Rome has started charging a $2 fee for tossing coins into the Trevi Fountain after visitors ignored barriers and created safety concerns. NASA delayed the Artemis II lunar mission to March after hydrogen leaks during a wet dress rehearsal. Nancy Guthrie, 84 and mother of anchor Savannah Guthrie, is missing after an apparent abduction and urgently needs daily medication. Homeland Security plans to issue body cameras to officers in Minneapolis, the Justice Department said it does not expect new charges from the Epstein document review, and Russia launched a large missile strike on Ukraine that disrupted heat and caused damage in Kyiv.
Five Things to Know — Feb. 3: Artemis II Delayed, Nancy Guthrie Missing, DHS Body Cameras, Epstein Files, Russia Strikes
The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft, integrated for the Artemis II mission, are seen at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 30. - Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP/Getty Images
Rome has begun charging a $2 fee to toss coins into the Trevi Fountain, but some tourists have ignored the new rule. City officials warned that patrols could be introduced after visitors flung coins from beyond protective barriers this week, forcing bystanders to duck for safety.
NASA Delays Artemis II Launch
NASA has postponed the historic Artemis II mission, which aims to send four astronauts into deep space for the first time since Apollo. The flight—originally eligible to launch as soon as Feb. 8—experienced issues during a wet dress rehearsal, including hydrogen leaks. NASA now says March is the earliest feasible target to allow teams time to review telemetry and perform a second rehearsal. If successful, the mission could set a record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth.
Missing: Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, is missing after an apparent abduction from her home near Tucson, Arizona. She was last seen Saturday night and was reported missing when she did not attend church the following morning. Authorities who arrived at the residence described finding "very concerning" evidence suggesting she may have been taken from her bed. A criminal investigation is underway; officials emphasized that time is critical because she requires daily medication.
Homeland Security To Issue Body Cameras In Minneapolis
Homeland Security officials announced plans to issue body-worn cameras to officers operating in Minneapolis, a move intended to increase transparency after recent, high-profile confrontations involving federal agents. Officials said the program will expand nationwide as funding becomes available. The announcement drew public attention and statements of support from several political figures.
Epstein Document Review: No New Charges Expected, Justice Official Says
The recent public release of millions of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has renewed scrutiny of people connected to the late financier. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department does not currently expect to bring charges against additional individuals identified in the files, adding that the review is complete and that the department will move forward accordingly.
Massive Russian Missile Strike On Ukraine
Ukraine reported a large overnight ballistic missile attack by Russia that cut heat to tens of thousands of people during a bitter cold spell. Officials said explosions were heard across Kyiv and reported damage to residential buildings, commercial sites and a kindergarten. The extent of casualties was not immediately clear; emergency services continued search-and-recovery and repair operations.
Other Headlines
- The partial U.S. government shutdown could end soon as the House moves toward a key vote on a bipartisan spending bill.
- French authorities raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk's X platform as part of a cybercrime probe.
- China announced a ban on hidden door handles for cars sold in the country, a design popularized by some automakers.
- Several fraternity members at Northern Arizona University were arrested in connection with the hazing-related death of a student after a rush event.
- At the Grammys, Cher stumbled briefly onstage but received a warm response from the audience.
- Researchers at the Oxford Robotics Institute are using quadruped robot platforms equipped with lasers, cameras and AI to map forests.
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