Partial shutdown ended, as Trump signs package securing back pay for furloughed feds - Federal Ne...

1. Partial shutdown ended, as Trump signs package securing back pay for furloughed feds  Federal News Network
2. Congress ends shutdown, approves $1.2T in funding — and sets up DHS cliff  Politico
3. House Democrats help Mike Johnson end government shutdown, fund DHS and ICE  Axios
4. Trump Signs Funding Bill as Talks on Immigration Crackdown Loom  The New York Times
5. End of government shutdown in sight as Speaker Johnson overcomes GOP revolt  foxnews.com

Trump and Vance differ in their responses to latest Epstein files - Axios

1. Trump and Vance differ in their responses to latest Epstein files  Axios
2. There are many famous names in the Epstein files  CNN
3. The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files  The New York Times
4. Epstein files reveal close ties to Trump's influential inner circle  PBS
5. Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files  NPR

House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein - The New York Times

1. House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein  The New York Times
2. After Republicans push Clintons to testify on Epstein, Democrats warn they'll haul in Trump  NBC News
3. Clintons agree to testify on Epstein. What the files say  Axios
4. Clintons will appear for depositions in Epstein probe, staving off contempt vote  CNN
5. House GOP leaders set noon deadline for Clintons to reach deal on testifying  Politico

Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's...

1. Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother  cbsnews.com
2. CBS confirmed ransom note for Nancy Guthrie with key details  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
3. Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home was a peaceful escape. Now it’s been declared a ‘crime scene’  CNN
4. Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Remains Missing, Officials Investigating 'Tips and Leads'  TODAY.com
5. Nancy Guthrie's disappearance spotlights digital privacy risks for elderly  FOX 10 Phoenix

US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says - ...

1. US shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached an aircraft carrier, military says  AP News
2. US carrier shoots down Iranian drone as tensions escalate and diplomatic talks hit a snag  CNN
3. Trump says talks with Iran continuing as US shoots down an Iranian drone  Al Jazeera
4. US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier  BBC
5. Trump Says US Talks With Iran Ongoing After Drone Shootdown  Bloomberg.com

Renée Good’s brothers, others describe assaults, shootings at hearing - The Washington Post

1. Renée Good’s brothers, others describe assaults, shootings at hearing  The Washington Post
2. Renee Good’s Brothers Call on Congress to Rein In Immigration Crackdown  The New York Times
3. Several of these Americans experienced aggressive encounters with Trump’s DHS. Now, they’re telling their stories  CNN
4. Congressional Democrats vow justice for US citizens harmed by immigration agents: ‘You deserve peace’  The Guardian
5. Renee Good's brothers and a woman shot five times by CBP decry DHS' tactics  NBC News

Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections - ABC News

1. Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections  ABC News
2. Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections  CNN
3. Senate GOP Leader John Thune says he disagrees with Trump that Congress should 'nationalize' elections  NBC News
4. Trump’s New Threats to American Elections  The Atlantic
5. Trump Repeats Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections, as White House Walks It Back  The New York Times

'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files - BBC

1. 'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files  BBC
2. Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill Gates has questions to answer over Epstein ties  CNN
3. ‘Beyond heartbreaking’: Melinda Gates responds to latest Epstein dirt sheet  SMH.com.au
4. 'Unbelievable sadness': Melinda French Gates responds to latest Bill Gates allegations in Epstein files  ABC News
5. Epstein Notes Suggested Bill Gates Engaged in Extramarital Sex  The New York Times

Judge limits federal officers’ use of crowd control munitions at Portland ICE building - Oregon P...

1. Judge limits federal officers’ use of crowd control munitions at Portland ICE building  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
2. Judge temporarily halts ICE from using teargas and projectiles on protesters in Portland  The Guardian
3. Judge rules federal agents must limit tear gas at protests near Portland ICE building  foxnews.com
4. ‘Joyful’ bike ride turned terrible as Trump thugs tear-gassed innocent marchers  BikePortland
5. Judge issues restraining order limiting DHS chemical munitions outside Portland ICE site  KATU

Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53 - R...

1. Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53  Reuters
2. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya  Al Jazeera
3. Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Libya’s late dictator, killed in the northern African country, officials say  ABC News
4. Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is Killed in Attack, Lawyer Says  The New York Times
5. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi death: Muammar Gaddafi son die after one 'four man commando' unit shoot am - Reports  BBC

Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly - AP News

1. Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly  AP News
2. Judge presses DOJ lawyers for a precedent for Pentagon to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over video  ABC News
3. Judge Appears Likely to Curtail Hegseth’s Power to Penalize Kelly for Video  The New York Times
4. Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge  The Washington Post
5. Judge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video  CNN

The U.K. investigates its ex-ambassador to the U.S. over alleged leaks to Epstein - NPR

1. The U.K. investigates its ex-ambassador to the U.S. over alleged leaks to Epstein  NPR
2. Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein  BBC
3. Can Starmer keep Mandelson vetting secret?  Sky News
4. Mandelson scandal shortens odds on Starmer following him out the door  The Guardian
5. Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?  CNN

Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos - The New York Times

1. Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos  The New York Times
2. Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after months of strained talks  CNN
3. Trump seeks $1 billion from Harvard in dispute over alleged campus antisemitism  NBC News
4. ‘It’s all talk’: At Harvard, Trump’s $1 billion demand is just the latest in seemingly endless negotiations  The Boston Globe
5. Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard  BBC

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

1. Iran risks Trump's ire with new diplomatic demands, provocations  Axios
2. U.S.-Iranian Talks Are Still Expected After Gulf Flare-Ups  The Wall Street Journal
3. Iran Wants to Change Venue of US Talks to Oman from Turkey  Bloomberg.com
4. Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable’ negotiations, while US shoots down drone  AP News
5. Iran conditionally agrees to nuclear talks with US, first since Trump’s military strikes last summer  CNN

Trump, 79, Lets Cankles Slip in Photo With World Leader - The Daily Beast

1. Trump, 79, Lets Cankles Slip in Photo With World Leader  The Daily Beast
2. Colombian President Gustavo Petro Meets with Trump at the White House  The New York Times
3. Trump-Petro updates: US, Colombia leaders meet at White House amid tensions  Al Jazeera
4. Trump and Petro trade insults for restraint amid continued detente  Politico
5. Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug ‘kingpins’ during meeting  The Hill

Mother says asking 13-year-old son to swim four hours to save family ‘one of the hardest decision...

1. Mother says asking 13-year-old son to swim four hours to save family ‘one of the hardest decisions’  The Guardian
2. Boy swims 2.5 miles to save mom, siblings swept out to sea: "Superhuman"  cbsnews.com
3. Australian teen swam hours to shore to get help for mother and siblings swept out to sea  CNN
4. 'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13, describes 'superhuman' swim to save family  BBC
5. Hero teen 'passed out' after open-ocean swim to save family  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Cherfilus-McCormick - Axios

1. House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Cherfilus-McCormick  Axios
2. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick pleads not guilty in $5M FEMA funds case  WPLG Local 10
3. House Ethics finds ‘substantial evidence’ of fraud charges against Florida Democrat  Politico
4. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick skips arraignment for finance charges, files not guilty plea  WPEC
5. Florida congresswoman to plead not guilty to charges of stealing $5M  The Hill

Gabbard says Trump asked her to attend FBI raid at Georgia elections hub - Axios

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

Marimar Martinez, shot by Border Patrol in Chicago, speaks out after Good, Pretti deaths: ‘I am t...

1. Marimar Martinez, shot by Border Patrol in Chicago, speaks out after Good, Pretti deaths: ‘I am their voice’  Chicago Sun-Times
2. Marimar Martinez goes to Washington, says she wants Trump officials to admit she's not a 'domestic terrorist'  Chicago Sun-Times
3. Marimar Martinez shooting: Chicago woman testifies about Border Patrol shooting in Brighton Park on Capitol Hill  ABC7 Chicago
4. ‘It seemed like time stopped’: Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum  Chicago Tribune
5. Chicago woman recounts violent encounter with Border Patrol before Congress  WGN-TV

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife - ABC News

1. Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife  ABC News
2. William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife  The New York Times
3. Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder of his wife  The Guardian
4. William Stevenson: Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder in death of his current wife  CNN
5. Jill Biden's ex-husband arrested and charged with killing his current wife  NBC News

Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat - The New York Times

1. Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat  The New York Times
2. Mamdani’s endorsement fuels special election win for his successor in NY Assembly  Gothamist
3. Queens voters pick Mamdani's successor — plus two other New York special election results  Crain's New York Business
4. Queens voters head to the polls for Assembly District 36 special election to fill Mamdani’s old seat  qns.com
5. Meet Diana Moreno, Zohran Mamdani’s Successor in Queens  Jacobin

