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Report: W.Va. underfunds public schools as vouchers grow
2026-02-03

Report: W.Va. underfunds public schools as vouchers grow

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D’s Nutz Donuts closes in Edwardsburg
2026-02-03

D’s Nutz Donuts closes in Edwardsburg

EDWARDSBURG — Community members used to having D’s Nutz as part of their morning routine will now have to wait for what is next.

Live at 11:30 a.m: Nashua fire officials hold news conference about Monday's fire, explosion
2026-02-03

Live at 11:30 a.m: Nashua fire officials hold news conference about Monday's fire, explosion

Fire officials are holding a news conference Tuesday morning after three firefighters were injured in a natural gas explosion in Nashua.

NBA trade deadline intel: What we're hearing on Harden, Giannis, AD and more
2026-02-03

NBA trade deadline intel: What we're hearing on Harden, Giannis, AD and more

With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?

Dartmouth-area driver charged with going nearly twice the speed limit: N.S. RCMP
2026-02-03

Dartmouth-area driver charged with going nearly twice the speed limit: N.S. RCMP

A driver has been charged after police say they were caught going nearly twice the speed limit in Westphal, N.S.

Hensley mother gets 20 years in fentanyl death conspiracy; officials say she delayed help
2026-02-03

Hensley mother gets 20 years in fentanyl death conspiracy; officials say she delayed help

A Hensley mother has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after she was convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Death.

Measles Scare Rocks UW-Madison, Triggers Campus Exposure Alert
2026-02-03

Measles Scare Rocks UW-Madison, Triggers Campus Exposure Alert

UW6Madison and local health officials confirmed a measles case with exposures at campus buildings and a downtown restaurant; check vaccination status.

Flanagan Fumes Over 'Ridiculous' Signal Claim As Feds Zero In On Minneapolis
2026-02-03

Flanagan Fumes Over 'Ridiculous' Signal Claim As Feds Zero In On Minneapolis

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan denied being tied to Signal chats that allegedly tracked ICE; the FBI says it is reviewing leaked threads.

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
2026-02-03

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters

People flock to pay their respects to lost loved ones at Tehran’s largest cemetery, after thousands were killed in a bloody crackdown on protests against Iran’s government.

Underground electric vault explosion in Uptown Kingston causes outages, officials say
2026-02-03

Underground electric vault explosion in Uptown Kingston causes outages, officials say

KINGSTON, N.Y. — City firefighters and the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. are handling an underground electric vault explosion at the intersection of Wall and John streets and subsequent power outages, officials said. In a Facebook post, the fire department called the incident “significant” and advised residents to use alternate streets. Reached by phone, [...]

Halifax residents called on to help shape Mill Cove amid ferry controversy
2026-02-03

Halifax residents called on to help shape Mill Cove amid ferry controversy

Halifax Regional Municipality is giving residents the chance to weigh in on the area where a proposed ferry will link Bedford with downtown. Residents are being encouraged to share their ideas and feedback in order to help shape the future of Mill Cove and the Bedford Waterfront through a pair of engagement sessions. The sessions, [...]

It’s 2026, and you’re uninsured. Now what?
2026-02-03

It’s 2026, and you’re uninsured. Now what?

Calculator next to a stethoscope, a concept of the cost of health care, conceptual image

Lectric Ebikes Are on Sale for Valentine’s Day
2026-02-03

Lectric Ebikes Are on Sale for Valentine’s Day

Buy off-season. It’s one of the most durable, widely applicable lessons of being a smart capitalist pig, as we all are to some degree. All of my winter hiking and climbing gear? Bought it in the spring. Saved tons. Likewise, when it comes to taking home a new motorcycle or convertible, you’ll find the best [...]The post Lectric Ebikes Are on Sale for Valentine’s Day appeared first on VICE.

Collin County grand jury indicts former Celina ISD teacher on felony charges in sexual misconduct case
2026-02-03

Collin County grand jury indicts former Celina ISD teacher on felony charges in sexual misconduct case

A Collin County grand jury has indicted former Celina ISD teacher Caleb Elliott on multiple felony counts, according to county court records.

2026-02-03

The Latest: Patriots meet media first at Super Bowl Opening Night

Super Bowl Opening Night is set to begin, with Drake Maye, Sam Darnold and other Super Bowl participants meeting with thousands of reporters from across the globe...

