Letter writer doesn’t want to lock office doors, but a colleague’s habit of not knocking is annoying. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/02/04/miss-manners-coworker-doesnt-knock/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2026-02-04 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Longtime sportscaster Mike Tirico said Tuesday he was "heartbroken" over the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, in Arizona as he spoke to reporters ahead of Super Bowl LX.Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and was reported missing by her family around noon Sunday, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. While officials did not immediately elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance, they said they believe Nancy Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted, and noted blood was found outside the home. An investigation into her disappearance is ongoing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE
At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/renee-good-brothers-ice-congress.html Author : Michael Gold Publish date : 2026-02-04 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The head of Disney’s parks and resorts division is tapped for the top spot after a year of jockeying among Iger’s lieutenants. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/03/disney-ceo-damaro-iger/ Author : Scott Nover Publish date : 2026-02-03 16:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A judge on Tuesday issued an order to temporarily restrict federal officers from using tear gas at protests outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland, which comes after agents deployed gas at a crowd of demonstrators, including young children, despite the mayor describing the assembly as peaceful.U.S. District Judge Michael Simon in Oregon instructed federal officers not to use chemical or projectile munitions on people who pose no imminent threat of physical harm or who are only trespassing or refusing dispersal orders.The judge also prohibited federal officers from shooting at a person's head, neck or torso "unless
Thousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/europe/winter-olympics-security-milan-cortina.html Author : Tariq Panja Publish date : 2026-02-04 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The forum, sponsored by two Democrats, is intended to focus on what they call “violent tactics and disproportionate use of force by the Department of Homeland Security.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/02/04/victims-immigration-agent-violence/ Author : Annie Gowen Publish date : 2026-02-04 00:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump admin sued by New York, New Jersey over Hudson River tunnel funding freeze: ‘See you in court’
New York and New Jersey sued the Trump administration Tuesday for cutting off $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel project under the Hudson River connecting the two states.The federal government is accused of "illegally withholding" funding committed to the Gateway project and the two states are seeking emergency relief to force the release of funds frozen by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). With construction already underway, the states are seeking a quick ruling because the project could be forced to shut down as early as Friday, potentially eliminating thousands of jobs and saddling the states with
The ‘Today’ anchor withdrew from NBC’s coverage of the Winter Games in Italy as investigators acknowledged they had few answers about who may have taken her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, from her home. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/savannah-guthrie-mom-nancy-guthrie-search-updates.html Author : Amanda Holpuch, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Reis Thebault Publish date : 2026-02-04 03:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Officials said the aircraft was “acting aggressively” when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is in the Middle East amid tensions between Washington and Tehran. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/03/us-iranian-drone-aircraft-carrier-lincoln/ Author : Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe, John Hudson Publish date : 2026-02-03 21:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Ryan Kennedy, a Michigan resident and self-described Detroit Lions fan, is taking legal action following a December altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf at Ford Field.Kennedy and his legal team held a news conference in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on Dec. 26. On Tuesday, attorneys representing Kennedy announced that a lawsuit had been filed in Wayne County Court. The lawsuit seeks $100 million in damages stemming from the Dec. 21 incident and names DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ford Field, the Lions’ longtime home stadium.Former NFL player Chad Johnson, Ford Field management and multiple media platforms were also
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing.html Author : Claire Moses Publish date : 2026-02-04 00:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Days after their win in a state Senate race, reports of a racially charged comment roil the U.S. Senate primary contest. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/03/allred-talarico-crockett-senate-democrats-race/ Author : Patrick Svitek, Maegan Vazquez Publish date : 2026-02-04 01:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to personally call NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie and offer additional federal assistance following her mother's apparent abduction in Tuscon, Arizona.Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and was reported missing by her family around noon Sunday, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.While officials did not immediately elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance, they said they believe Nancy Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted, and noted blood was found outside the home.During a Q&A session in the White House Oval Office Tuesday, Trump said he
William Stevenson was arrested after being indicted on charges of first-degree murder in the death of his wife in December. He was married to Dr. Biden in the 1970s. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/us/william-stevenson-jill-biden-homicide.html Author : Billy Witz Publish date : 2026-02-03 23:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Disney’s pick to replace Bob Iger reflects the iconic brand’s urgency to evolve or die. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/03/new-disney-ceo-damaro-iger-streaming-challenges/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-02-03 21:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday underscored what lawmakers and witnesses repeatedly described as a "historic" but "narrowing" opportunity to weaken Hezbollah and restore Lebanese state sovereignty, while exposing sharp disagreement over whether current U.S. policy is moving fast or forcefully enough.Opening the hearing, Chairman Mike Lawler, R-NY., said Lebanon is "at a crossroads" following the Nov. 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, arguing the moment offers "an unprecedented opportunity" to help Lebanon "break free of the shackles of Iran’s malign influence." He warned, however, that progress has been uneven, saying implementation of the Lebanese Armed
Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/world/asia/japan-snow-deaths.html Author : Isabella Kwai and Kiuko Notoya Publish date : 2026-02-03 20:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Some D.C.-area schools will open two hours late Wednesday because of expected snow, including Prince George’s County Public Schools. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/03/dc-md-va-school-delays-snow/ Author : April Bethea, Lisa Lednicer Publish date : 2026-02-03 20:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
CBS News has a Peter Attia problem. Attia, a longevity expert, was named as a CBS News contributor on Jan. 27 when editor-in-chief Bari Weiss announced the network’s newest additions. But Attia was on the job for less than a week when his name appeared more than 1,700 times when the Justice Department released the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday. Attia and Epstein exchanged several emails, including one that featured the anti-aging guru joking that female genitals were "low card." In another email, Attia told Epstein that "the biggest problem with becoming friends" was that his life was
We look at the significance of the Rafah border crossing. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/briefing/a-lifeline-for-gaza.html Author : Sam Sifton Publish date : 2026-02-03 17:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The American Alpine star, 41, who suffered the injury in a crash last week, says, “I have not deviated from my plan.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2026/02/03/lindsey-vonn-torn-acl-olympic-downhill/ Author : Rick Maese Publish date : 2026-02-03 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
William Stevenson, reportedly former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was arrested and charged with murdering his current wife, authorities said Tuesday. Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday and has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, said the New Castle County Police in Delaware. PHOTOS REVEAL VIRGINIA NANNY TOOK SLAIN WIFE’S PLACE IN MASTER BEDROOM WEEKS AFTER LOVE TRIANGLE MURDERSOfficers were called on Dec. 28 concerning a domestic dispute to a home where they found Linda Stevenson unresponsive, authorities said at the time. After being pronounced dead, her body was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic
The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/world/europe/italy-winter-olympics-logistical-nightmare.html Author : Jason Horowitz and Alessandro Grassani Publish date : 2026-02-03 15:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie’s home is being treated as a crime scene, according to local law enforcement. She was last seen on Jan. 31. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/02/02/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-crime/ Author : Ethan Beck, Scott Nover Publish date : 2026-02-03 04:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.