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| Good morning. It’s Friday, Feb, 6, and we didn’t think the $38,000 wine heist case in Virginia could get any more interesting. Then we saw this tricked-out overcoat. Let’s catch up. | |
 | The U.S. and Russia will resume high-level military talks. | - In late 2021: Military dialogue between the two powers was suspended ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now, the Trump administration wants more normalized relations.
- Despite the planned talks: A key nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired yesterday. Some nonproliferation experts are alarmed — here’s why.
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 | A missing Minneapolis girl was seen in ICE detention in Texas, school officials said. | | |
 | President Donald Trump launched a website he says will lower drug prices. | | | Trump, pictured in October, has pushed his drug-pricing initiative as a top political priority ahead of this year’s midterm elections. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post) | - He calls it TrumpRx: The president says it will allow Americans to purchase medications at a discount. However, experts aren’t convinced — its impact may be positive but limited.
- Watching the Super Bowl on Sunday? You might see this ad for a blood test designed to detect more than 50 types of cancer. But be warned: The tests can produce false results.
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 | Jeffrey Epstein tried to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, files show. | - The details: Epstein repeatedly attempted to meet Putin in the 2010s, according to files released last week. There’s no evidence in the files that a meeting took place.
- However: The files reveal several high-profile Russians did meet and correspond with Epstein. His network included Russian tech investors with past Kremlin ties.
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 | Democrats are feeling hopeful for the midterms after a big win in Texas. | - In November: Democrats aim to score upset wins in five Texas congressional districts redrawn to favor Republicans. A special-election win Saturday emboldened Democrats.
- Across the country: Some doctors who led the pandemic response in their states are running for office. Their candidacies will test how the public feels about their actions.
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 | The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies are today. | | | Alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn injured her left knee in a crash last week. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | - Get ready: The ceremonies start at 2 p.m. Eastern, kicking off two weeks of action — find the full schedule here. U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn plans to compete despite tearing her ACL.
- In the years to come: Climate change will shrink the number of places able to hold the Winter Games. See what the future could look like for 93 possible host locations on this map.
- In the U.S.: Rhode Island’s last ski area faces an existential threat.
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 | Efforts to save the bees ended up saving the wrong ones. | | | A bumblebee on a flower at Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank’s farm. (Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post) | - How? Pollen-hogging honeybees were never in danger of extinction, and well-meaning efforts to boost their numbers accelerated the decline of native bee species.
- But you can help: Instead of keeping honeybee hives, let your lawn get long and leave some bare earth for ground-nesting bees. Find more expert tips here.
Before you go … make your Super Bowl party pop: These reader-favorite recipes will feed a crowd. Plus:
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