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Peru has impeached their president once again – just four months before the last impeachment – after allegations that he held discreet meetings with a Chinese businessman. President José Jerí stepped into the role of interim president in October after the impeachment of Dina Boluarte, who was also an interim president after the impeachment of Pedro Castillo in 2022. All in all, Jerí is the seventh Peruvian president to leave office before the end of their term within the last 10 years. In fact, no Peruvian president has completed a five-year term since 2016, when Ollanta Humala completed his term after being elected in 2011. Castillo was originally elected in 2021 for a period of five years, but his attempt to execute a self-coup and illegally dissolve Congress led to his immediate impeachment. Boluarte took over from there, but her leadership led the country into deadly protests and a surge in crime, alongside several major government corruption scandals. Jerí took over after her impeachment in 2025, but he was impeached yesterday after the Peruvian Congress passed seven motions of impeachment with 75 in favor and 24 against, alongside 3 abstentions. The vote comes after Jerí allegedly held discreet meetings with a Chinese businessman who was being scrutinized by the Peruvian government, leading to accusations of influence peddling and illegal sponsorship of interests. Influence peddling takes place when a person in power uses their position or influence to gain money or power through favors, while illegal sponsorship of interests is when a person of power uses their position to improperly favor a certain third party– in this case, the Chinese businessman, Zhihua Yang, and his respective companies. After his impeachment, the Peruvian government plans to elect a new interim leader by the end of the day, but their term will only last a few months as official elections approach in April. From there, the Peruvian people will elect a new president, who will take office on July 28. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Alaska is the only state in America that can be typed on one row of a traditional English QWERTY keyboard. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get. (Ralph Marston) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Abdicate (verb, AB-dih-kayt) - Abdicate usually means “to renounce a position of power, such as a throne, high office, dignity, or function.” It can also mean “to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility).” In a Sentence: I know many challenges lie ahead, but I take this role on willingly, and will not abdicate my responsibility. Image credit to AP

The United Kingdom is pushing a new ban forward that would prevent children of age 16 and below from using social media, alongside new limits on chatbots that utilize artificial intelligence. In January, the UK's House of Lords approved an amendment that would ban social media for children under the age of 16, with the bill passing through the House with a majority of 261-150. The passing of the bill came just over a month after Australia enacted a social media ban of their own , banning its usage for all children under 16. The bill still requires approval from the House of Commons, which is currently conducting a consultation, but it is likely that the ban will be passed as soon as sometime this year. Nevertheless, the UK government is still yet to define numerous key terms, like which platforms will be considered as social media and which of them will be banned for children. Spain, Greece, and Slovenia are also looking to follow in Australia's footsteps, with each nation already having expressed interest in enacting a ban against social media for under-16s. Meanwhile, the UK is taking other actions against AI chatbots, helping to protect the safety of young children. Amid various allegations over inappropriate content on xAI's Grok chatbot, the British government plans to tighten restrictions on chatbots under the Online Safety Act Passed in 2023, the UK's Online Safety Act is one of the most stringent group of comprehensive technology regulations on the planet, helping to protect minors from illegitimate or inappropriate content online. This includes bans on material promoting self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders, alongside highly accurate age-verification programs to ensure these bans are placed on the correct children. However, one of the most significant loopholes within this act remained the fact that conversations with AI chatbots were excluded from the regulations– an issue that the British government has vowed to amend. Officials confirmed that many chatbots were having interactions with children that promoted the aforementioned harmful material, alongside other content like the forming of relationships. The UK's new proposal plans to combat these problems, tightening regulations on chatbots and closing the Online Safety Act's crucial loophole. Nevertheless, the action has stirred backlash from some adults claiming that the censoring of their content has impacted their privacy and ability to access certain topics online. While some European nations are looking to prevent children from accessing social media, other nations – particularly the United States – have gone in the other direction, advocating for a lack of restrictions to emphasize free speech. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Indie-pop band The Postal Service got its name based on the fact that they originally used USPS to send each other music tracks because of conflicting schedules. