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49ers give Deebo Samuel permission to find a trade partner - NBC Sports
The 49ers have granted wide receiver Deebo Samuel and his agent, Tory Dandy, permission to find a trade partner, Samuel told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid - BBC.com
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.

Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2 on February 11 - TechCrunch
Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro headphones as early as February 11, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The announcement is

California county sees three teens die of the flu as cases surge - SFGATE
San Diego County health officials are entreating families to get their children vaccinated after three teenagers have died of the flu so far this winter.

JaVale McGee, Mo Bamba and Lakers Top Targets After Mark Williams Trade Rescinded - Bleacher Report
Everything was looking up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Until it wasn't. The Lakers made the biggest splash ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline when they…

Musk Demands Judge Who Blocked DOGE at Treasury Be Impeached - The Daily Beast
“A corrupt judge protecting corruption,” Elon Musk, whose DOGE team includes a racist and a leaker, said of a judge who paused their access to sensitive Treasury Department systems.

Israel completes withdrawal from key road dividing Gaza as part of ceasefire deal - CNN
Israel completed its withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor on Sunday, a key road that splits Gaza in half, as part of its commitments under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner - ABC News

Anthony Davis’ dominant debut for Dallas Mavericks derailed by injury in victory over Houston Rockets - CNN
Newly acquired Anthony Davis got off to a dominant start with the Dallas Mavericks, recording 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks. But his promising debut was cut short by a minor injury in the team’s 116-105 victory over the Houston Rocket…

Area residents cleaning up following overnight storm - Turn to 10
Residents wake up to a new blanket of snow.

Over 90 million Americans on alert for snow, icy weather - ABC7 Chicago
Over 90 million people are under winter weather alerts as a significant winter storm brings snow and ice.

Freed Israeli hostages did not know their loved ones had died - CNN
For the Israeli hostages freed Saturday, the suffering did not end when Hamas militants paraded their frail and gaunt figures on a stage in Gaza ahead of their release to the Red Cross.
CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised - CBS News
Trump's deportation plans are popular, but Americans say there's not enough focus on lowering prices.

Trump tariffs: China's tit-for-tat levies on US set to take effect - BBC.com
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.
Trump says he wants to negotiate about Ukraine. It’s not clear if Putin really does - The Associated Press
Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefield. Kyiv is grappling with shortages of men and weapons. And a new U.S. president could soon halt Ukraine’s massive supply of military aid…

49ers are expected to explore trading WR Deebo Samuel (again) - NBC Sports
As receiver Deebo Samuel enters the last year of his contract, he might have already played his last game with the 49ers.
Elon Musk dodges DOGE scrutiny while expanding his power in Washington - The Associated Press
Elon Musk has promised transparency as President Donald Trump's leader in making the federal government more efficient. But it hasn't worked out that way so far. Musk is used to doing things his own way as the world's richest person, and he's been avoiding pu…

Apple’s New iPhone SE Will Kick Off Pivotal Year for Product Line - Bloomberg
Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE revamp will kick off a pivotal year for its smartphone lineup. Also: The company ramps up hiring for work on home robotics, prepares to open new retail stores and expands its subscription offerings.

Visualizing the international reach of U.S. funding cut by Trump - The Washington Post
Using graphics to illustrate the scope of U.S. foreign aid spending and analyzing how the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts could play out across the world.

How to use Apple’s new event planning ‘Invites’ app - TechCrunch
Apple has released a new Invites app that is designed to make it easy for you to create custom invitations for your next event.