Alaskan Dream Cruises shuts down after 15 years of overnight cruises in Southeast  KCAW

Local and state officials said the derailment happened around 9 a.m. in Mansfield, near where Eagleville Lake meets the Willimantic River. The rural town in the eastern part of the state is home to the University of Connecticut. The post Freight train derails in Connecticut, sending cars carrying liquid propane into river appeared first on Boston.com.

Super Bowl fans pleasantly surprised by state of San Francisco despite "doom-loop" narrative  cbsnews.com

The Trump administration announced that its deployment of immigration agents in the Twin Cities was diminishing, but many agents remain.

Fourth member of transnational crime ring arrested for Newport Beach burglaries  NBC4 Los Angeles

Officials estimate $125 million in Western Alaska storm damage so far, and a long road to recovery  Alaska Beacon

President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to move past tensions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a controversial U.K.-Mauritius deal involving Diego Garcia.

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] As the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show co-host Savannah Guthrie, federal authorities say a California man decided to insert himself into the family’s nightmare in a truly disturbing way. According to a criminal complaint filed Thursday in Arizona federal court, a man named Derrick Callella, [...] Read More... The post Nancy Guthrie Missing: Man Charged With Sending Phony Ransom Texts To Family Has INSANE Criminal History appeared first on Perez Hilton.

U.S. and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks  PBS

Washington State Superintendent proposes using millionaires tax to combat public education budget crisis  KREM

No injuries reported as avalanche closes upper mountain at Alyeska Resort  Anchorage Daily News

Patriots fans the world over descend on San Francisco for Super Bowl LX  GBH

PH INVITED TO JOIN ‘BOARD OF PEACE’ United States President Donald Trump has invited the Philippines to become a member of the Board of Peace (BOP), a US-led multinational body focused on post-conflict efforts, including the reconstruction of Gaza.  Facebook

‘ICE out!’ Seattle students gather downtown to protest federal immigration crackdown  KUOW

Feds schedule first lease sale in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve since 2019  Alaska Beacon

Nanooks Rifle Prepares for 2026 Patriot Rifle Conference Championships  University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

Great Britain: PM call with President Trump of the United States: 5 February 2026  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Energy market braces for loss from collapse of ‘The Beast’ Alaska oil rig  Slipcase

Transgender athlete and Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will compete in the women's freestyle division despite identifying as a man at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Greenville’s Tommy Paul set to lead the United States in Davis Cup Qualifier  WITN

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired. What to know.  The Washington Post

Inside the Arena Special: On scene in San Francisco for the Super Bowl  KOMO

Alaska Native Heritage Center launches theater renovations in Phase Two campaign  Your Alaska Link

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, has taken another somber turn as investigators continue to retrace her final known movements in Tucson, Arizona. At a press conference on Thursday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed detectives have interviewed the Uber driver who transported [...] Read More... The post Nancy Guthrie's Uber Driver From Night Of Disappearance Interviewed -- Details appeared first on Perez Hilton.

The Bucks retained Giannis Antetokounmpo past Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Milwaukee did make a move, acquiring Ousmane Dieng in a three-team deal.

Washington school superintendent calls for major education investments, property tax relief  MyNorthwest.com

Cheyenne Robotics Team to compete in first ever United States Governor's Cup  Wyoming News Now

With strike looming, SF parents’ loyalties are with teachers — for now  The San Francisco Standard

Man killed in stabbing near George Washington University campus, 1 arrested  WJLA

President Donald Trump joked about House Speaker Mike Johnson asking to pray before meals, praising Johnson's religious devotion at the National Prayer Breakfast.

In The News: Student Jack Kashork and President Passerini Support Washington College Grant Restoration  Gonzaga University

It’s already over between Madison Maidenberg and her mystery man! Last month, the Love Is Blind alum hard launched her new boyfriend, sharing pictures from their New Year’s Eve celebration in Colorado on Instagram. She even took to TikTok to post a video gushing about how he is such a “good” guy with such a [...] Read More... The post <i>Love Is Blind</i>'s Madison Is Single Again! Watch Her Break Down Her Split From New Boyfriend As Fans React! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

California man accused of sending fake ransom note to extort bitcoin from Savannah Guthrie's family as her 84-year-old mother Nancy remains missing from Tucson home.

Sex offender in Alaska charged with paying smugglers to let Honduran mother and child into the country  KRGV

High schools across the U.S. staged immigration protests despite failing test scores, like Roosevelt High School in Chicago showing 7% math proficiency.

Officer fired after reporting harassment at Snohomish County juvenile facility, lawsuit claims  FOX 13 Seattle

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on the North Slope  Ketchikan Daily News

"I think [there is no] better dance than the one that comes from the heart." The post Bad Bunny preaches unity, teases what to expect from Super Bowl LX halftime show appeared first on Boston.com.

In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It's a lot of money!

Two California teens were arrested in an alleged $66 million crypto-related Arizona home invasion just before Nancy Guthrie vanished. Authorities have not said if the cases are linked.

Murder rates in major U.S. cities reportedly hit their lowest level since 1900, with homicides falling 21% in 2025, according to new White House data.

Man killed in stabbing at business near George Washington University campus, 1 arrested  WJLA

New dilemma for FIFA: European soccer fans stay away from traveling to the United States  Diario AS

Former Chemical Engineering Practice School director recognized by the National Academy of Engineering for decades of leadership advancing immersive, industry-centered learning at MIT.

The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.