2 Teens Arrested in Fatal Triple Shooting Near San Francisco Playground - KQED

1. 2 Teens Arrested in Fatal Triple Shooting Near San Francisco Playground  KQED
2. SFPD arrest 2 teens in shooting death of 15-year-old girl  KTVU
3. 2 teens arrested in fatal San Francisco triple shooting that left 15-year-old dead, 2 others injured  ABC7 San Francisco
4. Fight between teenagers led to shooting that killed 15-year-old near S.F. playground, police say  San Francisco Chronicle
5. Two teens arrested in fatal SF shooting of 15-year-old Jayda Mabrey  KRON4

Epstein’s Trust Reveals Who Would Inherit His Fortune - The New York Times

Epstein’s Trust Reveals Who Would Inherit His Fortune  The New York TimesView Full Coverage on Google News

Federal judge postpones Trump administration's termination of TPS for Haitians - NBC News

1. Federal judge postpones Trump administration's termination of TPS for Haitians  NBC News
2. Opinion | In Ohio, I Caught a Glimpse of the New Resistance  The New York Times
3. Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending Legal Protections for Haitians  The Wall Street Journal
4. FLASHBACK: 2024’s immigration ground zero in spotlight again as judge's 11th hour ruling sparks outrage  foxnews.com
5. Despite TPS stay, thousands of Haitians in Ohio face uncertainty and fear of ICE  The Guardian

Paris prosecutors raided X offices and summoned Musk as global crackdown on Grok intensifies - Axios

1. Paris prosecutors raided X offices and summoned Musk as global crackdown on Grok intensifies  Axios
2. French headquarters of Elon Musk’s X raided by Paris cybercrime unit  The Guardian
3. X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok  BBC
4. Elon Musk calls police raid on X offices a 'political attack' amid French criminal probe  Fox Business
5. Europol supports French investigation into alleged criminal activity linked to platform X  Europol

His mistaken deportation was thought to be unique. But 'the problem is getting worse' - NPR

His mistaken deportation was thought to be unique. But 'the problem is getting worse'  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital with ‘flu-like symptoms’ - The Guardian

1. Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital with ‘flu-like symptoms’  The Guardian
2. Ex-Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized over "flu-like symptoms"  Axios
3. Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend  foxnews.com
4. Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with "flu-like symptoms"  cbsnews.com
5. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms’  Politico

TEA Releases Guidance for School Systems Outlining Consequences Regarding Student Walkouts, Absen...

1. TEA Releases Guidance for School Systems Outlining Consequences Regarding Student Walkouts, Absences and Educator and District Responsibilities  Texas Education Agency (.gov)
2. Kyle police arrest 2 juveniles during school walkout, clarify charges unrelated to protest  KVUE
3. TEA releases guidelines for school systems after recent student-led walkouts  KXAN Austin
4. Hundreds of Hays CISD students leave campus to protest: district  FOX 7 Austin
5. Ken Paxton demands information from Austin ISD after student walkout last week  KUT

Trump’s Greenland gambit could undermine critical minerals meeting - Politico

1. Trump’s Greenland gambit could undermine critical minerals meeting  Politico
2. EU to Offer US Critical Minerals Partnership to Check China  Bloomberg.com
3. Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals  South China Morning Post
4. Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US Interior Secretary Burgum says  Reuters
5. The United States to Host Critical Minerals Ministerial  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow" so far this year - BBC

1. Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow" so far this year  BBC
2. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 3, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
3. Russia hits Ukraine energy targets with hundreds of drones, missiles, ahead of talks  ABC News
4. Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,441  Al Jazeera
5. Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump-brokered truce amid cold snap  The Guardian

Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’ - The New York Times

1. Trump Scolds CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for ‘Not Smiling’  The New York Times
2. Trump scolds CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling as she asks about Epstein abuse survivors – as it happened  The Guardian
3. Trump Attacks Kaitlan Collins Again As CNN Anchor Asks About Epstein Survivors: “You Are The Worst Reporter …I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Seen You Smile”  Deadline
4. Kaitlan Collins Confronts Trump’s Unhinged Rant at Her on CNN Show  The Daily Beast
5. Trump attacks CNN’s Kaitlan Collins again over questions about the Epstein files: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile’  The Independent

Texas Democrat who flipped reliably red district says people are 'tired of campaigns of outrage' ...

