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On Feb. 1, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning staged themed arrivals ahead of the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, dressing to honor local history and the host NFL franchise. The Lightning embraced Tampa Bay Buccaneers heritage by wearing the orange “creamsicle” throwback uniforms and … Read more
Lead: Actress Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun were photographed taking a casual stroll in Brentwood, Los Angeles, in late January, drawing attention amid cold‑weather contrasts with an unseasonably warm day. The pair carried snacks and wore coordinating white tops while keeping close during the outing. The walk comes days after Sweeney launched her … Read more
Lead: The 2026 Grammy Awards unfolded Sunday in Los Angeles, with the televised gala at Crypto.com Arena and a separate, non‑televised Premiere Ceremony earlier at Peacock Theater. Broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ (5 p.m. PT), the show featured several industry milestones — including Trevor Noah’s sixth and final hosting turn and the … Read more
Lead Simone Alexandra Garcia Johnson — known professionally as Ava, and the daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — published a profanity‑laced post on her social account on February 1, 2026, shortly after announcing she would not renew her WWE contract. The message explicitly targeted former President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Read more
Lead Democrat Taylor Rehmet captured a reliably Republican Texas state Senate district in Saturday’s special election, overturning a seat former President Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. The Fort Worth-area win came with Rehmet ahead by more than 14 percentage points with nearly all ballots counted, a swing of over 30 points from … Read more
Lead: On February 1, 2026, LPGA Communications announced that the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions would be shortened to 54 holes. The tournament, originally scheduled as a standard 72-hole, four-round event, will conclude after three completed rounds following weather-related interruptions. The decision was taken by the tournament committee to preserve player safety and competitive … Read more
Lead: Sources say Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Kubiak, 38, intends to finalize a deal to become the Las Vegas Raiders’ next head coach after the Super Bowl. The report, relayed to Adam Schefter, follows meetings this weekend between Kubiak and representatives of the Raiders and Arizona Cardinals. The agreement cannot be completed until the Super … Read more
Lead On Sunday evening, 1 February 2026, Tottenham drew 2-2 with title-chasing Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Premier League fixture that produced late drama and mixed emotions for Spurs. A makeshift Tottenham side, reshuffled after midweek European action and several absences, recovered from a two-goal deficit to claim a point. Xavi … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 1, 2026, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a State Senate special election in a Fort Worth-area district that President Trump carried by more than 17 points in 2024. Rehmet, a 33-year-old union leader and first-time candidate, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss 57 to 43, a double-digit margin that drew national attention. The result, in … Read more
Consumer Reports’ 2026 tire roundup identifies category leaders for everyday drivers, EV owners and performance enthusiasts after lab and on-road testing across braking, handling, hydroplaning, snow and ice. The report highlights Michelin models repeatedly but also names value and EV-focused options from Hankook, Continental, Nokian and others. Results include estimated tread lives, manufacturer warranties and … Read more
Lead An 18-year-old Swiss victim died in a Zurich hospital on 31 January 2026, bringing the confirmed death toll from the New Year’s Eve blaze at Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana to 41. The Wallis (Valais) public prosecutor’s office said the fatality follows the fire that tore through the bar’s basement on 1 January 2026. … Read more
Veteran defensive coach Vic Fangio informed Philadelphia Eagles staff after the season that he planned to retire, according to reporting by Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice. Subsequent discussions with the organization led Fangio to agree to remain on staff for the 2026 season, but the team has not issued a formal confirmation and sources say some … Read more
In the Atacama Desert near the small town of Vicuña, Chile, researchers at the Initihuasi Seed Bank store thousands of native seeds in a walk-in freezer kept at -4°F and 15% humidity to preserve species for future use. The facility, buried into a hillside and shielded by earthquake‑proof concrete, is part of a national network … Read more
Lead: French technology firm Capgemini has announced it will divest its US subsidiary after revelations that the unit held a contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide skip‑tracing services. The contract, dated from 18 December 2025 and scheduled to run until 15 March 2026, is worth more than $4.8m. The move follows … Read more
In January 2026, after two people were killed during encounters with federal immigration officers, thousands of Minnesota residents mobilized across the Twin Cities and beyond to protect immigrant neighbors and monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Volunteers documented agents from cars, escorted families to safety, staffed hotlines and distributed food and legal aid as … Read more
