Southern California’s record rainfall, King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and the 49ers’ Super Bowl practice field concerns

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Mud and debris is strewn on Fryman Rd. during a rain storm, Monday Feb. 5, 2024, in Studio City Calif. The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers took aim at Southern California, unleashing mudslides, flooding roadways and knocking out power as the soggy state braced for another day of heavy rains. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

NEED TO KNOWCalifornia’s record rain is not over yet

An atmospheric river system battering California over the past few days contributed to at least three deaths and has left hundreds of thousands without power as the threat of flooding remains.

Historic rain: At least 16 people had to be rescued as the rainfall triggered widespread flooding, mudslides and debris flows across L.A. The National Weather Service said it was the city’s third-wettest two-day period since 1877. [AP]

More to come: A flood watch is in effect for Southern California until 4 p.m. today, as more rain is expected throughout the day — possibly even into tomorrow. [Los Angeles Times]

After California: The storm system is expected to move inland over the next few days, with heavy rain expected in the deserts of the interior Southwest. [AccuWeather]

FILE – Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave The London Clinic in central London, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. King Charles III was in hospital to receive treatment for an enlarged prostate. King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace says on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali), File)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT🩺King Charles’s cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer and would be postponing duties while he undergoes treatment, which began yesterday. [BBC News]

🏛CBP endorses border bill

The acting chief of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the union that represents agents endorsed the bipartisan Senate border bill that House GOP leaders have vowed not to vote on. [The Hill]

💻 Facebook fake videos

The Meta Oversight Board, an independent group that reviews moderation on Instagram and Facebook, decided that a viral doctored video of President Biden could remain online but urged Meta to reconsider its policies around manipulated media ahead of the election. [TechCrunch]

🏈49ers’ practice field concerns

The 49ers’ head coach, Kyle Shanahan, dismissed concerns that the team was unsatisfied with the firmness of its practice field ahead of Super Bowl LVIII despite initial reports. “No situation,” he said. [USA Today]

🎹Megan Thee Stallion tops charts

Megan Thee Stallion earned her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for her single “Hiss,” which puts her alongside Nicki Minaj as one of only two female rappers to reach the top of the chart. [Billboard / Washington Post]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

🗳If you’re in Nevada, the Democratic and Republican primaries are today. Polls close at 7 p.m. local time. [AP]

🏒In the NHL: There’s a Flyers-Panthers game starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Miami Herald]

🏀And in the NBA: The Orlando Magic take on the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. [Sun Sentinel]

☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Daily Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

In 2014, Jay Leno hosted his last episode of The Tonight Show. “Tonight is our last show for real,” he told the audience. “I don’t need to be fired three times — I get the hint.” [Deadline]

3 QUESTIONS…about new Trump polling

Yahoo News correspondent Andrew Romano breaks down the biggest findings from the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll.

Anthony: What did you want to probe voters for in this survey and why?

Andrew: We wanted to find out what people know about Trump’s 91 criminal charges and how they’d react if he’s convicted. It’s the biggest wildcard of this election.

Anthony: What’s the top finding?

Andrew: Most Republicans say Trump should be allowed to serve again if convicted of a serious crime (68%). But most voters disagree (53%). That dynamic will define 2024.

Anthony: Was there anything unexpected?

Andrew: Nearly half of the country (!) thinks Trump hasn’t been indicted or is unsure. Once his trials start, I’m curious how awareness will grow — and affect his campaign.

Get more from Andrew: Read his politics reporting.

French history teacher Jean Rouchard found Jodi Thomas’s second bottle in January. | Photo: Jodi Thomas

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

Jodi Thomas didn’t realize the message in a bottle for her late father would help her forge a new bond when she dropped it off the coast of Massachusetts. But that’s exactly what it did: A teacher, Jean Rouchard, found it in France, and now a trip to meet him is “No. 1 on the bucket list.” [People]

Have an excellent day. See you tomorrow!

💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: If you’ve heard that Stanley cups contain lead, the company says to “rest assured” that no lead is present on any of the surfaces that your drinks touch. [Today]

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