For the first time in more than a century, a new royal Egyptian tomb has been discovered. Egyptian officials announced the discovery of King Thutmose II’s tomb on Tuesday. Source
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Virginia county balances economic benefits of data centers with drawbacks
Officials are touting data centers as an economic boon while acknowledging concerns over how the land is being used. Source
Students react to “phone-free February” in school
A school in Minnesota is encouraging its students to ditch their phones during “phone-free February.” CBS News Minnesota’s Kirsten Mitchell has the details and reaction. Source
Some view large AI data centers as intrusion despite economic benefits
As the use of artificial intelligence spreads worldwide, its infrastructure is also taking up more space on the ground. As Janet Shamlian reports, that can change a community’s landscape. Source
Transportation secretary says “it’s safe to fly” after series of plane crashes
On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years — the midair collision over Washington that killed 67 people. It was the first of several high-profile crashes in recent weeks. Kris Van Cleave spoke to Duffy about the incidents and his priorities at the department. Source
“Of course” it’s safe to fly, transportation secretary says
Duffy called each of the recent incidents “very unique” and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk’s efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system. Source
One of 20 immigration judges fired by Trump says “caseload will balloon”
The Justice Department fired 20 immigration judges, threatening to worsen a backlog of about 4 million cases. Jason Allen takes a look at the impact. Source
Republican Sen. Murkowski raises concerns about Trump firings
Lawmakers are raising concerns about the Trump administration’s growing federal layoffs. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses its impact on her constituents and CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source
Global implications of Trump’s public criticism of Zelenskyy
Nearly three years into the war in Ukraine, another one has broken out between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Margaret Brennan explains. Source
Pope Francis in stable condition after pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says
The Vatican said Pope Francis is doing a bit better after being diagnosed with pneumonia in both of his lungs. The pontiff has been hospitalized for nearly a week. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane has the update. Source