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The State Department began evacuating non-essential personnel and their families from the U.S. embassy in Israel due to safety risks amid rising tensions with Iran, signaling a possible U.S.-Israel military action even as diplomacy continues and warnings from Tehran mount.
Asian tech shares rose after Nvidia beat estimates, easing fears of AI demand slowdown; Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led gains in Korea, with LG Innotek and Seoul Semiconductor also surging, while Japan’s Trend Micro and Sony climbed as Nvidia reported a 73% jump in Q4 revenue to $68.13 billion driven by data-center demand.
San Antonio remains No. 1 in NBA.com’s Week 19 Power Rankings after an 8‑0 February, while Detroit surges to No. 2 behind a 17‑of‑21 run and a season sweep of the Knicks. Oklahoma City sits No. 3 and New York is No. 4, with Boston at No. 5 despite Jayson Tatum’s uncertain status. Washington jumps two spots and Indiana falls two as the league navigates a crowded late‑season schedule. Denver is highlighted as Week 19’s team to watch amid a tough West slate, and the Suns deal with Booker’s hip strain and Brooks’ hand injury while Embiid’s absence continues to loosen Philadelphia’s rhythm. The week features marquee matchups and interconference tests as teams chase seeding in the final stretch.
The Capital Weather Gang forecasts several inches of wet snow across the DC region by Monday morning, making school delays or closings likely and potentially altering federal government operations.
Keir Starmer's government is reportedly weighing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession after police finish investigating him for misconduct in public office tied to Jeffrey Epstein; any change would require an Act of Parliament and consent from other monarchies, as MPs also weigh a possible inquiry into his role as trade envoy while police investigations and royal duties continue.
Waitstaff share unverified, user-submitted stories about celebrities visiting their venues, with a mix of kind and difficult behavior (Drew Barrymore, Dolly Parton, Beyoncé praised; Jake Pauls and Tim Allen cited as rude or demanding), reflecting varied celebrity etiquette as told on Reddit and compiled by BuzzFeed.
An AI method called CellTransformer analyzed RNA profiles from 3.9 million cells in a mouse brain to delineate 25–1,300 cellular neighborhoods, producing maps that align with known brain structures while revealing novel subregions; researchers aim to apply the approach to humans and other organs to sharpen understanding of brain function in health and disease.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet upset MAGA-aligned Leigh Wambsganss in a January North Texas Senate special election, flipping a district Trump carried by 17 points thanks to a strong Latino turnout, working-class outreach, and a disciplined door-to-door campaign supported by local organizers and outside groups; the seat will be up again in November for a full four-year term, and analysts caution that this single result doesn’t necessarily indicate a broader Texas shift given low turnout and district-specific dynamics.
A 25-year Swedish study of 27,670 adults found that higher consumption of full-fat cheese (>50 g/day) and cream (>20 g/day) was linked to a modestly lower risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s, among those without genetic risk, with no similar benefit seen for other dairy. Authors caution the results likely reflect healthier overall dietary patterns and lifestyle, rather than a protective effect of dairy itself, and substitution effects (replacing red/processed meat with dairy) may influence findings. The study reinforces that dietary patterns—such as Mediterranean-style eating—are more important than any single food, and while dairy supplies brain-relevant nutrients, the evidence does not justify large increases in cheese or cream for dementia prevention.
Amid a DHS ICE surge in Minneapolis, residents activated neighborhood rapid-response networks formed during the 2020 uprisings to document enforcement actions, coordinate mutual aid, and support families, drawing on groups like CANMN and Defend the 612; organizers say the aim is to limit harm and protect communities, while residents report intensified surveillance and threats as the federal response widens.
The Food Safety Inspection Service recalled 13,720 pounds of Suzanna's Kitchen ready-to-eat grilled chicken breasts sold in seven states, including Ohio, after a third-party lab detected listeria monocytogenes. Affected product is 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat (lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14). No illnesses have been reported. The recall notice did not specify a remedy; questions about refunds or the recall can be directed to Dawn Duncan at [email protected].
A small study exposed five flu-infected participants to 11 healthy volunteers in a poorly ventilated hotel room. Surprisingly, none of the healthy participants became sick, a result researchers attribute to factors like prior immunity in middle-aged adults, a mild flu season, and limited coughing; the study reinforces the value of good airflow and masks in reducing flu spread.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to impede federal immigration agents, a move tied to their public criticisms of a large DHS deployment to Minneapolis. The probe centers on 18 U.S.C. 372 and follows the deployment of about 3,000 federal officers, which has sparked protests and tensions as Walz and Frey call for peaceful demonstrations while criticizing federal tactics.
Congressional Republicans dismiss the significance of a signature in Epstein's birthday book allegedly by Trump, amid ongoing investigations and political debates over the case and Trump's connections to Epstein, while other political developments include discussions on government funding and military authorization laws.
Democrats in Congress released a note allegedly signed by Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, which the White House and Trump's legal team deny is authentic. The note was part of documents subpoenaed from Epstein's estate, and Trump has dismissed the claim as fake, while legal and media entities continue to dispute its authenticity.