Drawing from multiple news sources, recent developments include Reshona Landfair's upcoming memoir detailing her experiences as a victim of R. Kelly, the unexpected success of the indie horror film *Iron Lung*, and the FBI's involvement in the search for Nancy Guthrie, alongside other entertainment and political updates. Mark Ruffalo also publicly criticized Kevin O'Leary regarding comments made about Billie Eilish's anti-ICE Grammy speech.

Drawing from multiple news sources, recent developments include Reshona Landfair's upcoming memoir detailing her experiences as a victim of R. Kelly, the unexpected success of the indie horror film *Iron Lung*, and the FBI's involvement in the search for Nancy Guthrie, alongside other entertainment and political updates. Mark Ruffalo also publicly criticized Kevin O'Leary regarding comments made about Billie Eilish's anti-ICE Grammy speech.

This week's news, compiled from multiple sources, covers a diverse range of topics, from Cameron Faulkner's Nintendo Switch 2 case reviews and the arrest of Colin Demarco for a politically motivated murder plot, to ice dancers Chock and Bates' innovative Olympic routine. Other notable stories include a Sundance award for a secretly filmed Iranian movie, Neon's acquisition of "Once Upon a Time in Harlem," Cuban President Díaz-Canel's openness to U.S. dialogue, Bad Bunny's promotion of Puerto Rican culture, and mixed reviews for Isabel Sandoval's film "Moonglow."

This week's news, compiled from multiple sources, covers a diverse range of topics, from Cameron Faulkner's Nintendo Switch 2 case reviews and the arrest of Colin Demarco for a politically motivated murder plot, to ice dancers Chock and Bates' innovative Olympic routine. Other notable stories include a Sundance award for a secretly filmed Iranian movie, Neon's acquisition of "Once Upon a Time in Harlem," Cuban President Díaz-Canel's openness to U.S. dialogue, Bad Bunny's promotion of Puerto Rican culture, and mixed reviews for Isabel Sandoval's film "Moonglow."

Multiple news sources report on both corrections to a Nature article concerning labeling errors in figures related to cancer research and a Nature Geoscience study confirming the influence of continent-sized structures in Earth's mantle on the planet's magnetic field over the past 265 million years. The Nature article, focusing on the interplay between cancer and pathogens, had incorrect labels in Figures 2 and 3, which have been updated, while the geoscience study used mantle evidence and simulations to link temperature differences in the mantle to the shaping of Earth's irregular magnetic field.

Multiple news sources report on both corrections to a Nature article concerning labeling errors in figures related to cancer research and a Nature Geoscience study confirming the influence of continent-sized structures in Earth's mantle on the planet's magnetic field over the past 265 million years. The Nature article, focusing on the interplay between cancer and pathogens, had incorrect labels in Figures 2 and 3, which have been updated, while the geoscience study used mantle evidence and simulations to link temperature differences in the mantle to the shaping of Earth's irregular magnetic field.

The special Democratic primary in New Jersey remains undecided as of Thursday, with former Congressman Tom Malinowski initially leading but his advantage shrinking as in-person votes were counted. Analilia Mejia, a former political director, currently trails Malinowski by a narrow margin, with outstanding mail-in ballots still to be processed across the district's three counties. The eventual Democratic nominee will compete against Republican Joe Hathaway in the April general election.

The special Democratic primary in New Jersey remains undecided as of Thursday, with former Congressman Tom Malinowski initially leading but his advantage shrinking as in-person votes were counted. Analilia Mejia, a former political director, currently trails Malinowski by a narrow margin, with outstanding mail-in ballots still to be processed across the district's three counties. The eventual Democratic nominee will compete against Republican Joe Hathaway in the April general election.

Societe Generale (SocGen) announced a €1.46 billion share buyback program following a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit of €1.4 billion, a 36% increase year-over-year. While overall results were positive due to cost controls and French retail banking, equity and fixed-income trading performance fell short of expectations, signaling potential market volatility ahead. The buyback reflects CEO Krupa's commitment to shareholder returns.

Societe Generale (SocGen) announced a €1.46 billion share buyback program following a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit of €1.4 billion, a 36% increase year-over-year. While overall results were positive due to cost controls and French retail banking, equity and fixed-income trading performance fell short of expectations, signaling potential market volatility ahead. The buyback reflects CEO Krupa's commitment to shareholder returns.

Multiple news sources report that Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old singer and former contestant on The Voice Nigeria, tragically died in Abuja after being bitten by a snake in her apartment and subsequently struggling to access antivenom. Her death has ignited debate about the availability of snakebite treatments in Nigeria, highlighting a global issue where thousands die annually from preventable snakebites due to insufficient resources and access to care.

