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At CES, experts raised concerns about the accuracy and privacy of AI-powered health gadgets as the FDA announced eased oversight for some low-risk wellness products.

The Delta Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi observed Achievement Week 2025 by honoring students, community partners, and fraternity members with scholarships and service awards.

Cambodia arrested and extradited Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi to China at China’s request, and the U.S. Justice Department had earlier charged him with wire fraud and money laundering and said it seized bitcoin it identified as proceeds from scams.

London Drugs' Downtown Eastside store in the Woodward's building will close on Feb. 1, and the retailer said ongoing vandalism, theft and violence made operating the location unsustainable.

U.S. forces removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a raid the White House frames as part of a revived Monroe policy dubbed the 'Donroe Doctrine', and the administration's National Security Strategy asserts a right to deny rival powers control of strategically vital assets.

Jennifer Garner told Marie Claire UK that the breakup with Ben Affleck was 'hard' on their family and that losing a partnership and friendship was the most difficult part; she said she and Affleck now co-parent with peace and equanimity.

Samsung reported a preliminary operating profit of 20 trillion won for the December quarter and revenue of 93 trillion won as strong AI-server demand pushed DRAM prices up more than 30% and NAND prices about 20% sequentially.

A rebuilt Inlet View Elementary in Anchorage welcomed students into a new two-story building with updated safety features and room for more pupils; the project cost about $50 million and was funded through bonds and a legislative appropriation.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, said alcohol can act as a social lubricant and may have healthy effects when used safely in social settings. The administration's new dietary guidance removes specific numeric drink limits and instead advises limiting alcohol intake.

Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the RBA is taking a one- to two-year view on inflation and that Australians have probably seen the final rate cut of the current easing cycle; the bank has held its benchmark rate at 3.60% since August.

Henrico County is collecting Valentine's Day cards through Feb. 6 to share with older adults in nursing homes and assisted living facilities; the annual 'Spread the Love' campaign began in 2020 and has distributed more than 25,000 cards.

California is reported to be facing an $18 billion budget shortfall that officials say could grow in coming years amid years of higher spending, reduced federal funding and weaker revenues; Governor Gavin Newsom will present a plan to address the gap in a planned major speech.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed during an ICE enforcement operation in south Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026; federal and local officials have offered differing accounts and the incident is under investigation.

Neurologists interviewed in the article say physical activity is the top behavior for brain health, and studies link regular exercise to better attention, memory and a lower long-term risk of dementia. The article asks participants to spend at least 20 minutes exercising and to choose activities they can do consistently.

A Change.org petition with more than 53,000 signatures asks Immigration and Customs Enforcement to review Nicki Minaj's legal status after she expressed support for President Trump; Minaj has previously said she is not a U.S. citizen.

South Korean prosecutors requested arrest warrants for Michael ByungJu Kim and three others in a probe linked to MBK Partners' acquisition and management of Homeplus, and the case was described as involving alleged violations of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.

Construction is under way on small modular reactor projects in Oak Ridge and other sites as federal funding and private backers increase; experts say high costs, new fuels like TRISO and a history of delays make long-term success uncertain.

The USDA estimates about 104,766 annual job openings in food and agriculture for 2025–2030, and farms report ongoing worker shortages alongside an aging workforce and lower farm wages compared with non‑farm roles.

The Department of Justice is sending additional federal prosecutors to Minnesota to assist the U.S. attorney’s office in investigations of alleged fraud and misuse of federal welfare funds. A House Oversight Committee is holding hearings that have focused largely on the Somali community.

One year after the Los Angeles wildfires, roughly 155 square kilometers burned and 31 people died; relief donations and commitments totaled about $860–$970 million.

One day after the Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh publicly defended his brother and said he expects John to be a head coach next season.

Tina Knowles posted an Instagram collage celebrating granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter's 14th birthday and shared memories of her pregnancy and early childhood, including that the name came from being described as "the size of a blueberry."

Senegal says achieving 25% of its annual tax target in Q1 2026 — about 1.35 trillion CFA francs, a 41% rise from last year’s Q1 — would strengthen its case for a new IMF program; the IMF has not commented.

Allies and polls say many MAGA supporters back the U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro; Maduro was transferred to U.S. authorities on drug‑trafficking charges.

Sony will offer new DualSense wireless controllers and PS5 console covers in three neon-gradient colors called Techno Red, Remix Green and Rhythm Blue, with preorders starting Jan. 16 and the collection launching March 12.

U.S. officials said they seized two oil tankers, including a Russian-flagged vessel, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a plan to take and sell between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil that cannot move because of sanctions.

Officials reported measles exposures at several major U.S. airports, and CDC data show nearly 2,100 cases across about 44 states in 2025.

U.S. authorities seized two tankers this week that tracking firms linked to a so-called "ghost fleet," and reporters said the ships used identity changes and signal spoofing to conceal sanctioned oil shipments.

Dietitians reported that honey contains antioxidants, anti‑inflammatory compounds, and small amounts of prebiotic fiber that can support brain and gut pathways linked to mood, and the article notes it provides carbohydrates that help steady blood sugar while remaining a source of sugar.

Lockheed Martin will raise annual PAC-3 MSE interceptor production to about 2,000 from roughly 600 after signing a seven-year agreement with the Defense Department. The company said the increase follows recent production growth and the Pentagon's acquisition transformation strategy.