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Kenneth Walker III described winning the Super Bowl MVP as 'surreal' after rushing for a game-high 135 yards in Seattle's victory over New England; he overcame a high school diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs and will test free agency after this season.

Moves to nursing homes or assisted living often happen suddenly, and federal CMS star ratings can flag problematic nursing homes though they rely on self-reported data and have limits.

A Hutchinson mother performed CPR on her 18-year-old son during a cardiac arrest while a 911 dispatcher guided her. Paramedics later restored his pulse and the family says he left the hospital with no lasting brain damage.

NASA and scientists use telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope to analyze exoplanet atmospheres for gases linked to life, while studies of Earth’s extremophiles and the habitable zone help narrow the search.

The Golden Hearts Project has launched in Worceser to support charitable causes through community-led social and cultural events; it was founded by Manuel Garcia Herrera and plans an inclusive programme of events starting in 2026.

The Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany held a Super Bowl watch party that provided meals and a place to belong for hundreds of guests. Staff, volunteers and local figures, including Congressman Paul Tonko, joined the event.

Aberdeen hosted its seventh annual Mardi Gras parade and festival downtown on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., an event that began as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Aberdeen Animal Shelter and now supports restoration of older downtown buildings.

An adaptive curling clinic at the Detroit Curling Club in Ferndale let about eight participants try the sport with volunteers and instruction from USA Curling Board chair Bret Jackson, using simple equipment and facility changes to improve access.

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 gave $1,750 to the YWCA of Van Wert County through an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to support the women's emergency shelter program.

As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, the article highlights several of his notable Spanish and English lyrics and notes themes including nostalgia, diaspora ties, gentrification and reflections on Hurricane Maria.

Demolition of three buildings at the former Wauconda Boat site is scheduled to begin next month as the Wauconda Park District moves forward with a master plan that adds a boardwalk, picnic shelter and an ADA-accessible kayak and canoe launch; the district bought the 4.4-acre property in February 2022 and received a $600,000 state grant for the project.

Bad Bunny's Levi's Stadium halftime set at Super Bowl LX included main musical guests Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga and featured additional appearances by Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, Jessica Alba, and Alix Earle.

The Philadelphia Fire Department will visit neighborhoods affected by recent fatal fires this week to distribute and install free smoke alarms, and representatives from the department and the American Red Cross will take part.

Zero Waste France published a policy report ahead of the 2026 municipal elections urging local governments to reduce single-use plastics; it notes average plastic consumption in France is about 70 kg per person per year and says recycling alone is insufficient to meet reduction goals.

A four-part WLND Municipal TV miniseries called "Yet We Succeed" highlights the history and contributions of African Americans in Westland and southeast Michigan, and local leaders and residents share stories of perseverance and achievement.

Ronald Hicks delivered his first Sunday homily at St. Patrick's Cathedral after being installed as New York's archbishop, using contrasts such as sports and pizza to illustrate a theme and stressing evangelization and care for the vulnerable.

Riot Act Books is Binghamton's volunteer-run, anti-profit bookstore founded in October 2020 that focuses on leftist literature and hosts community events.

Imagicka, a crystal and spiritual shop on Court Street that opened in 2000, offers tarot readings, herbs and crystals and hosts weekly Pagan meetings and local events.

With Artemis II delayed to March, NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 could launch to the International Space Station as early as 6:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 11 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.

Vanderbilt lost to Oklahoma while Frankie Collins and Duke Miles were absent; Collins suffered a meniscus injury seven weeks ago, was reportedly medically cleared about a week ago, but remains in rehab with no clear timetable.

Coco Jones sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before the 2026 Super Bowl; Jones is a Grammy-winning singer who won Best R&B Performance in 2024.

NAMI Maryland and other advocates will go to Annapolis for Advocacy Day on February 10 to ask lawmakers to protect state funding after the proposed FY27 budget included a reduction for the Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports. NAMI’s executive director reported rising mental health needs among people of all ages.

Adrienne Armstrong (née Nesser) met Billie Joe Armstrong at a Green Day show in 1990 and they married in July 1994; they have two sons and have collaborated on music-related businesses.

Ahead of Super Bowl LX, Boston Police said they will increase patrols and announced street closures across Brighton, Kenmore Square, Northeastern, Faneuil Hall and North Station for Sunday night into early Monday morning.

The 22nd Puppy Bowl airs Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2-5 p.m. ET and will feature a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters; the three-hour broadcast will air on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV and stream on HBO Max and discovery+.

A U.S. survey of 2,090 adolescents and their parents found that higher-quality family meals were associated with 22%–34% lower reported alcohol, cannabis and e-cigarette use among teens with lower levels of childhood adversity. The study reported limited benefit of shared meals for adolescents with adversity scores equivalent to four or more adverse childhood experiences.

Maryland officials say this winter produced one of the state's worst oyster seasons, and Rep. Andy Harris has asked NOAA to review an economic fishery disaster declaration that could unlock federal relief.

A puppy from Bosley's Place, a neonatal rescue in metro Atlanta, is competing in Puppy Bowl XXII as the only Georgia contestant and the rescue held a local viewing party to raise awareness for adoption.

Turning Point USA will stream an "All-American Halftime Show" at about 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett as an alternative to the official halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny.

Officials say a man jumped into a small pond at Laurel Hills Park in Raleigh to rescue a boy Sunday afternoon; both were out of the water before Raleigh crews arrived.