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FBI evidence in Nancy Guthrie case draws two-suspect claims, retired agent weighs in

FBI releases surveillance video in alleged Nancy Guthrie abduction case, sparking online debate over whether images show same suspect. Expert weighs in.

Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC

Key senators and the families of the 67 people who died when an airliner and Army helicopter collided near Washington, D.C., are convinced advanced aircraft locator systems that experts have been recommending for decades would have prevented the crash.

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. A year later, it’s eroding

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust.

US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors

Two U.S. Navy ships collided during Caribbean operation, leaving two sailors with minor injuries, military officials said. Both vessels are sailing safely.

FBI evidence in Nancy Guthrie case draws two-suspect claims, retired agent weighs in

FBI releases surveillance video in alleged Nancy Guthrie abduction case, sparking online debate over whether images show same suspect. Expert weighs in.

Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.

Around the world

Israeli officials reportedly warn Iran's ballistic missiles could trigger solo military action against Tehran

As U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy continues, Israel warns that limiting talks to atomic program while ignoring ballistic missiles leaves Jerusalem "exposed.

As Epstein-linked appointment sparks backlash, UK PM Starmer faces party revolt amid resignation calls

Labor Party in turmoil as Jeffrey Epstein links to Peter Mandelson trigger resignations and threaten Starmer's leadership ahead of crucial MP meeting.

Transgender ex-student identified as alleged suspect in Canada school mass shooting that left at least 9 dead

At least nine people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at a British Columbia high school, police said, with additional victims hospitalized.

Record-setting wave of mountain deaths rocks Italy after avalanches strike

At least a dozen people died in Italian backcountry avalanches after the Winter Olympics began. Officials cited unstable snow and backcountry conditions.

Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits

Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.

15 arrested on suspicion of allegedly spreading ISIS propaganda on TikTok

Investigators in the Netherlands reportedly arrested 15 people on Tuesday over suspicion of spreading ISIS propaganda over the social media platform TikTok.

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments

Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, has apologized after saying Britain has been “colonized” by immigrants.

Technology

Humanoid robots are getting smaller, safer and closer

Fauna Robotics is launching Sprout as a developer platform for humanoid robots. The robot features 29 degrees of freedom and NVIDIA compute power.

Cisco extends AgenticOps model across networking, security, observability products

At the Cisco Live EMEA event going on in Amsterdam this week, Cisco unveiled a range of updates across its networking and security portfolio that are aimed at helping customers tap agentic AI technologies to more effectively run their enterprise infrastructure.

Developers are still weighing the pros and cons of AI coding agents

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here.

JumpCloud: Most businesses aren’t truly ready for AI

As developers begin using Claude and Codex to help create Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps in Xcode, spare a moment to consider a recent JumpCloud survey that shows most businesses aren’t really ready for AI — though many think they might be.

Microsoft 365: A guide to the updates

Microsoft 365 (and Office 365) subscribers get more frequent software updates than those who have purchased Office without a subscription, which means subscribers have access to the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes.

US pushes voluntary pact to curb AI data center energy impact

The White House is reportedly planning to seek commitments from major technology companies to curb the energy and water impact of rapidly expanding AI data centers, amid concerns that hyperscale infrastructure could strain power grids and push electricity costs.

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees people can be addicted to social media platforms.

Sports News

Who is Jasmine Jones? US military Olympian becoming a viral sensation for taking pride in representing America

Air Force bobsledder Jasmine Jones gained viral praise for patriotic stance at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics while competing as mother of 5-year-old daughter Jade.

George Kittle reveals eerie tree detail fueling 49ers facility electromagnetic conspiracy theory

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle added a touch to the electromagnetic substation theory about the team's injuries, saying trees near it never grew leaves.

Macklin Celebrini makes impact, and history, for Canada in Olympic opener

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini makes presence felt or Team Canada at the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina

Seahawks star delivers 2-word message to critics in wild Super Bowl parade speech

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV delivered a profanity-laced speech at the team's Super Bowl parade, and punctuated it with a two-word message for the critics.

Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who admits to bringing beer into dugout

The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday after the team was unable to make a deal to trade him.

NFL star Myles Garrett turns photographer for girlfriend Chloe Kim's historic Olympic quest

NFL star Myles Garrett captured his girlfriend, Chloe Kim, at the Olympics with his own camera as she seeks a historic third consecutive halfpipe gold medal.

Who is Jasmine Jones? US military Olympian becoming a viral sensation for taking pride in representing America

Air Force bobsledder Jasmine Jones gained viral praise for patriotic stance at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics while competing as mother of 5-year-old daughter Jade.

Politics News

Poll: Americans support ICE overhaul amid federal funding fight

The question is how far to go, as a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll finds 43 percent want ICE reformed, 29 percent want it abolished, and 29 percent want it to continue in its current form.

Dems dig in, guarantee shutdown with block of DHS funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., charged that Senate Democrats weren't interested in a solution to the DHS but rather wanted to turn it into a political flashpoint.

Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein files

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that he did not think it was appropriate for the Justice Department to be tracking the search history of lawmakers who are reviewing files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

The Latest: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations.

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers

The top antitrust official in the Trump administration is leaving her post amid tension about greenlighting big mergers in recent months.

Biden admin skirted rules to deliver massive contract to nonprofit run by ex-official, IG report reveals

An Inspector General report says the Biden administration's HHS agency bypassed federal procurement rules and paid far above estimates on a $529M sole-source contract.

Rep. Steve Cohen tells Pam Bondi that 'worst of the worst' are native-born Americans, not immigrants

Rep. Steve Cohen clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi during a heated congressional hearing, arguing that native-born Americans pose greater threats than immigrants.