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The direction of your focus is the direction your life will move. Let yourself move toward what is good, valuable, strong and true. (Ralph Marston) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Prerogative (noun, prih-RAH-guh-tiv) - Prerogative means "right or privilege," and especially refers to a special right or privilege that some people have. In a Sentence: If you'd rather sell the tickets than use them, that's your prerogative . Image credit to Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that his nation will be ramping up defense spending, but a core part of the plan includes rerouting defense agreements away from the United States. From the beginning, US President Donald Trump had been urging allies like Canada to ramp up defense spending, helping them protect their interests all over the world. However, the most crucial detail within that encouragement was that those same allies would be using this defense spending to purchase weapons and equipment from the United States, bolstering the American economy. Now, amid rising tensions between Canada and the US, Carney has gone through with his promise to ramp up defense spending, but not in the way that Trump expected. Carney's plan involves initial investments of over $7 billion into defense, bringing their spending to around 2% of GDP, but he aims to raise that number to 5% by 2035, similar to the targets of many European nations. Nevertheless, these weapons will not come from the US– instead of sourcing 70% of their equipment from America, as they have done in the past, 70% of military spending will be used to support domestic suppliers, increasing the revenues of these manufacturers by up to 240%. The move is also expected to create more than 125,000 domestic jobs over the next 10 years, boosting Canada's economy from all sides. Canada will also reconsider the purchase of 88 F-35 jets from American defense corporation Lockheed Martin, having only committed to 16 jets. The newly-announced plan comes after a host of backlash from Carney, who expressed his solidarity with the Canadian people after threats from Trump. Trump often labeled Canada as "the 51st state" and claimed that the US deserves credit for Canada's success, angering Carney and the Canadian population. He also threatened to increase tariffs against Canada to 100%, following the announcement of a new trade agreement between the North American country and China. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): A woman faked her entire tragedy and the loss of her husband during the 9/11 attacks and became President of the Support Network in New York. Her elaborate hoax was later exposed in 2007. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): When walking, walk. When eating, eat. (Zen Proverb) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Vertiginous (adj, ver-TIJ-uh-nus) - Vertiginous is a formal adjective used to describe something that causes or is likely to cause a feeling of dizziness especially because of great height. In a Sentence: As a window washer for some of the city’s tallest skyscrapers, Victor had to quickly master working at vertiginous heights. Image credit to AP

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in protests across the globe yesterday, advocating for a change in the authoritarian Iranian regime tightening their grip over the Middle Eastern nation. Some of the most significant protests took place in Munich, Germany, where over 250,000 people took part in demonstrations against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's ongoing regime. People carried signs with images of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, a prominent opposition figure against Khamenei, alongside an Iranian flag with a lion and a sun at the center– a symbol used to represent the Shah of Iran who was overthrown in 1979. Others carried hats with the labels "Make Iran Great Again," an adaptation of US President Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again." The protests took place outside the Munich Security Conference, where many world leaders are currently meeting to discuss certain topics regarding the prevention of conflict and the strengthening of allyships like the US-EU partnership. Pahlavi called for citizens across the globe to protest on February 14, motivating hundreds of thousands to take to the streets for a "Global Day of Action" in cities like Melbourne, Tokyo, Athens, Los Angeles, Toronto, and London, in addition to the demonstrations in Munich. At least 350,000 protesters joined the demonstrations in Toronto, and thousands more took to the streets of Los Angeles, which maintains the world's largest Iranian population outside of Iran. The backlash comes just one month after a series of brutal killings during a crackdown on Khamenei's opposition in January. Over 7,000 fatalities were confirmed, and over 10,000 others were arrested after massive demonstrations protesting Khamenei's regime. Those taken into custody were set to face the death penalty until international intervention, putting further pressure on Khamenei. Now, the US appears to be preparing for a potential conflict with Iran, as Khamenei is refusing to step down, but US President Donald Trump is attempting to work out a nuclear deal with the Middle Eastern nations before possible escalation of tensions. Nuclear talks will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, but Trump has released statements encouraging protesters to keep going as negotiations continue. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Eminem’s mother filed an $11 million defamation lawsuit against him because of his lyrics about her. She settled for $25,000, and $23,354.25 of that went to her lawyer. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking. (George S. Patton) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Canoodle (verb, kuh-NOO-dul) - To canoodle with someone is to hug and kiss them in a romantic way. In a Sentence: Two lovers were canoodling on a park bench. Image credit to EPA

