Orders came down from the White House budget office in April urging every corner of the government to deploy AI. And the Department of Veterans Affairs is developing an AI program to predict whether a veteran is likely to attempt suicide. “Simply put, we need to ‘Build, Baby, Build!’” the Trump administration’s AI action plan says. Several agencies are using similar tools to help with writing federal rules and deciding how to award contracts. Federal archivists have also turned to AI to help make the nation’s history more accessible.

Pizza Hut is one of those chains that know how to make a reeeeally good pie. Besides the veggie pizza at Roger's Pizza in Dover, Pizza Hut has the other pizza pie that I crave; the Meat Lover's Pizza with Pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, seasoned pork and beef. Pizza Hut is Closing 250 of its Restaurants in 2026It comes as bad news to hear that Pizza Hut announced it is closing 250 of its underperforming restaurants in the first half of 2026. The parent company, Yum Brands is considering a sale of the entire chain, according to abcnews.go.com. Here in New Hampshire there are 13 locations, according to a Google search:ManchesterDoverConcordNashuaRochesterMerrimackSalemGreenlandTiltonBedfordClaremontSomersworthKeeneThat is a lot of employees potentially losing their job.

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NationalFirefighter saves deer stranded on icy lakeFebruary 9, 2026 | 8:55 PM GMTA deer was stranded about 500 feet out on Washington state’s Loon Lake. Firefighter Gavyn Gallagher and his team arrived to help.

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Why Mountain Lions in California Are ThreatenedSix subpopulations of mountain lions in California face mounting threats, including habitat fragmentation from highways, urban sprawl, and wildfires, as well as widespread rodenticide poisoning. Loren Elliott, a photojournalist for The New York Times, shows how he documents these elusive animals. By Loren Elliott, Gabriel Blanco and Rebecca SunerFebruary 9, 2026

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This is read by an automated voice. A real couple said “I do” at the Super Bowl halftime show — and Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga were there to bless the union. For those analyzing the details in Bad Bunny’s 15-minute halftime performance, there was a real wedding that took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in front of 75,000 fans. The couple signed their nuptials as Lady Gaga performed a salsa rendition of her ballad “Die With a Smile” — notably without collaborator Bruno Mars. AdvertisementAccording to a statement released by Bad Bunny’s publicist, the couple had first invited Bad Bunny to attend their wedding but were instead invited to be part of the Apple Music halftime show performance.

Wagner Moura’s riveting star turn in “The Secret Agent” made him the first Brazilian man nominated for an Academy Award for lead actor. “The Secret Agent,” set primarily in 1977, centers on Moura’s character Marcelo, who goes into hiding because a villainous businessman wants to kill him. “We call it a military dictatorship, but it was a civil military dictatorship,” Moura notes. The rise of Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s far-right president from 2019 to 2023, was met with disbelief and horror by many Brazilians who remembered the dictatorship, Moura and “Secret Agent” writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho among them. “We think that art and politics merge, that they shouldn’t be separate.

Below, you’ll find some of our favorite sweet and savory recipes from our archives that showcase the versatility of chocolate. Olympic Chocolate Muffins Return to menuThese muffins went viral after appearing at the 2024 Olympics, where Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen shared his love for them in his TikTok videos. Tahini Crunch Chocolate Bark Return to menuDark chocolate, whole-grain cereal, tahini, honey and sesame seeds come together in just 15 minutes to make this better-for-you chocolate bark by Nourish columnist Ellie Krieger. Chocolate Cream Pie Return to menuAfter years of searching the city for the best chocolate cream pie, nonalcoholic drinks columnist Allison Robicelli and her then husband opened their own bakery, where she finally developed one herself. Pasta With Gorgonzola, Walnuts, Rosemary and Chocolate Return to menuUnsweetened chocolate lends earthy, smoky flavors to this pasta dish, offsetting the sharp saltiness of Gorgonzola, while crushed cocoa nibs offer crunch.

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[17]DOJ PolicyAs a matter of policy, DOJ has historically imposed voluntary restrictions on its use of legal process to compel journalists to divulge information, as codified at 50 C.F.R. While there is no private right of action to enforce this policy, the policy provides important additional procedural protections. The new DOJ policy rescinds that bright-line rule and returns to a balancing test approach, like that employed by the DOJ prior to the Biden Administration’s reforms, to guide investigations involving members of the news media. [21] News media organizations should therefore anticipate that, under this new policy, DOJ will apply a lower standard of procedural protection when either classified information or other material harmful to the Administration is involved. [28] The new DOJ policy omits these provisions,[29] which allows DOJ further latitude in using the PPA’s exceptions to obtain material from journalists.

During the race, he was the very picture of focus, alternating clapping or wringing his hands while standing to watch Leerdam compete. When she was done, and had won, she went over to the sideboards in front of where Paul was and paused, crying. AdvertisementJutta Leerdam of the Netherlands was in disbelief after breaking the Olympic record. Separately, Leerdam and Paul draw big crowds to their social media sites — her Instagram page has about 5 million followers; his has more than 28 million. I cannot support that.”AdvertisementThat drew a rebuke on social media from his brother, Logan, who wrote: “I love my brother but I don’t agree with this.

articleNew England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams helped corral a man who ran on the field during a brief pause at Super Bowl LX. The man who ran on the field probably wished the security guards had their attention elsewhere. As Seahawks players watched the man blow past them, Williams ran down and helped security guards corner the fan. The man was missing a shirt but Williams’ help was enough to aid the guards and take the man off the field. PATRIOTS' MACK HOLLINS MAKES STRIKING SUPER BOWL ENTRANCE BAREFOOT WITH MASK, CUFFSWilliams had been a solid rookie for the Patriots this season.