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Researchers reported in 2024 that omega-3 fatty acid supplements, commonly sold as fish oil capsules, are associated with measurable reductions in aggression. A University of Pennsylvania-led meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found effects that translate to as much as a 28% decrease in aggressive behaviors across diverse samples. The analysis pooled 29 trials conducted between … Read more

Millions of voters across Japan cast ballots in a surprise Lower House election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday. Polling indicates a possible landslide for the governing coalition — the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) aligned with the Japanese Innovation Party — which could win as many as 300 of the 465 seats. The … Read more

Lead On Feb. 7, 2026, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will endorse Jack Schlossberg in the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, a Manhattan-centered seat that includes Times Square, Central Park, the United Nations and the Empire State Building. Pelosi, a California Democrat who said she will retire from Congress … Read more

Terrance Gore, the right-handed pinch-runner whose rare speed made him a postseason weapon for multiple teams, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, the Kansas City Royals announced. His wife, Britney Gore, posted that he died of complications after a routine surgery, and the family said he is survived by three children. Gore’s career was defined less … Read more

Madison Chock and Evan Bates kept Team USA atop the standings in the Olympic figure-skating team event in Milan, delivering a season-best 133.23 in the free dance to open the next phase of competition. The husband-and-wife duo, described in event coverage as three-time reigning world champions and seven-time U.S. national champions, skated a flamenco- and … Read more

A newly published U.S. retail sales listing reported by Nintendo Everything shows that 47 distinct physical releases for older Nintendo platforms each registered exactly one unit sold in the United States during 2025. The set spans the Game Boy era through the Wii U, with some unexpected entries from well-known franchises and a mix of … Read more

Lead: Brandi Carlile will perform “America the Beautiful” just before kickoff at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, a worldwide television moment watched by an audience estimated at over 125 million. Speaking from a press event in San Francisco on February 5, 2026, Carlile described the choice as deliberate: she intends to push the song to … Read more

On Feb. 7, 2026, Will Lewis resigned as chief executive and publisher of The Washington Post after a turbulent 24 months at the helm. His departure came days after the company cut roughly 30 percent of its staff, a reduction that removed more than 300 newsroom roles and provoked sharp internal criticism. The Post named … Read more

Lead Hideki Matsuyama enters the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale with a one-shot advantage after a 68 on Saturday, following a 64 on Friday that propelled him into contention. The two-time event champion paced himself on Moving Day, especially on the back nine, and arrives at Sunday in the … Read more

Lead On Feb. 7, 2026, the Super Bowl halftime show by Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny and a wave of protests over an ICE crackdown have sharpened political tensions ahead of the US midterms. Republicans say slipping support on immigration and the economy, two issues that helped Donald Trump win in 2024, could be endangered … Read more

Brad Arnold, founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday at age 47 after a battle with cancer. A representative said he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his wife and family. Arnold had publicly revealed in May 2025 that he was diagnosed with stage 4 clear … Read more

Lead On Feb. 7, 2026 (updated 1:22 p.m. ET), New York City and nearby northern New Jersey were placed under an extreme cold warning as a fresh Arctic front moved in for the weekend. Forecasts call for air temperatures to plunge and wind chills to reach 15 to 25 degrees below zero Saturday night into … Read more

Mariah Carey’s appearance at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony drew widespread attention Friday for its spectacle and for raising questions about performance authenticity. Carey sang the Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” (commonly known as “Volare”) at San Siro stadium in Milan, and later performed “Nothing Is Impossible.” While many attendees … Read more

Italy beat Scotland 18-15 in Rome on the opening weekend of the 2026 Six Nations, reclaiming the Cuttitta Cup and recording their first tournament-opening victory since 2013. The match was played in wet conditions after rain set in around the 20-minute mark and was decided by a combination of two early Italian breakaway tries and … Read more

On Jan. 8, in the western Iranian city of Karaj, a 37-year-old beautician recorded a mass demonstration as tear gas and gunfire broke into the crowd. Her footage captures protesters chanting and seeking cover while shots ring out; days later she told a relative she can no longer sleep and is too frightened to be … Read more