Good Morning! On this date in 1937, the Waterman “Arrowbile,” the first true flying car, took to the skies for its maiden flight. Only six were ever made, the last one a three-wheel car with wings in 1957. (See Photos)
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Two Charged in Super Bowl Parade Shooting
Kansas City police charged two adults with murder for the shooting of Lisa Lopez-Galvan at the end of the Super Bowl parade celebration in Kansas City last week.
The two charged, Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays, have remained hospitalized since the incident and face second-degree murder charges, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Police said Miller and May didn’t know each other and were among several individuals involved in an argument. As a result, guns were drawn, and a bullet fired by Miller struck Lopez-Galvan.
The two juveniles who were arrested at the time remain in custody at the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center under “gun-related and resisting arrest charges.”
Covid Vaccine Linked to ‘Slight’ Rise in Risks
Researchers have discovered a link between Covid-19 vaccines and increased risk of heart, brain, and blood disorders like myocarditis, pericarditis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
The Global Vaccine Data Network results were part of a study that tested 99 million vaccinated individuals across eight countries, making it the largest Covid study to date. The study was published in the journal Vaccine last week.
It has been estimated that 71% of the world’s population has received at least one dose of the vaccine, but scientists insist the side effects are rare and the risk of Covid outweighs the risk of vaccination.
Haley: No Plans to Drop Out of Race
Nikki Haley says she plans to keep running for President in the GOP primary at least through Super Tuesday, even if she remains far behind front-runner Donald Trump.
Haley trails Trump by a wide margin nationally and even in South Carolina, where she once served as governor. That state’s primary is this Saturday, and polls show her behind by over 30 points.
Regardless, Haley says she’s not quitting the race after South Carolina, pointing out that 20 states are voting on March 5. “What is the rush?” she asked. “Why is everybody so panicked about me having to get out of this race?”
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➤ The Biden administration said it was preparing to hit Russia with “major sanctions” for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, but declined to offer any details until Friday. (More)
➤ Julian Assange’s legal team filed his final appeal with a U.K. court to block the WikiLeaks founder’s extradition to the U.S. to face espionage charges. The British government approved his extradition in 2022. (More)
➤Fundraising by the Biden campaign in January brought in a combined $42 million in donations. It’s the biggest monthly total since the start of the campaign. (More)
➤ The U.S. vetoed an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, saying the resolution would be detrimental to hostage negotiations. (More)
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➤It’s official: The new 12-team college football playoff format (starting this year) will include the five highest-ranked conference champions and the seven highest-ranked teams that didn’t win their conference. (More)
➤A post-game handshake turned into a brawl Monday as players from Texas A&M-Commerce and Incarnate Word battled with each other across the basketball court. (See Video)
➤Shohei Ohtani’s reconstructed elbow appeared to work fine during a recent batting practice. He responded to the live pitching with a home run. (See Video)
➤NASCAR Xfinity driver Natalie Decker became the first woman since Danica Patrick to lead an Xfinity Series race. She led seven laps at Monday’s United Rentals 300 and finished in 18th place. (More)
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➤ Walmart will acquire TV maker Vizio for a reported $2.3 billion in cash. It’s a bid to increase its ad revenue through Vizio’s SmartCast Operating System, which allows users to stream ad-supported programming. (More)
➤ Capital One Financial will acquire Discover Financial Services in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal that will enrich Capital One’s deposit base and add the Discover Card to its offerings. (More)
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➤The first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant in their brain has fully recovered and can operate a computer cursor with their mind, Neuralink CEO Elon Musk announced. (More)
➤ Scientists have discovered a new species of green anaconda that may be the world’s heaviest snake. Green anacondas can grow as long as 20 feet and weigh up to 550 pounds. (More)
➤ NASA’s four-person Mars living simulation experiment needs applicants 30-55 years old with a master’s degree in a STEM related field or more than 1,000 hours of flight time. (More)
➤ Psychologists say the best way to strengthen a relationship is to work on becoming a better partner yourself. They offer this list of seven habits designed to cultivate long-lasting love. (See Habits)
➤ Top professionals in any field have at least one thing in common, coaches say: They set big goals across six aspects of their lives, using these three steps to make it work. (See Steps)
➤ Baseball’s back, and what better guide than the sport’s greatest Yogi: Yogi Berra, who once said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it,” and “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Here are his wisest sayings. (See Quotes)
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➤ A Nebraska man won an $81,000 Ford truck on Monday after finding a discarded scratch-off lottery card while cleaning out the glove compartment of his car. (See Photo)
➤ Film director Sam Mendes plans to make four new movies about the Beatles, each a biography of a different Beatle. The films are expected to be released in 2027. (See Photo)
➤ Sony’s Worldwide Photography Awards offers 13 breathtaking shots that showcase the Earth’s wonders, from outer space to natural wonders. (See Photos)
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