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A psychologist notes that about 10% of people are estranged from a parent or child and that estrangements are often initiated by adult children; he says repair commonly involves listening, acknowledging harm and showing a willingness to change.

Approximately 10,500 members of the New York State Nurses Association reached tentative agreements with Montefiore and Mount Sinai systems and could return to work after ratification votes; about 4,200 nurses remain on strike at NewYork‑Presbyterian.

Lisa Sheinhouse said Mattel’s Autism Barbie risks reinforcing stereotypes by depicting certain features and accessories, and many families she works with shared that concern; the interview also noted that diagnosis and support often begin through pediatricians or school evaluations under educational services and programs.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold weather health alert for Friday–Monday, and the Met Office forecasts sub-zero temperatures with lows around -4C in parts of Scotland while multiple warnings for rain, snow, ice and flooding remain in force.

A school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left at least nine people dead and at least 25 injured, and police said one of the dead may be the shooter while two other people were found dead nearby.

A 2025 USGS study and field measurements around Molokai report that Hawaii's fringing coral reefs — part of more than 410,000 acres of reefs in the state — can reduce wave intensity by as much as 80%, and that reef health affects how much wave energy reaches the shore.

Spring practice will begin around Saint Patrick's Day and end with the Blue-Gold Game on April 25, and Notre Dame's men's and women's basketball teams and the hockey program are struggling this season.

Dr. Katherine Freeman outlines a seven-day plan focused on anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, prebiotics and probiotics, fiber and daily movement to support digestion and immune function. She recommends checking with a primary care physician, gastroenterologist or nutritionist before starting.

Southampton plans to open the restored Tiana Life‑Saving Station as a self‑guided museum at the start of the 2026 summer season. The building, bought by the town in 2014, was an early Coast Guard station staffed by Black servicemen and has World War II connections.

Evanston will send $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents and descendants who lived in the city between 1919 and 1969, the city's Reparations Committee announced. The fund has been supported mainly by a local cannabis sales tax and real estate transfer tax.

Danny Casper is the new U.S. men's Olympic curling skip, and he has continued to compete while managing lingering symptoms from Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosed in early 2024.

Millersport Elementary/Middle School named Jonas Dixon district spelling bee champion and announced grade-level winners, while Winterfest activities and community events at Buckeye Lake and area churches were held amid very cold weather.

Mayor Molly Rawn said 2025 focused on building foundations and trust through work on housing, infrastructure, economic development, sustainability and culture. The 2026 budget increases public transit funding by 40% and the city plans to add a shelter and bench to every bus stop by 2028.

Mayor Molly Rawn said 2025 focused on building foundations and trust, noting faster permitting and steps on affordable housing; she also announced the 2026 budget includes a 40% increase for public transit and a goal to add shelters and benches to every bus stop by 2028.

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition runs Feb. 13–15 with wildlife displays, flight demos and DockDogs at Marion Square and Brittlebank Park; on Feb. 14 Charleston also hosts an Anti‑Valentine's Night Market, Cupid's Undie Run, Rom Con and the Boykin Bash benefit.

Danny Casper is competing as the U.S. curling skip at the Cortina Olympics while living with Guillain-Barré syndrome; he was diagnosed after months of tests and has returned to play while managing ongoing symptoms.

Bruno Peek is auctioning six items used by Queen Elizabeth II at Bonhams to raise money for Cancer Research UK; he says the sale has become more poignant after a recent diagnosis of incurable blood cancer.

Wood ash can raise soil pH and supply small amounts of nutrients, and its abrasive texture and soluble salts are reported to repel slugs and snails.

Updated guidance released in February 2026 outlines a shift toward clearer compliance obligations and stronger producer responsibility for packaging across Australia.

A writer describes how a daily morning tea ritual coincided with clearer skin, and Dr. Lamees Hamdan notes that regular and herbal teas are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that may help calm inflammation and support gut and liver health.

Donna Shields was named director of Alta Head Start and Early Head Start; she has more than 30 years of experience in Head Start and holds related certifications.

Pawhuska officer Cody Crank was reunited with Jessica Boone after he helped save her from choking; Boone and her daughter visited the police department and she credited the Heimlich maneuver and a LifeVac with restoring her breathing.

Mayor Molly Rawn used her second State of the City address to outline recent work on housing, infrastructure and public safety and to note an upcoming March 3 bond referendum.

Canadian police said at least nine people, including the suspected shooter, were found dead after shootings in Tumbler Ridge that involved Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; authorities say the active-shooter alert was cancelled and they do not believe any suspects remain at large.

Biologists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured and released a Sierra Nevada red fox near Mammoth Lakes in January after fitting it with a GPS collar, the department said. Fewer than 50 individuals are believed to remain in the Sierra Nevada population.

Toyota unveiled the 2027 Highlander EV, its first three-row electric SUV for the US and the first Toyota EV assembled in America. All-wheel-drive models with the larger 95.8 kWh battery are estimated to achieve up to 320 miles of range.

Toyota will offer the 2027 Highlander only as an all‑electric three‑row SUV with two battery sizes, front‑ or all‑wheel drive options, and an NACS charging port; pricing was not announced and the model is expected to reach dealers later in 2026 as a 2027 model.

Italian authorities reported at least a dozen deaths this week tied to avalanches on ungroomed backcountry slopes, and said Olympic venues and managed ski areas remain monitored and are being kept safe.

Australia's trade minister Don Farrell will meet EU trade and agriculture commissioners in Brussels as both sides aim to conclude long-standing negotiations; beef and other agricultural market access remain key sticking points.

Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, 2026, airing on NBC and Telemundo and streaming on Peacock.