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Rumer Willis says she works four jobs to provide for daughter
Rumer Willis said she works four jobs and is the sole provider for her two-year-old daughter, Louetta, and she clarified the point after receiving critical comments on an Instagram Reel.
Weight loss injections are mostly used by women and middle‑income people.
An analysis of 113,630 private prescriptions found about 80% of users were women and uptake was highest among people aged 30–49; people in the most deprived areas were around a third less likely to be receiving the injections and often started treatment at higher BMIs.
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67
Arizona State defeated No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 in Tempe, with Maurice Odum scoring 23 points. Texas Tech forward JT Toppin left in the second half with a right-leg injury and did not return.
Bangor mobile home park residents reflect on changes a year after purchase.
A year after residents purchased the 129‑lot Cedar Falls Mobile Home Park in Bangor, they report new amenities, a stronger sense of community and protections against corporate rent hikes after raising $8 million to buy the park.
Students plant 1,000 trees to start new woodland at Chapter Meadows.
Around 100 students helped plant 1,000 trees at Chapter Meadows Nature Reserve in Worcester, in a project run with local colleges, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and part-funded by The Woodland Trust.
Black Political Empowerment Project Pittsburgh founder remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson
Tim Stevens, founder of the Black Political Empowerment Project in Pittsburgh, reflected on Rev. Jesse Jackson's decades of civil-rights work as reports said Jackson died peacefully at age 84.
Deer rescue in Loon Lake draws international attention and charity sales
A deer rescue at Loon Lake attracted international media attention, and a local apparel maker is selling shirts and hoodies while sharing profits with the local fire district to help buy equipment.
Hankamer School of Business to host large-scale worship event Feb. 26
The Hankamer School of Business will hold a one-hour worship and prayer gathering on Feb. 26 in the Foster Atrium in recognition of Collegiate Day of Prayer; the event is organized by the Hankamer Student Organization and the Office of the Dean.
Dexus's properties likely resilient to AI-driven job cuts
Dexus CEO Ross Du Vernet said city-centre offices may be more resilient than suburban properties to AI-related job cuts, and the company reported A$348.5 million in net profit and plans a buyback of up to 10%.
Major winter snowstorm continues in Colorado mountains as second wave arrives Wednesday
A major winter storm is producing heavy snowfall across Colorado's high country, and a second, snow‑intense wave is expected Wednesday; impacts are likely to continue through Thursday morning.
Hockey community mourns after deadly shooting at game
Dozens held a vigil after a shooting at a Pawtucket-area hockey game that left multiple people dead or injured, and teammates, coaches and families gathered to grieve.
Giancarlo Stanton's improved health brings fresh hope for Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton says his double elbow tendinitis is more manageable and will start spring training as a full participant. Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton is moving well, may delay his Grapefruit League debut, and will receive semi-regular days off during the season.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards honor Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes and R. Gregory Christie in 2026
The American Library Association announced on Feb. 3 that Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes won for authoring Will's Race for Home and R. Gregory Christie won for illustrating The Library in the Woods as the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Award winners.
San Francisco proposes changes to tree removal and replacement rules
City officials are advancing PermitSF changes that would let developers pay a $2,590 in‑lieu fee instead of planting replacement trees and would remove the appeals process for city‑initiated hazardous removals; supporters say it speeds permitting while critics worry it will reduce trees in neighborhoods.
Wildfires in Oklahoma prompt evacuation recommendation for Woodward
Warm, dry and windy weather has fueled multiple wildfires in Oklahoma; officials recommended roughly 4,000 Woodward residents evacuate and a large Beaver County blaze has crossed into Kansas.
Palisades Fire survivor receives community support after rebuilding funds stolen
After the Palisades Fire and the loss of her husband, Ellen Rudolph had $38,000 stolen by scammers; her synagogue and a GoFundMe campaign have raised funds to help her rebuild.
Ilia Malinin says he has something special planned for Olympic gala skate
Ilia Malinin finished eighth in the Olympic free skate and will perform in the figure skating gala on Saturday; he told NBC he has something special planned for fans.
B.C. budget shows LNG revenue gain but rising deficits concern business groups
LNG exports from Kitimat began in June 2025 and are expected to lift natural-gas royalties to about $1.3 billion in 2026–27, while business groups warned the budget includes higher taxes and a significant projected increase in debt over the three-year plan.
Dr. Phillips Center announces 2026-27 Broadway lineup and country concerts
Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando unveiled a 10-show Broadway season for 2026-27 including Hamilton and Wicked, and announced spring country concerts featuring Sawyer Brown, Sammy Kershaw and Vince Gill.
Holyoke among six Gateway Cities receiving state economic help for downtown
MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative named Holyoke one of six Gateway Cities to receive a full‑time development fellow and access to grants and expert support for downtown projects.
Savannah Guthrie's Husband Arrives in Arizona Amid Search for Nancy
Michael Guthrie arrived in Arizona while Pima County officials said DNA from a glove found about two miles from Nancy’s home did not match the federal CODIS database, and the FBI is using genealogy testing to pursue leads.
Lou Montgomery: Susan Michalczyk honored for documentaries preserving his legacy
Susan Michalczyk was named Boston College's 2025 ACC UNITE Award recipient for co-creating two documentaries about Lou Montgomery, the university's first Black student-athlete. Her films and related projects aim to recover Montgomery's story and support a foundation in his name.
Bloomington-Normal leaders reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy
Local leaders in Bloomington-Normal reflected on the life and influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at age 84, noting his personal touch and community work such as scholarships and labor support.
Brewers open nominations for Grand Slam Teacher, Hometown Champions and Jr. Superfan Spotlight
The Milwaukee Brewers have launched three recognition programs — Grand Slam Teacher of the Month, Hometown Champions, and the Jr. Superfan Spotlight — and nominations are open now on the team's website.
CMS Head Vows Continued Vaccine Coverage and Urges Measles Shots
CMS head Mehmet Oz pledged that insurance will continue to cover vaccines on the new federal schedule and urged measles vaccination as officials reported more than 900 cases across 24 states.
Iran and US reach guiding principles for a nuclear deal, Tehran says
Iran's foreign minister said negotiators in Geneva agreed on a set of "guiding principles" for a possible nuclear agreement and will move toward drafting a potential deal, while details were not immediately clear; the White House did not immediately comment.
Former Chiefs OC Matt Nagy is centerpiece of Giants coaching staff
John Harbaugh's Giants staff includes former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who will call plays for the first time since his Bears head-coaching tenure.
McLemore Resort announces 2026 resort golf events
McLemore Resort has released its 2026 Resort Golf Series calendar, featuring a Women's Golf Retreat (April 22–24), a Parent/Child Tournament (Sept. 6) and the Second Annual Mixed Mountain Cup (Oct. 5–6). Tickets for the first two events are on sale now, and updates for the Mixed Mountain Cup are being shared through the resort newsletter.
ESA Announces 2026 Graduate Student Policy Award Cohort
The Ecological Society of America named twenty recipients of the 2026 Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award. The program provides policy, communication, and career training in Washington, D.C., culminating in meetings on Capitol Hill.
Brain injury is almost 10 times more common among unhoused people and linked to homelessness
Research finds more than half of people experiencing homelessness have had a brain injury, and about 22.5% live with moderate or severe injuries — nearly ten times the rate in the general population.
