Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Ransom demand for Savannah Guthrie’s mom is reportedly $6M - foxnews...

1. Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Ransom demand for Savannah Guthrie’s mom is reportedly $6M  foxnews.com
2. ‘We will pay,’ Nancy Guthrie’s children say to possible captors as search enters 8th day  cnn.com
3. Nancy Guthrie's church asks congregation to pray for missing 84-year-old  NBC News
4. Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return  BBC
5. Second Note in Nancy Guthrie's Case Raises Concerns About Possible Abduction  Yahoo

Japan's Sanae Takaichi wins a supermajority after gambling on a snap election - NBC News

1. Japan's Sanae Takaichi wins a supermajority after gambling on a snap election  NBC News
2. How Japan’s prime minister will use her massive new mandate  The Economist
3. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's ruling LDP seen winning outright majority in snap election: NHK  CNBC
4. Japan’s first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections  NPR
5. Japan's governing party on course for landslide election win  BBC

GOP Rep. Lawler says image posted by Trump mocking Obamas was 'racist' - ABC News

1. GOP Rep. Lawler says image posted by Trump mocking Obamas was 'racist'  ABC News
2. Trump shifts blame to aide as he refuses to apologize for racist video of Obamas  The Guardian
3. Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics  The New York Times
4. Trump’s Obama Video Was a Diversion, Not an Accident  Time Magazine
5. Trump administration latest: DHS funding talks continue as president faces backlash over racist video  cnn.com

For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump - The New York Times

For $1 Million, Donors to U.S.A. Birthday Group Offered Access to Trump  The New York Times

Iran's top diplomat strikes a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran's power comes from saying 'no'...

Iran's top diplomat strikes a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran's power comes from saying 'no'  AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle - The New York Times

1. Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle  The New York Times
2. FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show  AP News
3. Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club  The Guardian
4. AP review on what the Epstein files show about the FBI investigation of possible sex trafficking  PBS
5. Explore who’s listed in the latest Epstein files release: See texts, emails and more | CNN Politics  cnn.com

Zelensky says Trump wants Russia-Ukraine peace deal by June, before midterms focus - Axios

1. Zelensky says Trump wants Russia-Ukraine peace deal by June, before midterms focus  Axios
2. Zelensky says Russia is proposing huge economic deals with U.S.  The Washington Post
3. In Ukraine talks, Trump deploys a familiar foreign policy tool: a ticking clock  NBC News
4. Exclusive: US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say  Reuters
5. US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky  BBC

Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein - The New York Times

1. Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein  The New York Times
2. U.K. Prime Minister Starmer’s Top Aide Resigns Amid Epstein Fallout  The Wall Street Journal
3. Morgan McSweeney’s fall offers a new beginning. Starmer and his cabinet had better grab it  The Guardian
4. Morgan McSweeney quits as PM's chief of staff following Mandelson scandal  BBC
5. Keir Starmer is losing sleep — and running out of road  The Times

What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend - The New York Times

1. What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend  The New York Times
2. Arctic air blasts city, bringing coldest conditions in years  ny1.com
3. NYC temperatures could cause frostbite in minutes this weekend  Gothamist
4. Polar Plunge Persists in the Northeast as Low-Temperature Records Are Set  The New York Times
5. Extreme cold warning in place in NYC, Tri-State Area. Get the First Alert Forecast.  cbsnews.com

Trump Using A ‘Softer Touch’ With ICE In Minnesota? Residents Say Don’t Be Fooled. - HuffPost

1. Trump Using A ‘Softer Touch’ With ICE In Minnesota? Residents Say Don’t Be Fooled.  HuffPost
2. In rare move, this northern Minnesota county is working with the feds to make arrests amid ICE surge  Star Tribune
3. Trump talks Minneapolis, Joe Rogan, the Fed, AI and 2028 in a wide-ranging interview  NBC News
4. DHS to pull 700 officers from Minnesota, leaving about 2,000 officers on the ground. Here’s what we know  cnn.com
5. What to Know About Minnesota’s Immigration Policies Amid Federal Crackdown  The New York Times

Vladimir Alexeyev: Russia names three suspects in shooting of general - BBC

1. Vladimir Alexeyev: Russia names three suspects in shooting of general  BBC
2. Russian investigators claim Ukraine behind assassination attempt on top general  cnn.com
3. Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Russia says  AP News
4. Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai  Al Jazeera
5. Top Russian general shot in Moscow as talks stall on Ukraine ceasefire  The Washington Post

Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building 1 month after woman’s death - Politico

1. Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building 1 month after woman’s death  Politico
2. Unlawful assembly declared, over 50 arrested outside Whipple building after deputy was 'struck in the head'  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
3. At Least 50 Arrested After Protests Escalate Outside Minnesota Federal Building  The New York Times
4. ‘Agitators’ damaging property, throwing ‘ice chunks’ outside Whipple Building, sheriff’s office says  KEYC News Now
5. List of ICE raids, major updates in Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 7  Bring Me The News

US ski star Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race - NPR

1. US ski star Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race  NPR
2. Lindsey Vonn 'sustained an injury' but is in 'stable condition' after crash in women's downhill  Yahoo Sports
3. Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream ends in violent downhill crash  The Washington Post
4. Lindsey Vonn crashes in Winter Olympics alpine ski women's downhill event  foxnews.com
5. Lindsey Vonn's courage was special. I hope we appreciate how much  USA Today

Seahawks vs. Patriots: PhillyVoice Super Bowl LX picks - PhillyVoice

1. Seahawks vs. Patriots: PhillyVoice Super Bowl LX picks  PhillyVoice
2. Super Bowl picks, odds, score predictions for Seahawks vs. Patriots  NFL.com
3. Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl odds, picks, score prediction from proven model  CBS Sports
4. Super Bowl 60: Where to watch, kickoff time and everything you need to know  NBC News
5. At the Super Bowl, it’s Nice Guy vs. Underdog.  The New York Times

Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won - ...

1. Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won  cbsnews.com
2. FINAL RESULTS: Louisiana Special Legislative Primary ends in two runoffs, new state representative  WDSU
3. Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins District 60 seat, replacing Chad Brown  The Advocate
4. New Orleans voters have chosen this candidate to represent House District 97  nola.com
5. Voter guide: What to know about Saturday’s special election  WWLTV.com

Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked - NPR

1. Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked  NPR
2. ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital  AP News
3. Man who suffered skull fractures during arrest by ICE is seeking help for medical bills  Bring Me The News
4. Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked  The Joplin Globe
5. Takeaways from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall  AP News

Giorgia Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests - Financia...

1. Giorgia Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests  Financial Times
2. Premier Meloni: Olympic protesters are 'enemies of Italy'  ESPN
3. Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin  BBC
4. Italian police probe 'sabotage' on rail lines to Olympics  DW.com
5. Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say  Reuters

From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba - Al Jazeera

1. From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba  Al Jazeera
2. Opinion | The regime in Cuba does not have the cards  The Washington Post
3. Trump’s oil blockade will choke Cuba’s economy. Will it end the dictatorship, too? | Opinion  Miami Herald
4. As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?  AP News
5. Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply  Reuters

Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure - The New York Times

1. Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure  The New York Times
2. Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper  cnn.com
3. Democracy Dies in Broad Daylight  The New Yorker
4. The Literary Ecosystem Is Dying  The Atlantic
5. 'Washington Post' CEO departs after going AWOL during massive job cuts  NPR

Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo - The New York Times

1. Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo  The New York Times
2. The $100 Billion Bet on Venezuelan Oil Relies on a Broken State Company  The Wall Street Journal
3. Venezuela Reformed Its Oil Law. Now What?  foreignpolicy.com
4. The New Venezuelan Hydrocarbons Law: Scope, Intent, and Viability  Baker Institute
5. Trump Says the U.S. Will "Run" Venezuela. Here's What Chevron Investors Should Really Focus On.  Nasdaq

Teachers, others shocked to get SFUSD ‘assignments’ for strike day - Mission Local

1. Teachers, others shocked to get SFUSD ‘assignments’ for strike day  Mission Local
2. San Francisco schools to be closed Monday  NBC Bay Area
3. S.F. teachers will strike Monday, with little hope for last-minute agreement  San Francisco Chronicle
4. SFUSD, teachers union continue talks to avert strike as district cancels school Monday  cbsnews.com
5. These are the ugly facts and truths that are being ignored in the battle over SFUSD  San Francisco Chronicle

Moderate Republican willing to break with party is set to lead ICE hearing - The Washington Post

1. Moderate Republican willing to break with party is set to lead ICE hearing  The Washington Post
2. Homeland Security Immigrations & Customs Officials Testify at Oversight Hearing  C-SPAN
3. Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans to grill top immigration officials at congressional hearing  cbsnews.com

