Government lawyer who told judge ‘this job sucks’ yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota

At a hearing Tuesday in St. Paul, Minnesota, for several immigration cases, the lawyer told the judge she wished he could hold her in contempt of court “so that I can have a full 24 hours of sleep.”
Italy averted Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites, foreign minister says

Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington
You’ll never guess how many wings Americans eat on Super Bowl Sunday

Game-day food numbers are bigger — and messier — than ever.
Here’s where pizza demand spikes the hardest on Super Bowl Sunday

Google Trends data shows which states have the highest pizza delivery demand on Super Bowl Sunday.
Erin Jackson talks about carrying US flag for Opening Ceremony

Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson was chosen by her peers to be one of two U.S. flag bearers at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
Driver and injured protester among six ticketed by Fremont police in anti-ICE rally
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Rescue personnel take a Fremont student to the hospital after she was struck by a vehicle displaying a Trump flag during a student-led, non-school demonstration in front of the high school. The vehicle fled. (Courtesy of Veronica Sandoval/News Channel Nebraska) OMAHA — Fremont police have cited six people in […]
How Super Bowl halftime moments became flashpoints from the ‘wardrobe malfunction’ to caged kids

For a show that lasts roughly 13 minutes, the Super Bowl halftime performance has fueled decades of conversation.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections
US skiers talk about Lindsey Vonn competing in Italy Olympics despite torn ACL

Lindsey Vonn, the American skiing superstar, is set to compete in the Olympics in Italy despite a torn ACL, drawing support and admiration from her Team USA teammates.
Omaha, Lincoln developers share plans for new building

The building served as a hotel for decades before Together Omaha converted it into a shelter for unhoused people after the pandemic.