Good morning, folks. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Did you know that the day was originally a Roman fertility festival — complete with drunken merrymaking? Now, on to the news.
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NEED TO KNOW
Six days in, the 2026 Winter Olympics have already featured dramatic romantic turns, bizarre scandals and 14 U.S. medal wins, all against a snowy Italian backdrop. Here’s what’s happened so far.
- Highlights: Downhill skier Breezy Johnson picked up a gold medal — and a fiancé. Ben Ogden became the first U.S. man to win a medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years. And the U.S. men’s hockey team beat Latvia in its quest for gold. See more action and the medal count. [Yahoo Sports]
- Surprising moments: Medals keep snapping. There have been bizarre accounts of cheating, both in romance and ski-jumping, which has been dubbed “crotch-gate.” And a U.S. figure skating upset has some asking: Does AI officiating belong on the ice? Read about more controversies. [Yahoo Sports/Vox]
- What’s next: Today’s big-ticket events include the men’s figure skating free skate final at 1 p.m. ET and the men’s halfpipe final at 1:30 p.m. ET. Tomorrow, look out for the women’s skeleton medal event at 12:30 p.m. ET.All are on Peacock. See the full schedule. [Yahoo Sports]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Trump’s EPA reversal
President Trump said he is “terminating” the legal finding that the EPA has relied on since 2009 to limit greenhouse gases that it said endanger people’s health. “Fossil fuels have saved millions of lives,” he said. Major environmental groups are expected to sue. [NBC News]
DHS shutdown looms
The DHS is likely to run out of funding today after Congress failed to strike a deal and left Capitol Hill for recess. The shortfall will leave thousands working without pay. It won’t affect ICE, which is set to leave Minnesota along with other federal agencies. [ABC News/USA Today]
Guthrie suspect description
The FBI released the first description of the person suspected of abducting Nancy Guthrie. He is described as approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall, with an average build. He was believed to have had a black Ozark Trail Hiker backpack. Follow our live blog for updates. [Yahoo News]
3, 2, 1 … blast off!
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station launched from Florida this morning. The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket is carrying a crew of four astronauts from the U.S., France and Russia. They’ll join three people already on the ISS. Watch the launch. [CBS News]
Nic Cage returns as Spider-Noir
After previously voicing the animated Spider-Noir, Nicolas Cage is now swinging into the live-action Spider-Verse. Prime Video dropped the trailer for Spider-Noir, out May 27, in which the Oscar winner plays the 1930s private investigator with a shadowy past. Watch it. [Variety]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
In theaters
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie,is out after a press tour during which Robbie put her own spin on traditional Victorian dressing. See her best looks, and read what the critics are saying. [Yahoo Entertainment/Hollywood Reporter]
Now streaming
In Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip, now on Netflix, Grandpa Joe is on a mission “to teach his sheltered grandson about the real world.” Perry, who wrote, directed and produced the movie, stars as both Joe and himself. Watch the NSFW trailer. [ABC Audio]
On the court
The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game tips off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, ahead of Sunday’s USA vs. World All-Star Game. This year’s celeb rosters include comedian Keegan-Michael Key, TheSecret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul and artist GloRilla. [Yahoo Sports]
And don’t forget to…
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TODAY IN HISTORY
In 2000, the very last Peanuts comic strip was published in newspapers, hours after its creator, Charles Schulz, died at age 77. The comic strip, featuring “lovable loser” Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends, became one of the most successful in history. Have you ever wondered how Charlie Brown got his name? Here’s the story. [People]
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
When Madison Ressler stepped out of the dressing room at her bridal appointment, her mom, Brooke, did a double take. “That looks just like my wedding dress,” she said, having not seen it in more than 20 years. Spoiler: It was. Here’s how Madison plans to incorporate it into her special day. [People]
💡 P.S. Your daily advice:
To make a bouquet of flowers last, avoid keeping them out of water for more than two hours and follow these steps to keep them looking fresh for longer. [Pioneer Woman]
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