Multiple news sources report that Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old singer and former contestant on The Voice Nigeria, tragically died in Abuja after being bitten by a snake in her apartment and subsequently struggling to access antivenom. Her death has ignited debate about the availability of snakebite treatments in Nigeria, highlighting a global issue where thousands die annually from preventable snakebites due to insufficient resources and access to care.

Multiple news sources report that the special Democratic primary in New Jersey between former Congressman Tom Malinowski and Analilia Mejia, a former political director for Bernie Sanders, is too close to call, with mail-in ballots still being processed and potentially arriving later in the week. The winner will face Republican Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway in the April 16th election to fill the House seat vacated after Mikie Sherill was elected governor.

Multiple news sources report that the special Democratic primary in New Jersey between former Congressman Tom Malinowski and Analilia Mejia, a former political director for Bernie Sanders, is too close to call, with mail-in ballots still being processed and potentially arriving later in the week. The winner will face Republican Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway in the April 16th election to fill the House seat vacated after Mikie Sherill was elected governor.

Multiple news sources report that Arizona police and the FBI are actively searching for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mother, and are operating under the assumption she is alive, offering a $50,000 reward for information while reviewing ransom notes and investigating a fake one. The Guthrie family has issued public appeals for communication from whoever may be holding her, emphasizing the need for proof of life.

Multiple news sources report that Arizona police and the FBI are actively searching for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mother, and are operating under the assumption she is alive, offering a $50,000 reward for information while reviewing ransom notes and investigating a fake one. The Guthrie family has issued public appeals for communication from whoever may be holding her, emphasizing the need for proof of life.

Multiple news sources report that the Winter Olympics are commencing in Northern Italy on Friday, taking place across four cities: Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno, and boasting natural snow conditions unlike previous Games. The opening ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. Eastern time, with coverage available on NBC and Peacock in the United States, and will notably feature two Olympic cauldrons lit simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Multiple news sources report that the Winter Olympics are commencing in Northern Italy on Friday, taking place across four cities: Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno, and boasting natural snow conditions unlike previous Games. The opening ceremonies will begin at 2 p.m. Eastern time, with coverage available on NBC and Peacock in the United States, and will notably feature two Olympic cauldrons lit simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Multiple news sources report that the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened after two years, offering relief for Palestinians needing medical treatment abroad. However, many elderly Palestinians, like Kefaya al-Assar, are choosing to remain in Gaza, viewing it as an act of resistance and a way to avoid repeating what they see as their parents' mistake of fleeing their homes during the 1948 Nakba, despite facing displacement and hardship due to the ongoing conflict.

Multiple news sources report that the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened after two years, offering relief for Palestinians needing medical treatment abroad. However, many elderly Palestinians, like Kefaya al-Assar, are choosing to remain in Gaza, viewing it as an act of resistance and a way to avoid repeating what they see as their parents' mistake of fleeing their homes during the 1948 Nakba, despite facing displacement and hardship due to the ongoing conflict.

Multiple news sources report that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, at 37 years old, was named the 2025 NFL MVP, narrowly defeating New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns and guiding his team to the NFC Championship Game. Despite the Rams' playoff loss, Stafford's outstanding season, marked by a career-high passer rating and an NFL record for consecutive touchdown passes without an interception, earned him his first MVP award and strengthened his Hall of Fame credentials.

Multiple news sources report that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, at 37 years old, was named the 2025 NFL MVP, narrowly defeating New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns and guiding his team to the NFC Championship Game. Despite the Rams' playoff loss, Stafford's outstanding season, marked by a career-high passer rating and an NFL record for consecutive touchdown passes without an interception, earned him his first MVP award and strengthened his Hall of Fame credentials.

Drawing from multiple news sources, the Bank of England has held interest rates steady but signaled potential future cuts due to expected subdued growth and a weakening jobs market, although the timing and extent of these cuts remain uncertain. While economists anticipate one to three rate cuts this year, bringing the base rate to a potential trough of 3-3.5%, rates are unlikely to return to the historic lows seen during the Covid-19 pandemic due to lingering inflation pressures.

Drawing from multiple news sources, the Bank of England has held interest rates steady but signaled potential future cuts due to expected subdued growth and a weakening jobs market, although the timing and extent of these cuts remain uncertain. While economists anticipate one to three rate cuts this year, bringing the base rate to a potential trough of 3-3.5%, rates are unlikely to return to the historic lows seen during the Covid-19 pandemic due to lingering inflation pressures.