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Sunday shows preview: DHS shutdown, Epstein files backlash shine light on political quarrels
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the department. DHS accounts for 3 percent of the U.S. federal budget and most…
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As Lenten season approaches, US Catholics straddle faith, advocacy, politics
Ash Wednesday arrives with questions for Christian critics and supporters as Trump administration’s mass immigration operations continue.
5 Clever Milwaukee Accessories You Can 3D Print At Home
From Packout add-ons to tool holders and bit storage, these Milwaukee accessories can be 3D printed at home using readily available templates.
Franklin business owners among those killed in Denver Crash
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WZTV) — Four people tragically lost their lives in a small plane crash near Emerald Mountain near Steamboat Springs, Colorado early Friday morn
Lindsey Vonn shares injury update on latest surgery, set for return to USA
Lindsey Vonn crashed at the 2026 Winter Olympics, broke her leg and was airlifted to a hospital. Here are the latest injury updates today.
Politics Take Center Stage at the Berlinale as Social Media Backlash Looms
As press conference remarks are clipped and amplified online, some filmmakers worry that speaking freely could invite instant backlash.
Measles exposure reported at Madison hotel
Public health officials reported a new measles exposure at a Dane County hotel - unrelated to a recent confirmed case in a UW-Madison student.
5 Gadgets Sold At Home Depot That Any DIYer Would Consider A Must-Have
From work lights and multi-tools to voltage testers and digital calipers, these Home Depot gadgets are practical must-haves for serious DIYers.
Tech titans Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman attack each other over latest Epstein emails
Elon Musk and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman clash on social media over alleged Jeffrey Epstein connections, trading accusations and email screenshots.
Casey Wasserman to sell entertainment agency amid backlash from Epstein ties
Casey Wasserman, the entertainment executive tapped by President Trump to chair the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said late Friday that he is in the process of selling off his talent agency. The move,…
Charli xcx Brats Up Berlin: ‘The Moment’ Star Applauds the Fest for “Not Shying Away From Political Films,” Declares Brat Era “Over”
"I feel like I'm only just starting out," the Brit superstar said about crashing Hollywood with her mockumentary film.
Washington’s competitive edge is eroding
Job growth is stalling, the business climate is getting worse, and energy costs are rising in Washington, when compared to other states.
Travis Kelce, Ron DeSantis leave Pebble Beach to the pros as Taylor Swift dashes hopes
Only the pros remain, as the amateurs move on.
US medalist passionate about making winter Olympic sports more accessible
Ashley Farquharson, the second American woman to medal in luge, benefitted from programs established after the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
Do you think love stinks? These businesses have your Valentine’s Day figured out
This Valentine’s Day, some nonprofits and businesses are siding with the jaded lovers of the world. Those skipping romance this season can name an ex after a pile of animal feces, shred old photos for dining deals or smash their way through staged date nights in rage rooms.
A doctor shares his 6 simple rules for healthy living
Ezekiel Emanuel explains why his new book, “Eat Your Ice Cream,” is different from the many others about how to live longer and better.
Kiss-and-cry: Is figure skating's voyeuristic staple worth the mental health toll on its athletes
The kiss-and-cry area has long been a staple of figure skating, providing fans with an unvarnished look at skaters as they learn their scores
This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control
Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning energy in a carefully controlled, multi-step process. A key enzyme, aldolase, helps convert sugar into the burst of power needed for fertilization, while other enzymes act like traffic controllers directing the flow of fuel.
It’s not just about romance: Friendships benefit your health, too.
Love doesn’t have to be romantic to improve your life. Research shows that friendships, especially high-quality ones, are key for health and well-being.
Pam Bondi Crashed Out for a Bizarre Reason. She’s Not Alone.
Pam Bondi is a captive to the “audience of one.” The nation is too.
Legislators move to ban AI in political ads, deceptive ads in MA
The bill requires that any audio or video political ad that uses “synthetic media” must contain a message reading “contains content generated by AI.”
Column | Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.
The one industry powering the U.S. labor market
Without health care, the United States would have nearly 400,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, according to Labor Department figures through January.
