Day: February 5, 2026

Georgia GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk to retire, adding to wave of House exits

8:40 am February 5, 2026

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a seventh term, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to step aside amid a growing wave of GOP retirements ahead of the next election cycle. Loudermilk released a statement announcing his retirement, saying it has been a “tremendous honor” to represent the people […]

Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning

8:07 am February 5, 2026

A 9-year-old boy is recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands. Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader in Illinois, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month. The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a “gratifying […]

More than 200 people evaluated in Tennessee after carbon monoxide leak infiltrates university facility

8:05 am February 5, 2026

Hundreds of people have been evaluated and treated at various healthcare facilities after a carbon monoxide leak Wednesday at Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Ballad Health said that as of 6 p.m. local time, it is actively caring for more than 200 people across six Ballad Health hospitals. Crews are continuing to respond to the […]

Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza

7:58 am February 5, 2026

The Hamas terrorist who murdered surveillance soldier Corporal Noa Marciano while she was held captive in Gaza has been eliminated, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday. The strike on a group of terrorists, including Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, had reportedly followed a Hamas attack overnight that wounded IDF troops in northern Gaza, in violation […]

World Series hero, Tigers great Mickey Lolich dead at 85

7:34 am February 5, 2026

The baseball world is mourning the loss of a player who made history with the Detroit Tigers. Mickey Lolich, remembered as the Tigers’ hero in the 1968 World Series, has died, the Tigers announced. He was 85. Lolich is the last MLB pitcher to win three games in the league’s championship series, the World Series. […]