A group of state senators called on Gov. Maura Healey to create a "rapid response task force" that would respond to allegations of federal abuse. The post Lawmakers urge Healey to prepare for possible state prosecutions of federal officials appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/02/03/lawmakers-urge-healey-to-prepare-for-possible-state-prosecutions-of-federal-officials/

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Despite rebuilding Brooklyn having one of the worst records in the NBA, Michael Porter Jr. says he can see light at the end of the tunnel.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/sports/michael-porter-jr-at-peace-his-net-trade-deadline-fate-is/

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From special team standouts to overlooked defenders, a handful of under-the-radar players could swing the Super Bowl outcome between the Patriots and Seahawks.The post Unheralded players who could make a big impact in the Super Bowl appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/super-bowl/2026/02/03/unheralded-players-who-could-make-a-big-impact-in-the-super-bowl/

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Kindle Rewards is a points system that gives you cash for the books you're already reading.

https://www.pocket-lint.com/kindle-rewards-amazon-secret-rewards-program-that-i-didnt-know-existed/

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A Forsyth County student known for his patience at the chessboard just proved he’s lightning fast at something else entirely.

https://www.forsythnews.com/life/people/forsyth-county-middle-schooler-types-his-way-into-guinness-world-records/

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CRAYNE, Ky. – Around 2:15 pm Tuesday, firefighters were called to a blaze at a home on Mott City Road in southern Crittenden County just north of Crayne. The house, a ranch style brick structure, is next to Marion Recycling. It was totally engulfed when firemen first arrived, based on eyewitness reports.Copyright 2023 The Crittenden Press

https://crittendenpress.blogspot.com/2026/02/firemen-called-to-blaze-near-crayne.html

More players helps to make matches in this free-to-play shooter more exciting, but doesn't fix its other problemsThe post Highguard’s Surprise 5v5 Mode Is Sticking Around But It’s Not Enough appeared first on Kotaku.

https://kotaku.com/highguards-surprise-5v5-mode-is-sticking-around-but-its-not-enough-2000665423

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Transport Canada says it is 'monitoring the situation' after Air India said it grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets over reports of issues with a fuel control switch.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11650254/transport-canada-air-india-boeing-dreamliner/

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Donna DeVito, a teacher at Madison Elementary School in Hinsdale, was honored by the Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/madison-school-teacher-award/

Viktor Hovland has remained loyal to the PGA Tour throughout his career. But now, as the LIV Golf’s empire is looking wobbly, the PGA Tour is witnessing several players jump the ship in 2026. One of the biggest names to do so has been Brooks Koepka. And while his reinstatement has been quite a drama […]The post Brooks Koepka’s Unscathed Return Upsets Viktor Hovland as PGA Tour Pro Refuses to Hold Back appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-brooks-koepkas-unscathed-return-upsets-viktor-hovland-as-pga-tour-pro-refuses-to-hold-back/

Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempted to intercept a US oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday before a US Navy vessel intervened, reports say.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/iranian-gunboats-unsuccessfully-attempt-board-us-oil-tanker-trump-builds-military-presence

The White House is blasting Gov. Maura Healey for continuing to withhold personal information on Massachusetts SNAP recipients from the Trump Administration as the latest SNAP fraud bust was announced by federal authorities on Tuesday.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/02/03/white-house-blasts-healey-for-withholding-snap-recipient-info-as-feds-bust-another-fraud-scheme/

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"Gusty winds will drop wind chill to -15° to -25° by Sunday morning." The post Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘the potential for record-breaking cold’ this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/weather/local-news/2026/02/03/boston-ma-arctic-blast-weekend-forecast/

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“They're fit, they're strong, and they want to bounce around and have a big life,” an expert told The Post.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/lifestyle/hollywood-is-glamorizing-cougar-relationships-and-women-are-signing-up/

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Legislation to ban cellphones in Georgia public high schools is advancing quickly, with a unanimous vote in favor at a first hearing Monday.

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/politics/legislation-to-ban-cellphones-in-high-schools-gets-enthusiastic-reception-at-georgia-capitol/

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Crime, thrillers, essays, ghost stories and works in translation are among those being published by indie press publishers.