Trump Files Final Plans for White House Ballroom
The president is seeking quick approval despite legal challenges and backlash over his demolition of the East Wing.
From the sports desk: The 'Quad God' is mortal
Ilia Malinin, expected to win figure skating gold, crashes to 8th place. ‘I blew it,’ he says.
American Girl’s ‘modern era’ makeover of beloved dolls draws swift backlash from loyal fans
American Girl's redesigned historical dolls spark fierce backlash from longtime fans who say the modern makeover "ruins the whole point" of the beloved toys.
Trump tells soldiers to vote GOP in campaign-style rally at Fort Bragg
Army policy prohibits partisan displays, and most service members refrained from cheering.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe
The likely 2028 presidential candidate has taken his Donald Trump-bashing tour to the Munich Security Conference
Team USA Crush Italy After Explosive Second Period, Advance To Semifinal
The United States Women's hockey is onto the semifinals in Milan after crushing Italy in commanding fashion 6-0.
When Posting Becomes Its Own Style of Politics
Social media has long been flooded with populist rage and discontent. What happens when the posts become policy?
White House, RFK Jr. shake up health leadership after controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health department is undergoing a major leadership overhaul.
Lincoln Park businesses, including Dirk's Fish Market, targeted by smash-and-grab burglars overnight
Ring ends Flock partnership after backlash
Ring, owned by Amazon, faced criticism for its dog-finding Super Bowl ad. In its wake, Ring ended its partnership with Flock Safety.
The Blind Spot at the Top of the World
Slashing Arctic climate science will limit how clearly the U.S. can understand the region.
Hedge funds bet big against Hims & Hers Health before Wegovy showdown, Hazeltree data shows
Hedge fund bets against Hims & Hers Health hit their highest in at least a year in January, just before the online telehealth firm clashed with Novo Nordisk over its cut-price weight-loss pill, according to data shared with Reuters by Hazeltree.
MMAC, business groups sue Port Washington over referendum on large TIDs
MMAC and six other Wisconsin business and trade groups sued the City of Port Washington over a resident-proposed referendum on expensive TIDs.
Marc Benioff's ICE jokes spark outrage in pivotal time for Salesforce
CEO Marc Benioff's ICE jokes at a Salesforce event stirred employee backlash, adding to company challenges like stock decline.
Lundblade's 31 lead Belmont over Northern Iowa 91-86
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Lundblade scored 31 points and made 7 3-pointers to lead Belmont over Northern Iowa 91-86 on Thursday night.
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for February 13: Tips to solve Connections #508
Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #508.
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has bragged about building a political war chest exceeding $1.5 billion — a staggering sum that he can wield at his whim to shape November’s midterms and the…
Trump heads to Fort Bragg to cheer special forces members who ousted Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro
Washington business owner pushes for bollards after three car crashes
Three vehicle crashes into a Washington business have prompted the owner to demand city action, but officials continue to reject her calls for protective bollards.
How Navy deployment inspired single mom to start plant-based chocolates business
A Black-and-veteran-owned chocolate business in Southern Maryland evolved from a military deployment that kept a woman away from her daughter for more than a year. A 13-month deployment was much too long for Thereasa Black and inspired her to change her life and be her own boss. “I graduated from GW Law School, and then about six months later, I…
Chicago police investigating business burglaries in Lakeview
A suspect broke into North Side businesses by breaking a side window or prying a rear door, stealing from cash registers, police said.
Health department warns residents in Grays Ferry to avoid smoky air from a trash fire
The fire happened at the Philadelphia Transfer Station on Grays Ferry Avenue near South 34th Street.
Senior US Health Official Oz Invited Epstein to Valentine's Day Party, Documents Show
By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, emailed an invitation to a Valentine's Day party in 2016 to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. Justice Department documents ...
The Air Force changed how gate guards greet people, frustrating troops
One Air Force base's new mandated greetings for security personnel saw backlash, with troops and civilian workers calling them 'stupid.'
Department of Homeland Security on track to shut down with lawmakers leaving Washington and an unresolved ICE fight
A bitterly divided Washington is headed for its third government funding lapse of President Donald Trump’s second term — this time, a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over the issue of federal immigration enforcement.
