Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances on "Saturday Night Live" during his son Alexander Skarsgård's hosting debut, participating in two sketches. One sketch parodied a Scandinavian drama, referencing Stellan's recent role in "Sentimental Value," while the other featured Alexander as a stoic Finn with Stellan playing an immigrant parent.

Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances on "Saturday Night Live" during his son Alexander Skarsgård's hosting debut, participating in two sketches. One sketch parodied a Scandinavian drama, referencing Stellan's recent role in "Sentimental Value," while the other featured Alexander as a stoic Finn with Stellan playing an immigrant parent.

Multiple news sources report that Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat in a district that heavily favored Republicans, marking a significant upset. Rehmet's victory, fueled by support from national organizations and a focus on lowering costs, is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP under the Trump administration, despite the former president's endorsement of the Republican candidate.

Multiple news sources report that Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat in a district that heavily favored Republicans, marking a significant upset. Rehmet's victory, fueled by support from national organizations and a focus on lowering costs, is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP under the Trump administration, despite the former president's endorsement of the Republican candidate.

Multiple news sources report that a federal judge has ordered the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics as traumatizing children and echoing historical grievances against King George. The ruling, prompted by the detention of the pair in Minnesota and their subsequent transfer to Texas, cites the Declaration of Independence and biblical passages to underscore the judge's disapproval of the administration's policies.

Multiple news sources report that a federal judge has ordered the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics as traumatizing children and echoing historical grievances against King George. The ruling, prompted by the detention of the pair in Minnesota and their subsequent transfer to Texas, cites the Declaration of Independence and biblical passages to underscore the judge's disapproval of the administration's policies.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat previously held by Republicans, marking a significant shift in a district that favored Donald Trump in 2024. Rehmet's victory is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, while Republicans acknowledge the need to understand the factors that led to the outcome. The seat became vacant after the Republican incumbent resigned to take another office.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a Texas state Senate seat previously held by Republicans, marking a significant shift in a district that favored Donald Trump in 2024. Rehmet's victory is seen by Democrats as a sign of voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, while Republicans acknowledge the need to understand the factors that led to the outcome. The seat became vacant after the Republican incumbent resigned to take another office.

President Trump stated that federal forces will not intervene in Democratic-led cities facing protests unless explicitly requested by local authorities, raising questions about federalism and states' rights. This decision, conveyed through Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, highlights the ongoing debate about the role of federal intervention in local law enforcement and its potential impact on civil liberties. The President also affirmed the protection of federal buildings against perceived threats.

President Trump stated that federal forces will not intervene in Democratic-led cities facing protests unless explicitly requested by local authorities, raising questions about federalism and states' rights. This decision, conveyed through Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, highlights the ongoing debate about the role of federal intervention in local law enforcement and its potential impact on civil liberties. The President also affirmed the protection of federal buildings against perceived threats.

Multiple news sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances in two sketches during his son Alexander Skarsgård's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut, including one parodying Scandinavian dramas and another lampooning immigrant parents. In one sketch, Stellan played a character concealed in a bathtub with a Hulk prop, while in the other, Alexander played a stoic Finn.

Multiple news sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances in two sketches during his son Alexander Skarsgård's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut, including one parodying Scandinavian dramas and another lampooning immigrant parents. In one sketch, Stellan played a character concealed in a bathtub with a Hulk prop, while in the other, Alexander played a stoic Finn.

Multiple news sources report that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for aggressively confronting and making contact with a game official during a loss to the Phoenix Suns, leading to his ejection. Atkinson criticized the officiating in a postgame conference, expressing displeasure with the perceived lack of foul calls in favor of his team and describing parts of the game as "circus-like."

Multiple news sources report that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for aggressively confronting and making contact with a game official during a loss to the Phoenix Suns, leading to his ejection. Atkinson criticized the officiating in a postgame conference, expressing displeasure with the perceived lack of foul calls in favor of his team and describing parts of the game as "circus-like."

Multiple news sources report that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for aggressively confronting and making contact with a game official during a loss to the Phoenix Suns, leading to his ejection and a critical postgame assessment of the officiating. Veteran NBA player Kevin Love also spoke out about the negative impact of gambling on professional sports.

Multiple news sources report that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA for aggressively confronting and making contact with a game official during a loss to the Phoenix Suns, leading to his ejection and a critical postgame assessment of the officiating. Veteran NBA player Kevin Love also spoke out about the negative impact of gambling on professional sports.

This update, drawing from multiple sources, highlights concerns about potential measles outbreaks in the U.S. due to declining vaccinations, advancements in matrix multiplication optimization and secure OS frameworks, and the development of general-purpose robot foundation models and hardened container images. It also notes the impending arrival of CSS Grid Lanes in major browsers, offering developers a new tool for creating masonry-style layouts.

This update, drawing from multiple sources, highlights concerns about potential measles outbreaks in the U.S. due to declining vaccinations, advancements in matrix multiplication optimization and secure OS frameworks, and the development of general-purpose robot foundation models and hardened container images. It also notes the impending arrival of CSS Grid Lanes in major browsers, offering developers a new tool for creating masonry-style layouts.

Multiple news sources report that Laura Dogu, the top US envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on February 1, 2026, to reopen the US diplomatic mission, seven years after relations were severed following US support for Juan Guaido's claim to the presidency and the subsequent break in diplomatic ties. This move comes a month after the controversial abduction of then-President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, with talks expected to focus on bilateral interests and resolving differences through diplomatic dialogue.

Multiple news sources report that Laura Dogu, the top US envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on February 1, 2026, to reopen the US diplomatic mission, seven years after relations were severed following US support for Juan Guaido's claim to the presidency and the subsequent break in diplomatic ties. This move comes a month after the controversial abduction of then-President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, with talks expected to focus on bilateral interests and resolving differences through diplomatic dialogue.

Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances in two sketches during his son Alexander Skarsgård's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut. In one sketch, Stellan played a father in a Scandinavian drama parody, and in another, he portrayed a screaming dad, showcasing his comedic range and willingness to play against type.

Multiple sources confirm that Stellan Skarsgård made surprise appearances in two sketches during his son Alexander Skarsgård's "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut. In one sketch, Stellan played a father in a Scandinavian drama parody, and in another, he portrayed a screaming dad, showcasing his comedic range and willingness to play against type.

Multiple news sources report that the Senate passed a bill to fund most of the government through September, but Homeland Security funding has a temporary extension, leading to a potential partial government shutdown over the weekend as the House, which is not in session until Monday, needs to pass the bill. The bill's passage follows a spending deal between President Trump and Senate Democrats after protests and fatal shootings by federal agents, with Democrats seeking restrictions on federal immigration raids in exchange for their support.

Multiple news sources report that the Senate passed a bill to fund most of the government through September, but Homeland Security funding has a temporary extension, leading to a potential partial government shutdown over the weekend as the House, which is not in session until Monday, needs to pass the bill. The bill's passage follows a spending deal between President Trump and Senate Democrats after protests and fatal shootings by federal agents, with Democrats seeking restrictions on federal immigration raids in exchange for their support.