A Reprieve for Veterans Applying for V.A. Mortgages
House Republicans have scaled back a proposal to charge higher fees for the loans after opposition from veterans groups. But it still includes a higher fee for refinancings.
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Air Canada Cancels Flights to Cuba as Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel
The Trump administration’s crackdown on oil shipments to Cuba is beginning to wreak havoc on the Caribbean island’s travel industry.
Lindsey Vonn has ‘no regrets’ over crash as fellow skiers defend her decision to race | Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn says she suffered a complex tibia fracture “that will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” when her Olympic hopes ended in a heavy crash. The American crashed out early in her run during the women’s downhill competition on Sunday. Her cries of pain could be heard clearly on the television broadcast and spectators…
Obesity increases risk of severe infections, study finds
February 9, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Obesity increases risk of severe infections, study finds A new study suggests that people with obesity have higher rates of mortality and hospitalization from a variety of infections from viruses, fungi, parasites and bacteria By Lauren J. Young edited by Tanya Lewis Halfpoint Images/Getty…
Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville
Waymo has pulled the human safety driver from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, as the Alphabet-owned company moves closer to launching a robotaxi service in the city. Waymo, which has been testing in Nashville for months, is slated to launch a robotaxi service there this year in partnership with Lyft. Riders will initially hail…
LISA to Lead Notting Hill–Inspired Romantic Comedy for Netflix
LISA is officially entering a new chapter, and it looks charming, romantic, and unmistakably cinematic. The BLACKPINK-famed global superstar is set to headline a new Notting Hill–inspired romantic comedy feature for Netflix, marking her first leading role in the genre. The film comes from acclaimed writer Katie Silberman, known for Netflix’s Set It Up and…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor during the York Space Systems IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Jan. 29, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed Monday night, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh all-time high. Dow futures fell 38 points, or…
Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.
‘Hidden’ group of gut bacteria may be essential to good health
Gut bacteria that we barely know anything about may be essential for good health 3DMEDISPHERE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A mysterious group of bacteria seems to thrive in the gut microbiomes of people without illness, hinting that they may be crucial to good health. More than 4600 species of bacteria are estimated to reside in our gut,…
How Seattle Won The Super Bowl + What’s Next For Darnold & Drake Maye (ft. Robert Turbin)
Subscribe to Inside Coverage Can Seattle make another run at a Super Bowl? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano talks about that possibility with former Seahawks RB and Super Bowl champion Robert Turbin on today’s episode. Later, Ben Fawkes joins the show to break down the big game from the New England Patriots’ side of the ball…