Tarique Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, won the Bangladeshi people's support in this week's election, marking the nation's first election since the Gen Z uprising of 2024. In 2024, following the reinstitution of Bangladesh's job quota system, protests broke out among younger generations, who felt that their opportunities were disproportionately impacted by the new system. The demonstrations began in July and quickly became violent, killing hundreds of people, and many protesters were subjected to police brutality amid the conflict. Eventually, the protesters made their way to the private residence of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's prime minister at the time, and stormed her home, forcing her to flee the country. She remains in New Delhi, India, to protect herself from the Bangladeshi violence, but the nation's lack of a leader left them without a strong institutional structure to build the country back up. Finally, after over a year of indecision, Bangladesh was successfully able to hold an election last week, permitting the selection of a new leader. In the end, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) took victory, securing the 151-seat margin needed for a majority in Bangladesh's 350-seat Parliament. The BNP has held power for significant periods of time in the past, but it remains a core representation of Bangladesh's highly dynastic leadership structure– the BNP's current leader, Tarique Rahman, happens to be the son of former Bangladeshi President and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who also led the BNP during her three terms. Nevertheless, Rahman will aim to restore peace and economic growth to Bangladesh, alongside the implementation of stronger restrictions on executive power and term limits for prime ministers, as requested by the younger generation. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): In the 1700s, a mason in Jerusalem left his wooden ladder behind after doing some work on a church. Now, it can’t be moved without the agreement and permission of six different Christian leaders due to the fact that the church is split between six different sects of Christianity, with each sect playing a role in each and every decision made at the church. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Good business leaders create a vision , articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion. (Jack Welch) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Rapscallion (noun, rap-SKAL-yun) - The word rapscallion refers to someone who causes trouble, often in a mischievous way. It appears in the same sorts of contexts as rascal and scamp . In a Sentence: The movie follows the story of a rambunctious young rapscallion who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Image credit to CNN

Switzerland is set to hold a vote to cap their population at 10 million, with supporters of the movement citing issues with strong population growth. Switzerland's current population stands at almost 9.1 million, but the European nation has experienced significant population growth within the last decade. In 2020, the Swiss population was around 8.6 million, and in 2010, it was just 7.8 million. Due to this track, Switzerland's most powerful political party, the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), has released a proposal that would cap Switzerland's population at 10 million until 2050. In particular, the SVP cited concerns over immigration and highlighted rising cost-of-living and stressed infrastructure. They also emphasized the importance of the environment in Switzerland, with higher populations putting more strain on natural resources. The nature of the proposal also forces the government to vote on it before the Swiss population reaches 10 million– following the current growth rate of between 0.5-1%, Switzerland would surpass that number within 10-20 years. To stop the nation from reaching 10 million, the proposal would begin taking restrictive measures, including the refusal of entry to asylum seekers, people looking for family reunification, and others looking for a residency permit. If the population were to hit 10 million, Switzerland would be forced to end their free-movement agreement with the European Union, which facilitates most economic relations between the two. The EU is also Switzerland's largest trading partner – though Switzerland is still not a part of the group – meaning that cutting themselves off from Europe could severely impact the nation's international relations. However, the SVP remains the only party supporting the deal, which is seen by others as extremely conservative. Other parties and opposing experts have highlighted Switzerland's dependency on immigrants for lower-level jobs, and over 30% of new citizens in recent years were immigrants. Furthermore, restrictions on migration could violate international laws that are already in place. Nevertheless, citizen polls suggest that there is widespread support for a population cap, and Switzerland's unique system of direct democracy could work in the SVP's favor. Swiss law allows parties to hold a national referendum for a proposal if the party in question is able to garner at least 100,000 signatures to petition for a public vote. Having already done this, the SVP will hold a referendum on June 14 to decide on the proposal, which could have a massive impact on the future of Switzerland. