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A large analysis by Vitality and the London School of Economics used millions of wearable sleep nights and found that getting at least seven hours of sleep and keeping bedtime within a one-hour window (the '7:1' rule) is associated with lower mortality and an estimated 2–4 extra years for some people.

Owner Robert Kraft moved quickly to hire Mike Vrabel after two 4-13 seasons, and the Patriots responded with a major roster overhaul that has put the team into Super Bowl 60 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Knots of Love Downriver is an all-volunteer knitting and crocheting group founded by Michele Ellis that donates handmade hats, blankets and pet bedding to local hospitals, shelters and rescue organizations, meeting every two weeks at rotating local businesses.

Personal trainer Won Dolegowski, in her 50s, highlights the B-stance goblet squat as a simple lower-body exercise that supports muscle, balance and mobility as people age.

Milagros Ortiz, 92, died on Jan. 19 after a marked Orlando police cruiser ran a red light and struck the car she was in; the Orlando Police Department says internal and traffic homicide investigations are underway.

Laura DiBella was appointed last week to lead the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission and says she will refocus the agency on geopolitical risks to importers and exporters, from maritime chokepoints to shadow fleets of tankers.

Katie Weimer launched GenesisTissue in 2024 to develop 3D-printed, cell-friendly breast-tissue scaffolds intended to be filled with a patient's own fat cells; the technology is not yet commercially available.

The Knight Creative Communities Institute and private donors secured $30,000 and the Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $30,000 match to fund a proposed mural near South Monroe that organizers hope will become Leon County's largest public mural and support local artists.

Botanically, hemp and marijuana are generally considered forms of Cannabis sativa, but U.S. law separates them based on THC content; a new federal rule tightening THC limits in finished products is scheduled to take effect in November.

A Resume.org study reports 57% of companies use AI in hiring, and experts describe growing use of AI for resume screening, chatbot interviews, and a renewed emphasis on live interviews and AI collaboration.

February's night sky includes a full moon on Feb. 1 and evening views of bright planets such as Venus and Jupiter.

'Golden,' from Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters and performed by virtual band Huntr/x, won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media, the first Grammy win for Korean songwriters and producers. The result has been described as a milestone by some, while others and some scholars have questioned whether the English-language, animation-linked song fits traditional definitions of K-pop.

Apertum marks its one-year anniversary after launching February 1, 2025, and the article reports over 8.6 million transactions and more than 380,000 unique wallet addresses on the network.

Assistance League Santa Clarita is a 100% volunteer-run organization that thanks its volunteers, donors and resale store customers; the Resale Store accepts gently used items Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and its sales fund eight local philanthropic programs.

Bad Bunny's all-Spanish album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the first time an all‑Spanish-language record has received that honor; he also won Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance.

Pepperdine seniors describe bittersweet feelings in their final semester and recall memories such as trips, awards, and time spent with friends.

Bad Bunny's album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" won album of the year at the Grammy Awards, the first time an all‑Spanish‑language album has won that category. The artist began his acceptance speech in Spanish and collected three wins that night.

At the NBA's Pioneers Classic in Boston, Jaylen Brown said he wants to be remembered both for winning and for his community work; he also scored 30 points and 13 rebounds in the Celtics' win over the Bucks.

Nashville artists were prominent at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Jelly Roll won the inaugural Best Contemporary Country Album and Reba McEntire performed on the Grammy stage for the first time.

The 29th Annual Indiafest will take place March 7–8 at Wickham Park in Melbourne, featuring music, dance, food, cultural exhibits and a Discover India exhibit honoring Indian women; proceeds will support WAYS for Life and the Brevard Achievement Center.

At the 2026 Grammys, several winners including Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean and Billie Eilish used acceptance speeches and pins to express support for immigrants. The Recording Academy's CEO and other performers also spoke about music's role during difficult times.

Jamal Murray earned his first NBA All-Star selection in his ninth season after posting career highs and helping the Denver Nuggets through several injuries; the All-Star Game is next weekend in Inglewood.

Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren was named a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star game, his first selection, and is averaging a career-high 18 points and 10.7 rebounds per game for the Detroit Pistons.

The Department of Homeland Security and ICE said two detainees at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center tested positive for measles and the facility has paused all movement while quarantines and monitoring proceed.

At TD Garden, Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to a 107-79 win in the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic and said Bill Russell's example shaped how he thinks about legacy and community.

Tyler, The Creator received the inaugural Grammy for Best Album Cover at the 2026 ceremony for Chromakopia, with the trophy credited to Tyler Okonma as the cover's art director.

The Walt Disney Co. board is aligning on promoting theme-park chairman Josh D'Amaro to chief executive and will vote on the appointment in the coming week, the article reports.

A Georgia police officer was killed and a second officer was critically injured after officers responded to a fraud-related call at a Stone Mountain hotel; the suspect was injured and hospitalized, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry.

No Americans have landed on the Moon since 1972, and NASA's Artemis program — including Artemis II — represents years of work aimed at returning humans to the lunar surface, with a crewed lunar landing goal moved to 2028.

NASA will send four astronauts on Artemis II for a planned 10-day crewed flight around the moon to test Orion's life-support, navigation and communications systems; launch could occur as early as Feb. 6 pending a launchpad fueling test.