Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child.
Team USA hockey player overcomes disappointment to achieve Olympic dream
Britta Curl-Salemme, a Team USA hockey player who overcame past challenges to reach the international stage, is supported by her family in Italy during her first Olympic journey.
US figure skater Amber Glenn resolves copyright issue with a Canadian music artist at the Olympics

U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she has resolved copyright concerns with Canadian artist Seb McKinnon over her free skate music.
Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Paramount on Tuesday moved again to sweeten its hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, escalating its effort to derail the company’s pending acquisition by Netflix.
Flood watch still in effect for potential ice jams as unseasonable warmth continues
After record-breaking warmth Monday and continued mild temperatures this week, the potential for ice jam flooding is increasing along area rivers.
Pride flag removed from Stonewall National Monument, official says

A pride flag that had been displayed on the flagpole of New York’s Stonewall Monument was recently removed after federal guidance restricted which flags can be flown at national parks and monuments.
New bills propose safety guidelines for artificial intelligence conversation tools
Artificial intelligence is a rapidly developing technology, and Nebraska state Sens. Eliot Bostar and Tanya Storer said it’s presenting a new set of risks that need to be addressed.
What is a pulmonary embolism, Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death?
Here are the causes, symptoms and risk factors of a pulmonary embolism
Former NFL player Darron Lee accused of killing girlfriend
Darron Lee is accused of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
February Deals: What to buy for Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day
Valentine’s and Presidents Day sales overlap. Here’s what’s worth buying — and what to skip.