Ten houses were buried and hundreds were forced to evacuate after the landslide in southwest China on Saturday. Source

Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will be released later today, marking the fifth such exchange since the ceasefire began last month. Source

“Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” host Margaret Brennan speaks with a USAID staffer about the Trump administration’s pause on foreign assistance and the impact it has had on the industry. This staffer is remaining anonymous due to concerns about safety. Source

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an outlet for Americans dealing with issues such as questionable student loan servicing practices or excessive bank overdraft fees. Source

Football fans will have their eyes on New Orleans on Sunday, but the NFL is looking overseas. A record 62.5 million people outside the U.S. watched the Super Bowl last year, and the league is looking to build on that international fanbase. The NFL is planning to play eight games abroad next season, after last year’s successful game in Brazil. But even before the Eagles and Packers took to that field in September, one Brazilian town was already passionate about the sport. Source

Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and candy sales are expected to soar. It’s a busy time of year for chocolatiers, including Norman Love Confections, a Florida company that produces one-of-a-kind treats. Source

Alain Verzeroli’s vision and concepts are spread across his New York, Miami, Geneva and now Houston establishments. His newest restaurant just received a Michelin star, and is uniquely positioned to combine art and fine dining. Source

Southwest Virginia-based group 49 Winchester is one of alt-country’s fastest rising bands. Formed 10 years ago, the band broke through with their 2022 album “Fortune Favors the Bold.” This past summer, they released “Leavin’ This Holler,” their highly-anticipated follow-up. Now, from that album, here are 49 Winchester with “Miles To Go.” Source

Southwest Virginia-based group 49 Winchester is one of alt-country’s fastest rising bands. Formed 10 years ago, the band broke through with their 2022 album “Fortune Favors the Bold.” This past summer, they released “Leavin’ This Holler,” their highly-anticipated follow-up. Now, from that album, here are 49 Winchester with “Fast Asleep.” Source

Southwest Virginia-based group 49 Winchester is one of alt-country’s fastest rising bands. Formed 10 years ago, the band broke through with their 2022 album “Fortune Favors the Bold.” This past summer, they released “Leavin’ This Holler,” their highly-anticipated follow-up. Now, from that album, here are 49 Winchester with “Yearnin’ For You.” Source