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Savannah Guthrie posted a tearful Instagram video asking for proof that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is alive. Officials say Nancy has been missing since Sunday and investigators believe she was taken from her home.

Zak Kuhr, who previously coached running backs at Rutgers and had limited coordinator experience on offense, took over calling defensive plays for the Patriots after defensive coordinator Terrell Williams stepped away to recover from prostate cancer.

Drake Maye returned as a full participant at Patriots practice Wednesday after a throwing-shoulder injury, while linebacker Robert Spillane did not practice because of an ankle issue.

A WHO analysis published in Nature Medicine found about 38% of cancers in 2022 were linked to changeable risk factors, with tobacco and infections such as HPV among the top contributors.

Shoppers are turning to lower-cost chains such as Trader Joe's and Aldi to save on groceries, and many say Trader Joe's friendly employees are a draw.

Princess Kate posted a video on World Cancer Day reflecting on her year-long cancer journey in remission and described recovery as "not linear," with moments of fear as well as strength.

Authorities said a weeklong California operation resulted in 611 arrests and the rescue of 170 people, including 14 children, and officials announced that prosecutions and enforcement will continue through the year.

On Jay Shetty's podcast, Nick Jonas said his daughter Malti was born at 1 pound, 11 ounces and was resuscitated in the neonatal intensive care unit.

CNBC host Jim Cramer said recent tech losses underline the importance of portfolio diversification, noting gains in health care, industrials and banks while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell this week.

At his first formal press conference since December, Pat Fitzgerald said spring practice will begin March 17 and highlighted the signing of four-star wide receiver Samson Gash.

A campsite in Khao Yai National Park was closed after authorities said a wild bull elephant fatally attacked a tourist on Feb. 2; officials reported this was the third reported death linked to the same animal.

Green Bay restaurants are donating a portion of soup sales this week to the New Community Shelter as part of a 13-year Souper Bowl fundraiser that helps fund the shelter's year-round meal program.

Actor Trevor Donovan will return to Wilmington on March 7 to host the Raise the Ruff Casino Night benefiting Paws Place, a no-kill shelter in Winnabow, and he will also appear as a sideline reporter for the Great American Rescue Bowl on February 8.

A study published Feb. 4 in Communications Biology reports that the Deep Maniot community at the southern tip of Greece has been genetically isolated for roughly 1,400 years and retains ancient paternal lineages linked to Bronze Age and Roman-period Greek-speaking populations.

Experts say night owls can move toward earlier schedules using light exposure and gradual bedtime shifts, but chronotype, genetics, age, and health factors influence results; roughly 25% of people are early risers and another 25% are night owls.

President Trump said the response in Minneapolis 'could use a little bit of a softer touch,' and the administration announced 700 immigration enforcement officers will leave Minnesota amid protests after reports that federal officers killed two people.

Mequon-Thiensville’s Frank L. Weyenberg Library and the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center are offering a free series of discussions, films and music on Yiddish literature translated into English, with support and training from the Yiddish Book Center.

The New Mexico Department of Health said a newborn died of listeria and officials believe the infection was linked to the mother's consumption of unpasteurized milk; the department has issued a warning about raw dairy products.

Six juvenile green sea turtles were found debilitated by cold-stunning across the Upper Florida Keys and are receiving intensive care at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon; staff are slowly warming them and monitoring for complications.

A Lancet Global Health analysis found that past official development assistance was associated with large reductions in mortality and estimates that current and proposed aid cuts could result in millions of additional deaths worldwide by 2030.

Alphabet reported fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% and net income was $34.5 billion, and the company said it plans to increase capital spending to $175–$185 billion in 2026 to support AI and data-center capacity.

Cape Coral Animal Shelter will host Puppy Bowl IV at 11 a.m. on Feb. 8 at 325 SW Second Ave. to raise awareness and support for young dogs; the free, public event will feature playful puppy activities and organizers say each participating puppy will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before adoption.

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, who led the Sept. 11 investigation, died peacefully at his home in Bloomington, Indiana, at age 94, his son said.

The Betty Wold Johnson Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to the Women's Sports Foundation on National Girls & Women in Sports Day to support coaching programs and women in football; the gift follows a $1 million commitment to the Jets ECAC Women's Flag Football League.

Live Music Society has opened applications for its fourth annual Music in Action grant, with requests up to $50,000 and a March 12 deadline. Since 2020 the nonprofit reports it has awarded more than $5 million to small venues across the U.S.

About 7.1 million of 18.7 million new cancer cases in 2022 were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, and tobacco smoking was identified as the largest single contributor.

Radio occultation data from 13 Juno flybys indicate Jupiter's equatorial width is about 8 kilometers less and its polar flattening about 24 kilometers greater than earlier estimates; the results were published Feb. 2, 2026.

The City of Santa Clarita and Castaic Animal Care Center will host the PAWS for Love adoption event at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with adoption fees waived and only licensing fees required.

Albemarle chose Denver artist Bobby MaGee Lopez to paint a nature-themed mural on the east side of 119 W. Main St., adjacent to Courthouse Plaza, with installation scheduled for completion by June 30 and a commission of up to $35,000 funded by an ARPA grant.

Frisco has launched an AI travel assistant called Frankie to provide real-time recommendations to visitors ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and the tool will continue serving visitors after the tournament.