In a recent episode of Weekly MTG, Wizards of the Coast unpacked how the original Secret Lair approach caused too many problems.

https://www.polygon.com/mtg-secret-lair-print-to-demand-is-gone-for-good/

#Polygon

Draft night didn’t feel like a beginning for Mike Vrabel. It felt like a warning. Back in 1997, while waiting at home near Akron, Ohio, Vrabel expected the call that would confirm everything he had done at Ohio State mattered. Instead, the first phone call he received rewired the night entirely. Late in the first […]The post Mike Vrabel Reveals Honest Reaction to Steelers Drafting Him After Lions’ Disrespect in 1997 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-mike-vrabel-reveals-honest-reaction-to-drafting-him-after-lions-disrespect-in-nineteen-ninty-seven/

When pistachio hulls split before the nuts are harvested, insects and fungi can get inside, damaging the nut, costing farmers money and contaminating the nuts. About 4% of the overall crop experiences hull split, but some cultivars can split as much as 40% under certain conditions.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/02/05/breakthroughs-for-preventing-pistachio-hull-split/

#dailydemocrat

The owner of two San Jose housing towers is launching a full-scale effort to sell the landmark tower's residential units.

https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/02/05/san-jose-house-build-economy-develop-property-home-condo-real-estate/

#siliconvalley

The owner of two San Jose housing towers is launching a full-scale effort to sell the landmark tower's residential units.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/05/san-jose-house-build-economy-develop-property-home-condo-real-estate/

Novo Nordisk brought in Justin Long and John Hodgman, who had been in the Apple "Get A Mac" ads from 20 years ago, to star in the new "Only One Ozempic" commercials.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2026/02/05/new-ozempic-ads-feature-get-a-mac-duo-justin-long-and-john-hodgman/

#Forbes

Zanter 10 Joer gëtt all Joer an der Stad Fujiyoshida dat beléifte Kiichtebléiefest zelebréiert. Ma elo hunn d'Awunner es genuch mat den Touristen.

https://www.rtl.lu/news/panorama/beleifte-kiischtebleiefest-beim-fuji-weinst-ze-vill-touristen-annuleiert-1883192707

#RTL

Precious metals prices have swung up and down dramatically over the past week, with analysts saying they expect silver to remain volatile.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/02/05/silver-plunges-more-than-11-as-metal-prices-remain-highly-volatile/

#Forbes

British Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to as part of their investigation into an assault at York Train Station.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/york-train-station-assault-police-cctv-5504804

#yorkshirepost

The DHS is the one area of the government that is not funded through the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/05/us-news/hakeem-jeffries-chuck-schumer-lay-out-10-demands-to-fund-dhs/

It's out in June with a new "boost" modeThe post Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Wastes No Time Coming To Switch 2 appeared first on Kotaku.

https://kotaku.com/ff7-rebirth-switch-2-release-date-trailer-rpg-2000666014

#kotaku

TBR columnist Michael Hixon writes about all things business related in and around the beach cities.

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2026/02/05/business-beat-father-son-project-inspires-leather-goods-company/

#dailybreeze

The Sweden-based automaker cited the impact of U.S. tariffs and weak demand.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/02/05/volvo-plummets-25-pacing-worst-day-ever-after-us-tariffs-slash-revenue/

#Forbes

Caitlin Powell, 20, and her then-partner Aaron Newsome, 24, claimed their 26-day-old son had been attacked by an unknown dog in Southport before the truth unravelled

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-lied-dog-biting-babys-36675244

#Mirror

In a complex NCAA spectrum with ever-changing policies, NIL has truly found its footing in the collegiate circuit. The extent of its impact is trending toward a concerning phase of collegiate athletics in which only wealthy programs would dominate. Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson shed light on this serious issue, following his team’s dominant […]The post “It’s Illegal to Do That”: HC Kelvin Sampson Reveals Harsh NIL Reality Facing Houston Cougars appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-basketball-news-it-s-illegal-to-do-that-hc-kelvin-sampson-reveals-harsh-nil-reality-facing-houston-cougars/

Last year, Hilary Knight’s brothers, Remington, joked with her about going to Italy for what would be her fifth Olympics at 36 years old.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/05/sports/hilary-knight-looks-to-leave-record-fifth-olympic-games-with-gold/

#Post

"We have always lived in different states, so I reached out to a niece and expressed my concerns about her aunt."

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/02/05/asking-eric-wellness-check-severs-decades-old-friendship/

#photos

This information has been taken from the Chico Police Department, Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Oroville Police Department and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.

https://www.orovillemr.com/2026/02/05/neighbor-uses-golf-balls-as-deterrent-against-man-cutting-fire-break-police-logs-jan-28-feb-4-2026/

#orovillemr

Kurt Warner may have walked away from professional football back in 2010, but that hardly means he moved on from the game altogether. Over the past decade and a half, the former NFL quarterback has remained deeply involved in the game, becoming a familiar face on NFL Network shows. If there’s one thing missing in […]The post NFL Legend Kurt Warner Gives Up On Coaching Career & Sets Sights On New Role appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-news-nfl-legend-kurt-warner-gives-up-on-coaching-career-sets-sights-on-new-role/

On January 2, it was announced that Jerry Neuheisel will join Chip Kelly as quarterbacks coach after previously working with him at Westwood. And if history is anything to go by, then Northwestern is readying itself to scare the defenses of its opponents, as Chip Kelly rightly voiced. “I think everybody saw what he did […]The post Chip Kelly Makes Feelings Clear on Jerry Neuheisel After UCLA Moved on From Him appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-chip-kelly-makes-feelings-clear-on-jerry-neuheisel-after-ucla-moved-on-from-him/

