $225 million in annual savings.

Cardano Slumps as Derivatives Reset Deepens, Exchange Share Shifts

A steep drop in open interest plus a redistribution of positions away from Binance point to thinner leverage-fueled momentum despite the new CME futures listing.

AI Boom Drives Acute Memory Shortage as PC Makers Urge Buyers to Act Now

AI data centers are absorbing high‑bandwidth memory, creating a consumer chip shortage expected to persist for years.

Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Index Shows Global Backsliding, U.S. at Record Low

The watchdog links declining scores to weakened democratic checks and tighter civic space and urges tougher enforcement, transparency and protections for independent media and civil society.

House GOP Delays Vote to Shield Trump’s Tariffs as Internal Revolt Grows

The dispute centers on leadership’s push to postpone tariff repeal votes until a Supreme Court decision.

Hamas Rebuilds Arsenal as Trump’s Gaza Plan Hits a Demilitarization Wall

Fresh IDF evidence of tunnel attacks, concealed munitions, plus Hamas’s rejection of disarmament leaves the U.S.-backed stabilization effort stalled.

Vance Signs U.S.–Armenia Nuclear Pact, Then Heads to Azerbaijan to Push TRIPP Peace Corridor

The visit marks a bid to convert economic deals into leverage over the South Caucasus peace map.

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Near $70,000 as Fresh Inflows Turn Negative

On‑chain metrics show new money has dried up, raising the risk the pullback morphs into an early bear market.

Minnesota Paid Leave Draws 38,000 Applications in First Month as Safeguards Flag Fraud Attempts

Officials say the rollout is on track with expectations.

Target Cuts 500 Roles, Redirects Spending to Stores in Early Move by New CEO

The restructuring shifts payroll to frontline hours with guest-experience training to tackle complaints about messy shelves, out-of-stocks, longer checkout times.

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $371.5 Million for Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences

Institutional capital backs a design-led tower planned for the Gulch without a stated construction timeline.

Magic Kingdom’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out Feb. 12–18 as Price Peaks at $449

App-based, date-specific pricing shows guests paying record rates for skip-the-line access during the holiday rush.

Disney Launches Inspire Visa To Bolster Targeted Discounts Across Parks and Resorts

Disney is steering travelers to segmented perks that lower out‑of‑pocket costs without cutting base ticket prices.

New York Fed Reports K‑Shaped Credit Strain as U.S. Household Debt Reaches $18.8 Trillion

Lower‑income areas with weakening labor or housing conditions are leading the pickup in mortgage delinquencies despite overall strength.

Macron Urges EU 'Greenland Moment' Reforms, Germany Rejects Eurobond Push

He frames U.S. tariff threats over digital regulation as proof Europe must finance strategic investment together.

Cuba Halts Airline Refueling for a Month as Fuel Crisis Deepens

U.S. pressure on Cuba’s oil lifelines has left airports without jet fuel, triggering emergency rationing.

Overwatch Relaunch Goes Live With Five New Heroes as Steam Player Counts Hit New Highs

Blizzard aims to win back players through a year-long 'Reign of Talon' narrative backed by a sweeping systems reset.

RGG Says Kiwami 3 Will End Yakuza Remake Line as Reviews Divide Ahead of Launch

Studio leadership signals a shift after narrative changes in Kiwami 3 alter the series timeline.

Subnautica and Below Zero Launch as Switch 2 Editions on February 17

Owners of the original Switch releases receive a no-cost upgrade to the new editions.

Helldivers 2 Launches Machinery of Oppression as Cyborg Legion Returns on Cyberstan

Arrowhead says the operation’s result is not predetermined, with player performance deciding it.

ARC Raiders Launches 'Shared Watch' PvE-Focused Event as Patch 1.15.0 Goes Live

For two weeks, players progress only by fighting Arc machines, marking Embark’s first Expedition designed to steer the shooter toward cooperative play.

Reports Suggest Nexon Is Building a StarCraft Shooter as Blizzard’s Own Project Advances

Fresh Korean reporting places a StarCraft project inside Nexon’s shooter division under a reported 2025 cooperation deal.

$10 ‘No ICE in Minnesota’ Itch.io Bundle Offers 1,400+ Items to Support Minnesota Legal Aid

Proceeds go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota to expand free representation for immigrants and refugees.

Mewgenics Launches on Steam to Rave Reviews, Recoups Budget in 3 Hours

Early acclaim highlights a sprawling cat-breeding tactics roguelite promising long-term secrets.

Blizzard Pledges In-Season Redesign of Overwatch Hero Anran After Backlash

Game director Aaron Keller says the team is evaluating changes with an update targeted for the current season.

Leak Points to Spider-Man 2 Headlining February PS Plus Extra Lineup

An official lineup announcement is planned for Feb. 11, with a State of Play presentation looming.

WWE 2K26 Trailer Confirms 12-Match CM Punk Showcase With Dream Bouts

A new trailer details 12 bouts for Punk's narrated Showcase that blends real matches with 'what if' pairings.

Relooted Launches on PC and Xbox Game Pass, Blending Heists and History

Its Africanfuturist premise reframes museum ethics through real objects rooted in documented histories.

Elsa Bloodstone Arrives in Marvel Rivals on Feb. 13 as Season 6.5’s 47th Hero

Early patch notes point to a Duelist kit centered on traps, Instinct cooldowns, a Glartox summon.

Besiege Heads to Space With 'The Broken Beyond' Expansion Set for Q2 2026

Spiderling pivots its medieval contraptions to spaceflight with rockets, alien foes, new physics.

HoYoverse Sues to Shut Down HomDGCat Wiki Over Alleged Genshin and Star Rail Leaks

Court papers in Georgia accuse the site’s operator of urging beta testers to breach NDAs to obtain unreleased content.

Oceanhorn 3 Launches March 5 as an Apple Arcade Exclusive

Helsinki’s Cornfox & Brothers returns with a sequel set nearly a millennium after Oceanhorn 2, reflecting five years of development with Apple’s support.

Capcom Sets Final Free Monster Hunter Wilds Update for Feb. 18 as Expansion Reveal Targets Summer

Capcom is ending major free updates to refocus development on a paid, Iceborne-scale expansion slated for a summer reveal.

Guerrilla's Co-Op Horizon Spin-Off Faces Pushback as Reports Signal Long Wait for Horizon 3

Most of the studio is reportedly focused on Hunters Gathering, with the mainline sequel still unannounced.

Crisol: Theater of Idols Launches as Early Reviews Praise Style, Note Rough Edges

The Madrid studio's debut centers on a blood-for-ammo mechanic within a distinctive Spanish folklore setting.

Steam Adds Optional 1.0 Date Display for Early Access Games

Valve says use the display only with high confidence to avoid disappointing players.