Olympics news, live updates: Team USA men's hockey opens vs. Latvia; Chloe Kim takes home silver, Gaon Choi rebounds for gold after scary crash in women's halfpipe
Scientists have discovered one of elephants’ most sensitive secrets
Researchers have studied rat and mouse whiskers, but these key organs for elephants have been largely overlooked.
Site still sought for 'much-needed' Newmarket sports hub
Two councils have clashed over where to build a three-court sports facility in the Suffolk town.
The Banner announces coverage of Washington sports
The Banner will expand its sports coverage to include Washington, D.C., teams, Editor-in-Chief Audrey Cooper announced in an internal email to staff on Thursday.
Is this what dreams are made of? Hilary Duff coming to Nashville
Hilary Duff's 2026 tour marks a return to music with her new album "Luck...or something."
The Sony WF-1000XM6 are here: Price, specs, where to buy
The price point isn't for the faint of heart.
Judge orders mental health treatment for Metro Airport crash driver
It's unclear if the man will receive his treatment in a hospital or on an out-patient basis.
Health officials confirm first measles case of 2026 in Washington County
Vermont health officials on Thursday confirmed a case of measles in Washington County, the first confirmed case in Vermont this year.
Vermont health officials report confirmed case of measles
Officials from the Vermont Department of Health confirmed that a case of measles was recently detected in an adult in Washington County.
RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust
Olympic bronze medalist skier from Oregon survived plane crash last summer
It turns out that this three-time Olympian's scares have not only come while skiing.
ICE surge gives Minnesota businesses pandemic flashbacks
Some businesses face conditions "as bad, if not worse" than COVID — but dim prospects for COVID-style aid.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of Feb. 9-13, 2026, includes a new leader for the Defense Health Agency, a roadmap for leveraging artificial intelligence in military medical education, and the U.S. Navy’s human performance optimization initiative.
Edmund McMillen on assembling Mewgenics' meow cameo list: "the inclusion of people with clashing ideologies felt appropriate"
We spoke to Mewgenics co-developer Edmund McMillen about putting together the game's list of internet celebrity meow cameos.
The Legal Weed Business Is Booming. Bank Access Isn’t
For cannabis companies, cash is still king, credit cards are off-limits and loans are prohibitive.
‘They put me on there to die’: conservatives unleash on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
The budget-slashing Department of Government Efficiency that upended the federal government at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term has stalled out on Capitol Hill, a reality that’s left conservative lawmakers fuming.
One simple daily change that could slash depression risk
Swapping just an hour of TV a day for something more active could significantly lower the risk of developing major depression—especially in middle age. A large Dutch study tracking more than 65,000 adults over four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with other activities cut depression risk by 11% overall, and by nearly 19% in middle-aged adults. The more time people reallocated—up to two hours—the greater the benefit, with risk dropping as much as 43% in midlife.
Move Over Arizona, Florida. These States May Be The Best Places to Retire for Your Health.
Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.
The National Business League Re-Establishes Alabama as National Headquarters
/PRNewswire/ -- The National Business League (NBL), the nation's first and largest Black business federation founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington, today...
The National Business League Re-Establishes Alabama as National Headquarters
The National Business League (NBL), the nation's first and largest Black business federation founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington, today announced the formal reorganization and expansion of its national and international operations in the State of Alabama, establishing the region as its central hub for economic development, innovation, and global engagement.
2026 Pac-12 football schedule revealed, including Week 13 flex
Eight schools -- Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State and Washington State -- comprise the rebuilt Pac-12
California, other states sue over Trump administration's latest cuts to HIV programs
California and three other states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plans to slash $600 million from programs designed to prevent and track the spread of HIV, including in the LGBTQ+ community — arguing the move is based on "political animus and disagreements about unrelated topics such as federal immigration enforcement, political protest, and clean energy."
Businesses looking to leave WA nearly doubled since 'millionaire tax' proposal
Nearly double the businesses are considering leaving Washington due to the proposed millionaire tax, reveals a new AWB survey.