1. Texas Democrat who flipped reliably red district says people are 'tired of campaigns of outrage'  ABC News
2. Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset  Politico
3. A Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in Texas. Republicans say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ for the midterms  CNN
4. DeSantis: Democrat’s win in Texas ‘not something that can be dismissed’  The Hill
5. Statewide Officeholders Find Themselves in Primary Peril This Year  Cook Political Report

Anthropic AI Tool Sparks Selloff From Software to Broader Market - Bloomberg.com

1. Anthropic AI Tool Sparks Selloff From Software to Broader Market  Bloomberg.com
2. ‘Get me out’: Traders dump software stocks as AI fears erupt  Yahoo Finance
3. What You Need to Know About the AI Models Rattling Markets  The Wall Street Journal
4. Asian software stocks plunge after U.S. peers decline on fears over AI-led disruption  CNBC
5. Anthropic's AI plug-ins shake India's staffing-intensive IT sector; stocks dive 6%  Reuters

Don Lemon makes post-arrest appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’: ‘They want to instill fear’ - Los...

1. Don Lemon makes post-arrest appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’: ‘They want to instill fear’  Los Angeles Times
2. Don Lemon Takes Stage at NYC Event After Arrest Over Minnesota Protest  The New York Times
3. US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest  ABC News
4. Don Lemon says he offered to turn himself in but federal agents were sent for him anyway  cbsnews.com
5. Opinion | Don Lemon and the First Amendment  The Wall Street Journal

Josh Shapiro to unveil plan for managing the data center boom in Pennsylvania - NBC News

1. Josh Shapiro to unveil plan for managing the data center boom in Pennsylvania  NBC News
2. Shapiro budget address: $53.2 billion spending plan includes $1 billion for housing and infrastructure, raising Pa. minimum wage to $15 an hour  Inquirer.com
3. Changes proposed to Pennsylvania’s minimum wage  ABC27
4. $53.2 Billion | Breaking down Shapiro's proposed budget  WGAL
5. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's 4th budget proposal calls for minimum wage increases, cannabis legalization  cbsnews.com

Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat - BBC

1. Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat  BBC
2. Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision  ABC News
3. Fifteen migrants died off Greece after boat collision with coast guard  Reuters
4. Collision between Greek coastguard patrol and migrant boat kills 14  The Guardian
5. Fifteen Migrants Die After Boat Collision With Greek Coast Guard  Bloomberg.com

Trump prepares to let go of arms control with Russia - Politico

1. Trump prepares to let go of arms control with Russia  Politico
2. Russia's Medvedev says world should be alarmed if nuclear arms control treaty expires  Reuters
3. Moscow Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Moment Ahead of New START Expiration  The Moscow Times
4. Expiry of nuclear weapons pact between US and Russia risks new arms race  The Guardian
5. Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?  Al Jazeera

Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million - The Seattle Times

1. Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million  The Seattle Times
2. 'Millionaires Tax' officially proposed in Washington state  king5.com
3. WA millionaire tax would bypass voters, but Ferguson won’t support it yet  MyNorthwest.com
4. Washington state voters have rejected income taxes 10 times. Is this year different?  KUOW
5. Opinion | Washington state’s self-inflicted fiscal crisis is a warning  The Washington Post

NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening? - Space

1. NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?  Space
2. NASA delays launch of historic moon mission  CNN
3. Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal: NASA Discusses Initial Results  NASA (.gov)
4. 'I hope they forget all about Artemis 2': Moon astronauts are taking the long view  Space
5. NASA examining hydrogen leaks during Artemis 2 fueling test  SpaceNews

War Department Announces Vendors Invited to Compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program - U...

