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Irv Gotti, a famed music producer and founder of the hip-hop label Murder Inc., died, the record label's distributor Def Jam said in a statement. He was 54."Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti," the music company said in a post on Instagram.

Irv Gotti, music producer and Murder Inc. founder, dead at 54

CNN —Today on CNN 10, we check on four Greek islands rocked by earthquakes and tremors that have sent tourists evacuating to the mainland. We also learn how indigenous groups around Africa’s Lake Albert are working to restore the continent’s most biodiverse ecosystem.

Today’s news in 10 minutes

The singer became a teen idol in the early 1970s thanks to hits like 'Puppy Love' and 'I Knew You When'Donny Osmond explains why he believes AI is a ‘tool, not a substitute’Donny Osmond shared his views on artificial intelligence (AI) and explained why he loves "what it can do."

Donny Osmond adds AI version of himself as a teen to Las Vegas residency

Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding star as co-workers mistaken for a couple by a masked serial killer on Valentine's Day in slasher rom-com "Heart Eyes."

'Heart Eyes': Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding run afoul of a killer

GOMA, Congo (AP) — The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo sought to reassure its residents on Thursday, holding a rally at the city stadium and promising safety and stability in Goma under the their administration.The demonstration was part of the efforts by the M23 rebel group to shore up public support even though it faces growing international pressure.

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

‘This is the right way to do it since salesmen only care about getting what they want.’A car salesperson shared a smart negotiating tactic that, if deployed the right way, could actually play a car salesperson.The guidance came from creator Gregory Moore (@gregmoorejr).

‘I see what you did there’: Customer negotiates price on new Toyota at the dealership. Then he pulls this little-known Uno Reverse card

The SummaryA test designed to identify biomarkers associated with autism just became available in most states.The test is meant to help physicians rule out autism in children who have higher likelihoods of it.The results are based on a metabolic analysis that requires just a strand of hair, but experts say more research is needed.

A test that aims to rule out autism using a strand of hair is now available to the public

Hardline conservatives are asking for more than $2 trillion in cuts over next decade.Lawmakers are discussing extending tax cuts for only a few years.Senators say they are ready to move on a border security package.President Donald Trump's agenda is hitting speed bumps on Capitol Hill, as Republican infighting over spending levels threatens to halt a massive package of tax cuts, energy policy, healthcare and border security funds.

Trump's tax cuts are 'stuck in the mud' as Republicans split over spending

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free.Mulino said he had told U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday that he could neither set the fees to transit the canal nor exempt anyone from them and that he was surprised by the U.S. State Department’s statement suggesting otherwise late Wednesday.

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal for free

The hourlong Investigation Discovery documentary, featuring Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD Chief of Detectives, premieres Feb. 17 and will be on Max.Investigation Discovery

'Who is Luigi Mangione?' ID doc trailer features Mayor Eric Adams

Shohei Ohtani 's one-time interpreter is set to appear in a Southern California courtroom on Thursday and learn his punishment for stealing millions of dollars from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to pay off gambling losses.Ippei Mizuhara last year pleaded guilty to single counts of bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax return, in connection to his siphoning of nearly $17 millions of dollars from Ohtani's bank account.

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter set to be sentenced for gambling-linked theft

Rick Smolan / Contributor | Getty ImagesWhen I was struggling in high school calculus, a teacher knocked my intelligence with this gem: "I guess you're either born with it, or you aren't." But as an expert in leadership and mental strength, I'd argue he was wrong — and I'm pretty sure Steve Jobs would agree. "Have you ever thought about what it is to be intelligent?" The legendary Apple cofounder asked his audience in 1982 when he won a "Golden Plate" award from the Academy of Achievement. "Probably some

Steve Jobs once said this skill sets highly successful people apart—an expert agrees

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund has fired technical director Sven Mislintat after nine months as the club seeks to turn around a season which has seen last season’s Champions League runner-up fall to 11th in the Bundesliga.Mislintat, who previously worked at Arsenal and Ajax, was appointed in May to oversee “squad planning” at Dortmund.

Dortmund fires technical director Sven Mislintat with club 11th in Bundesliga

Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Thursday's Liverpool vs. Tottenham EFL Cup match on Paramount+Getty ImagesEFL Cup semifinal action continues as Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday on Paramount+. Spurs took the first match of the two-legged series 1-0 and are hoping to stay strong in tournament play after poor form in the Premier League has dropped them to 14th in the league table. They will face a tough task against a fierce Liverpool side that has been lighting up the competition this

Liverpool vs. Tottenham how to watch, stream, odds: Feb. 6, 2025 EFL Cup picks, best bets from soccer expert

“Where is she?”It’s a question Christian Fencer has asked many times over the past six years since his niece, Aubrey Dameron, vanished.The 25-year-old was last seen on March 9, 2019, near Grove, part of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Remains found in rural Ottawa County, Oklahoma, identified as Aubrey Dameron, who vanished nearly 6 years ago

Could tiny swimming microbes help us unlock the mysteries of extraterrestrial life?The latest advance in the search for extraterrestrial life could come from the “wiggles” of swimming microbes—microscopic single-celled organisms that are abundant in just about every nook and cranny of Earth.Microbes are found throughout our planet’s biosphere because many of them are able to flourish under very harsh conditions that apparently preclude larger, more complex life-forms.

