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At the State of the Union, President Trump called on Erika Kirk and praised late activist Charlie Kirk, saying he was killed and urging rejection of political violence; members of the Republican House delegation applauded and chanted Charlie's name.

A strong rimu fruiting has triggered a rare kakapo breeding season in New Zealand, and conservation staff are monitoring nests including a livestreamed underground nest where eggs were incubated off-site.

Luke Combs told The New York Times Popcast on Feb. 24 that he is avoiding GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications because he prefers to pursue weight loss without that medical shortcut and finds the idea unsettling; he also cites his wife and children as motivation to focus on long-term health.

Detroit Medical Center will present free musical and dance performances beginning at 11 a.m. on Feb. 25 to mark the final days of Black History Month.

Shota Imanaga returned to the Cubs on a one-year qualifying offer and threw two scoreless innings in a Cactus League exhibition, with his fastball averaging about 93 mph.

A mother-and-daughter citizen science team located a Pavona clavus coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef measuring about 111 meters and covering roughly 3,973 square meters; size was verified with underwater measurements and high-resolution imagery, and the exact site location was withheld to reduce risk of unintended impacts.

AARP's December 2025 Top 100 Places list ranked Boulder, Colorado, among the top six large communities for 2026 and gave it the highest community engagement score; the city also offers extensive outdoor access and local services for older residents.

Researchers report that gut microbial balance is linked to colorectal cancer risk and can influence how cancers develop and respond to treatment. Experts say the microbiome can be changed by factors such as diet, physical activity, probiotics, and other interventions, though more intervention studies are needed.

Trae Young visited Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the Washington Wizards and did not play while recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion.

The World Nature Photography Awards announced its 2026 winners, naming Australia's Jono Allen World Nature Photographer of the Year for a photo of a rare white humpback calf called Mãhina; the contest drew entries from 51 countries and produced 14 gold-medal images across multiple categories.

Wayve, a U.K. autonomous driving software startup founded in 2017, reached an $8.6 billion valuation after a funding round that included Nvidia and Microsoft; the company has partnerships with Nissan and plans robotaxi trials with Uber beginning in London in 2026.

Authorities say a suspect opened fire during a traffic stop and later during a manhunt, killing two Christian County deputies; the suspect was shot and killed and two other deputies were wounded and are reported stable. Undetermined at this time.

Lamborghini will rework its planned Lanzador from a full electric into a plug-in hybrid and aims for a PHEV lineup by 2030; Ford announced a recall of more than 412,000 Explorers (2017–2019) over a rear suspension toe link defect.

Sharon Osbourne said Ozzy knew he was nearing the end before returning for a final Black Sabbath farewell concert in July; he died on July 22 at age 76.

Officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking and say construction on Larkin High School’s first on-campus 2,250-seat stadium will begin this week, with the $11.8 million complex expected to open for the fall athletic season.

Rep. Ro Khanna invited Haley Robson, who told investigators she recruited girls for Jeffrey Epstein as a minor, to the State of the Union; Khanna defended the choice and other Democrats also brought survivors. Officials note the Justice Department has released many files, and further action or investigations remain undetermined at this time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend two days in Amman to meet medical evacuees from Gaza and to visit humanitarian and mental health initiatives, hosted by WHO director-general Dr Tedros.

A study published in Circulation and statements from the American Heart Association report that gum disease, which affects nearly half of U.S. adults, is linked to inflammation and may be associated with higher cardiovascular risk.

Boston received more than a foot of snow in Monday's blizzard, and with a snow emergency still in effect on Tuesday residents began digging out, guarding parking spots and joining city shoveling meet-ups.

Keke Palmer unveiled a 17-piece Fabletics collection tied to her fitness routine, highlighting Pilates as a daily practice; the line launched Feb. 19 online and in stores.

A Monday evening fire gutted the Camden Westwood apartment building in Morrisville; officials say the structure is a total loss and no deaths were reported, and investigators have located where the blaze began with an inquiry ongoing.

Novo Nordisk said it will halve Wegovy's U.S. list price starting January 1, 2027, and set Ozempic and Wegovy at $675 per month.

On Feb. 12 the Trump administration rescinded the endangerment finding that gave the EPA the legal basis to regulate greenhouse gases; experts say that decision removes a key basis for federal emissions rules and could affect health protections tied to cleaner air.

The Whispering Shelf and Guggman Haus Brewing Co. will host a Grown-Up Book Fair on Feb. 28 featuring books, local vendors and a special beer release.

Two Tennessee Republican lawmakers have proposed an amendment that would apply homicide laws to people who end pregnancies; the amendment has not been formally filed and sponsors say it currently lacks clear Senate support.

Storyteller's sold-out Color the World gala, themed “Hues of Love,” hosted more than 300 guests at Rosewood Miramar Beach and raised over $600,000 to support Santa Barbara's vulnerable children. The evening featured performances, a live auction, artistic installations, and recognition of the Storyteller Teen Council.

Sophia, born with trisomy 18 in 2022, survived despite a 5% chance at birth and now requires continuous medical support while her parents navigate hospital and insurance challenges.

Northeast Ohio Adoption Services will host Booze & Bags Bingo Thursday at DiVieste's Banquet Centre to raise funds and awareness; doors open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are $55.

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota centers Black stories, provides rigorous training and runs youth programs, and it has helped performers such as Amber Myers move from childhood roles to leading parts.

Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after suffering a complex tibia fracture in an Olympic downhill race and will begin rehabilitation, with bone healing expected to take about a year.