Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is set to face Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1 in Brooklyn. Davis announced that he plans to retire by the end of 2025. Known for his 28 knockout victories, this decision surprised fans and canceled anticipated unification bouts. While praising Roach’s skills, Davis raised tension by saying, “He should leave his family at home.” The boxing world sees this fight as a turning point in Davis’s career.

Chad Chronister, Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, announced his withdrawal from consideration for the DEA chief position under President-elect Donald Trump. In a post on X, Chronister cited the weight of the responsibility as the reason for his decision. He emphasized his commitment to continuing his work for Hillsborough residents and expressed gratitude for the public's support. Trump's transition team declined to comment on the matter.

Donald Trump drew attention with his joke about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Mar-a-Lago. The joke reportedly amused the delegation but sparked mixed reactions in Canada. The Canadian Cabinet emphasized that the remark should not be taken seriously, while former advisor Gerald Butts advised Canadians to stay calm. Following the joke, Trump shared an image on social media captioned "Ah Canada!"

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle is at the center of trade block rumors. Team star Anthony Edwards criticized the lack of internal communication within the team. Randle joined Minnesota with high expectations in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade but has struggled to fit in. According to Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes, the Wolves may aggressively seek a buyer for Randle. It’s believed the Wolves could receive more enticing offers through Randle.

Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir, posed with a framed picture of his son's stunning goal against France in the semi-final of Euro 2024. While this was Lamine's only goal in the tournament, he also contributed four assists, helping his country win the championship.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law to protect the nation from North Korean threats, but it was rejected by parliament, making it legally void. The declaration, which banned all political activities, sparked protests and clashes between citizens, soldiers, and police in Seoul. The president accused the opposition of sympathizing with North Korea. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called the declaration unconstitutional and urged public protests. This move is seen as Yoon's attempt to overcome a political deadlock and assert control over the opposition-led parliament.

Filippo Turetta was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin, who he stabbed 75 times in November 2023. Cecchettin, a 22-year-old biomedical engineering student, was killed just days before her graduation from Padua University. Turetta went on the run after committing the crime and was eventually caught in Germany a week later. Giulia’s father, Gino Cecchettin, expressed hope that his daughter’s death would mark a turning point in Italy's fight against gender-based violence. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara also sent a circular to schools urging students to reflect on the issue.

Melinda French Gates pledged to match up to $1 million in donations for two nonprofit organizations supporting women on GivingTuesday. The donations will go to the Vote Mama Foundation, which supports mothers running for political office, and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, which advocates for caregivers. The organizations will have 10 days to raise funds via the Every.org platform. Gates continues her efforts to promote equality for women in areas such as healthcare and childcare.