Fifth Circuit upholds Trump administration's mandatory detention policy - Courthouse News

1. Fifth Circuit upholds Trump administration's mandatory detention policy  Courthouse News
2. Appeals court endorses Trump policy of holding many ICE detainees without bond hearings  cbsnews.com
3. Appeals court backs Trump’s mass detention policy  Politico
4. Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond  AP News
5. Appeals court greenlights Trump admin policy of detaining undocumented immigrants without opportunity to seek release  cnn.com

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month - Politico

1. Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month  Politico
2. Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say  The New York Times
3. Scoop: White House plans Board of Peace meeting in D.C. on Gaza reconstruction  Axios
4. US plans inaugural meeting of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as questions remain over group’s mandate  cnn.com
5. Trump’s Board of Peace To Hold Its First Meeting. Here’s What We Know  Time Magazine

TrumpRx is launched: How it works and what Democrats say about it - latimes.com

1. TrumpRx is launched: How it works and what Democrats say about it  latimes.com
2. White House Debuts Drug-Buying Site TrumpRx, With Roughly 40 Medications  The Wall Street Journal
3. TrumpRx: See the 43 drugs available on the Trump administration's new discounted drug site  cbsnews.com
4. TrumpRx: What to Know About Insurance Benefits, Pricing and Savings  The New York Times
5. How TrumpRx drug prices compare to generic alternatives  Axios

A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security - The New York Times

1. A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security  The New York Times
2. Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast  BBC
3. Deadly Islamabad bombing sharpens focus on cross-border attacks in Pakistan  Al Jazeera
4. Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque  cnn.com
5. China condemns Islamabad mosque attack, pledges support for Pakistan  Reuters

Breezy Johnson's downhill gold is America's first medal of 2026 Winter Olympics - NPR

1. Breezy Johnson's downhill gold is America's first medal of 2026 Winter Olympics  NPR
2. Breezy Johnson wins Olympic downhill in race marred by Vonn crash  ESPN
3. Skier Breezy Johnson Wins Team USA’s First Medal at the 2026 Olympics. And It’s Gold.  Time Magazine
4. Live updates: Lindsey Vonn stable after crash; U.S. figure skating goes for gold  NBC Los Angeles
5. The Mountain Drama That Ended With Team USA’s First Gold of the Winter Olympics  The Wall Street Journal

Startup founder behind San Francisco pro-billionaire rally - SFGATE

1. Startup founder behind San Francisco pro-billionaire rally  SFGATE
2. California's 'billionaire tax' will be 'disastrous' and cause wealthy to flee, economist predicts  Fox Business
3. ‘Thank you, billionaires’: S.F. march defends the ultrarich in face of ridicule  San Francisco Chronicle
4. SF March for Billionaires is for real, organizers says  KRON4
5. Pro-billionaire march draws attention, if not masses of supporters  San Francisco Examiner

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump in Washington on Wednesday about U.S.-Iran talks - PBS

1. Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump in Washington on Wednesday about U.S.-Iran talks  PBS
2. Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting with Trump Wednesday amid Iran negotiations  Axios
3. Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks  CNBC
4. Daily Briefing Feb. 8 – Netanyahu to urgently jet to DC to reset Iran talks agenda  The Times of Israel
5. Netanyahu urges US envoy to be skeptical of Iran in revived nuclear talks  Reuters

Emails reveal more details of Epstein's celeb dinner for Andrew - BBC

1. Emails reveal more details of Epstein's celeb dinner for Andrew  BBC
2. The Epstein storm could topple a world leader — but it’s not Trump  cnn.com
3. Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest  BBC
4. The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.  Politico
5. ‘I am always on your team!!’: how Andrew’s aide kept close ties with Epstein right to the end  The Guardian

Commentary: New twist in mayor's race makes election a referendum on L.A.’s future - latimes.com

1. Commentary: New twist in mayor's race makes election a referendum on L.A.’s future  latimes.com
2. Who is running for L.A. mayor? Here’s the list  latimes.com
3. Nithya Raman Announces She Will Run for Los Angeles Mayor  The New York Times
4. Karen Bass draws last-minute challenge from progressive ally in LA  Politico
5. Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman enters mayoral race  The Guardian

America's 250th anniversary collides with a renewed fight over Black history - Axios

1. America's 250th anniversary collides with a renewed fight over Black history  Axios
2. Opinion | Black History Is American History  The Wall Street Journal
3. This Black History Month, the leaders of the past can teach real resistance | Eric Morrison-Smith  The Guardian
4. 5 Free Resources for Teaching Black History  Word In Black
5. Drive Racists Out of Public Life Forever, and Other Lessons From Black History  Mother Jones

Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a political one? - Politico

1. Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a political one?  Politico
2. Bad Bunny’s Sign Language Interpreter Will Make Super Bowl History, Too  The New York Times
3. Ex-NFL star wants Bad Bunny to 'unite people with music' during Super Bowl halftime show  foxnews.com
4. “Bad Bunny Day” Declared In California For Super Bowl Sunday; Gavin Newsom Taunts MAGA Loyalist Kid Rock Over Being “Banned” In Golden State  Deadline
5. What time will Bad Bunny perform the Super Bowl 60 halftime show?  USA Today

Russia launches more than 440 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight, Zelenskyy says - ABC News

1. Russia launches more than 440 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight, Zelenskyy says  ABC News
2. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 7, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
3. The week in 32 photos  cnn.com
4. Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445  Al Jazeera
5. Death by cold: Russia is attempting to freeze millions of Ukrainian civilians  Atlantic Council

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region - Reuters

1. If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region  Reuters
2. Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’  cnn.com
3. After crushing protests, Iran’s supreme leader now tries to avert a US attack  AP News
4. Iran foreign minister warns of attacks on US bases if Washington strikes  The Hill
5. Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow  The New York Times

Bears promoting passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator - NFL.com

1. Bears promoting passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator  NFL.com
2. Source: Bears promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator  ESPN
3. Why Bengals WR Coach Troy Walters Stayed Home: "I Feel Like We're Going To Do Something Special'  Bengals.com
4. Ben Johnson promoting Press Taylor to Bears offensive coordinator: Sources - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. Tony Dungy's immense praise of Bengals assistant coach gives Cincinnati something new to think about  Yahoo Sports

Trump wants to run the economy hot, as midterm elections approach - The Washington Post

1. Trump wants to run the economy hot, as midterm elections approach  The Washington Post
2. Trump Aims to Energize Economy Ahead of Midterm Elections  El-Balad.com
3. America on a roll? Trump hails 4.3% GDP surge as proof of 'great' US economy. And promises bigger gains ahead. Build riches with that strength in 2026  MSN

New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requir...

1. New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements  Democracy Docket
2. Elections overhaul takes center stage in House as hard-right pressure mounts  Politico
3. SAVE Act threatens Georgians’ right to vote. Who will save the Peach State?  AJC.com
4. SAVE Act voter ID bill is on the minds of Trump and Congress: What to know  CNBC
5. Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin speaks out against GOP bill to restrict voting  WPR

Milan: Protest ends in clashes near Olympic Village - DW.com

1. Milan: Protest ends in clashes near Olympic Village  DW.com
2. Fireworks fly as hooded protesters clash with police after Olympics open in Milan  foxnews.com
3. Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan  BBC
4. Inside USA’s Winter House in Milan, a private space for athletes to enjoy the Olympics  The New York Times
5. At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police  The Washington Post

Whistle-Blower Report Involved Intelligence About a Trump Contact - The New York Times

1. Whistle-Blower Report Involved Intelligence About a Trump Contact  The New York Times
2. NSA detected foreign intelligence phone call about a person close to Trump  The Guardian
3. DNI whistleblower complaint includes details about intercept of call between foreign nationals discussing person close to Trump, sources say  cbsnews.com
4. Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal
5. Whistleblower Aid Chief Legal Counsel sends new correspondence to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard  Whistleblower Aid

Seth Trimble hits late 3 to lift No. 14 UNC past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in stunning rivalry finish - AP...

1. Seth Trimble hits late 3 to lift No. 14 UNC past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in stunning rivalry finish  AP News
2. Duke's Scheyer: Staff 'punched in the face' during UNC court storm  ESPN
3. Duke staffers 'got punched in the face' as UNC fans stormed court after upset win, coach says  foxnews.com
4. ‘The Perfect Person’: Seth Trimble, Welcome to Your First Day of Immortality  Chapelboro.com
5. Carolina comeback! Tar Heels rally in final minutes to stun Duke on Trimble shot  Raleigh News & Observer

From New York to New Mexico: new Epstein files shed light on his sprawling ranch outside Santa Fe...

