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Maxim Naumov, who lost his parents in a midair collision over the Potomac River last year, qualified for the Olympic free skate and spoke about acting out of love rather than fear.

Klint Kubiak, introduced as the Las Vegas Raiders' new head coach, spoke plainly about earning the trust of players and fans and emphasized a blue-collar approach focused on effort and actions.

Nearly two dozen Buddhist monks finished a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C., after walking across nine states through winter storms and bitter cold; organizers said some participants were injured in a vehicle crash during the trek.

Paramount Skydance revised its $78 billion proposal to cover Netflix's $2.8 billion breakup fee and add a 25-cent-per-share quarterly ticking fee; Warner Bros. Discovery said it will carefully review the offer under its agreement with Netflix.

Weather experts say New York City's remaining snow and ice should finish melting by late next week as temperatures rise above freezing, with highs forecast mainly in the high 30s to mid 40s.

The article notes a growing “friendship famine” with fewer close ties and describes ways women, especially in midlife, are finding and strengthening friendships. It presents practical meeting places and the ADORE method (Appreciation, Desire, Openness, Reliability, Experiences) to help new connections deepen.

The White House said the EPA will take action on Feb. 12 to rescind the 2009 “endangerment finding” that identified several greenhouse gases as a threat to public health; the agency has said removing the finding would eliminate the legal basis to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.

Wine 4 Paws runs April 25–26 with more than 75 San Luis Obispo County businesses donating 10% of weekend proceeds to Woods Humane Society; the countywide fundraiser has raised over $750,000 since 2009.

Oregon Rotary clubs have installed more than 1,000 Peace Poles and are developing a roughly 308-mile Oregon Peace Trail from Oregon City to Ashland, with organizers aiming to open the north-south route in spring 2027.

Dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from Florida waters are receiving care in Tampa Bay-area aquariums; Clearwater Marine Aquarium admitted 36 and released 15 as water temperatures rebounded.

British Columbia will invest $475 million over three years to create a new disability benefit and an income-tested supplement, expanding funding eligibility from about 30,000 to about 48,000 children; first supplement payments are scheduled for July 2027.

Senators John Boozman and Michael Bennett supported the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and extends federal funding for preterm birth research and related programs through 2030. Officials said the law allows the CDC and HRSA to continue researching premature births, collect data, and provide grants for risk-factor research and support services for pregnant people.

Richmond deactivated the Extreme Weather Warming Center at the Linwood Robinson Senior Center on Feb. 10 after officials cited improving weather; the temporary shelter served about 50 residents per night over a 10-day period.

Harris County approved roughly $200 million to acquire and renovate the historic Riverside General Hospital, founded in 1926 as Houston Negro Hospital, and officials say the site is planned to reopen on the last day of Black History Month.

The 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay runs programs like Suit Up and Show Out to fit young men with suits, shoes and ties and to connect them with mentors during Black History Month.

The article reports that bilingual coverage in Houston — highlighted by Que Onda Magazine and partnerships with ABC13 Houston and Telemundo Houston — helps Spanish- and English-speaking families stay informed, especially during emergencies.

Maxim Naumov opened his Olympic short program with a jumbotron tribute to his parents, who died in a January plane crash in Washington, D.C.; he scored 85.65 and advanced to the men's free skate, which is scheduled for Friday.

Christopher Allen Hawkins was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in federal prison after pleading guilty to transporting a minor for sexual activity; he was also ordered to serve ten years of supervised release and to register as a sex offender.

The American Medical Association announced a new evidence-based review process for vaccine safety and effectiveness for the next respiratory viral season, conducted with CIDRAP's Vaccine Integrity Project and focused on flu, COVID-19 and RSV. The move follows changes to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices after HHS replaced its members.

A pooled analysis of about 130,000 participants found that higher intake of caffeinated coffee (about two to three cups daily) or caffeinated tea (about one to two cups daily) was associated with a modestly lower risk of dementia; decaffeinated drinks did not show the same link.

Harvard researchers reported a set of molecular signals that converted cortical NG2 progenitor cells in vitro into corticospinal neurons, producing a lab model of the cells affected in ALS and spinal cord injury.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust advertised a neonatal nurse role to work with families in close-relative marriages and to promote genetic testing and awareness; the posting has since closed. The job description said the nurse would support local delivery of a national strategy and hold sensitive conversations about recessive genetic disorders.

An observational study of about 2,000 people with diabetes found that those over 55 taking metformin were 37% less likely to develop intermediate age-related macular degeneration over five years; researchers say the result shows an association but does not prove causation and call for clinical trials.

Caltech researchers report that a rove beetle, Sceptobius lativentris, copies velvety tree ant pheromones to live inside their colonies, and losing its own protective cuticular hydrocarbons appears to lock the beetle into that dependency.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz urged Americans to receive the measles vaccine as the CDC reports 733 confirmed cases this year and several states are experiencing outbreaks.

The Whole Health for Veterans Act would limit co-payments for VA whole-health well-being services and includes a reported $30 monthly cap for some co-pays; the bill was introduced Dec. 18 and referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Health.

Alejandra Lavalley kept a healthy lifestyle yet was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia in her early 30s, and cardiologists note cholesterol checks should begin at age 18.

Lenders, nonprofit credit counselors and debt relief firms offer hardship programs, debt management plans and settlement options that can provide faster relief for borrowers facing urgent debt problems.

The Vedders' EB Research Partnership has raised more than $80 million and supported research that helped lead to recent FDA approvals and dozens of clinical trials, a story chronicled in the new documentary Matter of Time.

Embark Studios released Arc Raiders update 1.15.0, which returns the Shared Watch PvE event with new rewards and runs through Feb. 24, and issued a hotfix that addressed a recent item duplication glitch.