1. War Department Announces Vendors Invited to Compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program  U.S. Department of War (.gov)
2. Pentagon taps 25 firms for small, cheap attack drone competition  Defense News
3. Pentagon picks 25 vendors to show off one-way attack drones in the Gauntlet competition  Breaking Defense
4. Kratos and Red Cat stocks rise following selection for War Department’s drone program  Investing.com
5. News - Troop Support plays key role in DoW's drone strategy, bolstering national, event security  DVIDS

Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, lawmaker says - NBC News

1. Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, lawmaker says  NBC News
2. Investigation Finds Credit Suisse Had Wider Nazi Ties Than Previously Known  The New York Times
3. Credit Suisse investigation reveals 890 Nazi regime accounts, Sen Grassley says  foxnews.com
4. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Swiss Banks and Nazi Money  C-SPAN
5. Credit Suisse Nazi Probe Reveals Fresh SS Ties, Senator Says  AdvisorHub

Man accused of assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to remain in jail - MPR News

1. Man accused of assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar to remain in jail  MPR News
2. Man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar ordered to be held in federal custody  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Man accused of attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar ordered detained  NBC News
4. Judge declines to release man accused of spraying vinegar on Omar at town hall  The Hill
5. Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her  The New York Times

James Harden traded to Cavaliers, Clippers get Darius Garland in return: Sources - The Athletic -...

1. James Harden traded to Cavaliers, Clippers get Darius Garland in return: Sources - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. James Harden-Darius Garland trade grades: What's next for Cavs, Clips?  ESPN
3. Clippers, Cavaliers swap James Harden for Darius Garland  NBA
4. What I’m hearing on James Harden, Giannis and more as NBA trade deadline nears - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland exchanges future security for James Harden  Fear The Sword

Kennedy Center workers still in the dark as orchestra scouts other venues - The Washington Post

1. Kennedy Center workers still in the dark as orchestra scouts other venues  The Washington Post
2. Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers  The New York Times
3. Which Washington Landmark Will Donald Trump Destroy Next?  The Atlantic
4. President Trump’s Kennedy Center plans are unclear, so far  NPR
5. Trump hints at dramatic Kennedy Center renovations that will leave steel ‘fully exposed’  CNN

Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog S...

1. Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show  AP News
2. Westminster Dog Show 2026 Live Updates: Latest on Best in Show and Group Winners  The New York Times
3. Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at Westminster  ESPN
4. See thousands of dogs compete in the 150th Westminster Dog Show  USA Today
5. Wisconsin-trained poodle wins agility title at Westminster Dog Show  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Pro-ICE billboard pops up in San Francisco, California ahead of Super Bowl 60 - ABC7 Los Angeles

1. Pro-ICE billboard pops up in San Francisco, California ahead of Super Bowl 60  ABC7 Los Angeles
2. Pro-ICE billboard pops up in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl  ABC7 San Francisco
3. NFL says ICE not among federal agencies at Super Bowl LX  ESPN
4. Pro-ICE billboards appear in San Francisco's Embarcadero ahead of Super Bowl LX  NBC Bay Area
5. Bay Area's own 'Batman' explains viral outburst over ICE at the Super Bowl  SFGATE

Netflix struggles to defend Warner Bros merger at US Senate hearing - BBC

1. Netflix struggles to defend Warner Bros merger at US Senate hearing  BBC
2. Netflix’s antitrust hearing morphed into a culture-war fight over ‘wokeness’  CNN
3. Netflix's co-CEO went to an antitrust hearing and a culture war broke out  NBC News
4. Netflix CEO Testifies on Proposed Acquisition of Warner Bros.  C-SPAN
5. Netflix Leader Pushes Warner Deal Before Skeptical Lawmakers  The New York Times

Jaren Jackson Jr. trade grades for Jazz-Grizzlies mega deal - SB Nation

1. Jaren Jackson Jr. trade grades for Jazz-Grizzlies mega deal  SB Nation
2. Sources: Grizzlies trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz in 8-player deal  ESPN
3. Grizzlies trade two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah  Daily Memphian
4. Grizzlies now only trail Thunder, Nets in 1st-round picks over next 7 years  Yahoo Sports
5. Grizzlies barely have enough players vs Kings after Jaren Jackson Jr. trade  The Commercial Appeal

Senate Banking Democrats demand delay on Warsh nomination until Powell and Cook investigations en...