Panthers continue to sink, falling to Buffalo Sabres for fourth consecutive loss
2026-02-03

Panthers continue to sink, falling to Buffalo Sabres for fourth consecutive loss

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) and Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) go after the puck during the first period of a game on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

Jets OC candidates Darrell Bevell and Greg Roman get second interviews
2026-02-03

Jets OC candidates Darrell Bevell and Greg Roman get second interviews

Frank Reich was considered the front-runner for the position, and he very well may still be.

1 person is arrested after a suspected biolab found at Las Vegas home
2026-02-03

1 person is arrested after a suspected biolab found at Las Vegas home

LAS VEGAS — A suspected biolaboratory found in a Las Vegas home and now under investigation by authorities is linked to the owner of an unauthorized California biolab who was arrested in 2023, officials said Monday.

NO. 14 NORTH CAROLINA 87, SYRACUSE 77
2026-02-03

NO. 14 NORTH CAROLINA 87, SYRACUSE 77

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BPD asks for help finding man with medical condition
2026-02-03

BPD asks for help finding man with medical condition

The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a local man who is considered at-risk because he has a medical condition.

Ice shelf injury again has officials urging beachgoers to remain on land
2026-02-02

Ice shelf injury again has officials urging beachgoers to remain on land

A beachgoer was hospitalized after falling on unstable shelf ice, prompting safety warnings from officials.

2026-02-02

Fraud Watch by Elliott Greenblott: Winter weather doesn't stop fraud

This time of year may not appear to be a particularly hot season for fraud but think again. Here are two fraud schemes that are being seen more frequently this time of year

Slight warmup arrives with light snow to start Northeast Ohio’s week
2026-02-02

Slight warmup arrives with light snow to start Northeast Ohio’s week

After several days of extreme cold, Northeast Ohio sees a slight warmup to start the week with light snow bringing minor impacts.

Jealous killer’s final words as death penalty execution is carried out
2026-02-02

Jealous killer’s final words as death penalty execution is carried out

Charles Victor Thompson, who shot his former partner and her new partner in a fit of jealous rage, shared some chilling last words as he was executed.

Dallas Goodwill Bets Big On ‘Forgotten’ Workers With Free Medical Assistant Boot Camp
2026-02-02

Dallas Goodwill Bets Big On ‘Forgotten’ Workers With Free Medical Assistant Boot Camp

Goodwill and Workforce Dallas offer a free 20-week CCMA program beginning Feb. 23 with hands-on labs at their West Dallas campus and job-placement support.

Studies suggest PDRN skin care has anti-aging benefits
2026-02-02

Studies suggest PDRN skin care has anti-aging benefits

These PDRN skin care products can have powerful anti-aging effects.

The Latest: Partial government shutdown drags as debate over ICE deepens
2026-02-02

The Latest: Partial government shutdown drags as debate over ICE deepens

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown as debate intensifies over the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration enforcement operations. Johnson signaled he is relying...

Done deal: Tenor completes Commonwealth Health acquisition
2026-02-02

Done deal: Tenor completes Commonwealth Health acquisition

Nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation completed its acquisition of Commonwealth Health and its hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre

Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
2026-02-02

Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day 2026. Here’s what the famous groundhog forecast means for the weeks ahead.

2026-02-02

John F. Rousseau

John F. Rousseau, Jr., 86, of Inverness, FL, passed away on January 25, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on February 6, 2026 at the First Christian Church of Inverness. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL www.heinzfh.com.

Care worker sentenced for sexual activity with elderly dementia patient in nursing home
2026-02-02

Care worker sentenced for sexual activity with elderly dementia patient in nursing home

Donna Gillet, 43, was fired and convicted after grabbing a 77-year-old dementia patient's genitals while a shocked junior colleague looked on in horror

Oklahoma St. Cowgirls wrangle Arizona Wildcats before season-high McKale crowd
2026-02-02

Oklahoma St. Cowgirls wrangle Arizona Wildcats before season-high McKale crowd

Oklahoma State women's basketball's offense got the best of the Arizona Wildcats in 69-88 loss Sunday.

