Judge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video

• Judge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video  CNN
• Judge Appears Likely to Curtail Hegseth’s Power to Penalize Kelly for Video  The New York Times
• Judge presses DOJ lawyers for a precedent for Pentagon to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over video  ABC News
• Judge appears likely to rule in Sen. Mark Kelly's favor in suit over 'illegal orders' video  NBC News
• Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge  The Washington Post

Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset

• Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset  Politico
• Texas Democrat who flipped reliably red district says people are 'tired of campaigns of outrage'  ABC News
• Statewide Officeholders Find Themselves in Primary Peril This Year  Cook Political Report
• Texas loss delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year  BBC
• Why Texas Is the Wildest Story in U.S. Politics Right Now  The New York Times

Iran risks Trump's ire with new diplomatic demands, provocations

• Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms  The New York Times
• Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer  CNN
• Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US  BBC

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

• X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok  BBC
• X offices raided in France as prosecutors investigate child abuse images and deepfakes  AP News
• French headquarters of Elon Musk’s X raided by Paris cybercrime unit  The Guardian
• Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk  The New York Times

Judge limits feds’ use of weapons against anti-ICE protesters in Portland

• Judge limits feds’ use of weapons against anti-ICE protesters in Portland  Politico
• Judge restricts use of pepper balls, tear gas by federal agents at Portland ICE building  KPTV
• Judge temporarily halts ICE from using teargas and projectiles on protesters in Portland  The Guardian
• Judge issues restraining order limiting DHS chemical munitions outside Portland ICE site  KATU
• ‘Joyful’ bike ride turned terrible as Trump thugs tear-gassed innocent marchers  BikePortland

Sen. Warner calls Gabbard to testify after Georgia election office raid, Trump FBI call

• Sen. Warner calls Gabbard to testify after Georgia election office raid, Trump FBI call  CNBC
• Gabbard Arranges Trump Call With FBI Agents After Georgia Election Center Search  The New York Times
• Georgia Democrats call for inquiry into Gabbard’s presence at Fulton county search  The Guardian
• The Trump team can’t get its story straight on the president, Gabbard and Fulton County  CNN

William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife

• William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife  The New York Times
• Jill Biden's ex-husband arrested and charged with killing his current wife  NBC News
• Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife  ABC News
• Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Bill Stevenson Charged with Murder of His Wife  People.com
• Jill Biden’s ex-husband faces murder charge in death of his current wife  CNN

Nick Shirley sets his sights on California

• Nick Shirley sets his sights on California  The Verge
• The influencer who spurred the federal crackdown on Minneapolis  The Seattle Times
• Republicans Are All In on Boosting Fraud Allegations in California  WIRED
• Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video  cbsnews.com
• As an influencer, Nick Shirley had struggled to expand his reach. But after a missionary trip pushed him to try a new approach, he caused a sensation with a video claiming to expose fraud at Somali-run day care centers in Minnesota. https://nyti.ms/4qW93lJ  facebook.com

DOT wants to prohibit free buses. That could be a problem for Mamdani in NYC.

DOT wants to prohibit free buses. That could be a problem for Mamdani in NYC.  Politico

Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in

• Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in  AP News
• ‘The View’ Host Ana Navarro Says Trump Picked the Wrong Guy to Arrest in Don Lemon: ‘Has the Courage and Has the Money’ to Fight | Video  Yahoo
• Journalist Don Lemon to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after arrest covering anti-ICE church protest  ABC7 Los Angeles
• Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but federal agents were sent for him anyway  cbsnews.com

Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows

• Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows  The Washington Post
• Iran: Witnesses describe violence, chaos during protests  DW.com
• What Are the Global Options for Defending Iranians’ Rights?  Council on Foreign Relations
• The violence in Iran could lead to civil war  The Economist

SSPDF claims capture of Motot after clashes with SPLA-IO

SSPDF claims capture of Motot after clashes with SPLA-IO  Sudans PostView Full Coverage on Google News

Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election

• Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election  NPR
• Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency  The New York Times
• Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election  DW.com
• Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency, steering Latin America further right  The Guardian

Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s

• Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s  CNBC
• ‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s  CNN
• Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, Prime Minister Says  The New York Times

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners

• With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners  AP News
• McDonald’s Debuts Exclusive McNugget® Caviar Just in Time for Valentine’s Day – at No Cost to Fans  McDonald’s Corporation
• McDonald’s jumps on the fried chicken and caviar trend  Nation’s Restaurant News
• McDonald’s Is Giving Away Free McNugget Caviar Kits for Valentine’s Day. How to Get Yours  TODAY.com
• McDonald’s Is Giving Away Free Caviar for Valentine’s Day — Yes, for Your Nuggets  Yahoo