1. Senate Banking Democrats demand delay on Warsh nomination until Powell and Cook investigations end  CNBC
2. Barclays Says S&P 500 Plunged 16% On Average Upon New Fed Chair  Bloomberg.com
3. ‘I Have Been Dismayed About Warsh’s Tone’: Three Economists Debate Trump’s Pick for the Fed  The New York Times
4. Trump made his Fed pick. But which Kevin Warsh will show up?  CNN
5. Warsh to face 'tall task' as Fed chief, Bostic says  Reuters

2026 Pro Bowl Games: What We Learned from NFC's 66-52 win - NFL.com

1. 2026 Pro Bowl Games: What We Learned from NFC's 66-52 win  NFL.com
2. MVPs Antoine Winfield Jr., George Pickens lead NFC Pro Bowl win  ESPN
3. NFC rallies to beat AFC in NFL’s Pro Bowl: Live updates and reaction  The New York Times
4. NFL news, live updates ahead of Super Bowl 2026: NFC rallies to beat Shedeur Sanders and AFC in Pro Bowl; Mike Vrabel sticks up for Robert Kraft  Yahoo Sports
5. Team NFC Wins 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco  49ers.com

Austin Reaves nets 15 off bench in return as Lakers top Nets - ESPN

1. Austin Reaves nets 15 off bench in return as Lakers top Nets  ESPN
2. Nets receive royal LeBron James Lakers beating in possible New York finale  Yahoo Sports
3. Austin Reaves returns to Lakers lineup from calf strain  USA Today
4. Austin Reaves returned from a 19-game absence on Tuesday  NBA
5. Austin Reaves returns with 15 points in Lakers’ rout of Nets  Los Angeles Times

As Relationships Start Forming, Player Support For Mike LaFleur Becomes Evident - Arizona Cardinals

1. As Relationships Start Forming, Player Support For Mike LaFleur Becomes Evident  Arizona Cardinals
2. Cards' LaFleur says he'll call plays as QB decision looms  ESPN
3. Mike LaFleur’s introduction was a small win for Cardinals and their fans  Arizona Sports 98.7
4. New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur shouts out Central Michigan  The Detroit News
5. Matt LaFleur has amazing response on brother's first head coaching job  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Report: Celtics get Nikola Vučević from Bulls for Anfernee Simons - NBA

1. Report: Celtics get Nikola Vučević from Bulls for Anfernee Simons  NBA
2. Sources: Bulls trade Nikola Vucevic to Celtics for Anfernee Simons  ESPN
3. How Vucevic-Simons trade impacts Celtics' salary picture  NBC Sports Boston
4. Chicago Bulls’ flurry of deadline activity includes trading Nikola Vučević and acquiring Jaden Ivey  Chicago Tribune
5. Celtics Star Drops Emotional Truth Bomb After Stunning Anfernee Simons Trade  Yahoo Sports

Despite a 'ruptured' knee ligament, Lindsey Vonn says she will compete in the Olympics - NPR

1. Despite a 'ruptured' knee ligament, Lindsey Vonn says she will compete in the Olympics  NPR
2. Vonn 'confident' she'll race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL  ESPN
3. Lindsey Vonn to compete in Winter Olympics days after suffering injury in World Cup crash  foxnews.com
4. Lindsey Vonn says she tore ACL in crash, still hopes to compete in Olympics  The New York Times
5. Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says ‘My Olympic dream is not over’  AP News

Stephen Miran Resigns From White House as Fed Term Stretches On - The New York Times

1. Stephen Miran Resigns From White House as Fed Term Stretches On  The New York Times
2. Fed's Stephen Miran resigns from White House post  CNBC
3. Fed Governor Miran quits White House job  Reuters
4. Top Trump adviser Miran resigns White House post to stay on at the Fed  Politico
5. Stephen Miran resigns from the White House, keeping his seat at the Fed  CNN

Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Tribute - The New York Times

1. Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Tribute  The New York Times
2. Catherine O'Hara Hospitalized in "Serious Condition" at 5 a.m. Before Death  E! Online
3. Andrew Gelwicks, Catherine O’Hara’s Longtime Stylist, Remembers the Late Comedy Legend  Vogue
4. Exclusive | Catherine O’Hara rushed to hospital in ‘serious’ condition in early morning hours before death  Page Six
5. What to know about Catherine O’Hara’s rare heart condition, dextrocardia  statnews.com

Disney names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden president and chief creative officer - ABC News

1. Disney names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden president and chief creative officer  ABC News
2. Disney’s new boss must not forget its creative magic  The Economist
3. Josh D’Amaro Named Next Chief Executive Officer of Disney  thewaltdisneycompany.com
4. ABC News exclusive: Disney's incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro and Bob Iger sit down with David Muir  ABC News
5. Can This Man Break Disney’s Succession Curse?  The New York Times