Jazz drop sixth straight game at Toronto, 107-100
2026-02-02

Jazz drop sixth straight game at Toronto, 107-100

TORONTO (AP) - RJ Barrett scored 21 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Utah Jazz 107-100 on Sunday night to open a five-game homestand. Brandon Ingram added 19 points to help Toronto end a two-game losing streak. Immanuel Quickley had 17 points. Scottie Barnes celebrated being added to his second NBA All-Star Game with 14 points and nine rebounds. Barnes hurt [...]

Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia
2026-02-02

Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of them and seriously wounding the other, authorities said.

Level playing field? Tech at forefront of US immigration fight
2026-02-02

Level playing field? Tech at forefront of US immigration fight

Technology has become a key battleground in the confrontation between US authorities and migrants along with their supporters, with both sides innovating to try to gain the upper hand.

Dynatrace Bets on Autonomous AI to Tame Multi-Cloud Complexity as Enterprise Infrastructure Costs Spiral
2026-02-01

Dynatrace Bets on Autonomous AI to Tame Multi-Cloud Complexity as Enterprise Infrastructure Costs Spiral

Dynatrace unveils autonomous AI capabilities and deeper cloud integrations to help enterprises manage sprawling multi-cloud environments and control spiraling infrastructure costs. The platform enhancements promise to automate routine operations while providing unified visibility across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Gulf Freeway Horror, Man Killed After Stepping Out Of SUV Near El Dorado
2026-02-01

Gulf Freeway Horror, Man Killed After Stepping Out Of SUV Near El Dorado

A man was struck and killed on southbound Gulf Freeway near El Dorado after exiting his disabled SUV; HPD says a child was hospitalized and is investigating.

Luge love story: These Olympics have a lot of meaning for Emily and Dominik Fischnaller
2026-02-01

Luge love story: These Olympics have a lot of meaning for Emily and Dominik Fischnaller

Long-distance relationships can be difficult, especially when they go on for years and years. And the one between Olympic luge athletes Emily Sweeney of the U.S. and Dominik Fischnaller of Italy was no different.

Super Bowl excitement takes over Bay Area
2026-02-01

Super Bowl excitement takes over Bay Area

Excitement for the Super Bowl has hit a fever pitch across the Bay Area, with the transformation almost complete a week ahead of the big game.Fans have already started showing up in Santa Clara, where they hoped to get a peek at all the sparkle and shine being added for Super Bowl LX.Most of the fans who came out to Levi’s Stadium on Saturday said they couldn’t afford a ticket to the big game, so they wanted to do the next best thing: getting as close to the stadium as possible.For some, this is a once in a lifetime view, one that San Jose resident, Ernesto Gutierrez, wanted to share with his 16-year-old son.“It looks nice. I would like to have more red and gold in there, but this is nice to have in our city, in our Bay Area,” Gutierrez said. “It’s good. It’s good for the economy and all around here.”The Super Bowl-themed Levi’s Stadium was a hot tourist attraction on Saturday, one that inspired Leonal Barajas to drive all the way from Fresno to check it out.“I’ve never experienced the Super Bowl in real life... so I am really excited to see it in person,” Barajas said.For some, it’s not just about the football game. This includes Keila Sinforiano, who considers herself Bad Bunny’s biggest fan. She said she came to the stadium just to be closer to where he’ll perform during halftime.Sinforiano wanted to see him perform so badly that she said she entered five contests to try to win a Super Bowl ticket, even trying to audition to become one of Bad Bunny’s backup dancers.“I saw the requirements. You had to be 5’7′′ and I am unfortunately just 4’11”,” Sinforiano said. “I still submitted my application, but unfortunately, I was not selected.”But she’s not giving up. She said she’s heading to San Francisco in a few days in search of more contests. It will be crowded, as tens of thousands of others are expected to descend on the Moscone Center for the Super Bowl Experience.Traffic is already noticeably heavier in San Francisco, prompting Mayor Daniel Lurie to recommended using the Muni to get around the city during this time. The city is also working on other ways to make Super Bowl travel smoother, running longer trains from Tuesday through to the end of the Super Bowl.Seahawks and Patriots fans have already made the trek to Levi’s Stadium as well, seeing first-hand where their teams will play on Feb. 8, Super Bowl Sunday.The teams arrive in the Bay Area this Sunday.

Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing: minister
2026-02-01

Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing: minister

Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa wants to speed up homebuilding by drawing developers into affordable housing projects through the new Build Canada Homes agency.

China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious
2026-02-01

China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious

The anti-corruption campaign has left open positions and a lack of senior officials with the experience to fill them.

Teen stabbed at Upstate NY mall; suspect arrested
2026-02-01

Teen stabbed at Upstate NY mall; suspect arrested

Security detained a 17-year-old Rochester suspect at the scene after what police described as an isolated incident between acquaintances.

Kandiyohi County Board to take action on bridge repairs
2026-02-01

Kandiyohi County Board to take action on bridge repairs

The Kandiyohi County Board will take action on an annual resolution to lay out the county’s prioritization for bridge repairs over the next 10 years.

Legion crosswalk coming to West Kelowna
2026-02-01

Legion crosswalk coming to West Kelowna

Location set to be at intersection of Elliott and Dobbin road

Green Tree Inferno Traps Tenants As Milwaukee Firefighters Pull Off Daring Ladder Rescues
2026-02-01

Green Tree Inferno Traps Tenants As Milwaukee Firefighters Pull Off Daring Ladder Rescues

Milwaukee firefighters rescued residents after a fire at a two‐story, eight‐unit building near 77th and Green Tree; the scene is under investigation.

2026-02-01

9 San Francisco stores targeted as 'fronts' for alleged illegal activity

Some stores are "gambling and drug dens that fronted as convenience stores," the city attorney said.

The Security Gap Widening: Why 66% of Enterprises Can’t Detect Cloud Threats in Real Time
2026-02-01

The Security Gap Widening: Why 66% of Enterprises Can’t Detect Cloud Threats in Real Time

A new report reveals that while 88% of organizations operate across hybrid or multi-cloud environments, 66% lack confidence in real-time threat detection. This growing security gap exposes enterprises to sophisticated attacks exploiting the complexity of managing multiple cloud platforms simultaneously.

Three horses and other animals die in barn fire at a CT farm
2026-02-01

Three horses and other animals die in barn fire at a CT farm

"Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time, and we extend our full support as they face yet another challenge," the Fire Department said in a statement.

Carlos Alcaraz makes tennis history with Australian Open title win over Novak Djokovic
2026-02-01

Carlos Alcaraz makes tennis history with Australian Open title win over Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz needed to dig deep to defeat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open and did so, completing the career Grand Slam at 22 years old.

LOOK: Heavyweight Jarrell Miller gets his toupee knocked off mid-fight, tosses it to crowd
2026-02-01

LOOK: Heavyweight Jarrell Miller gets his toupee knocked off mid-fight, tosses it to crowd

'Big Baby' managed to earn the split decision win after the unfortunate wardrobe malfunction

Parasites confirmed in Kashechewan’s water supply, dozens ill
2026-02-01

Parasites confirmed in Kashechewan’s water supply, dozens ill

A parasite is confirmed in Kashechewan First Nation's drinking water, sickening at least 63 residents. Officials are investigating after a water plant failure allowed sewage into the system.

Monroe names Bokowski Daniels as head football coach
2026-02-01

Monroe names Bokowski Daniels as head football coach

Monroe High School has turned to one of its own to lead the Golden Tornadoes.

Danielle Smith steers clear of separatism as she addresses federal Conservatives in Calgary
2026-02-01

Danielle Smith steers clear of separatism as she addresses federal Conservatives in Calgary

Alberta’s premier spoke at the Conservative Party convention Saturday, the final day of the federal event hosted in Calgary, and for the most part, she told the party faithful what they wanted to hear.

Gale Warning until SUN 6:00 PM EST
2026-02-01

Gale Warning until SUN 6:00 PM EST

Gale and Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings in Effect for Coastal Waters

‘It’s very scary’: 300-Acre brush fire burns near Keuka Road in Putnam County, homes evacuated
2026-02-01

‘It’s very scary’: 300-Acre brush fire burns near Keuka Road in Putnam County, homes evacuated

A large brush fire burning off Keuka Road prompted evacuations and road closures as heavy smoke created dangerous conditions across parts of Putnam County.