To Find Life on Mars, Make Microbes Wiggle

The Trump administration is more focused on keeping Treasury yields low rather than on what the Fed does, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.Bessent indicated that Trump will not be hectoring the Fed to cut, as he did during his first term.The Trump administration is more focused on keeping Treasury yields low rather than on what the Federal Reserve does, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday.While in the past Trump has implored the Fed to cut its benchmark rate, Bessent said the current strategy

Bessent says Trump is focused on the 10-year Treasury yield and won't push the Fed to cut rates

A woman who heard her dog reacting to something outside in the middle of the night didn't hesitate to check it out and then discovered something very surprising.What was even more surprising—to viewers of the viral video that followed—was how she reacted to the culprit.Shayla Eggert, a 911 dispatcher who lives in Florida and posts to TikTok under the username @malibootyjudy, told Newsweek: "When I opened my door, I expected to see someone trying to break in, but to my surprise it was this opossum that was at a height I could finally pet."

Dog Alerts Owner Something Is Outside at 2 A.M.—Shock at What She Finds

A bipartisan Congressional bill is being introduced to ban China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence software from government devices.U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, R-Ill.; and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., are introducing the legislation on national security grounds, saying the company's technology presents an espionage risk.

U.S. lawmakers move to ban China's DeepSeek from government devices

Grammy Award-winning singer Elton John was seen getting frustrated with his new album's collaboratorsSurprising footage shows the moment Elton John almost throws in the towel while creating his upcoming album.The pop icon recently announced that he's releasing a new album with Brandi Carlile titled Who Believes In Angels?.

Shocking footage shows Elton John having meltdown during heated exchange while recording new album

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CNN —A wide-reaching storm is forcing water rescues, knocking out power and creating dangerous travel conditions as it hits the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday.It’s a preview of the frenetic winter storm activity to come this month with at least two others expected into next week.

First winter storm of many forces water rescues, knocks out power and creates dangerous travel conditions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump’s choice to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, promised to pursue the president’s hardline trade policies.Trump’s protectionist approach to trade — involving the heavy use of taxes on foreign goods — will give Americans “the opportunity to work in good-paying jobs producing goods and services they can sell in this market and abroad to earn an honest living,” Greer said in remarks prepared ahead of his confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Finance Committee.

Trump’s US trade negotiator pick vows hardline policies

Trump said CBS 'defrauded the public'CBS to hand over Harris interview transcript to FCCFCC Chairman Brendan Carr joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss CBS complying with FCC demands to turn over the '60 Minutes' interview transcript as part of a probe into potential news distortion.

President Trump unloads on CBS after transcript release of Kamala Harris interview

Philadelphia CNN —The SS United States is nearly on the move — again.After months of delays, the first leg of the ship’s journey to her new underwater home off the coast of Florida will admittedly be quite short — from Pier 82 to Pier 80 in Philadelphia.

SS United States is finally set to leave Philly for Florida — and its final resting place

Irv Gotti, who founded Murder Inc. Records and produced albums for Ja Rule, Ashanti, and DMX, has died. He was 54. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news on February 5. Def Jam Recordings also confirmed Gotti’s death, saying he “helped pave the way for the next generation of artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip hop and R&B.” No cause of death was given for Gotti, who had a stroke last year due to his diabetes.

Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder, Dead at 54

AI, as it stands, has its limits. Little of the text has been deciphered so far. One of the few words that has been made out is the ancient Greek for “disgust.”By JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLASLONDON (AP) — Scientists hope a mix of artificial intelligence and human expertise will help decipher ancient scrolls carbonized by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago.

AI and scientists unite to decipher old scrolls charred by the Vesuvius volcano

The bosses at Volkswagen just had a big meeting with its Works Council. While job cuts and other labor issues were almost certainly brought up, VW wanted to talk about its plans for the future of the brand. That included news of nine new models coming by 2027, including much lower-cost EVs than today's ID.4 and the like, as well as giving staff a first look at the planned sub-€20k EV that is on the way.

Volkswagen's Long-Awaited $20k Budget Hatch Will Be Boxy

(CNN) — The girlfriend of the late artist Liam Payne is sharing more about their time together in the days leading up to his death at age 31.In an interview with The Sun published Wednesday, Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, shared about their relationship and vacation in Buenos Aires, where Payne died after falling from a balcony.

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy opens up about their relationship and his final days

Some vacations are about relaxation. Sipping cocktails by the pool. Enjoying a gentle sea breeze. But adventure travel? It’s a whole different story. It’s about pushing limits, stepping outside comfort zones, and embracing the unknown.If you’ve ever dreamed of weaving through mountain roads on two wheels, Himalayan motorcycle tours might be exactly what you’re looking for.

What Is Adventure Travel: A Guide for a Great Vacation

Designer Christian Bense knows that a perfect living room should cater to all the sides of your personality, and allow you have to have 'a meeting and a rave' in the same roomA perfect version of any room should see it being multi-functional, and nowhere is that truer than a living room.

Beware the "Three-Sided" Living Room — Interior Designer Christian Bense on This Mistake, and Designing a Versatile Space

NEW YORK (AP) — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home.People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.