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Grand Jury Clears Six Democrats as London School Stabbing and PA Threat Case Unfold; McConnell Recuperates at Home; Spotify Jumps on Record Results; EU Highlights 112 and Greenlights €38B SAFE Defence; Penn State Heads to Seattle; PennDOT Funnels Speed-Fine Cash to Philly Safety; Penn Engineers Teach Robots to See Around Corners

Grand Jury Rejects Indictments of Six Democratic Lawmakers

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina praised a Washington, D.C., federal grand jury’s decision to reject prosecutors’ attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. Nothing says “respect the troops” like trying to criminalize a civics lesson, then celebrating when the jury refuses to play along.

London School Stabbing, Suspect Is Former Pupil

Police say the suspect in the stabbing of two children at a north-west London school is a former pupil. A 13-year-old was arrested later at a mosque some distance from the school and is identified as a British national born in the UK. The Metropolitan Police said it will not release further details on ethnicity or religion to avoid identifying a child.

Mitch McConnell Released From Hospital, Will Work From Home

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was released from the hospital after flu-like symptoms and will stay away from the Capitol for the rest of the week, working from home after missing votes. The Senate’s most consistent product remains absence, now available in both in-person and remote formats.

Spotify Shares Rise on Record Results

Spotify’s shares climbed after the company reported record results, nearly doubling year-on-year profits in the final quarter of 2025 and logging its second consecutive profitable year to date. Apparently the subscription economy is alive and well, and your “free trial” is once again paying for someone’s yacht fuel.

Europe Marks 112 Day, Spotlighting the EU Emergency Number

European 112 Day highlights the EU-wide emergency number, urging people to remember what to dial in a crisis and recognizing call operators who respond quickly to help save lives. A rare public service message that is not asking you to buy something, just to not panic incorrectly.

Penn State Men’s Basketball Heads to Seattle to Face Washington

Penn State travels to Seattle to play Washington, looking to rebound after a close loss to USC that ended on a game-winning layup by Alijah Arenas.

Pennsylvania Man Charged Over Threats to Gov. Shapiro’s Family

A Carlisle, Pennsylvania man, George Brown Jr., faces charges after authorities say he sent a webmail message to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office threatening to “stalk” and “hurt” the governor’s family. Court documents say Capitol Police were notified on February 5, 2026.

EU Approves Initial €38 Billion in SAFE Defence Investments

The EU approved €38 billion in initial defence investments under its €150 billion SAFE scheme, though three member states seeking funding are still waiting for the European Commission to approve their national plans, which is the first of two required steps. Nothing says “urgent security” like a two-step process and some enthusiastic waiting.

PennDOT Puts $13 Million From Speed Camera Fines Into Philly Safety Projects

PennDOT announced a $13 million investment through its Automated Speed Enforcement program for six traffic safety projects in Philadelphia, including expanded speed camera coverage, intersection upgrades, corridor improvements, and traffic calming near about 100 schools. Funding comes from speed enforcement fines, with allocations including $500,000 for additional cameras, $1.5 million for planning permanent improvements, $5 million for upgrades on Frankford Avenue, 52nd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, and Germantown Avenue, plus $2 million each for intersection improvements, corridor upgrades, and school-area traffic calming. PennDOT has not provided timelines or a full list of the schools involved.

Penn Engineers Use AI and Radio Waves to Help Robots See Around Corners

Penn Engineers developed a system using radio waves interpreted by AI to help robots detect what is hidden around corners, potentially improving autonomous vehicle safety and making indoor robots more effective in cluttered spaces like warehouses and factories. Finally, a tech breakthrough aimed at preventing crashes, not just keeping you scrolling until your soul files a noise complaint.

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