HOA nightmare: Tennessee family threatened for using generator after ice storm cut power and heat
2026-02-01

HOA nightmare: Tennessee family threatened for using generator after ice storm cut power and heat

A homeowners' association allegedly threatened fines for a Tennessee family that purchased a generator amid a mass power outage caused by an ice storm during Winter Storm Fern last weekend

Support McLaughlin Middle School with raffle for Disney trip raffle
2026-02-01

Support McLaughlin Middle School with raffle for Disney trip raffle

Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School PTO in Manchester, New Hampshire is raffling off $7,000 or a trip for 4 to Disney! All proceeds will tremendously help our students and teachers.

Larry Johnson scores 22 to help McNeese slip past Lamar 64-63
2026-02-01

Larry Johnson scores 22 to help McNeese slip past Lamar 64-63

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Larry Johnson scored 22 points to help McNeese hold off Lamar 64-63 on Saturday.

Landon Davis, Cassidy Hurst guide Spotswood to blowout of Broadway
2026-01-31

Landon Davis, Cassidy Hurst guide Spotswood to blowout of Broadway

Spotswood got back on track in a big way, coasting to a 67-37 rout of Valley District rival Broadway on Friday in Penn Laird.

The Cybersecurity Reckoning: How CISOs Are Preparing for an Era of AI-Driven Threats and Quantum Disruption
2026-01-31

The Cybersecurity Reckoning: How CISOs Are Preparing for an Era of AI-Driven Threats and Quantum Disruption

Chief Information Security Officers are preparing for an unprecedented convergence of threats in 2026, including AI-powered attacks, quantum computing risks, and systematic targeting of small businesses. These challenges are forcing fundamental changes in how organizations approach cybersecurity.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Reveals Nauseating Detail About Trump Rape Claim In New Epstein Files Dump
2026-01-31

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Reveals Nauseating Detail About Trump Rape Claim In New Epstein Files Dump

CNN anchor and senior White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins highlighted a stunning and disturbing detail from the newest Epstein Files dump in an...

Pet of the week: Meet Big Head McGoo
2026-01-31

Pet of the week: Meet Big Head McGoo

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Renegade Paws Rescue stopped by WSAV to show us Big Head McGoo. He is waiting for a loving family. If you’re interested in meeting or adopting Big Head McGoo, visit here.

DC Man Sentenced to 26 Years for 2020 Daytime Murder at BENCO Shopping Plaza
2026-01-31

DC Man Sentenced to 26 Years for 2020 Daytime Murder at BENCO Shopping Plaza

Antoine Turner was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Demeitri Anderson in 2020 at the BENCO Shopping Plaza in DC, following a plea deal.

Chicago Council Approves Broad Hemp Ban With Beverage Exception
2026-01-31

Chicago Council Approves Broad Hemp Ban With Beverage Exception

Chicago’s City Council voted to ban most hemp-derived intoxicants while allowing low-dose THC drinks at licensed venues; retailers warn of fallout.

San Francisco firefighters contain fire at vacant building
2026-01-31

San Francisco firefighters contain fire at vacant building

Firefighters were able to contain a fire at a vacant building in San Francisco Saturday, according to authorities.The department said firefighters contained a one-alarm structure fire in the 1200 block of Northpoint in Treasure Island. The fire was at an unoccupied, warehouse-style facility, officials report.The fire department said nobody was hurt and nobody was displaced due to the incident, which is under investigation.

Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 2-5, 2026
2026-01-31

Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 2-5, 2026

Cheyenne Wells School breakfast and lunch menus - February 2-5, 2026MonarchSat, 01/31/2026 - 07:38 Image (Kiowa County Press) BreakfastMonday, February 2Pancakes w/ Syrup Cereal ToastFruit MilkTuesday, February 3Sausage Egg Cheese Muffin Cereal Toast Fruit MilkWednesday, February 4Sausage Gravy Over Biscuit Cereal Toast Fruit MilkThursday, February 5Yogurt Cup Cereal Muffin Fruit MilkLunchMonday, February 2Double Decker Taco Lettuce/ Cheese Fruit Dessert MilkTuesday, February 3Lasagna Green Beans Garlic Bread Jell-0 w/ Fruit MilkWednesday, February 4Fish Sticks Macaroni and Cheese Peas Fruit Strawberry Shortcake MilkThursday, February 5Ham and Cheese on Hoagie Sun Chips Carrot Sticks Fruit Milk Cheyenne County School Cheyenne Wells Kiowa County Press School Menus

