Entertainment

USA TODAY reporter picks final Valentine's date through contest

Feb. 10, 2025

After a nationwide search for Mr. Right, USA TODAY reporter Erin Jensen picks the winner from her top three choices for a Valentine's date in NYC.

Entertainment

Jelly Roll hits weight loss milestone after dropping over 100 pounds

Feb. 10, 2025

The country star says he climbed an Arizona mountain as he continues to slim down

Travel

Venice doubles daytripper entry fees for 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

The Venice entry fee is back — and this time it’s double the trouble. Or rather, it will be for last-minute daytrippers to the city, who’ll see the entrance fee double from last year’s 5 euros to 10 euros. The fee will also be applied on almost twice as many dates as it was last year. Having implemented a world first in charging entry to the city for day visitors in 2024, Venice has doubled down on the scheme for the upcoming season, with 54 dates earmarked for the fee, as opposed to 29 last year.

Science & Tech

California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment

Feb. 10, 2025

Two people walked away from a small plane crash in south central California after the aircraft landed upside down. First responders were called to the scene Sunday morning on the south side of East Lerdo Highway in Shafter, California, near the Minton Field Airport, the Kern County Fire Department said on Facebook. The plane was located upside down "in the middle of a vegetable field with no smoke or fire visible," the department said.

Sports

With Chiefs' Super Bowl thrashing, the GOAT debate between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady is paused

Feb. 10, 2025

With the quarterback widely considered the greatest of all-time watching from the Fox broadcast booth Sunday, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes had the opportunity to accomplish a feat not even Tom Brady could boast. Instead, Mahomes and the Chiefs left New Orleans with their ambitions of a third consecutive Super Bowl title thwarted by Philadelphia in a 40-22 loss in Super Bowl 59.

Sports

The Eagles made Patrick Mahomes look mortal

Feb. 10, 2025

Defense can still win championships in the NFL. Especially the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense. Philadelphia cruised to a dominant 40-22 win in Super Bowl 59 thanks to one of the best defensive performances in title game history — which came against one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. And while the whole unit played well, Philadelphia’s defensive line in particular left its mark Sunday.

Sports

Philadelphia Eagles demolish the Kansas City Chiefs to win their second Super Bowl

Feb. 10, 2025

Fueled by a harassing defense, Philadelphia denied a Kansas City coronation in Super Bowl 59, dethroning the Chiefs in a rout that delivered the Eagles their second championship in seven seasons by a score of 40-22. Quarterback Jalen Hurts earned MVP honors after throwing for two touchdowns and running for one more.

International News

Trump says Palestinians wouldn't be allowed back into Gaza under his plan

Feb. 10, 2025

President Donald Trump said Palestinians wouldn't be permitted to return to the Gaza Strip as part of his plan for the United States to take ownership of the war-torn territory. In a taped interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, a clip of which was released Monday, Trump was asked about his proposal to "own" and rebuild Gaza, first announced last week during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House.

International News

Hamas suspends hostage release, says Israel isn't following ceasefire agreement

Feb. 10, 2025

Hamas said Monday it was suspending the upcoming hostage release in the Gaza Strip, blaming Israel for not following the terms of a ceasefire agreement that paused the 15-month war in the Palestinian enclave. Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, cited alleged Israeli violations of the deal over the past three weeks, including delaying the return of displaced people to northern Gaza, not allowing aid to enter the enclave, and shelling and gunfire in various areas of the strip.

International News

Israeli delegation in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

Feb. 10, 2025

CAIRO — An Israel delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for more Gaza truce talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson said, as its military withdrew from an important crossing point in the enclave, as agreed under the truce with Hamas. Indirect negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on the next stage of the ceasefire are set to start this week following Netanyahu’s visit to the United States last week.