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What to know after scores were killed in Nigeria while abducted Christians came home 02/05/2026 01:24pm • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria is battling militants and it’s causing a terrible security situation. Gunmen believed to be Islamic extremists killed scores of people in a western Nigerian state that is becoming a new hot spot for the violence that affects large parts of Africa's most populous cou Anthropic, OpenAI rivalry spills into new Super Bowl ads as both fight to win over AI users 02/05/2026 01:23pm • The two artificial intelligence startups behind rival chatbots ChatGPT and Claude are bracing for an existential showdown this year as both need to prove they can grow a business that will make more money than they're losing. The fiercest competition between the two AI developers, along with bigger Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home 02/05/2026 01:19pm • LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian government has announced a military operation to tackle Islamic militants following the killing of scores of people, likely all Muslims. Meanwhile, about 180 Christians who were abducted elsewhere last month have been released. Local officials said 162 people wer The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980's 'Miracle on Ice' 02/05/2026 01:18pm • From the coffee shops and bars to the local grocery stores, the neighbors know all about Mike Eruzione, Buzz Schneider and John Harrington for their roles in one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports. They are long since retired, now more focused on their golf games than their legacies. Bu Cortina is abuzz for the Winter Olympics. Co-host Milan not so much 02/05/2026 12:09pm • MILAN (AP) — In Cortina d’Ampezzo you can’t escape the fact the mountain town is gearing up for its second Winter Olympics. In Milan you could easily miss that the Games are about to start. The vibe in the two main hubs for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games could not be more different. Cortina, sur The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms 02/05/2026 07:04am • COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. (AP) — The shawarma, falafel wraps and baklava at Jersey Kebab are great, but many of its patrons are also there these days for a side of protest. A New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia has rallied around the restaurant's Turkish owners since federal officers detained the couple la Questions around a compound of Shiite refugees from Syria in Lebanon show lingering post-Assad fears 02/05/2026 06:52am • HERMEL, Lebanon (AP) — A walled compound in Lebanon housing hundreds of people who fled their homes in Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad over a year ago has drawn allegations that the residents are Assad loyalists, which they deny. The attention on the compound in Hermel town highlights the sen Will 6% Mortgage Rates Become the New Normal 02/04/2026 07:00pm • The pandemic-era days of 3% mortgage rates are behind us, but today's rates have lowered to just above 6%. With rates trending downward, homebuyers may wonder whether now is the time to buy or to wait for further declines. Understand how rates have changed -- and what they mean for affordability and Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says 02/04/2026 05:51pm • SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — Armed extremists killed at least 162 people during attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, a lawmaker said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months. One rights group estimated the death toll could be higher. The attacks targeted the villages of Woro Serb minister among officials on trial over Kushner-linked real estate project in Belgrade 02/04/2026 10:54am • BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three other officials went on trial on Wednesday on charges of abuse of office and falsifying documents in connection with a real estate project that was to be financed by a company of Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump Syrian security forces continue to deploy in Kurdish areas under deal with SDF 02/03/2026 09:07pm • QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Security forces affiliated with Syria’s Interior Ministry continued Tuesday to deploy in Kurdish-dominated areas in northeastern Syria as part of an agreement between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. A convoy of security forces entered the Kurdish-maj Is Now a Good Time to Lock In Certificate of Deposit Rates? 02/03/2026 07:00pm • In the current economic climate, putting your money in a certificate of deposit account can provide some stability. If you can afford to lock up some of your funds for a set term, fixed-rate CDs can help your money grow in a predictable way. Given the market volatility and recession fears, is now a 9 Best Growth Stocks for the Next 10 Years 02/03/2026 07:00pm • Finding the best growth stocks for the next 10 years involves looking past short-term fads and instead focusing on durable companies that will last. These growth stocks are characterized by large addressable markets, lasting competitive advantages and products that are benefiting from both loyal use How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter 02/03/2026 05:59pm • Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space? You don’t need a “man cave,” “she shed” or even a whole room to retreat to. Just one corner will do. One corner, warm lighting, a cozy chair and some plants, says in LIV Golf to get world ranking points for the first time. Only the top 10 players get them 02/03/2026 01:54pm • LIV Golf received a boost on the eve of starting its fifth season when the Official World Golf Ranking approved the Saudi-funded league to receive ranking points for the first time. The unanimous decision Tuesday by the OWGR board came with some conditions, however, that did not sit well with LIV Go