Late-Breaking Study Finds Comparable Long-Term Survival Between Two Leading Multi-Arterial CABG Strategies
2026-01-31

Late-Breaking Study Finds Comparable Long-Term Survival Between Two Leading Multi-Arterial CABG Strategies

A late-breaking study drawing on more than 15 years of national outcomes data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) suggests that the two most commonly used multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) strategies--bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single internal thoracic artery plus radial artery (SITA+RA)--offer comparable long-term survival overall, with important differences emerging by patient age.

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
2026-01-31

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans

Why Modern Cyber Resilience Demands a Business-First Mindset: A CISO’s Blueprint for 2025
2026-01-31

Why Modern Cyber Resilience Demands a Business-First Mindset: A CISO’s Blueprint for 2025

Modern cyber resilience requires CISOs to move beyond traditional security approaches, focusing instead on third-party risk management, emerging threats like AI and quantum computing, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives while building organizational cultures that prioritize recovery and continuity.

Help needed for Squamish resident, currently in U.S. ICU, to return to Canada
2026-01-31

Help needed for Squamish resident, currently in U.S. ICU, to return to Canada

A critically injured local, who did not have sufficient travel insurance, is on a long road to recovery, and–currently–out of debt.

Wellesley boys basketball beats Newton North for first time in 15 years
2026-01-31

Wellesley boys basketball beats Newton North for first time in 15 years

Eamon Kundu scored 12 points for the Raiders in the fourth quarter to fuel the victory.

Hornets survive foul-filled affair at Lynnfield for third straight win
2026-01-31

Hornets survive foul-filled affair at Lynnfield for third straight win

LYNNFIELD — Tense doesn't even begin to describe the atmosphere in Lynnfield Friday night as the Manchester Essex boys basketball team took on their CAL rivals.

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
2026-01-31

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before his death by suicide in 2019. Those include communications with...

‘A two-way street’: CU Boulder celebrates community public outreach
2026-01-31

‘A two-way street’: CU Boulder celebrates community public outreach

This week, the University of Colorado celebrated the ways it's engaging with Boulder, the state and the world and considered ways to expand on its public engagement moving forward.

Thomas Anthony Dominguez ‘TomD’ of Santa Barbara, 1957-2025
2026-01-31

Thomas Anthony Dominguez ‘TomD’ of Santa Barbara, 1957-2025

Thomas Anthony Dominguez—better known as “TomD”—passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on February 14, 1957, Thomas lived life his way: loud engines, loud music, [...]The post Thomas Anthony Dominguez ‘TomD’ of Santa Barbara, 1957-2025 appeared first on Noozhawk.

Google tests Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome
2026-01-31

Google tests Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome

Google is testing Antiscam protection using Gemini in Chrome, with the feature tied to Enhanced Safe Browsing. Chrome already protects users from phishing and tech support scams using AI-based detection when Enhanced Safe Browsing is enabled. These protections rely on a mix of local checks and server-side signals to identify suspicious pages before they can [...]

UN Raises Alarm Over Colombia’s Escalating Humanitarian Challenges
2026-01-31

UN Raises Alarm Over Colombia’s Escalating Humanitarian Challenges

(MENAFN) The UN on Friday warned that Colombia–s humanitarian situation is worsening as armed clashes and climate-related emergencies intensify across multiple regions.Citing the Office for the ...

Matt Calkins: Reports of Seahawks going up for sale won’t be Super Bowl distraction
2026-01-31

Matt Calkins: Reports of Seahawks going up for sale won’t be Super Bowl distraction

SEATTLE — Just about anybody, anywhere could have told you what some of the prominent Super Bowl storylines would be. A rematch between the Seahawks and the Patriots 11 years after one of the most heartbreaking moments in Seattle sports...

An Alabama House bill aims to protect prison inmates after death
2026-01-31

An Alabama House bill aims to protect prison inmates after death

HB71 would make it a felony for a medical examiner to keep organs without family's consent.

Lolita Luchsinger
2026-01-30

Lolita Luchsinger

Lolita Ann Luchsinger, 68, of Mason City, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 in Nora Springs, Iowa.

