- Trump, who has a long history with professional football, became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles won.
- A Democratic senator has said that he and his fellow Democrats are open to shutting down the government in March if Trump’s recent actions to slim down the federal government are not halted.
- Israeli forces have withdrawn from Gaza’s Netzarim corridor, Hamas said on Feb. 9, as part of Israel’s commitments in a fragile cease-fire deal with the terrorist group.
- After the news: How ultra-processed foods can make you depressed and what you can do about it.
- The Sarandí stream that winds through the dense outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has recently turned blood red, leading to fears of a potential industrial chemical leak.
- The Chinese regime has introduced licensing requirements for the broadcast of micro dramas, further tightening control over the popular online short-format videos.
☀️ A Few Good Things
✍️ Opinion: The Reality of China’s Belt and Road Initiative by Antonio Graceffo
🍿 Documentary: Tori, a former gymnast turned mountain biker, confronts her past trauma and battles mental health issues in her journey to redefine success. (Watch free on Gan Jing World)
🎵 Music: Mozart – Symphony No. 40 (Listen)
📷 Photo of the Day: View of people enjoying Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 9, 2025.👇