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Penny, a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher, was named Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York; Reserve Best in Show went to Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

A city-conducted survey of about 400 residents found roughly 75% satisfaction with city services and 90% of respondents said they are proud to live in Grover Beach.

Josh D'Amaro, named Disney's next CEO effective in March, and current CEO Bob Iger discussed the leadership transition, the company's future and plans around artificial intelligence in an ABC News interview.

A group of experts warns that human reproduction beyond Earth is not yet safe or well understood and calls for coordinated research and ethical oversight; existing human data from long-duration missions are limited.

Bad Bunny will perform the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, one week after winning three Grammys, including album of the year. Organizers have kept many performance details private, and the event is noted for its prominence for Spanish-language music and Puerto Rican culture.

President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a private, roughly two-hour White House meeting on Feb. 3 and described it as cordial; neither announced detailed agreements, though they said they would work on counternarcotics measures.

Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for Spalding County after a reported significant fuel release at or near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; cleanup crews are working while a visible petroleum sheen remains on the Flint River and officials have not disclosed the cause or volume.

Bruce Cameron, Director of Cruise Operations at the Canaveral Port Authority, was elected 2026 president of the Propeller Club of Port Canaveral and will lead the club as it prepares to host the Southeast Regional Conference in April 2026.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced the state is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, making Illinois the second U.S. state to do so since the U.S. withdrawal became official; officials said the move connects Illinois to global alerts and international response networks.

A tuxedo cat was discovered inside a large purse in a park during 15-degree weather, and a couple took her home where she quickly bonded with their black cat, Beetlejuice.

Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara has appointed Jacqueline McDonough as executive director; she holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and will emphasize trauma-informed care and reunification for children ages 0–5.

Reviewers tested more than 30 mattress toppers and reported that toppers can soften or firm a mattress and change how it sleeps; the Helix Premium and the Linenspa Memory Foam toppers were highlighted among top-tested models.

The Chico Police Department has opened applications for its 2026 Police Community Advisory Board to invite diverse community members to share perspectives and learn about department policies, the department said.

UCLA researchers engineered tetrapod-shaped zinc oxide for mineral sunscreen that produced about SPF 30 in tests and appeared warmer on skin, reducing the white cast seen with conventional zinc oxide formulas.

Tallahassee's Animal Service Center will host a 'Smooches with Pooches' walk-in event on Feb. 14 with all adoption fees waived; adopted pets will leave with vaccinations, a microchip, spay/neuter and a bag of Hill's Science pet food.

Coach Mike Brown pushed to re-sign guard Landry Shamet and to keep his non‑guaranteed roster spot, and the article reports that, as of Feb. 3, that choice is proving correct.

On Feb. 3, 1959, a small charter plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson crashed near Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all aboard; the loss influenced American popular music and was later memorialized in Don McLean's song "American Pie."

Parkhill awarded Amarillo Children's Home a $40,000 grant to purchase a 12-passenger van that will transport children to school, therapy, medical and dental appointments, family visits, and extracurricular activities.

On Feb. 2, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying 25 Starlink satellites; the first stage landed on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You and the upper stage reached preliminary orbit about nine minutes after liftoff.

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) coalition has moved from shaping health policy into environmental discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency; Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new restrictions on five chemicals and the agency says it will publish a 'MAHA agenda' in the coming months.

Itron and Toumetis announced a project with San Diego Gas & Electric under the EPIC program to deploy real-time analytics across more than 800 distribution circuits, combining smart meter and other grid sensor data to help prevent outages and shorten outage duration.

Denton Parks and Recreation received the Texas Public Pool Council's Safety Program of the Year Award on Jan. 13 for a new ASL swim lessons program at the Denton Natatorium, launched last summer by ASL interpreter and instructor Savannah Boyd.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million STREETS Initiative to connect people experiencing addiction and homelessness with treatment, housing and recovery supports, and also unveiled a $10 million grant for assisted outpatient treatment as part of broader SAMHSA funding for 2026.

A 34-year-old groom suffered a reported cardiac arrest at his wedding and was resuscitated by a guest EMT; he was taken to Kaplan Medical Center in "serious but stable" condition.

A nearly 25,000-square-foot Martin Luther King Park Lodge in Grand Rapids will open Feb. 21 and includes a full-size gym, fitness classes and a 3,500-square-foot rentable event space; the $19.7 million project was funded by local millage, grants and federal ARPA funds.

The sun produced an X8.3-class flare from Active Region 4366 and NOAA says related coronal mass ejections could reach Earth around Feb. 5, possibly sparking auroras; timing and visibility remain uncertain.

A Spanish hospital said it performed a facial transplant last fall for a woman who developed necrosis and sepsis after an infected insect bite; the donor had chosen medical aid in dying and offered her face. The hospital described the operation as complex and involving roughly 100 professionals.

House Republican leaders plan a Tuesday vote to pass a Senate-approved funding package after funding lapsed Saturday, and DHS would be held to a two-week stopgap through Feb. 13 while talks continue.

Autopsies found the Ohio couple died of multiple gunshot wounds; authorities have arrested and charged the wife's ex-husband, who has pleaded not guilty.

Experts say fewer very cold days in recent decades, combined with human adaptation to milder winters, makes this cold snap feel more intense for many Americans; data show a national decline in subfreezing days and larger regional drops in places like Albany.