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The article reports that Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. died at age 84 during Black History Month. The author describes how Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign and long activism profoundly influenced his life while also noting controversies and later health decline.

Rumer Willis said she works four jobs and is the sole provider for her two-year-old daughter, Louetta, and she clarified the point after receiving critical comments on an Instagram Reel.

Ilia Malinin finished eighth in the Olympic free skate and will perform in the figure skating gala on Saturday; he told NBC he has something special planned for fans.

Police say a mother shot her 11-year-old daughter and then herself in a Las Vegas hotel room; the deaths follow a years-long custody dispute and the investigation is ongoing.

The Lunar New Year Festival organized by We Love Buford Highway will take place Feb. 21–22 on Buford Highway, marking nearly four decades of community celebration and featuring cultural performances, traditional arts, food vendors and lion and dragon dances.

Dwayne Johnson posted on Instagram to mark Danny DeVito’s final day filming the upcoming Jumanji sequel, sharing photos of the cast and a brief tribute. The untitled film, reportedly subtitled Cross-Platform, is scheduled for release on 11 December.

TMZ says it has received four emails from the same sender claiming to know who took Nancy Guthrie and where she is; authorities say the case is being treated as a criminal investigation with FBI assistance.

Jørgen Kristensen, a five-time Greenlandic sled dog champion, says warming and melting ice are putting the dog-sled traditions he grew up with at risk.

Apple Martin told followers on Instagram that she was never expelled from any school and that the bullying claim is false; she is due to graduate from Vanderbilt University in May and has said she plans to pursue acting.

The BBC announced that electronic musician and inventor Look Mum No Computer will represent the United Kingdom at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna; his song has not yet been released.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the Guthrie family has been cleared as possible suspects and described them as cooperative and victims, and former FBI agents said that exclusion can indicate investigative progress.

Zach Braff says the new Scrubs revival will be a Season 1 that picks up story-wise where seasons 1–8 ended, and he described the revival as more grounded than some original episodes, citing Season 5's "Big Bird" as an example.

On the Feb. 16 episode of American Idol, contestant Chris Tungseth performed an original song inspired by family illness and received positive feedback from judges. Lionel Richie responded by sharing a memory of his father being in and out of a coma and later dying in 1990, and Chris advanced to Hollywood Week.

Ron Magill will retire from his daily role at Zoo Miami on May 10 after 46 years and will remain involved as a goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.

Robert Duvall died at 95, and his wife Luciana posted that he passed peacefully at home on February 15; the family says no formal service will be held.

Savannah Guthrie posted a video pleading for her mother Nancy Guthrie's return and urged whoever is holding her to "do the right thing." The FBI is investigating and says the suspect's mask and clothing are believed to be from Walmart.

Laura Dern said she faced bomb threats and lost advertisers after appearing in Ellen's 1997 coming-out episode, and she described the episode as deeply meaningful to the LGBTQ community.

Anthony Kim captured the LIV Golf Adelaide title, his first professional victory in nearly 16 years, and has publicly discussed a multi-year recovery from drug addiction and mental health struggles.

Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett posted an Instagram Valentine's Day message praising snowboarder Chloe Kim after she earned Olympic silver in the women's halfpipe, and Kim replied in the comments.

Museum researchers found a small hidden passage beneath a dresser at the Merchant's House that they say connects to the Underground Railroad, and the feature faces potential harm from a proposed neighboring development.

Efrat opened an eight‑lane pool with a movable mechitza that allows men and women to swim separately at the same time; residents are split between those who praise its religious accommodations and those who say layout and scheduling hinder family use.

An interview in which Ilia Malinin said he is not a Taylor Swift fan aired before his Olympic free skate; he later finished eighth and Taylor Swift fans reacted online.

Yuma Kagiyama won the men's free skate silver while Ilia Malinin fell twice and finished eighth; Kagiyama spoke sympathetically about the pressure Malinin faced and his packed schedule.

Jordan Stolz won the men's 500 meters with an Olympic record time of 33.77, earning his second gold at the 2026 Games; Team USA men's hockey is scheduled to play Denmark in Group C after a 5-1 opening win over Latvia.

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies visited Lockheed Elementary in Marietta, Georgia, set up a SpongeBob-themed fish tank with students, and taught them how to care for the classroom goldfish now named Sandy.

Some Gen Z singles are turning to professional matchmakers amid reports of declining dating-app subscribers; matchmaking services range from free directories to firms charging tens of thousands of dollars.

Stephen A. Smith told CBS News he is "giving strong consideration" to a 2028 presidential run as a Democrat, and his remark follows a May town hall where President Trump said he would "love to see him run." Smith says he will spend 2026 studying policy and has not held elected office.

Fox will air an encore of the two-hour fundraising special 'Real Full Monty' on Feb. 18 at 8 ET/PT, featuring James Van Der Beek performing a strip routine and discussing his cancer diagnosis; the broadcast will include a QR code to support the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Mila Adams said she did not make false accusations and denied seeking a settlement; Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty and has a pretrial hearing set for April 1.

The Colorado Symphony returned after three sold-out concerts in New York City, its first New York tour in 50 years. It also announced that Jon Batiste will perform at its May 9, 2025 gala.