A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever - NPR

1. A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever  NPR
2. D23 Gold Theater Presents: The Muppet Show Advance Screening  D23
3. 'The Muppet Show' back in fine form; a definitive look at Mel Brooks  Akron Beacon Journal
4. The Muppets are my rabbi, and they should be yours  The Forward
5. 'The Muppet Show' is back with Sabrina Carpenter. Here's how to watch.  USA Today

Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie - The New York Times

1. Everyone Is Missing the Point About the ‘Melania’ Movie  The New York Times
2. Melania review – Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest  The Guardian
3. Melania Trump documentary shocks at the box office  USA Today
4. Lake Oswego theater loses rights to screen ‘Melania’ after marquee jokes  Lake Oswego Review
5. This powerhouse demographic drove "Melania's" big opening weekend  Axios

19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports) - NPR

1. 19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)  NPR
2. 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Date, time, channel  ESPN
3. Vonn, Gu and Malinin - global stars to follow at Milan-Cortina 2026  BBC
4. 2026 Winter Olympics: Opening ceremony preparation for Milan Cortina Games underway  NBC News
5. Milano Cortina 2026 ready as anticipation builds ahead of first events  Milano Cortina 2026

Novo Nordisk Stock Sinks as Ozempic Maker Sees Sales Falling in 2026 - Barron's

1. Novo Nordisk Stock Sinks as Ozempic Maker Sees Sales Falling in 2026  Barron's
2. Novo Nordisk shares tumble 18% as CEO warns it will get worse before it gets better  CNBC
3. Novo Nordisk shares tumble 18% after sales warning  Financial Times
4. Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk Forecasts Steep Sales Drop in 2026  The Wall Street Journal
5. Novo Nordisk has published its annual report for 2025  Yahoo Finance

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes - NPR

1. China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes  NPR
2. China to ban hidden car door handles made popular by Tesla in world first  CNN
3. China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027  AP News
4. China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns  BBC
5. China to ban hidden door handles seen on some electric cars  Sky News

SEC & ESPN Announce TV Schedule for 2026 Baseball Season - University of Tennessee Athletics

1. SEC & ESPN Announce TV Schedule for 2026 Baseball Season  University of Tennessee Athletics
2. Batter Up! SEC Network Features Nearly 140 SEC Baseball and Softball Games During 2026 Slate  ESPN Press Room
3. Get ready to see Texas Longhorns baseball on national television  On3
4. Georgia Scheduled For Nine Nationally Televised Games  University of Georgia Athletics
5. Baseball Selected for Nine Nationally Televised Games  Texas A&M Athletics

Northwestern Announces 2026 Home Football Venues and Ryan Field Opener - Northwestern Athletics

1. Northwestern Announces 2026 Home Football Venues and Ryan Field Opener  Northwestern Athletics
2. Northwestern to debut Ryan Field vs. Penn State on Oct. 2  ESPN
3. Northwestern football will open new $900 million stadium vs. Penn State on Friday, Oct. 2 - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Penn State-Northwestern Game Moved to Friday in Ryan Field Debut  Black Shoe Diaries
5. Northwestern football team to host 1st game at new Ryan Field exactly 100 years after old stadium hosted its 1st game  WGN-TV

LA28 Unveils Seven Venues for the 2028 Olympic Football (Soccer) Tournament Matches - Columbus Crew

1. LA28 Unveils Seven Venues for the 2028 Olympic Football (Soccer) Tournament Matches  Columbus Crew
2. LA28 announces stadiums from New York to California to host 2028 Olympic soccer matches  Los Angeles Times
3. New York among six cities to host 2028 LA Olympics soccer  ESPN
4. LA28 unveils venues for Olympic soccer tournament matches, but most aren't in California  ABC7 Los Angeles
5. LA28 unveils nationwide list of soccer venues for 2028 Games  KTLA

Exclusive | PepsiCo to Slash Prices Up to 15% on Doritos, Cheetos and Other Snacks - The Wall Str...

1. Exclusive | PepsiCo to Slash Prices Up to 15% on Doritos, Cheetos and Other Snacks  The Wall Street Journal
2. PepsiCo to slash prices on popular snacks after consumer backlash  Fox Business
3. PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash  BBC
4. PepsiCo is cutting the price of Doritos, Cheetos and other snacks by up to 15%  Yahoo Finance
5. PepsiCo's drink sales are improving, and it's planning to cut snack prices  CNBC