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/02/03/27-independent-press-books-to-add-to-your-2026-tbr-list/

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South Forsyth senior Thomas Holck will be joining his brother on the same collegiate team.

https://www.forsythnews.com/sports/baseball/baseball-south-forsyths-thomas-holck-announces-college-decision/

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In mid-January, eight pallets of fresh milk were delivered to the Yolo Food Bank from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/02/03/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-makes-huge-milk-donation-to-yolo-food-bank/

#dailydemocrat

"The waves are massive, and I have no life jacket on.… I just kept thinking, ‘Just keep swimming, just keep swimming,’" Austin said on Tuesday.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/world-news/australian-teen-swims-2-5-miles-for-hours-to-save-family-swept-out-to-sea/

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Prosecutors also asked Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino to attend “voluntary interviews” on April 20.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/world-news/paris-prosecutors-raid-x-offices-as-part-of-investigation-into-child-abuse-images-and-deepfakes/

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has faced intense scrutiny after appearing multiple times in the files

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-edward-epstein-files-comments-royal-family-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-b1269424.html

This February, Netflix's programming is spreading the love with incredible content in the form of top TV shows from around the world, all month long.

https://decider.com/2026/02/03/11-best-new-shows-on-netflix-february-2026/

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A potent blend of hot chili oil, fermented broad bean paste (doubanjiang) and Sichuan peppercorns delivers heat and complexity.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/03/recipe-mapo-tofu-offers-a-fiery-warmup-for-a-chilly-day/

Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO,TSX:ELD) and Foran Mining (TSX:FOM,OTCQX:FMCXF) have agreed to combine in a share-based transaction that would create a larger, diversified gold and copper producer with two major development projects set to enter production in 2026Under the deal, Eldorado Gold will acquire Foran Mining through a court-approved plan of arrangement. Following completion, Eldorado shareholders will own roughly 76 percent of the combined company, with Foran shareholders holding the remaining 24 percent.The combination brings together two fully financed development assets...

https://investingnews.com/eldorado-foran-merge-gold-assets/

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Americans For Prosperity launches $20 million "One Small Step" initiative in Philadelphia with Ron Jaworski and Stacey Garrity to reconnect Americans.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/20m-one-small-step-campaign-aims-rebuild-american-pride-ahead-250th-anniversary

Tokom prethodna 24 sata ekipe Zavoda za urgentnu medicinu Kragujevac obavile su ukupno 62 terenske intervencije, i to 39 tokom dana i 23 tokom noći.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/4264103-turbulentna-24-sata-iza-hitne-pomoci-u-kragujevcu-za-samo-jedan-dan-obavili-preko-60-intervencija

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The seven-time F1 world champion endured a difficult debut campaign with Ferrari and has made a change

https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/lewis-hamilton-marc-hynes-f1-2026-season-ferrari-b2912903.html

#Independent

If you have had enough of our dreary winter weather and you need to get out into the fresh air this March, a visit to the stunning garden at the Old Vicarage Washington to walk amongst the colourful displays of spring bulbs, will certainly lift the spirits.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/arts-and-culture/visit-the-national-garden-scheme-garden-at-the-old-vicarage-in-washington-and-banish-winter-blues-5501131

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Four fire engines were called to The Star Pub, Market Square, on Saturday afternoon.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/fire-crews-tackle-petworth-pub-cellar-fire-5501120

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"That's how those guys roll. But it's my job to, like I said earlier, prevent them from going to another parade.”The post North Andover’s Jake Bobo ready to play ‘bad guy’ against hometown Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.

https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2026/02/03/jake-bobo-new-england-patriots-nfl-football-seattle-seahawks-nfl-football/

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Preparations for the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have been far from straightforward

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/winter-olympics-cost-challenges-andrea-varnier-b2912914.html

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We asked our eight football writers — from The New York Post and The California Post — to rank the 10 best plays in Super Bowl history.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/sports/the-posts-football-experts-rank-their-10-best-plays-in-super-bowl-history/

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A Black Country-based firm of chartered surveyors has been instructed to handle the sale of assets of a specialist security equipment business that has gone into liquidation.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2026/02/03/kumar-and-company-handling-asset-sale-in-liquidation-of-sdms-security-products

Police has issued an urgent appeal for help following the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, who was last seen on 31 January

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/5-chilling-clues-mystery-tv-36661463

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TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today that it has once again been named to HousingWire's Tech100 Mortgage list, earning recognition every year since the program's inception. The annual award recognizes the most innovative technology companies transforming the mortgage industry.

https://www.send2press.com/wire/docmagic-recognized-on-housingwires-2026-tech100-mortgage-list/

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