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From pie to profit: How this Atlanta entrepreneur is baking real-world skills into the classroom
Meet Esco, who uses his world-famous apple cobbler pie—not just to delight taste buds, but to teach middle schoolers in Decatur the essentials of business, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence.
Woman shot, killed in UI Health parking garage in Little Italy
A woman on her way to a medical appointment Tuesday was shot to death on the third floor of a parking garage in the 1100 block of South Wood Street, authorities say. Police say the attack may be domestic related.
Falls are serious health threats. Here’s what to know.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls killed more than 38,000 seniors in 2021, making it the leading cause of death from injuries in that group that year.
‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings
A former reformist leader wants the Islamic Republic gone while lawmakers wish to see an ex-president executed.
These Twin Brothers Turned One Beach-Themed Trailer Into a $250M Brand With Over 80 Stores: ‘It’s a Beast’
Mike and Alex Faherty combined complementary skillsets to launch their company.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say
The most prominent son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, has been killed, sources close to the family, his lawyer Khaled el-Zaydi and Libyan media said on Tuesday.
Students’ skills and interest in science tumble in first post-COVID-19 test
The 74 reports that U.S. eighth graders' science skills and interest have declined post-COVID, with proficiency falling from 33% to 29%.
CEC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES SCOTT DRAKE PRESIDENT AND CEO
CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza, today announced the appointment of Scott Drake as President and CEO, succeeding David McKillips, effective February 13, 2026.
CEC Entertainment names CEO amid expansion push
CFO Scott Drake will become CEO and president of the eatertainment giant beginning Feb. 13, succeeding David McKillips, who has served in the post since 2020.
Family of Colorado man killed by deputy outside Highlands Ranch entertainment venue files wrongful death lawsuit
Attorneys say videos of the shooting contradict statements from the sheriff's office and show that the man's back was to the deputy and his gun was pointed at the ground at the time he was shot.
Streaming service Crunchyroll raises prices weeks after killing its free tier
Sony has made streaming anime pricier since buying Crunchyroll.
Scott Drake named CEO of Chuck E. Cheese owner CEC Entertainment
David McKillips, who had led the company for six years, is stepping down. Drake had been the company’s chief financial officer.
Building Systems That Survive Real Life
Sara Nobrega on the transition from data science to AI engineering, using LLMs as a bridge to DevOps, and the one engineering skill junior data scientists need to stay competitive.
’60 Minutes’: Scott Pelley Interviews Fierce Trump Critic Over ICE Killings
The long-running news program continues to take aim at Trump.
Column: Minneapolis killings expose government lies, brutality
Minneapolis killings expose government lies, brutality
Scientists Warn: This “miracle cure” works only by damaging human cells
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows it’s essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only works at levels that also damage human cells and beneficial gut microbes. Scientists warn that homemade MMS mixtures are especially dangerous due to wildly inconsistent dosing. The study calls MMS a clear case where the risks are high—and the benefits are effectively zero.
Supernatural was a breakout VR fitness sensation — meet the women furious with Mark Zuckerberg for killing it
‘I despise Meta.’
Pokémon GO Events This Week: February 2 to February 8, 2026
Pokémon GO’s February 2 to February 8 week has us entering the final month of Precious Paths! Get ready for carnival with the debut of Flamigo, and show off your catching skills with Oricorio. Plus the weekly rotating Spotlight and Raid Hours, Dynamax Battles and Mega Raids. ⭐Highlights Raid Boss Change (February 4): Dialga, Palkia and […]
How Alex Pretti’s killing scrambled the world of gun politics
Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since Alex Pretti was killed, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training.
UFC 325 Highlights! Salkilld Shines Again With Dominant Submission Win
Quillan Salkilld kept the hype train rolling earlier tonight (Sat., Jan. 31, 2026) at UFC 325 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, pushing his UFC record to 4-0 with a first-round submission (rear-naked choke) over battle-tested lightweight veteran Jamie Mullarkey. As expected, Salkilld was a large favorite heading into this […]
Life may have rebounded 'ridiculously fast' after the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact
After the asteroid smashed into Earth around 66 million years ago, it didn't take life that long to rebound, a new study finds.