AMD Stock Drops Despite Beat-And-Raise Earnings Report

• AMD Stock Drops Despite Beat-And-Raise Earnings Report  Investor's Business Daily
• AMD's stock falls after earnings, despite upbeat guidance. Here's what to know.  MarketWatch
• AMD sees sequential quarterly decline in revenue, shares slide after hours  Investing.com
• Analysts Remain Bullish on Advanced Micro Devices Despite Rumours of MI450-Series Chips Behind Schedule  Yahoo Finance

Trump hates the way wind farms look. Too bad, America’s court system says

• Trump hates the way wind farms look. Too bad, America’s court system says  Fortune
• Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects  The New York Times
• Trump’s attempts to kill offshore wind aren’t working  CNN
• Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power?  The Guardian
• U.S. court again rules an offshore wind project can resume construction  CNBC

Chipotle stock sinks as restaurant chain reports falling traffic, weak guidance

• Chipotle stock sinks as restaurant chain reports falling traffic, weak guidance  CNBC
• Chipotle stock sinks after company reports Q4 same-store sales drop 2.5%, forecasts no sales growth in 2026  Yahoo Finance
• Chipotle’s outlook for the year casts doubt on a restaurant-industry rebound  MarketWatch

Gemini app Tools menu adds ‘Labs’ section, Personal Intelligence toggle

• Gemini app Tools menu adds ‘Labs’ section, Personal Intelligence toggle  9to5Google
• Google Launches Gemini Labs for Experimental Features  findarticles.com
• Google reorganizes Gemini tools to highlight new experimental features  Android Police
• Google Refines Gemini Tools Menu With New Labs Section and Controls  Android Headlines
• Gemini Labs arrives, giving a clear home for experimental features  Android Authority

I Bought the Galaxy Z TriFold for Over $3,000. Follow Along as I Test It (Live Updates)

• I Bought the Galaxy Z TriFold for Over $3,000. Follow Along as I Test It (Live Updates)  CNET
• Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Phone quickly sells out online despite near $3,000 pricetag  Mashable
• Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung just realized people will always buy its phones if they’re interesting enough  PhoneArena
• Gear News of the Week: Samsung’s TriFold Sells Out in Minutes, and a Leak Teases Google’s New OS  WIRED

Microsoft has a solid reason for you to install the latest Windows 11 update

• Microsoft has a solid reason for you to install the latest Windows 11 update  Neowin
• Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?  ZDNET
• 8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update  Windows Central
• Windows 11 KB5074105 update fixes boot, sign-in, and activation issues  BleepingComputer
• Microsoft Delivers Minor New Dev and Beta Builds to Insiders  Thurrott.com

The four best Super Bowl TV deals we found

• The four best Super Bowl TV deals we found  The Verge
• Host the ultimate big game watch party with our favorite TVs, soundbars and more  CNN
• ‘Super’ TVs for the Best Super Bowl Experience  Mansion Global
• Need a New TV for Your Super Bowl Party? Several of Our Favorites Are on Sale.  The New York Times
• Walmart has a ton of 65-inch TVs on sale ahead of Super Bowl Sunday: Samsung, TCL, Hisense, more  Syracuse.com

Disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother is being investigated as a possible abduction

• Disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother is being investigated as a possible abduction  Yahoo
• 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother taken from her home against her will, sheriff says  NBC News
• Ring camera missing from Nancy Guthrie’s door | CUOMO  Yahoo
• Savannah Guthrie was getting ready to cover the Olympics. Then came the ‘worst phone call of her life’  CNN
• Alleged Ransom Note for Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Demands Millions in Bitcoin  TMZ

Lorde Posts 'Ice Out' and Donates $204,000 From Minneapolis Merch

• Lorde Posts 'Ice Out' and Donates $204,000 From Minneapolis Merch  Variety
• Lorde Donates Six Figures of Her Merch Sales to Minnesota Immigrant Funds: ‘ICE Out’  Yahoo
• Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation  themusicnetwork.com
• Lorde Donates $204,000 Merch Take To Minnesota Immigration Rights Organisations  themusic.com.au
• Lorde donates huge sum to Minneapolis, speaks out against violent ICE raids  Rova.nz

Ricky Martin Writes Open Letter to Bad Bunny After Grammy Victory: ‘You Won by Staying True to Puerto Rico’

• Ricky Martin Writes Open Letter to Bad Bunny After Grammy Victory: ‘You Won by Staying True to Puerto Rico’  Yahoo
• Bad Bunny Issues Demand To President Trump Before Super Bowl 60  Yahoo
• Ricky Martin Praises Bad Bunny Ahead of Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: 'You Won by Staying True to Puerto Rico'  People.com
• Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT’ Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys  The New York Times

Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

• Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins  Kotaku
• Chappell Roan is coming to 'Fortnite.' Fine, I'll do my first microtransaction.  Mashable
• ‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Chappell Roan as Season 13 Icon  Variety
• Take A Look At These Two Chappell Roan Fortnite Skins Coming This Week  GameSpot
• Missouri native Chappell Roan to be added to Fortnite  Yahoo

