In Cortina d’Ampezzo, a hub for the Games in northern Italy, some residents, including a former Olympian, are annoyed about all the construction. Others are annoyed that they’re annoyed. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/world/europe/cortina-olympics-construction-italy.html Author : Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère Publish date : 2026-02-05 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Two school districts and a teachers union allege that the immigration crackdown has spilled onto campuses and interrupted the functioning of schools across the state. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/02/04/minnesota-teachers-sue-ice/ Author : Lauren Lumpkin Publish date : 2026-02-04 19:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a seventh term, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to step aside amid a growing wave of GOP retirements ahead of the next election cycle.Loudermilk released a statement announcing his retirement, saying it has been a "tremendous honor" to represent the people of Northwest Georgia for six terms.He also said that during his tenure, he focused on upholding the U.S. Constitution and representing the 11th Congressional District."I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated then, representing the people in Congress is a service,
The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/middleeast/iran-us-talks-oman.html Author : Farnaz Fassihi Publish date : 2026-02-05 02:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The president noted plans to visit China in April, as Beijing sends a warning to White House over Taiwan arms sales. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/04/trump-xi-us-china-meeting/ Author : Cate Cadell Publish date : 2026-02-04 22:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands.Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader in Illinois, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month.The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob."WISCONSIN MOM CALLS FOR CHANGE AFTER HER 10-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER DIES FROM SWALLOWING A WATER BEADAfter microwaving the toy to soften it, Chabolla removed it and began squeezing it when it exploded in his face."I heard him screaming loudly and saw
The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will vote this week to confirm Kathryn Garcia as the executive director and Jean Roehrenbeck as the deputy executive director of the agency. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/nyregion/hochul-sherrill-port-authority-leadership-dispute-resolved.html Author : Patrick McGeehan Publish date : 2026-02-05 00:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The reduction of ICE officers in Minneapolis is a significant scaling back of Homeland Security’s presence and comes after two U.S. citizens were killed. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/02/04/minneapolis-ice-cbp-homan-immigration-officers/ Author : Maria Sacchetti Publish date : 2026-02-04 22:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle — and now there's a harrowing twist. Many city officials and others are furious about what's happening. They say it's unethical, even illegal. After spending hours in the bitter cold shoveling heavy snow out of parking spaces, many Northeast residents have been laying claim to the small rectangles of asphalt they just cleared away — angering and upsetting other people. KIDS NEED MORE SNOW DAYS, NOT MORE SCREEN TIME, DOCTORS SAY AMID WINTER STORMSFrom Boston to Philadelphia, Baltimore to Washington, D.C., drivers are
The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/africa/nigeria-attack-woro-nuku.html Author : Ruth Maclean, Ismail Auwal and Saikou Jammeh Publish date : 2026-02-04 21:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Stormwater regulations are driving up the cost of homes across the country. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/04/housing-stormwater-regulations/ Author : Judge Glock Publish date : 2026-02-04 19:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCDHD) reportedly separated employees into a "White caucus" and "people of color caucus" for a series of taxpayer-funder diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practice.According to Spotlight on Maryland, a joint investigation unit from The Baltimore Sun, FOX 45 News and WJLA records show the agency paid outside consultants to conduct racial equity training and then advised BCHD to host separate "White caucus" and "people of color caucus" meetings.The records, obtained by the outlets, show how the city used taxpayer dollars to reportedly help White people understand their "own complicity and systemic racism."VIRGINIA SCHOOL BOARD BANS
Bard College’s president, Leon Botstein, agreed to help Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s daughter after Jeffrey Epstein connected them, emails released by the Justice Department show. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/us/jeffrey-epstein-woody-allen-daughter-bard-college-leon-botstein.html Author : Vimal Patel and Marc Tracy Publish date : 2026-02-04 19:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A few snow showers are possible Friday, followed by an absolutely frigid weekend. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/02/04/dc-weather-live-updates-snow-showers-friday-weekend-deep-freeze/ Author : Dan Stillman Publish date : 2026-02-04 18:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As a former collegiate swimmer who raced against, and lost opportunities to, a male competitor, I know exactly what is at stake when women’s sports are not protected: scholarships, records, roster spots, and the promise of Title IX — that women and girls would finally have an equal opportunity to compete on a level playing field. It happened in Georgia. And now, in 2026, the safety of every girl in Georgia remains on the line.When it has mattered most, Georgia Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff has abandoned women and girls every single time.Start with sports. Sen. Ossoff has had three chances
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/europe/ukraine-russia-us-peace-talks.html Author : Kim Barker Publish date : 2026-02-04 16:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Plus, our game pick for the Patriots-Seahawks showdown. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/02/04/super-bowl-lx-prop-bets-odds/ Author : Neil Greenberg Publish date : 2026-02-04 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Just days after it was reported that Bill Belichick was not voted into the Hall of Fame, it was revealed that another pillar of the New England Patriots dynasty will also miss out.Robert Kraft has reportedly not received enough votes to be inducted into Canton, despite six Super Bowl titles and, including this year, 11 appearances.When asked by Fox News Digital on radio row in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX if anyone from the Patriots dynasty days will get in, Rob Gronkowski, who won three with New England, joked, "I don't think so."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE
Concerns about defaults, particularly among software companies, have spooked investors in the private credit firms that lend to them. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/business/private-credit-blue-owl-ai.html Author : Maureen Farrell Publish date : 2026-02-04 14:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
On the 50th anniversary of Jim Henson’s show, the Muppets — with a boost from guest star Sabrina Carpenter — pick up exactly where they left off. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2026/02/04/muppet-show-50th-anniversary-special/ Author : Lili Loofbourow Publish date : 2026-02-04 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Brett Ratner believes the "validation" from the box office success of his first major documentary directing role is "undeniable." During an interview with Fox News Digital, Ratner discussed "Melania"'s opening weekend triumph and said he felt like he "won" long before he even began production on the documentary. "I mean, the validation was undeniable, but honestly, I felt like I won just when Melania called me and asked me to direct the film. When I saw the president for the first time, and after I was hired, I said to him, ‘that bullet that missed you, I think was a divine intervention,’"
Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/europe/15-dead-migrant-clash-collision-greece.html Author : Niki Kitsantonis Publish date : 2026-02-04 11:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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.
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.