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A three-person arbitration panel awarded Tarik Skubal a record $32 million, and the Tigers added left-hander Framber Valdez on a three-year deal; the team and Skubal appear to have resolved a tense offseason as they head into spring training.

A year after their cat Skye died, Kareem Khalil and Fifi Furrha say a white stray approached them at Skye's grave; veterinarians later found the cat severely malnourished and pregnant with seven kittens, and the couple fostered her.

A meta-analysis of 52 studies with 6,485 participants found no evidence that transgender women have inherent athletic advantages over cisgender women; authors say current evidence is limited and call for more rigorous, long-term research.

Neighbors on Patriots Way in Hingham gather annually in team gear for a group photo, a tradition that began after the Patriots' 2017 Super Bowl run. A review of Massachusetts roadway data found about 130 roads in the state that include the Patriots name.

President Trump announced the launch of a White House-backed site called TrumpRx, which officials say will connect consumers to sellers and display cash prices so people can compare lower-cost prescription drug options.

On Feb. 4 the Cincinnati Reds hosted 28 young women from their Nike RBI softball teams at Great American Ball Park for dinner, mentoring and workshops tied to the Reds Community Fund Scholars program, which is now in its fourth year.

A coroner's inquest heard that a video dated June 10 was shared between the phones of a Prince Rupert couple later found dead with their two young sons; investigators have reported the deaths as a murder‑suicide and testimony at the inquest is ongoing.

CEO Bill Barton outlined a three-step tariff-mitigation approach based on private-label sourcing, shifting production, and keeping price increases as a last resort; the company's S-1 filed with its IPO shows revenue rose 20% to $1.72 billion and net income increased nearly 64% to $81 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.

Advocates asked New Mexico Senate lawmakers to preserve a $60 million allocation in HB2 to raise wages for early childhood educators, citing costly turnover and disruption for families. The governor's proposal for universal childcare remains unresolved as budget negotiations continue.

Sen. John Boozman said momentum is building after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its crypto market-structure bill on a party-line vote; Democrats raised concerns and withdrew support for that version.

Laila Edwards made her Olympic debut for the United States in Milan, helping the team to a 5-1 opening win over Czechia, and became the first Black player to suit up for the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team while receiving hometown support that included a donation from Travis Kelce.

The Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club, co-founded in 1997 by Anita Kontoh Scott and Bernard Winston, will hold its 28th annual event on Feb. 7 at Bolingbrook High School with performances, activities and scholarships; the free event runs 2–5 p.m.

Philadelphia's Office of Innovation and Technology launched a one-year Power Up Tech Corps pilot to place volunteers at community hubs teaching digital skills, and the program aims to place more than 30 volunteers across at least 10 partner sites.

City Club of Central Oregon is hosting a forum that brings aviation experts, community leaders and stakeholders together to discuss how aviation supports the local economy, emergency services and connectivity while also addressing land use, noise, safety and environmental concerns. The event will feature a moderated panel followed by audience questions.

Construction has begun on a new 12,800-square-foot Coweta Police Department building funded by the One for Coweta sales tax, with completion expected in spring 2027.

Interest in both formal milk banks and informal milk sharing has grown, and experts say donor milk can help when a mother cannot breastfeed. The FDA and milk bank associations discourage informal sharing, and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine warns that online sales can pose safety risks.

Blake Investment Partners unveiled an $8.1 billion plan to remake 86 acres around Tropicana Field, including a 13-acre park, Museum Row, more than 3,600 homes and a light rail station; the firm seeks to buy 58 acres for $275 million.

DC Studios is partnering with Puppy Bowl XXII to promote the Milly Alcock Supergirl film during the broadcast, and the three-hour Puppy Bowl will feature a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters and air Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.

Five athletes with Harvard ties are set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, including Rémi Drolet ’24 and Extension School student Tess Johnson, both preparing for their second Games.

Bob's Discount Furniture began trading publicly after an IPO that sold 19.45 million shares at $17 each, and the company said it will grow from just over 200 stores to more than 500 by 2035.

A two-year-old allegedly beaten at a Queens shelter has died, and his father was arraigned this week on attempted murder and assault charges while prosecutors say they will seek upgraded charges.

A Nature Medicine analysis for 2022 estimated that nearly 40% of new global cancer cases were linked to tobacco, infections and alcohol, and the study’s authors and commentators say population-level prevention strategies could reduce that burden.

Christopher 'Kid' Reid said on Good Morning America that he received a heart transplant after a diagnosis of congestive heart failure; doctors found a donor in nine days and he is now recovering.

Craig Patrick, 79, suffered a severe stroke in late December and has been in a Pittsburgh hospital; the Penguins say he is expected to return home next week to begin therapy and rehabilitation.

Congress approved legislation that updates financing for the World Trade Center Health Program, preventing a projected multibillion-dollar shortfall and providing funding through 2040.

Maximillian is an 8-month-old chihuahua-terrier mix at Dakin Humane Society who is shy at first but warms up and is still working on house training.

Nick Emmanwori suffered a low ankle sprain during Wednesday practice, and head coach Mike Macdonald said he is expected to play Sunday in Super Bowl 2026.

Minnesota upset No. 10 Michigan State to snap a seven-game losing streak, and coach Niko Medved credited his players' character and the program's process. The win is the third victory over a ranked Big Ten team this season under Medved.

A study published in Science Advances estimates wildfire smoke could account for up to about 24,100 U.S. deaths per year, based on satellite exposure and mortality data from 2006–2020. Researchers report roughly 5,594 additional deaths for each 0.1 µg/m3 annual increase in wildfire-related fine particle pollution.

A PLOS Biology study found that sleeping newborns showed brain responses of 'surprise' when musical rhythms changed, indicating rhythmic predictions in infants only days old. The same study did not find evidence of melodic expectation, and it did not test effects of musical exposure or later developmental outcomes.