Former Major League Baseball outfielder and three-time World Series champion Terrance Gore died at the age of 34, according to Major League Baseball officials. The news was announced as the Washington Post chief executive stepped down after mass layoffs, and as authorities in Florida removed thousands of cold-stunned iguanas during a record freeze.
Gore, known for his exceptional speed on the base paths, played in parts of eight big league seasons, including five with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals, who drafted him in the 2011 MLB Draft, released a statement expressing their heartbreak at his loss and sending condolences to his family. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
In other news, the chief executive of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, announced his departure from the newspaper. The move came days after the publication oversaw mass layoffs, cutting a third of its workforce and scaling back coverage of sports and international news. Lewis stated in a message to staff that it was the right time to leave, citing "difficult decisions" made to secure the paper's future. The decision drew criticism, including from journalists and the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos.
Meanwhile, Florida authorities removed over 5,000 invasive green iguanas during a two-day period. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) allowed residents and visitors to capture the cold-stunned reptiles without a permit during the historic freeze. The agency reported that 5,195 iguanas were collected and brought to designated FWC offices on February 1st and 2nd.
In other news, 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold died at 47 after battling cancer. The rock band announced his passing on X, stating that he would be "deeply missed and forever remembered." Arnold had announced in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer.
Finally, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos was spotted at a college basketball game, according to Fox News, while investigating the apparent kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother. Guthrie and her siblings released a video pleading for their mother's safe return.
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