Israeli strikes kill at least 26 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 26 people on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the highest day’s death toll in over two months.
Will corporate America finally stand up to the Trump administration?
The brutal handling of immigration raids and the killing of Alex Pretti have tested the reticence of the corporate class
Louisiana’s members of Congress grapple with budget fallout from Minnesota protester killing
President Donald Trump worked out a short-term deal with Democrats. It’s not clear how it will go over in the House.
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza, health ministry says
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 12 people, the Palestinian health ministry said, with children reported to be among the fatalities in the latest violence rattling a tenuous ceasefire.
US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding
Democratic senators refuse to vote for bill authorizing continued DHS spending after killings of two US citizens
The video games industry is killing itself and no one seems to care
After a week of bad news for games companies, a reader worries that Western publishers are too far gone for any kind of recovery to be possible.
Another government shutdown looms -- what you need to know : The NPR Politics Podcast
After immigration officials killed two people in Minneapolis this month, congressional Democrats demanded funding for immigration action be separated from other government funding. That's leading to a potential, partial, government shutdown. We unpack the latest from Capitol Hill.Then, why did the FBI raid Fulton County, Ga.'s election center this week, and what does it have to do with President Trump's continued false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen?And, we bid a fond farewell to one of our podcast stalwarts.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, political reporter Stephen Fowler, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Detroit area businesses, schools join general strike against ICE
The shutdown efforts are part of a national general strike Jan. 30 after numerous killings by ICE officers.
US Senate scrambles to reach funding deal as partial shutdown deadline looms
Killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good prompted Democrats to block passage of a measure funding DHS
'Not a typical heavyweight' - Osadolor set for debut
Heavyweight boxer Derrick Osadolor says that he is "ready to showcase" his skills on Saturday when he makes his professional debut on the BBC.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
IDF officials shift stance, accept Gaza Health Ministry data on death toll
After two years of war, senior military officials for the first time aligned with an update from Gaza’s Hamas-run Health Ministry, saying they estimate about 70,000 Gazans have been killed, excluding the missing, while stressing that efforts to distinguish terrorists from civilians are ongoing
Having that high-deductible health plan might kill you, literally
With ACA tax credits gone, more people are turning to high-deductible plans.
Minnesota shooting blurs political lines around guns : The NPR Politics Podcast
Alex Pretti was carrying a permitted gun when he had a confrontation with federal agents who ultimately shot and killed him. While the Trump administration pointed to his gun as a reason for agents to fear for their safety, pro-gun groups argued Pretti had a right to carry. We discuss the rhetoric around guns and how marginalized communities in Minneapolis have been increasingly turning toward gun ownership.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef, and senior political editor and correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Lexie Schapitl and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Trump is scared of the politics of ICE. And it’s showing.
Even after a press conference Thursday morning from the new leader of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, it’s still not clear exactly how much the mission will change in the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s killing.
Democratic Governors Promise Accountability After Alex Pretti Killing
The chin-out rhetoric of Democratic governors about holding Trump administration officials responsible for violence in their cities may be more political than practicable.
SkyLake Adventures teams with Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment
Under the partnership, Butler University students will receive real-life experience in hospitality and entertainment, and real-life experiences and practical skills in marketing, social media and communications.
Stop killing your SSD: 6 must-do Windows 11 tweaks
Follow these tips for a long-lasting SSD!
Videos emerge of previous confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal officers 11 days before he was killed
On Wednesday The News Movement published a video from 13 January where officers appeared to grab Pretti
The Memo: Minneapolis trauma shifts the politics of immigration
Public outrage over the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis is scrambling the politics of immigration. The Trump administration’s initial reaction to the Pretti killing, in partic…
Trump’s Goon Squads Will Kill Again
Trump's shift in Minneapolis is neither a solution nor our salvation.