Thousands of high school students rally against ICE in downtown Seattle  MyNorthwest.com

Ransom letter, missed medication intensify investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s likely abduction  latimes.com

In the wake of mass layoffs, hundreds rally to support The Washington Post  WAMU

After $41 Million in Renovations, San Francisco’s Castro Theatre Is Ready for a Sam Smith Residency  Billboard

The U.S. housing crisis looms large. Could a Thai model help solve it?  University of California, Berkeley

When economic warfare meets gunboat diplomacy: What to know about the US seizures of shadow fleet tankers  Atlantic Council

Warbirds, Artillery Salutes Mark Annual George Washington Tribute at Nearby Forest Lawn Twenty minutes from Pasadena, vintage aircraft will roar overhead in the Missing Man formation while artillery and musket volleys echo across Forest Lawn-Hollywood  Facebook

Sheriff says no suspects in Nancy Guthrie case as search continues for missing 84-year-old Tucson woman, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie.

"Tsunami" of immigration detention cases strains U.S. Attorney's offices across America  CBS News

Billboards promoting ICE at San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf during Super Bowl week removed after backlash  CBS News

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A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.

A once anonymous R. Kelly survivor, Reshona Landfair is now ready to reclaim her voice.

The Bezos-owned newspaper gutted its San Francisco bureau and coverage of tech — including journalists reporting on Amazon and Blue Origin

Washington Governor speaks with NBA Commissioner about return of Sonics  KOMO

EnCompass executes AI agent programs by backtracking and making multiple attempts, finding the best set of outputs generated by an LLM. It could help coders work with AI agents more efficiently.

Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid: What it means for MLS & Seattle Sounders  MLSsoccer.com

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say  ABC News

Satellos Announces Launch of Public Offering in Canada and the United States and Filing of Application to List on Nasdaq  Yahoo Finance Singapore

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a deep learning algorithm that analyzes drone, camera, and sensor data to reveal unusual vehicle patterns that may indicate illicit activity, including the movement of nuclear materials. The work is published in the journal Future Transportation.

Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. The post Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother is ‘still out there,’ sheriff says, but no suspects appeared first on Boston.com.

In Kyiv, dance parties on a frozen river keep spirits — and bodies — warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine's energy grid.

Washington’s Top 20: Where the state’s best football recruits are headed  Tacoma News Tribune

A Catholic school community in California is rallying after vandals caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, with faculty saying the loss goes beyond material harm.

Breeze Airways expands with new routes from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus and other cities as personal finance report urges consumer caution about extra fees.

10 Things to Know if You’re Visiting the San Francisco Bay Area for Super Bowl LX This Weekend  KQED

Finneas calls out ‘powerful old white men outraged’ by Billie Eilish’s Grammys speech  latimes.com

In the search for Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement says they are investigating ransom notes that were sent to media.

Opinion: The ‘millionaires tax’ is not an existential threat to Washington’s startup economy  GeekWire

Brandi Carlile is rooting for the Seattle Seahawks at this year's Super Bowl  foxnews.com

US, Mexico sketch a plan to keep trade flowing on minerals critical for digital industries  Mexico News Daily

The restrictions could affect people demonstrating this weekend outside Olympic events in northern Italy.

Man charged after boy fired gun in Anne Arundel County elementary school  NBC4 Washington

Dissecting the Washington Wizards’ deal with Dallas to deliver Anthony Davis to DC  WTOP

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday canceled a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, while announcing major investments to support the auto industry's EV transition.

Memorialization ceremony honors leader in Tobyhanna’s satellite mission  army.mil

Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election  Al Jazeera

Seahawks lineman Brandon Pili’s long, rewarding journey from Alaska to Super Bowl LX | Jim Seimas, Airing It Out  Santa Cruz Sentinel

Nearly half of all cancers could be prevented by eliminating three major risk factors, including tobacco, infections and alcohol, new research reveals.

Tens of thousands of New York City residents made calls reporting lack of heat and hot water in January, with several private and public housing tenants telling The New York Post they are stuck in unlivable conditions and blame Muslim socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani for failing to respond to the crisis. The post Tens of Thousands in NYC Without Heat, Tenants Slam Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared first on Breitbart.

The wrongful death suit claims the Massachusetts driver survived the crash but died from thermal injuries after being unable to escape. The post Lawsuit against Tesla reveals harrowing 911 call as driver trapped in burning car appeared first on Boston.com.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Washington women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for February 5  The New York Times

Washington Nationals claim former top prospect Ken Waldichuk off waivers  Yahoo Sports

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Viewpoint: What everyone's getting wrong about San Francisco's AI boom  The Business Journals

What do you think is the most romantic place in the region? The post The 6 most romantic places in New England, according to Travel + Leisure appeared first on Boston.com.

The new model is build to accelerate the capabilities of Codex, the agentic coding tool OpenAI launched earlier this week.

President Donald Trump defends DNI Tulsi Gabbard's controversial presence at the FBI search of a Fulton County election facility, citing Attorney General Bondi's request.

Two Borders, One Day: From Arizona to North Dakota, Secretary Kristi Noem Joins National Security Leaders to Commemorate Historic Decline in Border Crossings  Homeland Security (.gov)

Mikaela Shiffrin to race 3 events at Milan Cortina Olympics after entering twice as many in Beijing  New Haven Register

City of LA truck partially suspended over flood channel in Valley Village  NBC4 Los Angeles

Scientists have created a new type of material that could enable common electronic devices to work faster and use less energy, a study suggests. The findings indicate the material, which was until now thought near-impossible to make, can act as a highly effective semiconductor—a key component of modern electrical devices.

2026 Los Angeles Golden Dragon Parade to welcome Lunar New Year with bright colors and sparkles in Chinatown  ABC7 Los Angeles

An arctic blast exposed alleged waste in Biden's electric bus programs, and $8 billion in taxpayer funds face scrutiny over cold weather performance failures.