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

1. William Stevenson, Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband, Is Accused of Killing His Current Wife  The New York Times
2. Jill Biden’s ex-husband faces murder charge in death of his current wife  CNN
3. Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder of his wife  The Guardian
4. Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife  ABC News
5. Jill Biden's ex-husband Bill Stevenson charged with murder after 2nd wife Linda found dead  CBS News

Marimar Martinez, shot by Border Patrol in Chicago, speaks out after Good, Pretti deaths: ‘I am their voice’ - Chicago Sun-Times

1. Marimar Martinez, shot by Border Patrol in Chicago, speaks out after Good, Pretti deaths: ‘I am their voice’  Chicago Sun-Times
2. ‘It seemed like time stopped’: Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum  Chicago Tribune
3. Marimar Martinez, who was shot by U.S. Border Patrol in Chicago, testifies on Capitol Hill  CBS News
4. Chicago woman tells Congress about Border Patrol shooting her in Brighton Park  FOX 32 Chicago
5. Woman Shot by Border Patrol Says Agent Appeared to Take “Trophy Photo”  newrepublic.com

Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset - Politico

1. Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset  Politico
2. Statewide Officeholders Find Themselves in Primary Peril This Year  Cook Political Report
3. Opinion | How a Conservative Texas District Rejected the Politics of Division  The New York Times
4. Texas loss delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year  BBC
5. McCarthy: Victorious Texas Democrat ‘looked like a Republican’  The Hill

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

1. Judge limits feds’ use of weapons against anti-ICE protesters in Portland  Politico
2. Judge restricts use of pepper balls, tear gas by federal agents at Portland ICE building  KPTV
3. US judge restricts ICE in Portland, warns of 'authoritarian regime'  USA Today
4. ‘Joyful’ bike ride turned terrible as Trump thugs tear-gassed innocent marchers  BikePortland
5. Federal judge orders DHS to stop indiscriminate use of tear gas, crowd control munitions outside Portland ICE facility  KGW

Gateway sues Trump administration over freezing Hudson River tunnel funding - Gothamist

1. Gateway sues Trump administration over freezing Hudson River tunnel funding  Gothamist
2. Trump Administration Sued Over Cutting Off Funds for $16 Billion Tunnel  The New York Times
3. New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Administration Over Tunnel Funds  Bloomberg.com
4. Gateway Development Commission Files Breach of Contract Claim Against Federal Government  Insider NJ
5. 'Working people suffer' when Trump administration is involved  News12 | New Jersey

Democrats just handed RFK Jr. billions more than he asked for. It was a big risk. - Politico

Democrats just handed RFK Jr. billions more than he asked for. It was a big risk.  Politico

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

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

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

1. X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok  BBC
2. X offices raided in France as prosecutors investigate child abuse images and deepfakes  AP News
3. Paris prosecutors summon Elon Musk after raid on X's French offices  NBC News
4. French headquarters of Elon Musk’s X raided by Paris cybercrime unit  The Guardian
5. Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk  The New York Times

Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows - The Washington Post

1. Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows  The Washington Post
2. Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests  Fox News
3. Iran: Witnesses describe violence, chaos during protests  dw.com
4. What Are the Global Options for Defending Iranians’ Rights?  Council on Foreign Relations
5. The violence in Iran could lead to civil war  The Economist

EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit vote - Euronews.com

1. EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit vote  Euronews.com
2. EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official  The Guardian
3. Bombshell Brexit betrayal on cards as Brussels opens door to new UK trade deal  Daily Express
4. EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner  BBC
5. No 10 rebuffs EU’s customs union offer  The Telegraph

Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election - NPR

1. Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election  NPR
2. Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency  The New York Times
3. Costa Rica: Conservative Laura Fernandez wins election  dw.com
4. Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency, steering Latin America further right  The Guardian
5. Costa Rican populists win commanding victory but fall short of legislative supermajority  Reuters

Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants - CNN

1. Bahama Breeze is closing all of its restaurants  CNN
2. Bahama Breeze set to close all restaurants  USA Today
3. Darden to close all remaining Bahama Breeze locations nationwide  Orlando Sentinel
4. Bahama Breeze restaurants in Florida are closing permanently, company says  WKMG
5. 3 Bahama Breeze locations closing in Tampa Bay  WFLA

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

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

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

1. Chipotle stock sinks as restaurant chain reports falling traffic, weak guidance  CNBC
2. Chipotle stock sinks after company reports Q4 same-store sales drop 2.5%, forecasts no sales growth in 2026  Yahoo Finance
3. Chipotle’s Struggles Persist as Outlook Falls Short of Estimates  Bloomberg.com
4. Chipotle’s outlook for the year casts doubt on a restaurant-industry rebound  MarketWatch
5. Chipotle Revenue Rises Despite Decline in Transactions  The Wall Street Journal

Gemini app Tools menu adds ‘Labs’ section, Personal Intelligence toggle - 9to5Google

1. Gemini app Tools menu adds ‘Labs’ section, Personal Intelligence toggle  9to5Google
2. Google Launches Gemini Labs for Experimental Features  findarticles.com
3. Google reorganizes Gemini tools to highlight new experimental features  Android Police
4. Google Refines Gemini Tools Menu With New Labs Section and Controls  Android Headlines
5. 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) - CNET

1. I Bought the Galaxy Z TriFold for Over $3,000. Follow Along as I Test It (Live Updates)  CNET
2. Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Phone quickly sells out online despite near $3,000 pricetag  Mashable
3. Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung just realized people will always buy its phones if they’re interesting enough  PhoneArena
4. Samsung's TriFold Phone Will Cost $2,899 in US and Launch on Jan. 30  Bloomberg.com
5. 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 - Neowin

1. Microsoft has a solid reason for you to install the latest Windows 11 update  Neowin
2. Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?  ZDNET
3. 8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update  Windows Central
4. Windows 11 KB5074105 update fixes boot, sign-in, and activation issues  BleepingComputer
5. Microsoft Delivers Minor New Dev and Beta Builds to Insiders  Thurrott.com

Jez Corden argues next Xbox could inherit Windows’ strengths and its flaws - Windows Central

1. Jez Corden argues next Xbox could inherit Windows’ strengths and its flaws  Windows Central
2. AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027  The Verge
3. AMD reveals next-gen Xbox could launch in 2027 — CEO says semi-custom SoC ready to 'support launch in 2027'  Tom's Hardware
4. Rumour: New Xbox Console Won't Release Until At Least Late 2027, Could Be Delayed Further  Pure Xbox
5. Next-Gen Xbox On Track For 2027 Launch Says AMD CEO  Kotaku

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

1. Disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother is being investigated as a possible abduction  Yahoo
2. Sheriff believes Savannah Guthrie’s mother was abducted: ‘She did not leave on her own’  CNN
3. Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother  CBS News
4. Blood Found at Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother’s Home as Search Continues: Source  People.com
5. Alleged Ransom Note for Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Demands Millions in Bitcoin  TMZ

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

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

‘Law & Order: SVU’: David Zayas Replaces Timothy Busfield In Guest Role Recasting - Deadline

1. ‘Law & Order: SVU’: David Zayas Replaces Timothy Busfield In Guest Role Recasting  Deadline
2. “Dexter” star replaces Timothy Busfield on “Law & Order: SVU” after child sexual abuse charges  Yahoo
3. ‘Law & Order: SVU’: David Zayas Takes Over Guest Role From Timothy Busfield in Recasting  The Hollywood Reporter
4. Timothy Busfield Recasting: ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Taps David Zayas for February Guest Spot  TheWrap
5. 'Law & Order: SVU' Confirms Character Recast Following Child Abuse Allegations  Collider