1. From New York to New Mexico: new Epstein files shed light on his sprawling ranch outside Santa Fe  The Guardian
2. 'This state ... is not playing': Epstein 'truth commission' heads to House floor  Santa Fe New Mexican
3. The Secrets of Zorro Ranch: What We Know — and What We Don’t  indiaherald.com
4. February 04: Zorro Ranch Searches Jump, ESG/Policy Risk in Focus  Meyka
5. A sealed universe: South African survivor recalls Jeffrey Epstein’s desert fortress  Daily Maverick

Madison Chock and Evan Bates reign supreme in Olympic team event - NBC Olympics

1. Madison Chock and Evan Bates reign supreme in Olympic team event  NBC Olympics
2. How to watch U.S. figure skating team compete for gold medal in 2026 Winter Olympics - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Everything that happened on Saturday February 7 at the Winter Olympics  NBC Olympics
4. Madison Chock, Evan Bates score season-best in free dance for figure skating team event  cbs8.com
5. Quad God and the Blade Angels: is the new USA Dream Team a group of figure skaters?  The Guardian

‘The sugar high will be short lived’: Trump’s big bet on tax refunds might not pay off - Politico

1. ‘The sugar high will be short lived’: Trump’s big bet on tax refunds might not pay off  Politico
2. It’s Time to File Your 2025 Tax Return. Here’s What to Know.  The New York Times
3. Trump is giving the U.S. economy a $65 billion tax-refund shot in the arm, mostly for higher-income people, BofA says  Fortune
4. How To Pay Less And Stay Safe As The Tax Code Changes And The IRS Crumbles  Forbes
5. New tax credits, deductions to know this season  NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Here's Every Country's Outfit At The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony - BuzzFeed

1. Here's Every Country's Outfit At The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony  BuzzFeed
2. Winter Olympics 2026 schedule and day-by-day guide  BBC
3. From the Sports Desk: And the medals go to…  NBC News
4. Olympic athletes defy gravity at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games  USA Today
5. 2026 Winter Olympics: Follow live updates from Milan Cortina  ESPN

Ilia "Quad God" Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama, but U.S. holds lead over Japan in Olympic team ...

1. Ilia "Quad God" Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama, but U.S. holds lead over Japan in Olympic team figure skating  cbsnews.com
2. Ilia Malinin makes Olympic debut with strong second-place performance  NBC News
3. Winter Olympics 2026: Malinin and Glenn go for gold in figure skating team event – live  The Guardian
4. Ilia Malinin gives 50 percent and finishes second in first Olympic skate  The Washington Post
5. Are backflips allowed in figure skating? What to know  USA Today

Economists reject Kevin Warsh’s claim that AI boom will enable rate cuts - Financial Times

1. Economists reject Kevin Warsh’s claim that AI boom will enable rate cuts  Financial Times
2. Untangling the ideas of Donald Trump’s Fed nominee  The Economist
3. Why Trump’s Federal Reserve Pick May Surprise Him  Politico
4. These Presidents Found Out How Trying to Control the Fed Chair Can Backfire  The Wall Street Journal
5. No easy end to easy money  Financial Times

Italian speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida wins gold at home on 35th birthday - NBC News

1. Italian speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida wins gold at home on 35th birthday  NBC News
2. February 7, 2026 - Winter Olympics Day 1 updates  cnn.com
3. See the biggest moments from the 2026 Olympics in Italy.  The New York Times
4. Speedskater Lollobrigida wins host Italy's 1st gold of Olympics  ESPN
5. Inside the Rings: February 7  NBC Olympics

At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home - The New York Times

1. At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home  The New York Times
2. 'Miracle on Ice' star rips American Olympian over remarks about representing Team USA  foxnews.com
3. Representing the red, white and blue is complicated for some Olympians  The Washington Post
4. Trump lashes out at Team USA skier who said representing the U.S. brings "mixed emotions"  Axios
5. As Winter Olympics begin in Italy, some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home  cbsnews.com

Nepal push England all the way in T20 World Cup thriller - BBC

1. Nepal push England all the way in T20 World Cup thriller  BBC
2. Nepal vs England LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 - cricket score, radio commentary & video highlights  BBC
3. England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups  Al Jazeera
4. T20 World Cup: England survive Nepal scare; register 4-run win in last over thriller  Times of India
5. England hold off Nepal charge in final over to avoid T20 World Cup shock  The Guardian