'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly men' tag after beating Chelsea in EFL Cup semi-final

• 'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly men' tag after beating Chelsea in EFL Cup semi-final  BBC
• Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Feb 3, 2026) Game Analysis  ESPN
• How late Kai Havertz goal saw Arsenal reach Carabao Cup final with narrow win against Chelsea  The New York Times
• Chelsea XI vs. Arsenal: Rosenior Facing Late Fitness Calls—Injury News, Lineup Prediction  Sports Illustrated
• Analysis: The start of significant period  Yahoo Sports

Shedeur Sanders: I proved to myself that I’m capable of dominating the league

• Shedeur Sanders: I proved to myself that I’m capable of dominating the league  NBC Sports
• Don’t diminish Shedeur Sanders’ Pro Bowl selection. He’s not.  Andscape
• Browns’ Shedeur Sanders ‘truly thankful’ for chance to experience Pro Bowl - The Athletic  The New York Times
• NFL Execs and Coaches: ‘The Most Popular Guy on TikTok Goes to the Pro Bowl’  Sports Illustrated
• Browns get 2 QBs in, what should be next for the Pro Bowl Games  Dawgs By Nature

This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics

• This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics  The New York Times
• 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Date, time, channel  ESPN
• Milano Cortina 2026 ready as anticipation builds ahead of first events  Milano Cortina 2026
• 2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Opening ceremony preparation for Milan Cortina Games underway  NBC News
• 19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)  NPR

7 dogs competing for Westminster’s show big prize Tuesday night

• 7 dogs competing for Westminster’s show big prize Tuesday night  AP News
• Westminster Dog Show 2026: Behind-the-Scenes Photos  The New York Times
• 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: Group Winners, Results From Day 1  FOX Sports
• A Westminster Dog Show Judge Tells Us What They’re Looking For  Defector

Sun releases 4 strong solar flares: What to expect

• Sun releases 4 strong solar flares: What to expect  ABC News
• UPDATE! An X8.1 (Strong) flare from Region 4366  Space Weather Prediction Center (.gov)
• Strong Flare Erupts from Sun  NASA Science (.gov)
• Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth  Live Science
• The sun lit up with a stunning display. Are northern lights next?  USA Today

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests  KSL.comView Full Coverage on Google News

Did we just see a black hole explode? Physicists think so—and it could explain (almost) everything

Did we just see a black hole explode? Physicists think so—and it could explain (almost) everything  Phys.org

NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere

• NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere  cbsnews.com
• NASA's IMAP Active Link for Real-Time Data now Available  Space Weather Prediction Center (.gov)
• NASA’s IMAP Begins Primary Science Mission  NASA Science (.gov)
• Only Two Spacecraft Have Breached The Solar System’s Edge – Now We're About To Find Out Its True Shape  IFLScience
• NASA’s IMAP Begins Critical Solar Interactions  Aviation Week Network

More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, massive study finds

• More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, massive study finds  Nature
• Global and regional cancer burden attributable to modifiable risk factors to inform prevention  Nature
• Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report  BBC
• The 30 lifestyle factors linked to almost 40 per cent of all new cancer cases  The Age
• Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented globally  World Health Organization (WHO)

Just When Flu Cases Dropped, Doctors Say They Noticed This Concerning Pattern

• Just When Flu Cases Dropped, Doctors Say They Noticed This Concerning Pattern  AOL.com
• The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding  CNN
• Unvaccinated kids hit hard with flu as pediatric deaths rise to 52  NBC News
• 'I wouldn't call it super flu' but 'it is more severe,' says doctor: How to get through the rest of this flu season  CNBC
• After 3-week decline, flu cases rise across the US; RSV, COVID activity high in certain states  CIDRAP

Opinion | RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines just hit a wall of pediatricians

• Opinion | RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines just hit a wall of pediatricians  The Washington Post
• American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine recommendations that differ from CDC  cbsnews.com
• Doctors break with CDC on vaccine guidance for children  NBC News
• Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: GLP-1s, a rebuke of RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine plan and staying healthy on frigid days  WYPR

Psychosis Diagnoses Have Risen Among Young Canadians, Data Shows

• Psychosis Diagnoses Have Risen Among Young Canadians, Data Shows  The New York Times
• Incidence of psychotic disorders by birth cohort: a population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada  CMAJ
• Psychosis rates climb among young people in Ontario, researchers find  CBC
• Millennials, Gen Z Suffering Increased Rates Of Psychosis, Schizophrenia  U.S. News & World Report
• VIDEO: New study may help explain why Ontario teens are feeling so distressed  ElliotLakeToday.com