How widespread sports betting affects NFL players: ‘People have said they’d kill me’
We asked NFL players about their interactions with sports bettors and fantasy players — and whether they participate themselves.
IDF accepts Gaza Health Ministry estimate of over 70,000 Palestinians killed in the war
Although Many International Experts Have Accepted the Health Ministry's Data as Reliable, and Even Conservative Relative to the True Death Toll, Israel Had Refused to Accept the Health Ministry's Count Until Noiw
Prosecution requests July 1 state trial for Mangione in health care executive's killing
Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione, charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, said the date is unrealistic with a federal case also pending.
Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise
Floods in Mozambique have led to a new threat. Crocodiles are appearing in submerged towns and have killed at least three people. Torrential rains and severe flooding over the past month have killed more than 100 people in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Thousands of homes have been destr...
Trump's response to Pretti killing upends Second Amendment politics : Here & Now Anytime
Alex Pretti was legally carrying a gun when a federal agent shot and killed him in Minneapolis last weekend. President Trump and other federal officials blamed his death on the fact that he had a gun, but Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser explains why he disagrees.And, after leading immigration operations in Minneapolis, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino has returned to his previous job in California. CalMatters investigative reporter Sergio Olmos talks about Bovino’s record in California.
Where Congress stands on the DHS funding fight
The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has sparked anger and dominated political thought since it happened Saturday.
Accelerating Science: A Blueprint for a Renewed National Quantum Initiative
Sustained U.S. leadership in quantum information science is critical to ensuring that breakthroughs in computing, sensing, networking and materials translate into secure technologies and industries, a skilled domestic workforce and long-term strategic advantage. To secure this future, Congress must act and reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative (NQI).
Roadkill is a surprising and untapped source for scientists
Millions of animals unfortunately die on roads each year, but the casualties hold important data.
Scientists turn tumor immune cells into cancer killers
Scientists at KAIST have found a way to turn a tumor’s own immune cells into powerful cancer fighters—right inside the body. Tumors are packed with macrophages, immune cells that should attack cancer but are usually silenced by the tumor environment. By injecting a specially designed drug directly into tumors, researchers were able to “reprogram” these dormant cells to recognize and destroy cancer.
Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash?
Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state.
Tear gas causes health concerns for Twin Cities residents
Federal agents are regularly using chemical irritants like tear gas in attempts to disperse protesters and observers in the Twin Cities. Medical experts say there’s a lot of uncertainty about the health impacts of those chemicals.
Another government shutdown? ICE debate jeopardizes spending deal.
The killing of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents upended a federal spending deal at the last minute, virtually guaranteeing a partial shutdown.
Gun-rights groups decried the administration’s rhetoric on Alex Pretti’s gun. Then Trump went even further.
The Trump administration didn’t have a whole lot to work with after a federal officer shot and killed someone again this weekend in Minneapolis.
Dan Skillings returns to Cincinnati looking for Baylor win
It'll be a homecoming of sorts when Cincinnati plays hosts to Baylor on Wednesday night in a Big 12 contest featuring a pair of struggling teams.
Trump has a new problem in Minneapolis — a GOP-appointed judge
The Trump administration on Monday bowed to increasing pressure to change up its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, after a second person was killed by federal agents. The White House replaced Greg Bovino with Tom Homan on the ground and signaled a more cooperative tone with local Democrats.
WATCH: 'You can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns,' Trump says of Alex Pretti killing
The president's remarks reiterates a talking point from the administration that Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to the scene — a position that has infuriated gun rights advocates.
Killing of Alex Pretti scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump
The blowback against the administration from core Trump supporters comes as Republicans are trying to protect their threadbare majority in the U.S. House and face several competitive Senate races.
Killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis scrambles Second Amendment politics for Trump and Republicans
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a White House turnabout this week after bristling over the administration's characterization of Alex Pretti, the second person killed in January by ...
Eat Street businesses in Minneapolis aim to balance care, survival in wake of Alex Pretti killing
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
Rather than promoting deeper literacy skills, the phonics-based approach 'may unintentionally encourage teachers to focus on surface-level goals.'
Report: In Some Urban Districts, Science of Reading Limits ‘Robust Comprehension’
Four school districts in major urban areas using the science of reading found while students are grasping basic literacy skills, limitations toward deeper comprehension still exist, according to a new study. The “Robust Reading Comprehension” report, conducted by nonprofit research organization SRI, examined literacy instruction in districts in Texas, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia that […]
How business leaders are reacting to immigration shooting, fallout
The killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Saturday has drawn sharp responses from business leaders.
Minneapolis sports commentator apologizes for paid protesters comment
Paul Allen’s comments came when people were demonstrating against ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence
At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
Dean Cain defends federal immigration agents who killed Alex Pretti, blames Democratic leaders
Dean Cain is coming to the defense of federal immigration agents involved in the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, saying Pretti 'wasn't there just being a peaceful protester.'
White House shows first signs of retreat as backlash grows over Minnesota killing
President Donald Trump on Monday showed his first signs of retreat since surging federal immigration agents in Minnesota late last year — replacing the leader of the crackdown on the ground and signaling new willingness to cooperate with the state’s Democratic elected officials.
Confusion and questions: Where investigations stand in the killing of Alex Pretti
Two days after Department of Homeland Security officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a confused investigation is unfurling. The Justice Department has not opened a civil rights investigation, a crisis coordination center was erected in Minneapolis to investigate protesters and senior administration officials won’t definitively say whether Pretti had been disarmed before the shooting.
Expedia cuts roles, says its simplifying structure to 'move faster'
Expedia cuts jobs to simplify its structure and focus on future skills. Employees share experiences and new job openings on LinkedIn.
New Orleans leaders, congressional Democrats condemn Trump’s anti-immigrant campaign
The hearing follows ICE killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. It's one of several the group of Democratic Congress members plans to hold across the country to hear from immigrant and civil rights advocates and call attention to the treatment of people during the crackdowns.
Health care community mourns Alex Pretti, the VA nurse killed Saturday by federal agent
Hundreds of Minnesotans are gathering at the site in Minneapolis where 37-year old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal border patrol agent Saturday. Among them are health care workers who are grieving the loss of one of their own, as Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at the VA hospital in Minneapolis.
Target's incoming CEO calls Minnesota violence 'incredibly painful'
The incoming CEO of Minneapolis-based Target told employees on Monday that "the violence and loss of life is incredibly painful" after federal agents shot and killed another protestor in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
On Sunday, after the U.S. Border Patrol shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed an open letter calling for “an immediate deescalation of tensions."
White House Wobbles, Distancing Trump From Initial Response to Minnesota Killing
Officials clearly understood that the fatal shooting of a demonstrator posed one of the gravest political threats to President Trump since his inauguration.
American business leaders need to speak up about Alex Pretti's killing
It's understandable that CEOs and other leaders are wary of wading into the latest shooting in Minneapolis. But that's not an excuse for silence.
Minnesota: Trump sends border czar amid political blame game
US President Donald Trump is deploying border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota, as federal and state officials clash over the description of events that led to the killing of Alex Pretti. DW has the latest.
Business jet with 8 on board crashes at Maine airport
The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine's Bangor International Airport.
Chris Madel, a Republican running for Minnesota governor, ends his bid and criticizes ICE
Chris Madel, a Minneapolis lawyer who represented the immigration agent who fatally shot Renee Good, said Monday that he was ending his Republican campaign for governor of Minnesota after a second protester was killed by federal authorities.