DOJ to release more than 3 million Epstein documents Friday
2026-01-30

DOJ to release more than 3 million Epstein documents Friday

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Justice will release three million documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein throughout the day on Friday, according to a DOJ official.

O'Connor files for County Council District 4
2026-01-30

O'Connor files for County Council District 4

County Councilor (District 4) Nick O’Connor announced Friday he has filed for re-election to the Shelby County Council, according to a press release.

Judge refuses to release man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
2026-01-30

Judge refuses to release man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on...

Man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot to remain in custody
2026-01-30

Man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot to remain in custody

A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled on Thursday that Brian J. Cole Jr. must remain in jail while awaiting trial. Ali upheld a Jan. 2 decision by a magistrate who concluded that no conditions of release can reasonably protect the public. Cole pleaded not guilty to making and planting two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Sheriff rips judge for releasing suspected drug dealer
2026-01-30

Sheriff rips judge for releasing suspected drug dealer

A suspected drug dealer was rearrested on Jan. 28, but her release from jail has come under scrutiny from Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches
2026-01-30

Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches

Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.

Ramping up pressure, Trump signs executive order to impose tariffs on Cuba’s oil suppliers
2026-01-30

Ramping up pressure, Trump signs executive order to impose tariffs on Cuba’s oil suppliers

Congressmen Carlos Gimenez (center), Mario Díaz-Balart, joined members of the the Assembly of the Cuban Resistance, Cuban exile organizations, local elected officials and community activists during a press conference to announce the petition to the U.S. Government of several actions including against the dictatorship in Cuba, including to stop all flights and remittances to Cuba and to crack down on local businesses with ties to the Cuban regime, in South Florida, on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Minnesota Somalis organize house call care amid ICE raid fears
2026-01-30

Minnesota Somalis organize house call care amid ICE raid fears

Two Somali-American co-workers have created a network to provide medical house calls to community members afraid to go outside in the face of the massive immigration operation underway in Minnesota.

77-year-old southern Indiana man ruled competent to stand trial in triple murder case
2026-01-30

77-year-old southern Indiana man ruled competent to stand trial in triple murder case

Patrick Waite is accused of shooting four people, killing three and critically injuring another, at a Gibson County residence on May 29, 2025.

Cuthrell scores 18 as Elon defeats William & Mary 79-76
2026-01-30

Cuthrell scores 18 as Elon defeats William & Mary 79-76

ELON, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell scored 18 points as Elon beat William & Mary 79-76 on Thursday night. Cuthrell capped the scoring on a layup with 42 seconds left. Cuthrell also had seven rebou...

Wednesday H.S. Roundup: Hilltoppers Dominate, Pile Up Points In Home Victory; Rivard Reaches 1K Points, Wildcats Roll; SJA Hockey Notches First Win
2026-01-29

Wednesday H.S. Roundup: Hilltoppers Dominate, Pile Up Points In Home Victory; Rivard Reaches 1K Points, Wildcats Roll; SJA Hockey Notches First Win

ST. JOHNSBURY — Lydia Ruggles was tabbed the all-around champ after earning event wins on beam and floor as St. Johnsbury produced its highest team total in over 20 years during an exciting victory over Champlain Valley and Harwood in...

Auto review: 2026 Infiniti QX60 delivers luxury for a price
2026-01-29

Auto review: 2026 Infiniti QX60 delivers luxury for a price

As Nissan Motor Co.’s upscale brand, Infiniti has to do everything it can to keep up and get ahead of the competition. This was evident in our recent week-long test of the 2026 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD, which exceeded expectations.

Tesla is saying goodbye to two of its EV models. As sales and deliveries fall, Elon Musk is focusing on this instead
2026-01-29

Tesla is saying goodbye to two of its EV models. As sales and deliveries fall, Elon Musk is focusing on this instead

