Takaichi’s Party Projected to Win Massive Majority in Japanese Snap Election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party is expected to win big in today’s snap election, potentially strengthening ties between the United States and Japan. A senior research fellow from the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies weighs in on what the results could mean for the two nations.

Three-time alpine skiing medalist Lindsey Vonn crashed during her run on Sunday, ending her bid for an Olympic downhill title.

“Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie sent a video message to her mother’s kidnapper saying she and her family “will pay” for her mother Nancy’s safe return. That’s as officials investigate the authenticity of a second ransom note.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is moving up a planned White House meeting with President Donald Trump—now expected to occur on Feb. 11. The sudden change was announced just one day after the U.S.–Iran talks in Oman on Feb. 6. Meanwhile, U.S. envoys visited the USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran’s shores, and Tehran warned it would strike U.S. bases if attacked.

Love, commitment, and connection—this week is National Marriage Week. We speak to the spokesperson of the celebration about strengthening marriages, creative ways to show love, and ideas for stronger communication and family teamwork.

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