Judge to hear case on Minnesota’s ICE crackdown after killings by federal agents
Suit seeks to reduce the number of agents back to levels before ICE launched its so-called ‘Operation Metro Surge’ last month
Gun rights groups and legal experts question Trump administration’s stance on the Second Amendment after shooting
Claims by Trump administration officials that the man fatally shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis lacked a right to possess a firearm and that his killing was justified are being dismissed by legal experts and assailed by gun rights groups ordinarily aligned with the president.
Killing Prompts Only a Defiant Response From Trump
Even as the second death of a protester in Minnesota brought demands for accountability, the president, insulated from dissenting voices, stuck to his pattern of reflexively blaming opponents.
Reality dating show contestant Jardyn 'Pee Wee' Walker dies at 23
Jardyn 'Pee Wee' Walker, an alum of reality dating series 'Two Ways with Erica Mena,' was found shot to death in an alley in Missouri on Jan. 21, and his alleged killer has been arrested and charged.
Minnesota CEOs break silence on ICE surge, killings
More than 60 Minnesota executives penned a letter Sunday calling for an ‘immediate deescalation’ after the killing of Alex Pretti.
The Trump administration’s false claims and shifting rhetoric about the killing of Alex Pretti
Top officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have responded to the killing of Alex Pretti by the Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Saturday with a torrent of claims that are either contradicted by video footage or unsupported by any evidence presented so far.
Target CEO Joins Minnesota Businesses Urging ‘Deescalation’ After Latest Shooting In Minneapolis
At least two U.S. citizens have been shot and killed by federal agents since a major operation began in Minnesota.
Hochul calls for Kristi Noem to resign as DHS secretary
It came after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by an ICE agent Saturday.
GOP lawmakers demand investigations, suggest agents leave Minneapolis
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are breaking ranks and expressing criticism, and anger, over the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
CEOs of major Minnesota businesses finally speak out, sign meek call for 'deescalation'
Minnesota's biggest employers have been criticized for their silence in the wake of the Trump administration's unprecedented immigration action in the state.
'We're having a moral debate': Walz calls to put politics aside after Alex Pretti shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on President Donald Trump to pull federal agents from the state one day after Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man, was shot and killed by a border patrol agent. Walz said the discussion over federal agents in the state had become a "moral debate."
For Trump, the Truth in Minneapolis Is What He Says It Is
The Trump team has advanced one-sided narratives to justify each of the killings, even when bystander video shows something else entirely.
How business and tech leaders are reacting to the latest fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The killing of Alex Pretti, a US citizen, by ICE in Minneapolis on Saturday has drawn sharp responses from many Americans, including business leaders. https://bit.ly/4bRVkrv
Zohran Mamdani calls ICE raids 'inhumane,' pledges to fight them in NYC
The NYC mayor slammed the operations in an interview recorded a day before federal immigration agents killed a second person in Minneapolis.
Minnesota’s Biggest Companies Call for ‘De-escalation’ of Tensions
The letter from chief executives at some of the state’s most recognizable companies like Target and Cargill stops short of condemning the recent killings by federal immigration agents.
Nurses Union calls ICE agents a "public health threat" after Alex Pretti killing
Colleagues remembered Alex Pretti as a kind and dedicated ICU nurse at the VA.
Republicans Struggle to Respond to Shooting, Reflecting Political Peril
The killing of a 37-year-old man by a federal agent exposed fresh cracks in G.O.P. unity, with some expressing alarm while others stayed silent or backed the Trump administration.
‘Alex Pretti was murdered’: US sports stars condemn federal agents’ killing of Minnesota nurse
A number of prominent US sports stars have condemned the killing of a registered nurse, Alex Pretti, by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday
Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man is shot and killed during crackdown
Democrats threaten government shutdown if Trump doesn't back off ICE raids.
Iran Protest Death Toll Could Top 30,000: Local Officials
At least 30,000 people were killed on Jan. 8 and 9 alone, senior officials of the country’s Ministry of Health tell TIME.