Canada projected lines for Olympics by NHL.com - NHL.com

1. Canada projected lines for Olympics by NHL.com  NHL.com
2. USA men’s hockey has golden opportunity to get over Olympics hump — but can they?  New York Post
3. Dark horse to medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics? NHL players make their picks - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. 2026 Olympic X-Factors: A potential unsung hero for every men’s team  Daily Faceoff
5. Five things to watch as the Canadian men's hockey team arrives for the 2026 Olympics  National Post

Bitcoin is still about $70,000 too high - Financial Times

1. Bitcoin is still about $70,000 too high  Financial Times
2. Trump promised a crypto revolution. So why is bitcoin crashing?  NPR
3. Bitcoin’s 50% plunge from highs ‘hurts a little’ — but it isn’t shaking these investors’ conviction  MarketWatch
4. Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty  Reuters
5. Bitcoin’s Slump Can Worsen as Icy Winter Sets In  Bloomberg.com

TRAVELING WELL: Macri Bags Big Gator for PA Posse After Last Lap Duel with Gravel - World of Outlaws

1. TRAVELING WELL: Macri Bags Big Gator for PA Posse After Last Lap Duel with Gravel  World of Outlaws
2. 18 Drivers Lock In To Gator Championship  speed sport
3. Volusia Speedway Park Results: February 7, 2026 (World of Outlaws)  racingnews.co
4. Emerson Axsom, Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports Going Full-Time with World of Outlaws in 2026  Speedway Digest
5. Seven Drivers Open DIRTcar Nationals Week 2 with Volusia Victory Lane Visit  STLRacing.com

Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47 - latimes.com

1. Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47  latimes.com
2. Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47  cnn.com
3. Brad Arnold, Rocker Who Fronted 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47  The New York Times
4. Crypto Company Accidentally Gives $44 Billion to Customers  The Daily Beast
5. Rockers Pay Tribute to 3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold  Billboard

‘A giving, giving man’: former MLB outfielder Terrance Gore dies at age of 34 - The Guardian

1. ‘A giving, giving man’: former MLB outfielder Terrance Gore dies at age of 34  The Guardian
2. Former MLB speedster Terrance Gore dies at age 34  ESPN
3. Former Kansas City Royals outfielder Terrance Gore dies at 34  NBC News
4. Three-time World Series champion Terrance Gore dead at 34  foxnews.com
5. Mets Morning News: RIP Terrance Gore  Amazin' Avenue

Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. arrested on aggravated battery, aggravated stalking charges -...

1. Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. arrested on aggravated battery, aggravated stalking charges  NFL.com
2. Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. jailed after police chase, domestic incident with WNBA player: Cops  local10.com
3. Atlanta Falcons linebacker arrested following domestic dispute with WNBA star  NBC News
4. Falcons' James Pearce Jr. arrested in Florida on battery charges  ESPN
5. Falcons rookie faces multiple charges after leading officers on chase following domestic incident, police say  foxnews.com

Veteran ice dancers Madison Chock, Evan Bates serve as support for first-time Olympians - NBC Oly...

1. Veteran ice dancers Madison Chock, Evan Bates serve as support for first-time Olympians  NBC Olympics
2. Why US ice dance pair Madison Chock and Evan Bates face greatest challenge yet  USA Today
3. The friendship behind Chock and Bates' mom's  NBC Olympics
4. "Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing" Netflix TV Show: Arts Intel Report  Air Mail
5. Are Madison Chock and Evan Bates a couple?  WCNC

Hims & Hers will stop selling compounded version of Novo’s obesity pill - statnews.com

1. Hims & Hers will stop selling compounded version of Novo’s obesity pill  statnews.com
2. Hims & Hers Withdraws Knockoff Weight-Loss Pill After Regulatory Scrutiny  The New York Times
3. Hims & Hers pulls copycat weight-loss pill after threats of legal action  CNBC
4. Hims & Hers drops plan for knockoff of Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy weight loss pill  ABC News
5. Hers Expands Personalized Weight Loss Portfolio with Access to Compounded Semaglutide Pills Starting at $49/Month  investors.hims.com

Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Milano Cortina Olympics - cbsne...

1. Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Milano Cortina Olympics  cbsnews.com
2. Eileen Gu: The Winter Olympian who earns $23m a year — but just $100k of it from her sport - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Gu, Gremaud, USA's Krumme head to freeski slopestyle final  NBC Olympics
4. Olympian Eileen Gu Is One of the Highest Paid Female Athletes. Where Her $23M Annual Earnings Come from  People.com
5. Eileen Gu overcomes an early fall in slopestyle to keep her Olympic dreams intact  AP News