Trump says all Democratic governors except Wes Moore and Jared Polis are invited to White House meeting
Trump attacked Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt amid confusion over a typically bipartisan National Governors Association event in Washington.
Opinion | Modernizing these laws could expand access to health care for millions
Pharmacists in many states remain legally prohibited from providing care they are trained to deliver.
Why J.D. Vance wants Olympians to stop talking about politics
At the Winter Olympics, JD Vance urges Team USA to play their sport and avoid political comments that divide fans and spark online backlash.
Bondi pressed on Epstein files, political retribution by Justice Department
Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files was mostly punctuated by dramatic clashes with lawmakers — exchanges that happened as eight Epstein survivors attended the hearing.
Democrats vying for Michigan Senate seat clash over corporate money at first forum
Mallory McMorrow no longer accepts donations from corporate PACs. Abdul El-Sayed boasts that he never did. Haley Stevens, who does, sidestepped a question about the issue.
When funding cuts slashed my revenue forecast, I had to reinvent my leadership
Rosie founder Adrianne Wright on navigating political pressure, sudden budget losses, and the hard leadership lessons that come from running a small business in turbulent times.
Driver crashes into Wild Rose business, rupturing gas line
A driver was hurt but is expected to be OK after crashing into a business in Wild Rose.
'Pokémon Pokopia': Oh God, they made 'Minecraft' for Pokémon
Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?
No Man's Sky's latest update is all about rubbish-flinging spacetrashpeople with gravity guns and interstellar trucks
No Man's Sky developers Hello Games have released the Remanant update, which adds a gravity gun and planetary cleanup trucks.
Prep talk: San Pedro vs. Washington Prep tops City Section basketball playoff openers
Marine League champion San Pedro faces Coliseum League champion Washington Prep in Open Division first-round playoff game on Wednesday.
Snowboarder removed by emergency sled after major crash in women's halfpipe
Jiayu Liu of China took a brutal fall on her final hit of her second qualifying run that paused the competition for several minutes.
What a cardiologist eats in a day for better heart health
Dariush Mozaffarian is a leader in the food-is-medicine movement. This is exactly what he eats — and yes, dessert is on the list.
Kokua Line: What sales tax are Hawaii businesses supposed to charge?
Question: What sales tax are businesses supposed to be charging in Hawaii? We mean for customer purchases like at stores and restaurants and other places that get a lot of tourists. We’ve noticed that it’s inconsistent.
Scene Calendar: Burlesque, local theater, live music, acrobatics
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Money talks, tradition walks. NDSU football will thrive in FBS
North Dakota State football can be the next Texas Tech. All it takes is oil cash supporting private NIL deals. Bison already know how to win.
How will Barcelona line up against Atlético Madrid?
Hansi Flick’s possible XI for Thursday’s clash
Gonzaga’s Defensive Intensity Embarrasses Washington State in Spokane, 83-53
This is as well as Gonzaga’s played since the Braden Huff injury. For Washington State, the worst all season long.
Column | Asking Eric: Alexa’s eavesdropping makes for uncomfortable visits
Is the letter writer paranoid to be suspicious of smart speakers in friends’ homes?
Why Jeff Bezos gutted the Washington Post
Hundreds of jobs have gone at the newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal. Was profit or politics behind the decision? Jeremy Barr reports
Hinge Health Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Hinge Health (NYSE:HNGE) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting rapid revenue growth, expanding profitability, and significant free cash flow generation, alongside continued investment in AI-driven care delivery and the early rollout of its Hinge Select provider netw
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Tuesday, February 10, 2026; Playoff basketball and Wednesday's schedules
TUESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball CITY LEAGUE Brashear 50, Perry 41 Brashear 8 16 12 14 — 50 Perry 6 18 9 8 — 41 High scorers: (B) Trevon...
Commanders' DC leaves out big two names when discussing defense
New Commanders' defensive coordinator Daronte Jones left out two key names when discussing Washington's defense.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for about two years
President Donald Trump said he plans to close the Kennedy Center for roughly two years for the facility to undergo construction.