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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.

The Kitten Bowl (Great American Rescue Bowl) airs on Great American Family at noon ET on Feb. 8 and runs two hours; Beth Stern will host.

Amanda Seyfried told The Independent at the London premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee that performing in the film helped her 'find her voice' in a way she said went beyond her experience after childbirth.

President Donald Trump removed the extra 25% tariff tied to India’s purchases of Russian oil, effective Feb. 7, and the U.S. also cut a reciprocal levy that brings the effective tariff rate on Indian goods to 18%.

A senior Cabinet Office official pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children and was given a 12‑month community order.

Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Feb. 8, and he told Access Hollywood he is focusing on feeling and storytelling for the 30‑minute set.

Coach Doc Rivers said Friday the Bucks do not plan to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the season, but the two-time MVP's return from a right calf strain remains uncertain.

Stacy Kelley of MARSHALLTOWN Company received the YSS of Marshall County Outstanding Service Award at YSS’s annual luncheon in Ames. YSS marked its 50th year and recognized volunteers who support youth programs.

Since Germany liberalized cannabis two years ago, telemedicine platforms and online pharmacies have driven rapid growth in legal cannabis imports and sales, and Health Minister Nina Warken has proposed tighter rules requiring in-person prescriptions while the industry pushes back.

Mental health professionals and community members met in Trotwood to discuss the state's plan to build a behavioral health hospital on the former Hara Arena site; the state says the project could create more than 500 jobs and aims for completion by 2030.

Solowin announced a partnership with Taobao Shangou and Hangzhou Bossen to embed high-quality carbon assets into Taobao Shangou's incentive system, and Solowin's Ferion system will allocate rewards to users for low-carbon choices.

Disneyland Paris will transform Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World on March 29, 2026, and open World of Frozen, while a range of attractions, restaurants and hotels are scheduled for phased upgrades through 2026.

The Milan Cortina 2026 opening ceremony at San Siro highlighted Italian music, fashion and regional culture across four host sites, featuring performances by Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Mariah Carey and rapper Ghali.

Shirley Jean Hale, a lifelong Youngstown resident, died peacefully at home on February 5, 2026, at age 93. Calling hours and a service are scheduled for February 13 at Wedgewood Park Evangelical Church, with arrangements handled by Lane Family Funeral Homes.

Black History Month marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, and organizations across Greater Cleveland are hosting talks, performances and exhibits throughout February and into April.

Janis and Marshall Rice have published Casey, an erasable coloring storybook that follows a friendly front loader and a bulldozer as they help their snowy village. The book features wipe-clean reusable pages and emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and imaginative play.

Sen. Maria Cantwell said $75,178,000 in grants for 50 community projects across 18 Washington counties were included in the Senate-passed third FY2026 minibus appropriations bill. The announcement notes Klickitat Valley Health will receive $500,000 to establish a permanent MRI center.

South Korea has reported 17 consecutive months of year-on-year increases in monthly births and its national fertility rate rose from 0.721 in 2023 to 0.748 in 2024. Experts say the increase may reflect short-term factors and that deeper structural issues remain.

The Wisconsin Humane Society launched a Valentine's Day fundraiser called Double the Love to help cover food, medical care and daily needs for animals, and staff said winter is a slower season while housing restrictions are driving some surrenders.

The City Council recognized Chief D. James Miller's retirement after 35 years in the fire service and swore in Deputy Chief Justin Ward as Hendersonville's new fire chief.

Fishy Friends Rescue will hold a pet microchipping event on Feb. 7 at Case Chiropractic and is planning a 2026 Puppy Bowl that will feature 11 puppies for community voting.

The FAA approved SpaceX's Falcon 9 to resume flights after an upper-stage issue, and NASA's Crew-12 launch is scheduled for Feb. 11 from Cape Canaveral.

A federal judge allowed Zillow's policy banning certain private home listings to remain in place while litigation continues, finding that Compass had not shown Zillow engaged in anticompetitive behavior or held monopoly power.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a social media video urging anyone holding their mother, Nancy Guthrie, to make contact; CBS experts said the message appears aimed at establishing communication while investigators, including the FBI, continue working the case.

TrumpRx.gov currently lists discounts largely for GLP-1 weight-loss medications and fewer than 45 drugs in total, with most offers coming from a single manufacturer and only five companies listed so far, Reuters reports.