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 Muppet Show' is back with Sabrina Carpenter. Here's how to watch.  USA Today
5. The Muppet Show review – we all deserve a brief bit of happiness right now  The Guardian

Don’t diminish Shedeur Sanders’ Pro Bowl selection. He’s not. - Andscape

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

Hall of Fame voter Tony Dungy declines to comment on whether he voted for Bill Belichick - NBC Sports

1. Hall of Fame voter Tony Dungy declines to comment on whether he voted for Bill Belichick  NBC Sports
2. Sources: Robert Kraft not voted for Hall of Fame Class of '26  ESPN
3. Patriots owner Robert Kraft responds to Hall of Fame controversy  CNBC
4. Like Bill Belichick, Patriots owner Robert Kraft reportedly misses out on making Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026  Yahoo Sports
5. Briggs: Forget Bill Belichick. The greater Pro Football Hall of Fame injustice remains BG's Eddie George  Toledo Blade

This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics - The New York Times

1. This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics  The New York Times
2. 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Date, time, channel  ESPN
3. 2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Opening ceremony preparation for Milan Cortina Games underway  NBC News
4. Milano Cortina 2026 ready as anticipation builds ahead of first events  Milano Cortina 2026
5. 19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)  NPR

Mike LaFleur won’t address Arizona’s QB situation but has “a lot of respect” for Kyler Murray - NBC Sports

1. Mike LaFleur won’t address Arizona’s QB situation but has “a lot of respect” for Kyler Murray  NBC Sports
2. Cards' LaFleur says he'll call plays as QB decision looms  ESPN
3. Mike LaFleur 'Felt Right' In Taking Cardinals' Coaching Job  Arizona Cardinals
4. Mike LaFleur’s introduction was a small win for Cardinals and their fans  Arizona Sports 98.7
5. Former Browns intern hired as Cardinals head coach  Cleveland.com

Sun releases 4 strong solar flares: What to expect - ABC News

1. Sun releases 4 strong solar flares: What to expect  ABC News
2. UPDATE! An X8.1 (Strong) flare from Region 4366  Space Weather Prediction Center (.gov)
3. Strong Flare Erupts from Sun  NASA Science (.gov)
4. Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth  Live Science
5. 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 - KSL.com

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 - Phys.org

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

From Jupiter to Mercury: the brightest planets of February 2026 - Space

1. From Jupiter to Mercury: the brightest planets of February 2026  Space
2. Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more  WTOP
3. This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 30 – February 8  Sky & Telescope
4. February's skies stack spectacles, from new moon to rare six-planet parade  WGME
5. Stunning must-see sky events this February  WSMV

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

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

Evacuation order issued in area of Canby for 'hazardous materials emergency' - KATU

1. Evacuation order issued in area of Canby for 'hazardous materials emergency'  KATU
2. Measles cases climb to 7 in Clark County, linked to earlier infection  OregonLive.com
3. Measles patient who visited Ridgefield HS linked to second exposure site, county says  KPTV
4. Possible measles exposure at Ridgefield Vancouver Clinic  KATU
5. New measles exposure site identified in Clark County  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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

1. Opinion | RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines just hit a wall of pediatricians  The Washington Post
2. Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases  The Wall Street Journal
3. American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine recommendations that differ from CDC  CBS News
4. Doctors break with CDC on vaccine guidance for children  NBC News
5. Healthwatch With Dr. Leana Wen: GLP-1s, a rebuke of RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine plan and staying healthy on frigid days  WYPR

Just When Flu Cases Dropped, Doctors Say They Noticed This Concerning Pattern - AOL.com

1. Just When Flu Cases Dropped, Doctors Say They Noticed This Concerning Pattern  AOL.com
2. The flu isn’t done yet, as new data suggests infections are rebounding  CNN
3. Unvaccinated kids hit hard with flu as pediatric deaths rise to 52  NBC News
4. '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
5. After 3-week decline, flu cases rise across the US; RSV, COVID activity high in certain states  CIDRAP