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The White House launched TrumpRx, a government portal listing discounts on 43 brand-name drugs; the article notes the site directs users to manufacturer programs and cash-pay pharmacies, and experts say the savings mostly help uninsured or cash-paying patients.

Starbucks rolled out internationally inspired bakery items, a dark roast and two fruit-flavored matcha drinks as part of CEO Brian Niccol's 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround, and the company reported same-store sales rose 4% in the most recent quarter.

Human Rights Watch says Youssouf Sissoko was arrested on Feb. 5, charged with spreading false information and insulting a foreign head of state, and is being held in pretrial custody.

The 2026 Social Security COLA was calculated using mid‑2025 inflation data, and the article reports that gold often rises when the dollar weakens and can act as a diversifying hedge.

Manager Terry Francona expressed enthusiasm after the Reds signed All-Star infielder Eugenio Suárez and called owner Bob Castellini to share his appreciation. Francona also confirmed TJ Friedl is slated to hit leadoff, Elly De La Cruz will hit third, pitchers and catchers report today, and the first full squad workout is scheduled for February 16.

The PASTEUR Act was reintroduced in the House by five members proposing a subscription-style federal payment model to support development of new antibiotics and antifungals.

The Galleri blood test screens cell-free DNA for cancer signals but misses many early-stage cancers and produces a notable share of false positives; no randomized trial has yet shown it reduces cancer deaths and large studies are ongoing.

Ring's Search Party now uses nearby outdoor Ring cameras nationwide to scan for reported lost dogs, and U.S. users can post Lost Dog alerts without owning a Ring device.

Local after-school, mentorship, STEM, arts and sports programs in Houston are providing hands-on opportunities that help Hispanic teens build skills and confidence, and the article highlights organizations such as Mi Familia en Accion and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.

About 6,000 San Francisco public school teachers walked off the job, and the district closed all 120 schools while offering some independent study; negotiators planned to resume talks around midday.

Cortina experienced unseasonably warm February weather with daytime temperatures near 40°F (4.5°C), and officials say climate change has made such warmth more likely while organizers monitor conditions for the 2026 Winter Games.

First-grade students from Fort Howard Elementary visited Lucky 7 Dog Rescue to interact with newly rescued dogs and practice social-emotional skills, and they also prepared treat bags for a Valentine’s event.

Expedition 74 crew aboard the ISS set up protein-crystal and exercise research hardware and practiced Soyuz quick-return procedures, while NASA and SpaceX moved the Crew-12 launch to no earlier than 5:38 a.m. EST on Feb. 12 due to forecasted weather along the Dragon flight path.

A two-week experiment of stopping makeup produced no noticeable difference in the writer's breakouts, pores, or redness, and dermatologists told the author that product formulation and nightly removal matter more than avoiding makeup altogether.

United Way of the Brazos Valley highlighted local 2-1-1 Texas services and reported the Brazos Valley call center supported 39,715 calls in the most recent reporting year; National 2-1-1 Day is Feb. 11.

Tucson-area venues are hosting a range of Valentine’s Day events on Feb. 14, from museum exhibits and live music to workshops and a Chalk Block Party, and the Pima Animal Care Center is offering free adoptions of cats and dogs with extended hours that day.

Jutta Leerdam won the women's 1,000-meter speedskating gold at the Winter Olympics, setting a new Olympic record of 1:12.31; it is her first Olympic gold and her second Olympic medal overall.

Recent studies reported links between shingles vaccination and a modest reduction in new dementia diagnoses, and a separate analysis associated moderate caffeinated coffee or tea intake with lower dementia risk and preserved cognitive function.

D.C. Health said attendees of last month's March for Life may have been exposed to measles at several District locations between Jan. 21 and Feb. 2, and the agency is notifying people who were there.

A boil-water advisory affecting nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in Washington and Allegheny counties was lifted Monday after a second round of water tests collected Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 tested negative for bacterial contamination.

Research aboard the International Space Station helped develop life‑support and safety systems for NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft and established methods—like organ‑chip studies and observation frameworks—that will be used during the Artemis II flight.

A long-term observational study of about 132,000 U.S. health professionals found that drinking 2–3 cups of caffeinated coffee or 1–2 cups of tea daily was associated with a lower dementia risk and slightly better cognitive performance; decaffeinated coffee did not show the same association.

Using JWST spectra, researchers report the three inner gas giants in HR 8799 show heavy-element enrichment consistent with core-accretion formation, and hydrogen sulfide was detected on at least one planet.

Several Olympic medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games detached from their ribbons during opening-weekend celebrations, and organizers said they are investigating and working on a solution.

Councilmember Nithya Raman filed a late entry into the Los Angeles mayoral race, surprising many in City Hall and prompting comparisons to New York's Zohran Mamdani.

Climate campaigners warned EU leaders not to weaken green policies ahead of a summit on reviving the bloc's economy, saying deregulation would not address industry pressures; the European Commission has proposed omnibus deregulation measures while a thinktank found many reform recommendations remain unimplemented.

Temperatures are about 10 to 15 degrees below average and the city is under a cold alert; officials say they have added hotel shelter units, school warming centers and warming buses.

Dietitians speaking to TODAY.com say increasing fiber slowly — about 5 grams per day each week — can help reach a daily goal of roughly 25–40 grams without causing bloating or gas, and the article lists fiber-rich foods and notes that staying hydrated supports digestion.

An IPBES assessment approved by 150 governments warns that businesses depend on nature's services and face serious risks if biodiversity declines; the report also notes that fewer than 1% of publicly reporting companies mention biodiversity impacts.

Sam Darnold completed 19 of 38 passes and helped the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in the Super Bowl while playing through a left oblique strain.