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Forest bin Sean Dyche again as Anthropic offers to eat power-cost hikes, Philly moves a Joe Frazier statue (and gets a quick chill), “butterflies” get explained, and House GOP pushes proof-of-citizenship voting rules in a Trump-backed election bill

Nottingham Forest dismiss head coach Sean Dyche for the third time this season

Nottingham Forest have announced they have dismissed head coach Sean Dyche, marking the club’s third managerial change this season.

Anthropic says it will cover any consumer energy price increases linked to its data center power use

AI company Anthropic says it will pay for any rise in consumer electricity costs attributable to the energy demand of the data centers it uses, while noting that much of its computing capacity is leased through major cloud providers including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

Joe Frazier statue approved to move from South Philadelphia to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia’s Art Commission unanimously approved moving the “Smokin’” Joe Frazier statue from outside Xfinity Live!/Stateside Live! in South Philly to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, replacing the Rocky statue that has been there since 2006. Rocky is set to go inside for an exhibition and then to a permanent spot at the top of the steps later this year. The $150,000 city-funded relocation is backed by the mayor, the museum, the sculptor, and Frazier’s family and foundation, though some of Frazier’s granddaughters questioned why a real boxing champion would be placed lower than a fictional character. The commission added requirements for informational rails around the Frazier statue and for signage directing visitors to it, aiming to better recognize Frazier’s legacy alongside Rocky’s.

Brendan Fraser praises his co-star as "Rental Family" prepares to stream on Hulu

Brendan Fraser, Shannon Gorman, and director Hikari discuss themes of family, the filming experience, and human connection in "Rental Family," which arrives on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on Feb. 18.

Philadelphia region to see brief cool spell before milder weekend

The Philadelphia region will stay in the 30s for the next two days, then warmer, above-average temperatures are expected to return this weekend.

What causes the feeling of “butterflies in your stomach”?

“Butterflies in the stomach” is a common fluttery sensation that can show up with excitement or anxiety, such as before an interview, public speaking, or early romance. It’s part of the fight-or-flight response: the brain detects a potential threat, triggers stress hormones like adrenaline, increases heart rate and blood flow, and temporarily deprioritizes digestion by reducing gut activity and blood flow. The sensation likely reflects changes in gut movement and signaling along the vagus nerve within the gut-brain axis, though the exact mechanism isn’t fully proven. Gut microbes may influence stress responses, but there’s limited human evidence linking them directly to the sudden “butterflies” feeling. Managing it can include mindful observation, practical preparation, reframing the situation, acceptance-based approaches, and seeking therapy such as acceptance and commitment therapy if anxiety is frequent or disruptive.

House Republicans propose requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote ahead of the midterm elections

House Republicans are advancing a bill that would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, primarily by presenting a valid U.S. passport or a birth certificate.

House Passes Trump-Backed Election Integrity Bill With Support From Only One Democrat

The House of Representatives passed a revised, Trump-backed election integrity bill, the SAVE America Act, by a 216–213 vote, with Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar as the only Democrat to support it. The measure would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, mandate voter ID at the polls, and ban mail-only voter registrations. Democrats said the requirements could block eligible voters who lack documents or have name changes, while Republicans argued voter ID is already common and popular. The bill is expected to face steep opposition in the Senate, including from some Republicans such as Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

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