The New York Yankees may be preaching continuity after their ALCS exit, but not everyone in pinstripes is buying the message. As Toronto tightens its grip on the rivalry and eyes dominance heading into 2026, Aaron Boone’s confidence in his unchanged core is now being openly challenged by a Yankees loyalist who believes the manager […]The post Yankees Loyalist Blows Up Aaron Boone’s Misconception as Blue Jays Threat Mounts Before 2026 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-yankees-loyalist-blows-up-aaron-boones-misconception-as-blue-jays-threat-mounts-before-2026/

Just when Gunner Stockton’s position atop the Georgia depth chart seemed secure, Kirby Smart has introduced a new challenger. The arrival of Oregon transfer Bryson Beaver, a QB with over 8,200 high school passing yards, sends a clear message that the battle for QB1 in Athens is far from over. “I wasn’t the most highly […]The post Kirby Smart’s 8,200+YD QB Sends Clear Message to Threaten Gunner Stockton’s Safe Haven appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-kirby-smarts-eight-thousand-two-hundred-yd-qb-sends-clear-message-to-threaten-gunner-stocktons-safe-haven-bryson-beaver/

Just a week after parting ways with her coach, Francisco Roig, Emma Raducanu already seems to be settling into a new rhythm, and maybe even closing in on the right fit for her next coach. After a tough second-round exit at the Australian Open, the 23-year-old now has a shot at redemption at the WTA […]The post Emma Raducanu Responds to Coaching Talk Involving 2x Grand Slam Winner Banned for Doping appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-emma-raducanu-responds-to-coaching-talk-involving-two-times-grand-slam-winner-banned-for-doping/

Such sprays could provide short-term protection during a pandemic for healthcare workers

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/nasal-spray-vaccine-flu-variants-protection-b2914316.html

#Independent

The defense ministry has proposed to the United States that South Korea's military jointly manage parts of the southern half of the heavily fortified DMZ, a source said Thursday.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/02/05/korea-DMZ-UNC-South-Korea-buffer-zone-civilian-control-access/9201770279302/

#upiasia

Mayor Michelle Wu has touted her administration's achievements in making Boston more accessible by bike, public transit, or on foot. None of that matters if you can't navigate snow-clogged crosswalks, or bus stop islands filled with snow.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/05/editorial-snow-way-this-is-the-best-boston-can-do-after-a-storm/

#bostonherald

The February 5, 2026, daily horoscope advises a slow and steady approach as Universal stars dip below zero. From integrity tests for Taurus to creative blocks for Libra, find out how to weather the energy. Plus, we highlight birthday star Darren Criss, known for "American Crime Story" and "Midway."

https://www.greeleytribune.com/2026/02/05/your-daily-horoscope-for-february-5-2026/

#greeleytribune

The NSW government is ramming restrictions through parliament and artificial intelligence is also being discussed at a federal level.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/new-poll-reveals-rising-worker-anxiety-about-ai-20260205-p5o004.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

A Victorian licensing assessor who helped 69 builders pass testing for cash has pleaded guilty to being part of a bribery ring.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-building-official-undone-by-sniffer-dogs-and-707-000-in-hidden-cash-20260205-p5nzwm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Islamic Council of Victoria drew attention to the comments of three MPs, saying it expected better from politicians and leaders.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/liberal-mps-invitation-to-islamic-community-day-withdrawn-after-bondi-speeches-20260205-p5nzug.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Thérése Doyle fought through chemotherapy and surgery to overcome pancreatic cancer - now she's fighting for safe and humane living conditions.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-put-up-a-hell-of-a-fight-to-beat-cancer-now-im-back-living-in-a-cold-damp-apartment/a876976372.html

The MP has broken ranks to urge Defence Minister Richard Marles to keep Sydney’s Victoria Barracks in public hands. 

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/not-surplus-land-or-disposable-asset-labor-mp-says-victoria-barracks-should-be-saved-20260205-p5nzx9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

New Cowboys hooker Reed Mahoney will go up against his old Canterbury teammates in the Las Vegas season opener. He still doesn’t know why they let him go.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/if-you-find-out-tell-me-reed-mahoney-still-in-the-dark-over-bulldogs-exit-20260205-p5nzyz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

How a phone call, cross-country flight and ensuing texts built a bond between Rhamondre Stevenson and a Patriots coach that brought out the best in the star running back.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/05/how-patriots-rb-rhamondre-stevenson-went-from-tragedy-to-super-bowl-with-a-coachs-help/

#bostonherald

Crnogorski predsednik Jakov Milatović ponovo je pozvao premijera Milojka Spajića da preuzme odgovornost, ako nije u stanju da smeni odgovorne za bekstvo od.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4265413-milatovic-ostro-reagovao-nakon-bekstva-tuziteljke-premijer-da-smeni-odgovorne-ili-sam-preuzme-odgovornost

#Telegraf

Aussie snowboarding young gun Valentino Guseli produces the highest air on a snowboard ever, jumping 11.53 metres in Laax, Switzerland in 2024.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/guseli-shatters-world-record-with-monster-air-20260205-p5nzxz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Košarkaši Denver Nagetsa izgubili su od Njujork Niksa 134:127 posle 58 minuta košarke u Medison skver Gardenu, promašenog šuta Nikole Jokića za pobedu i sjajne.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/kosarka/4265334-hit-reakcija-nikole-jokica-kada-su-mu-rekli-da-je-ispisao-istoriju-super-nemam-dijetu

#Telegraf