Tesla, a brand once synonymous with consumer electric vehicles, is ditching some of the cars that brought its success.CEO Elon Musk has announced that the Model S and X vehicles are getting an “honorable discharge,” with production of them ending sometime next quarter. Instead, the company will use some of its factory space to build its humanoid Optimus robots. The news, shared during Tesla’s quarter-four earnings call on Wednesday, January 28, comes as Tesla expands manufacturing of its Optimus robots, full self-driving vehicles, and robotaxis. In fact, Tesla used its quarterly earnings report to describe itself as a “physical AI company.” That report holds many of the answers as to “why.” Tesla’s total revenue fell 3% year-over-year from $25.7 billion to $24.9 billion, while its automotive revenues fell 11% YOY from $19.8 billion to $17.7 billion. In quarter four, production of Model S and X vehicles dropped by 48% YOY, while deliveries fell 51% YOY. None of this was helped by Elon Musk’s polarizing political views, on-again, off-again relationship with President Donald Trump, and the termination of $7,500 EV tax credits last fall. Despite all this, Musk used the investors’ call to make one last push to customers: “If you’re interested in buying a Model S and X, now would be the time to order.”The two models made up less than 3% of deliveries over the last quarter, with the remainder being Model 3 and Y vehicles. The latter two models appear to still be available for Tesla customers. What’s next for Tesla? Tesla is all in on AI. Earlier this month, the company invested about $2 billion in xAI, another Musk venture. The pair also created a “framework agreement” to collaborate on AI that should “enhance Tesla’s ability to develop and deploy AI products and services into the physical world at scale,” according to Tesla’s quarterly report. The company plans to announce the Gen 3 version of Optimus this quarter and says it’s the first one designed to be mass produced. Tesla aims to start production of the humanoid robot by the end of this year and plans to reach one million robots annually. However, Musk noted that Tesla is still “at the early stages” when it comes to Optimus. So far, it has only completed some basic factory tasks. Finally, Tesla is continuing to push its full self-driving mode and robotaxis—though most places still require a “safety monitor.” The pivot doesn’t seem to have rattled investors. Shares of Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) rose a bit over 2% in premarket trading on Thursday. The stock is up more than 10% over the last 12 months.

Bessent defends Powell probe, saying, "independence does not mean no accountability"
2026-01-29

Bessent defends Powell probe, saying, "independence does not mean no accountability"

In an interview with CBS News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the DOJ investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying, "I think that the message is that independence does not mean no accountability." He also addressed the new Trump Accounts, which are tax-deferred investment accounts created for every American child born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028.

‘A RHYTHM OF LIFE’: New Braunfels resident reaches 75-gallon blood donation goal
2026-01-29

‘A RHYTHM OF LIFE’: New Braunfels resident reaches 75-gallon blood donation goal

As New Braunfels resident Dennis Thompson drove to the South Texas Blood & Tissue donor center on Monday to donate platelets, he reflected on recently reaching his 75-gallon blood donation goal and the impact it has made in others’ lives.

Bangor airport to reopen at noon, days after fatal crash
2026-01-29

Bangor airport to reopen at noon, days after fatal crash

The runway has been closed since Sunday night following Maine's deadliest passenger plane crash in decades.

Chick-fil-A Is Bringing Unique Valentine’s Day Item For Limited Time
2026-01-29

Chick-fil-A Is Bringing Unique Valentine’s Day Item For Limited Time

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Chick-fil-A announced that its heart-shaped trays are going to return to the store. The famous heart-shaped trays will have a variety of options this year, ranging from nuggets to brownies to an option for breakfast. It seems that the restaurant chain is going all out this Valentine’s Day, [...]The post Chick-fil-A Is Bringing Unique Valentine’s Day Item For Limited Time appeared first on Mandatory.

Parkers power Howell past Robbinsville - Boys basketball recap
2026-01-29

Parkers power Howell past Robbinsville - Boys basketball recap

Jayson Parker's game-high 20 points powered Howell to a 65-63 win over Robbinsville.

Tracking the timeline of fraud investigations into Gateway Community Services
2026-01-29

Tracking the timeline of fraud investigations into Gateway Community Services

According to the Maine Department of Health and Humans Services, years-long audits have found a series of Medicaid overpayments to Gateway Community Services.

Keyshawn Hall erupts for 25 in second half to lead Auburn over Texas
2026-01-29

Keyshawn Hall erupts for 25 in second half to lead Auburn over Texas

Keyshawn Hall poured in 31 points, with 25 of them in the second half, as surging Auburn shredded the nets in the second half to secure an 88-82 victory over Texas on Wednesday in a Southeastern Conference game in Auburn,...