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February 5

Canadian Olympic snowboarder drops out of big air event following hard crash

Canadian Olympian Mark McMorris dropped out of the big air snowboarding competition after a hard crash during a qualifier for the Winter Games.

February 5

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.

February 5

Lawmakers demand answers after suspected biolab discovered in Chinese national's Las Vegas home

Lawmakers demand answers after alleged biolab found in Vegas home. Senators call for stricter controls on deadly pathogens and clarity on possible ties to China.

February 5

US special envoy Witkoff announces US, Ukrainian and Russian delegations agree to prisoner swap

The U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations have agreed to an exchange of 314 prisoners, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's office.

February 5

Finland's Olympic women's ice hockey team postpones game as players deal with norovirus outbreak

The Finland Olympic women's ice hockey team's matchup with Canada was postponed as multiple players deal with a norovirus issue at the Milan Cortina Games.

February 5

Joe Rogan says UK has ‘lost it’ over stat showing that 12,000 people were arrested for social media posts

Joe Rogan and comedian Andrew Doyle examine how U.K. authorities allegedly arrest dozens daily for social media content, with Rogan suggesting Americans think Britain has "lost it."

February 5

Vance, Rubio greet American Winter Olympians in Italy

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Team USA Olympic athletes in Milan, wishing them luck before the Winter Games.

February 5

Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential

Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape understanding of ancient Britain.

February 4

Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza

IDF Cpl. Noa Marciano, 19, was abducted during Oct. 7 massacre and murdered by Hamas terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, who was killed in an Israeli strike.

February 4

FBI arrests 55 in massive drug ring with alleged China supplier flooding US streets with fentanyl

The FBI arrested 55 people from an alleged Georgia drug trafficking ring accused of flooding streets with fentanyl and linked to a Chinese supplier in a sweeping takedown.