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.
A missing Minneapolis girl was seen in ICE detention in Texas, school officials said.
Last month: A fifth-grade student stopped going to class and her family didn't answer the phone. The girl and her family were spotted in a chance encounter with classmates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
And, lastly: We've heard from a number of you asking about changes at The Post. The 7 team is still here, even though some colleagues who worked on our podcast and newsletter are not, and we miss them. The 7 isn't going anywhere: Look for us in your inbox and wherever you listen to podcasts each weekday morning. We appreciate you checking on us. Thanks for reading and listening.
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