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Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee charged with murder in girlfriend’s death
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence following the death of his girlfriend.
Trump warns of possible tariffs on countries that trade with Iran
Trump said the United States could impose tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran, citing 25% as an illustrative rate without setting a specific tariff level.
Famous Birthdays for Feb. 7: Garth Brooks and Eddie Izzard
Feb. 7 marks notable birthdays, including musician Garth Brooks and actor Eddie Izzard, who both turn 64.
Feb. 7: U.S. Representative Ron Wright Becomes the First Member of Congress to Die of COVID-19
On Feb. 7, 2021, Texas Representative Ron Wright died of COVID-19, making him the first sitting member of Congress to die from the disease.
Winter Olympics Open in Milan and Cortina with Two Cauldrons Lit at the Opening Ceremony
The Winter Olympics have officially begun in Milan and Cortina, marked by an opening ceremony that featured the lighting of two cauldrons. Organisers said the dual-cauldron moment was designed to reflect the Games’ split city-and-mountain host setup and to emphasize unity amid global tensions.
British Army’s First 100 Ajax Vehicles Taken Out of Service Pending Upgrades
The British Army’s first 100 Ajax armoured vehicles have been withdrawn from use while awaiting planned upgrades, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament. Most were pulled from units in 2024, with the last removed from 6 REME in October 2025, and they are now stored in Merthyr Tydfil, Llanelli, and the Bicester Holding Area. The Ajax programme has faced years of delays and ongoing safety concerns over noise and vibration linked to personnel illness, leading ministers to withdraw its Initial Operating Capability status and replace the programme’s senior responsible officer; 589 vehicles are now expected by the end of the decade.
Guido’s Most-Read Stories This Week
Guido’s most-read stories this week drew 798,535 visitors across 867,433 visits and 890,425 page views. The most read and shared items included reports on Keir Starmer allegedly conceding to Angela Rayner to head off a backbench rebellion, claims of Starmer holding crisis talks with senior staff, the Chagos bill being pulled again amid problems with a proposed deal, and a piece featuring Carol Vorderman beginning, “I’m Entering…”.
Neocities Founder Caught in Automated Support Loop After Bing Blocks 1.5 Million Sites
Neocities founder Kyle Drake says Bing quietly blocked all 1.5 million sites hosted on his free web-hosting platform, wiping out about 500,000 daily visitors after a renewed block took effect in January. After submitting nearly a dozen tickets through Bing’s webmaster tools, he was unable to reach a human beyond the automated chatbot. Following outside inquiries, Microsoft restored Neocities’ main page within a day, but most subdomains remain blocked. The company cited policy violations tied to low-quality content without specifying which sites triggered the action or offering direct remediation.
Seahawks or Patriots? Expert predictions for Super Bowl 60 and make your pick
BBC Sport experts weigh in on whether the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots will win Super Bowl 60, and readers can make their own pick.
Preparedness Notes for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Preparedness Notes for Saturday, February 7, 2026 highlights major February 7 disasters—the 1812 magnitude 8.2 New Madrid earthquake and the 1904 Baltimore Fire that destroyed about 1,500 buildings across 80 blocks—along with a reminder to favor wood-frame construction over brick in quake-prone areas. It also features a new entry in SurvivalBlog’s Round 122 non-fiction writing contest and notes prizes including a Gunsite Academy course certificate.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence following the death of his girlfriend.
Trump warns of possible tariffs on countries that trade with Iran
Trump said the United States could impose tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran, citing 25% as an illustrative rate without setting a specific tariff level.
Famous Birthdays for Feb. 7: Garth Brooks and Eddie Izzard
Feb. 7 marks notable birthdays, including musician Garth Brooks and actor Eddie Izzard, who both turn 64.
Feb. 7: U.S. Representative Ron Wright Becomes the First Member of Congress to Die of COVID-19
On Feb. 7, 2021, Texas Representative Ron Wright died of COVID-19, making him the first sitting member of Congress to die from the disease.
Winter Olympics Open in Milan and Cortina with Two Cauldrons Lit at the Opening Ceremony
The Winter Olympics have officially begun in Milan and Cortina, marked by an opening ceremony that featured the lighting of two cauldrons. Organisers said the dual-cauldron moment was designed to reflect the Games’ split city-and-mountain host setup and to emphasize unity amid global tensions.
British Army’s First 100 Ajax Vehicles Taken Out of Service Pending Upgrades
The British Army’s first 100 Ajax armoured vehicles have been withdrawn from use while awaiting planned upgrades, the Ministry of Defence has told Parliament. Most were pulled from units in 2024, with the last removed from 6 REME in October 2025, and they are now stored in Merthyr Tydfil, Llanelli, and the Bicester Holding Area. The Ajax programme has faced years of delays and ongoing safety concerns over noise and vibration linked to personnel illness, leading ministers to withdraw its Initial Operating Capability status and replace the programme’s senior responsible officer; 589 vehicles are now expected by the end of the decade.
Guido’s Most-Read Stories This Week
Guido’s most-read stories this week drew 798,535 visitors across 867,433 visits and 890,425 page views. The most read and shared items included reports on Keir Starmer allegedly conceding to Angela Rayner to head off a backbench rebellion, claims of Starmer holding crisis talks with senior staff, the Chagos bill being pulled again amid problems with a proposed deal, and a piece featuring Carol Vorderman beginning, “I’m Entering…”.
Neocities Founder Caught in Automated Support Loop After Bing Blocks 1.5 Million Sites
Neocities founder Kyle Drake says Bing quietly blocked all 1.5 million sites hosted on his free web-hosting platform, wiping out about 500,000 daily visitors after a renewed block took effect in January. After submitting nearly a dozen tickets through Bing’s webmaster tools, he was unable to reach a human beyond the automated chatbot. Following outside inquiries, Microsoft restored Neocities’ main page within a day, but most subdomains remain blocked. The company cited policy violations tied to low-quality content without specifying which sites triggered the action or offering direct remediation.
Seahawks or Patriots? Expert predictions for Super Bowl 60 and make your pick
BBC Sport experts weigh in on whether the Seattle Seahawks or the New England Patriots will win Super Bowl 60, and readers can make their own pick.
Preparedness Notes for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Preparedness Notes for Saturday, February 7, 2026 highlights major February 7 disasters—the 1812 magnitude 8.2 New Madrid earthquake and the 1904 Baltimore Fire that destroyed about 1,500 buildings across 80 blocks—along with a reminder to favor wood-frame construction over brick in quake-prone areas. It also features a new entry in SurvivalBlog’s Round 122 non-fiction writing contest and notes prizes including a Gunsite Academy course certificate.
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