Liberal gun groups, collapsing homes, night owl woes: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN

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1️⃣ ‘People are scared’

Some left-leaning and liberal gun-rights groups are seeing a rush of new members since the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. The influx has been so rapid that many organizations are struggling to keep up with the growing demand for firearms training.

2️⃣ Give a hoot

Do you like to stay up late? If you’re someone who thrives after dark, you might want to pay extra attention to your heart health. Experts explain what night owls need to know.

3️⃣ Teen meme

At first glance, Amelia looks like a typical teenager. But videos featuring this AI-generated girl with purple hair have exploded across social media, and the far right uses her image to spread right-wing and racist views.

4️⃣ From A to Z

The Super Bowl clash between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks is just a few days away. To get you hyped up, my CNN Sports colleagues put together a great guide to all the history and traditions.

5️⃣ Punxsutawney Phil

The weather-predicting groundhog saw his shadow when he was plucked from his warm burrow and thrust out into the frigid air this morning. Here’s what that means, according to popular lore.

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🌀 Lost at sea: Hurricane-force wind gusts from a bomb cyclone caused several homes on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to collapse into the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the dramatic video.

Top headlines

• Johnson faces GOP dread over funding deal that includes ICE reform demands
• Trump slashes tariffs on India after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
• SpaceX is acquiring xAI

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Quiz time

🍕 Which menu item is Papa Johns bringing back in an effort to lure customers?
A. Garlic Knots
B. Pan Pizza
C. Buffalo Wings
D. Jalapeño Poppers
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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🧠 Quiz answer: B. The chain is reviving the Pan Pizza, a menu item it hasn’t offered in a decade.

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