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By Lisa Respers France, CNN(CNN) — The Weeknd announced a world tour last week, but that wasn’t the only news.The singer ended his four-year boycott of the Grammys on Sunday, when he took to the stage at the awards show to perform.

The Weeknd ended his boycott of the Grammys and the timing couldn’t be more perfect

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Three children died in a weekend house fire in suburban Detroit, authorities said.A 16-year-old girl and two boys, ages 15 and 12, could not escape the fire Sunday night, said Byron Turnquist, fire marshal in West Bloomfield Township.

3 children die in suburban Detroit house fire where smoke alarms were not working

Tariffs set to take effect Tuesday may mean consumers won’t get a reprieve from high borrowing costs this year, according to economists.President Donald Trump signed orders on Saturday to impose tariffs on the three largest trading partners with the U.S.: 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on China.

Tariffs may have 'slammed shut' the window for interest rate cuts in 2025, economist says

Elon Musk says the Treasury Department has authorized fraudulent payments and other questionable uses of federal tax dollars after gaining access to government systems over the weekend in his mission to reduce spending and the deficit.The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a nongovernmental body created by executive order to study how to cut federal spending, has been looking into government payment systems in search of spending cuts and wasteful uses of taxpayer dollars since President Donald Trump took office.

As DOGE gets data, Elon Musk says there is more fraud and waste in government spending

Your environment affects how well your medications work -- identifying exactly how could make medicine better Even the air you breathe may influence how effective a drug may be for you.Your genes play a major role in determining your height, hair and eye color, and skin tone, but they don't tell the entire story of who you are.

Your environment affects how well your medications work

Keeping your craft room spick and span or your home art studio organized can be a challenge, especially if your mode of creative expression involves lots of supplies and moving pieces. Paint tubes and jars can be especially hard to keep neat. They often end up stored in drawers or cases, where it can be hard to keep them sorted and see what you have.

The Clever Paint Storage Hack You Never Knew Your Craft Room Was Missing

With the winter weather in full swing and spring peeking over the horizon, this is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe for both seasons. Luckily, Patagonia has you covered: For a limited time, you can get up to 50% off bestselling jackets, sweaters, joggers, duffels and more.

Patagonia’s winter clearance sale is happening now — here are the best deals to shop

The Commanders are here to stayIt looks like the Washington Commanders are going to stay the Washington Commanders.Back in June, new team owner Josh Harris left the door open for a possible name change at some point down the road, but after a successful season that saw the franchise get to the NFC Championship for the first time in 33 years, it seems that the Commanders name has suddenly started to grow on Harris.

Commanders appear to make long-term decision about team's name following two changes in four years

Panama has offered free passage through the Panama Canal to U.S. Navy ships, according to a report citing a senior official in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.The offer would allow the U.S. to save between $2.5 million and $3 million each year, The Daily Wire reported.

Report: Panama offers US Navy ships free passage through Panama Canal

The post-pandemic construction boom is reshaping America’s rental landscape. Landlords are now able to offer competitive prices, making housing more accessible than ever.The current surge in rental inventory stems from the robust construction activities seen across numerous U.S. markets. This favorable shift provides tenants with a wider selection of rental options, giving them the power to negotiate lower prices.

Unlock Affordable Living: Why Rent Prices Are Dropping Nationwide

Harrison Ford is coming back to the big screen, this time starring in the highly-anticipated fourth Captain America film and making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut."It's a Marvel movie for God's sake. And it's got all of that smash and grab, running, jumping and falling down stuff," the 82-year-old "Captain America: Brave New World" star told "Good Morning America" in a new sit down interview.

Harrison Ford makes Marvel debut, reveals why he still acts: 'Each film is a different opportunity'

Recent findings indicate a concerning rise in microplastic levels within human brain tissue, highlighting a potential public health crisis stemming from escalating plastic pollution. This calls for urgent attention to investigate implications for neurological health and preventative measures to ensure our well-being.**Microplastics: A Growing Concern**Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size, have infiltrated virtually every corner of our environment. From oceans to remote

Study Reveals Alarming Microplastic Levels in Human Brain Tissue

President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month, continuing a presidential tradition.“Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have indelibly shaped our Nation’s history,” Trump said in a news release.

Trump signs Black History Month proclamation despite rumors he planned to ‘cancel’ it

Washington CNN —President Donald Trump and his administration have made a variety of complaints about Canada to justify his plan to impose 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada (with 10% tariffs on energy imports) beginning on Tuesday. Most frequently, Trump has cited the US trade deficit with Canada, the trafficking of fentanyl from Canada to the US, illegal migration over the Canada-US border, and Canada’s low level of defense spending.

Fact check: Canada makes up just 0.2% of US border fentanyl seizures

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- SoftBank inked a $3 billion deal with OpenAI in a joint venture to market OpenAI tech in Japan with its newly-minuted "Cristal Intelligence" suite of tools."This initiative will not only transform the way SoftBank Group operates but also revolutionize the way companies work in Japan and around the globe," Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., said Monday in a release.

SoftBank joins with OpenAI in yearly $3B venture to expand AI in Japan

Make your choice for the top performance among girls high school athletes from Jan. 27-Feb. 1.Welcome to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) boys Athlete of the Week poll.For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow you, the reader, to vote for the winner.

Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

This line of defense could be the strongest yet. But no shield is perfect.AI firm Anthropic has developed a new line of defense against a common kind of attack called a jailbreak. A jailbreak tricks large language models (LLMs) into doing something they have been trained not to, such as help somebody create a weapon.

Anthropic has a new way to protect large language models against jailbreaks

Hours before the Grammys, Kanye West popped back on social media and generated headlines for briefly only following Taylor Swift’s account on Instagram. West later just followed his wife, Bianca Censori, with whom he arrived at the Grammys this evening.Before Swift could step foot on the carpet in her Travis Kelce-coded Chiefs red minidress, West was booted out of the ceremony, according to Page Six.

Taylor Swift Avoids Run-in With Kanye West After He Was Reportedly Escorted Out of the 2025 Grammys

United States officials have announced that the pilot who was flying the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into American Airlines Flight 5342 last Wednesday made a mistake.The Army helicopter had three soldiers on board while flying a route near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The unthinkable happened when it collided with the airplane, sending them both into the Potomac River below.

REPORT: Authorities Reveal Army Pilot Made Critical Error That Resulted In Black Hawk Helicopter’s Fatal Collision With American Airlines Flight 5342 In D.C.

To fridge or not to fridge, that is the question on everyone's lipsDoes ketchup belong in the refrigerator or the pantry? It’s the age-old debate that Heinz has finally put to bed.Imagine you’re at the grocery store, and you’ve run out of ketchup (a travesty), and so you pick up a bottle and take it home.

Heinz finally settles long-running debate on whether Ketchup belongs in a refrigerator or cupboard

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that following a phone call with President Trump Monday morning, the U.S. has agreed to put planned tariffs on Mexico on hold for a month. The White House confirmed the move.In a post on X, she said: "The tariffs are on pause for one month from now."

Trump puts Mexico tariffs on hold for 1 month after a call with the Mexican president

WASHINGTON − A federal judge on Monday said the Trump administration appears to be blocking access to federal grants despite orders she and another judge issued last week to temporarily stop the Trump administration’s funding freeze.During a hearing on whether another order is needed, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan pointed to an organization’s claim that the group has been unable to draw down funds since the White House Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to pause funding.

Judge says Trump administration appears to be blocking funding despite court orders

President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will take back its illegal immigrantsBorder agents are allowed to do their jobs again, says Lora RiesFormer DHS acting Chief of staff Lora Ries joins Fox News Live to discuss President Trumps use of tariffs to curb illegal immigration, Tom Homans comments stating border crossings have slowed down and the use of Guantanamo Bay for deportees.

Trump admin ends deportation protections for massive number of Venezuelans amid illegal immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is working for President Donald Trump as a “special government employee,” according to a White House official, solidifying his controversial role in the administration but sidestepping some disclosure rules that are typical of federal workers.The official, speaking Monday on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said that Musk has a government email address and office space in the White House complex.

Musk is a ‘special government employee,’ the White House confirms

The Grammy for Album of the Year eluded Beyonce for so many years -- despite so many critically and commercially acclaimed albums, through endless industry analysis -- that the narrative took on an aura of farce.How could the most nominated, most decorated artist in the 67-year history of the Grammys not have won its most prestigious prize?

Beyonce's best album Grammy: a long time coming

Samoa’s top health official has denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert FFILE - Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, foreground right, shakes hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before he left the the 57th Independence Celebration in Mulinu'u, Samoa, on June 1, 2019. At foreground left is Kennedy's wife, actress Cheryl Hines. Kennedy said the trip was arranged by Edwin Tamasese, a local anti-vaccine influencer. (Misiona Simo/Samoa Observer via AP, File)WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) —

RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa's health chief says

Rubio tapped to lead USAID for time beingFormer USAID official warns Elon Musk's push to shut down the agency is 'dangerous'Former USAID head of global health Atul Gawande joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Elon Musk's claim that President Donald Trump fully supports shutting down the agency.

Secretary of State Rubio confirms becoming acting USAID chief

NYC taxis and ride-share vehicles lead a harder life than the Ocean was built for.Driving a Fisker Ocean in 2025 is a risky proposition. When the cars were new, they were hideously unreliable from the factory. Now, Fisker has gone away and, for the most part, owners are on their own when it comes to repairs and maintenance.

This Brave Soul Is Using A Fisker Ocean As A New York City Taxi

CNN —The Trump administration’s request for the raw material of a “60 Minutes” segment is raising red flags across the media industry.The segment in question is last October’s interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. President Trump sued CBS in a federal court alleging that the interview was deceptively “doctored” to help Harris beat Trump.

The FCC’s battle with CBS over its Harris interview is raising red flags

Felix Lipov/ShutterstockMost New Yorkers would be hard-pressed to describe the metro as a tourist attraction. While undoubtedly iconic and the cheapest way to navigate NYC, the New York Metro is a long way from being the most pleasant or prettiest subway system in the world. Loud and chaotic, usually covered with graffiti, and home to a parade of the full range of the Big Apple's characters, a trip on the metro is a quintessential experience, but not one that would be a high point on many tourist itineraries.