Savannah Guthrie posted a video pleading for her mother Nancy Guthrie's return and urged whoever is holding her to "do the right thing." The FBI is investigating and says the suspect's mask and clothing are believed to be from Walmart.
Volunteers at Goodyear Ballpark, Surprise Stadium and the Peoria Sports Complex staff gates, ushers and guest services during Cactus League spring training and say their work builds connections with fans and the community.
Researchers propose adding aquatic deoxygenation as a 10th planetary boundary, reporting measurable oxygen losses in lakes, reservoirs and the oceans and noting a 40% midwater decrease off California; the study is published in Nature Ecology & Evolution.
A U.S. study of 131,821 adults followed for about 40 years found that drinking around three cups of caffeinated coffee per day was associated with a lower risk of dementia; decaffeinated coffee did not show the same link.
Munsey Park Elementary held Spirit Week with themed dress-up days and schoolwide activities to build community. A role‑reversal day and a Super Bowl–linked reading challenge were among the highlights.
A writer developed ear symptoms after a cold and, diagnosed with eustachian tube dysfunction, stopped using earbuds while researching causes. Audiologists reported that earbuds can raise risks such as ear irritation, wax buildup and noise-induced hearing loss from high volume or long listening times.
Stam's Luncheonette has launched "Stam's Sweet Readers," a reading incentive program for grades 1–5 at H.H. Garnet Elementary that offers monthly ice cream rewards and books; organizers plan information at the school's Wellness night and hope to expand after the 2025–2026 year.
A study of nearly 65,000 U.S. college students aged 18–24 found that about two hours a day (roughly 16 hours a week) on social media was associated with higher reports of loneliness, and the heaviest users (30+ hours weekly) were 38% more likely to report feeling lonely.
An annular solar eclipse, known as a 'ring of fire,' will occur on Feb. 17 and reach its peak during morning hours ET; the full ring will be visible only along a narrow path across parts of Antarctica while a wider partial eclipse will be seen from some southern hemisphere regions.
This year’s tax refunds are expected to be about $300 to $1,000 higher for many Americans, and experts outline three primary uses: placing funds in high-yield savings or CDs, paying down consumer debt, or applying refunds toward mortgage principal.
