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Researchers say digital tools — including automatic scheduling, biometric logins and language models — can help some people with dementia continue working by reducing cognitive and physical barriers.

Golden Luxe Arena opened in January at 813 W. Constance Road in downtown Suffolk and offers roller-skating, a trampoline area and a modern arcade. Owner Dwight James says the venue emphasizes family programs including an after-school skate program.

Three Democrats — U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and physician Abdul El‑Sayed — are competing in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary in August as Democrats emphasize affordability. The seat is open after Sen. Gary Peters announced his retirement and the likely Republican nominee mentioned in the article is former congressman Mike Rogers.

An early trial at Tygerberg Hospital tested a drug called DM199 for severe preeclampsia and reported rapid blood pressure stabilization in several participants; researchers say larger studies are needed.

The piece frames Valentine's Day as a prompt to share kindness beyond romantic relationships and notes that love can be an intentional choice and a habit of mind.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies visited Lockheed Elementary in Marietta, Georgia, set up a SpongeBob-themed fish tank with students, and taught them how to care for the classroom goldfish now named Sandy.

Apple Crumble is a quiet domestic shorthair who prefers calm, loving spaces and relaxes when rooms are still; the rescue lists an adoption fee of $250 and reports its process includes an application, a home visit, an adoption fee and an adoption contract at dreamanimalrescue.org.

Liam Hendriks signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins and reported to spring training as he works to regain form after cancer treatment and several arm surgeries. He has completed a new offseason program and thrown multiple bullpen sessions while aiming to compete for a bullpen role.

Some Gen Z singles are turning to professional matchmakers amid reports of declining dating-app subscribers; matchmaking services range from free directories to firms charging tens of thousands of dollars.

Several storms will bring heavy rain and mountain snow to the western United States beginning this weekend, with a main low expected to come ashore near the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge where hundreds gathered to mourn victims of this week's mass shooting. Police said the suspected shooter was found dead and the RCMP is continuing its investigation.

The Colorado Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen, Tomoyuki Sugano and Jose Quintana as part of an offseason plan to recruit pitchers willing to pitch at Coors Field, and team president Paul DePodesta says the club will rethink its pitching approach, including how pitches are called.

Hinge is the third-largest U.S. dating app and, despite positioning itself as more intentional, many users report unanswered messages, disappointing dates and limits on free features; a columnist surveyed friends who described mixed outcomes and reasons they return.

More than 300 kupuna attended the annual Senior Valentine's Dance at Koloa Landing Resort, a temporary site while the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort is under renovation. The event included dancing, lunch, prize giveaways, and volunteer support from community partners.

A Nature Communications study reports that great whales move thousands of tons of nitrogen each year from polar feeding zones to tropical waters, mainly as urea-rich urine, a process researchers call the "great whale pee funnel".

NASA announced that Crew-12 and Artemis II will be the first missions to carry personal smartphones, a policy change meant to let crews capture more personal photos and video. Photos cannot be sent directly in space; crews must upload images to spacecraft systems and relay them to NASA via encoded satellite transfers.

Chef Danielle Turner tells Tasting Table that eggs often stick to cast-iron pans because protein can seep into tiny pores and the pan's strong heat retention can cause overcooking; she notes using plenty of oil, controlling heat, or clarified butter (about a 450°F smoke point) as reported options.

Samuel Despins, 36 and a senior project manager in Dover, says he volunteers to create opportunities for others and recently completed his term as president of the UNH Alumni Association.

Elle McGraw is a Clinical Nursing Supervisor at Dartmouth Hitchcock and helped lead her team to the 2025 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence.

Age 33, Ashlyn Murphy is Director of People Support at Mainstay Technologies and is active in local volunteer work supporting children and families.

A. Eli Leino, a 38-year-old shareholder attorney from Bow, discusses his local volunteering, family life, and his 2025 Boston Marathon fundraising that raised nearly $20,000 for Mass General Brigham-McLean Hospital.

Two U.S. officials told Reuters the military is preparing for possible sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Trump orders an attack, and U.S. officials said the Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier and more forces to the Middle East.

Stephen A. Smith told CBS News he is "giving strong consideration" to a 2028 presidential run as a Democrat, and his remark follows a May town hall where President Trump said he would "love to see him run." Smith says he will spend 2026 studying policy and has not held elected office.

Veterinarians report that inconsistent or overstimulating bedtime routines can stress dogs and often show as restlessness, clinginess, or trouble settling; sleep needs vary by age and factors like late meals, intense evening activity, or screen noise can affect canine sleep.

Enbridge executives told analysts that Canadian crude will continue to see strong demand at U.S. Gulf Coast refineries and that Venezuelan heavy oil would be a supplement rather than a replacement. The article reports Enbridge posted a $1.95 billion quarterly profit and raised its quarterly dividend by 3%.

UMass Amherst students hosted a panel called "The Beautiful Struggle... Black Studies and Freedom Work" Friday at Tower Square in Springfield to promote community dialogue and preserve Black history. The UMass NAACP chapter plans another related event on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church at noon.

A Feb. 14 deadline asks seven Western states to agree on cuts to Colorado River use amid a multi-decade drought, and officials say the outcome could influence Northern California water transfers.

Gerrit Cole completed a bullpen session at Steinbrenner Field about 11 months after Tommy John surgery, with his fastball registering 94–96 mph. The Yankees and Cole say the 14–18 month recovery timeline remains on track.

Experts in the article describe yoga as a complementary practice that can provide mental and social benefits for people with depression, and a longtime yoga teacher profiled credits yoga with playing a central role in her recovery.

Fox will air an encore of the two-hour fundraising special 'Real Full Monty' on Feb. 18 at 8 ET/PT, featuring James Van Der Beek performing a strip routine and discussing his cancer diagnosis; the broadcast will include a QR code to support the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.