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Larry Fitzgerald was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class and will be formally inducted on August 8 in Canton, Ohio.

Officials say Kyiv will have just four to six hours of electricity per day in February after large strikes damaged major substations; experts warn some repairs could take months or years.

The Old Farmer's Almanac highlights several easily visible sky events across North America this year, including a total lunar eclipse on March 3 and notable meteor showers in August and December.

A recent restoration in the basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina revealed a fresco face that many said resembled Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; the Diocese of Rome says the change was unauthorized and has opened an inquiry and ordered the face altered.

A new animal study found that parathyroid hormone (PTH) reduced abnormal nerve growth and improved spinal tissue in mice, and researchers say human trials are needed before it can be used for chronic lower back pain.

Ramsey Theory Capital announced expanded real-time AI governance capabilities to help enterprises comply with accelerating U.S. state AI safety laws, citing New York's RAISE Act as a key example.

This weekend includes a brewery fundraiser for Jeppson the cat with BARCS adoptable animals and a portion of drink sales donated, and a Galentine's 'Flamingle' drag brunch at the Maryland Zoo.

Newton County Schools announced school- and division-level honorees for the 2025–26 HERO Awards, a program recognizing classified employees; the district winner will be named March 31 at the Porter Performing Arts Center.

Queen of Chess, directed by Rory Kennedy and now streaming on Netflix, traces Judit Polgár's rise from a child prodigy to a record-setting grandmaster and features interviews with her family.

Fire crews responded Saturday to a porch fire in the 4100 block of Sparkleberry Court; residents were safely outside and no injuries were reported. The fire was limited to the exterior porch and officials say the cause is under investigation.

Deion Sanders told ESPN that Fred Taylor should be considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and criticized the Hall's voting process; Taylor was a finalist last year but not this season.

PetSmart Veterinary Services opened a private veterinary clinic inside the PetSmart at Capital Circle NE and held a grand opening on Feb. 7 with an adoption event and a wild animal petting zoo sponsored by North Florida Wildlife Center.

A UK study of 26,362 adults ages 40 to 77 found that cannabis use was generally associated with larger brain volumes in several regions and with somewhat better performance on cognitive tests. The research team says the results are nuanced and that further study is underway.

PAHO issued an epidemiological alert after a sharp rise in measles cases in the Americas, and it will meet in April to decide whether the U.S. should lose its measles elimination status.

The United States and India released an interim framework that would lower tariffs, reshape energy ties and deepen economic cooperation while reaffirming talks toward a broader bilateral trade agreement. Separately, the U.S. removed an extra 25% tariff tied to India’s purchases of Russian oil, and officials said they will monitor oil imports for possible reinstatement.

Scoot Henderson returned after a four-month hamstring absence and posted 11 points and nine assists in Portland's 135-115 win; he has attended pregame chapel sessions frequently and says his faith helped him find calm.

For the first time, the Super Bowl will fall on Feb. 14, overlapping with Valentine's Day; retailers and consumers are noting the potential effects on spending and plans.

Oliver's Emporium in Mentor is hosting a Not-So-Anti-Valentine's Day Craft Show and fundraiser where attendees can pay to name a cockroach or rat and have it fed to a rescue reptile; proceeds support the Herps Alive Foundation.

Experts on Broadcast Retirement Network said consistent sleep schedules, limiting evening screen time, and addressing underlying sleep problems — not just symptoms — support memory, immune function, metabolism and cardiovascular health.

A large analysis linked getting at least seven hours of sleep and keeping bedtimes within a one-hour window to a reported increase in life expectancy, and sleep experts in the article say sleeping in on weekends can cause social jet lag and ongoing fatigue.

Many teens are using AI companion chatbots for emotional support, and child-safety advocates and researchers say that use can create attachment and has been associated in some reported cases with harm.

At Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco, reports say Maxx Crosby is interested in a change of scenery and the Cleveland Browns' recent hire of Todd Monken led defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz to resign.

Curiosity used a solvent called TMAH to treat a powdered rock sample from the Nevado Sajama site to search for carbon-based molecules; two of three phases of the redesigned three-stage experiment have been run and scientists say results will take months to interpret.

CMS proposed a 0.09% average increase to Medicare Advantage payments for 2027 and is taking public comments through March 1, with a final rate expected by April 6.

A Pennsylvania bill would ban 7‑hydroxymitragynine (7‑OH) products above 2%, while the FDA has recommended scheduling kratom concentrate and federal agents seized 7‑OH products in Missouri last December.

Record winter cold left more than 500 sea turtles cold-stunned and in care at Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory, and local agencies arranged shelter for unhoused neighbors; Bad Bunny won Album of the Year and urged love over hate in his acceptance speech.

Clallam 2 Fire-Rescue held its annual awards banquet to recognize career and volunteer members for years of service and to name top responders and firefighters of the year.

The Pottsville Rotary Club honored six February students of the month from Pottsville Area, Minersville Area and Nativity BVM high schools, noting their leadership, scholarship and community service.

Many recently laid-off U.S. tech workers say they are unsure whether AI investments or other corporate priorities drove their job cuts; companies often cited efficiency or restructuring while some workers are learning AI skills to adapt.

The article highlights live coverage of early events at the 2026 Winter Olympics, noting the first medal competition is the men’s downhill at 5:30 a.m. ET, and it reports U.S. women's hockey play plus Ilia Malinin’s first skate at these Games.