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The highest recorded fall without a parachute happened in 1972 at 33,333 ft after a plane explosion. The victim, 22-year-old flight attendant Vesna Vulović, was in the hospital for 16 months after the fall. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): It isn’t enough to believe in something; you have to have the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them, to struggle. (Golda Meir) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Endemic (adj, en-DEM-ik) - When used for a plant or animal species, endemic describes something that grows or exists in a certain place or area, and often specifically something restricted to a particular locality or region. Endemic is also used to describe diseases that persist over time in a particular region or population. It can also mean “common in a particular area or field.” In a Sentence: Our children were excited to finally see wild giant pandas— endemic to just three provinces in south-central China—during our family vacation. Image credit to iStock

A group of 19 Buddhist monks arrived in Washington D.C. yesterday having completed a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to the nation's capital. The monks, led by the Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra , walked to promote peace, kindness, and compassion amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Their primary goal was to spread the message of spiritual mindfulness, helping people find inner peace within themselves, in addition to nonviolence and unity during a time of great division within the United States. Rather than projecting their goals as political, the walk served as a spiritual offering to the people of the United States, encouraging mindfulness and peace in people's everyday lives. However, the monks' 2,300-mile journey was not easy. After their departure from Texas' Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center on October 26, the group faced arduous conditions, particularly due to frigid temperatures across the southern United States. Despite ice accumulation, snowfall, and temperatures well below freezing, the monks never took a single day off, with three of them even walking barefoot. The monks also followed a strict schedule, beginning their walk at 7 am. They would continue until noon, stopping for their daily meal of alms, before walking until nightfall, where they would set up pitched tents in public areas to sleep in. The monks encountered another challenge when a truck hit the group's escort vehicle on November 19, causing an accident that injured two monks. One monk was treated by an ambulance on-site, while the other monk was airlifted to a nearby hospital and was forced to have his leg amputated. Nevertheless, the monks were supported by citizens all over the country, with thousands cheering them on in person and millions more following their progress on social media. The monks were also accompanied by a rescue dog, Aloka, who completed the entire journey by their side. Finally, the monks' journey came to a conclusion in the nation's capital of Washington D.C., with all 19 monks – including the injured monk, who arrived in a wheelchair – making their way across the Capitol and past the Lincoln Memorial. The trek lasted exactly 108 days– a sacred number in Buddhism, representing spiritual completion and cosmic order. Various political leaders arrived to meet them in Washington D.C., including former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, alongside religious leaders across faiths. Several leaders spoke with the monks about the spirituality of mindfulness and peace, which transcend the boundaries of religion. Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra also gave some words of wisdom after completing the journey, calling mindfulness the "key to peace." He emphasized that spirituality is for people of all religions: "All you need to do is just practice mindfulness to unlock that box where you have kept peace and happiness inside and locked it up and then left it somewhere. Now it's your job. It's your duty, to find it and unlock it. You're the only one who can do this, not the venerable monks, not the reverends, nor anybody else, but you." "It might take seven days, seven months, or seven years to find inner peace," he said, "but each and every single one of us, we have our own path, and please remember, don't expect our path to be smooth and flat." Now, the monks will make their way back to Texas by bus, scheduled to return in two days. Their journey may be over, but the message they spread is sure to last in the minds of millions of people. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Walter Hunt, an American man, invented the safety pin back in 1849. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Someone who can hold on to his money is worth more than the one who earns it. (Yiddish Proverb) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Tabula rasa (noun, TAB-yuh-luh RAH-zuh) - In general use, tabula rasa refers to something existing in an original pristine state. In philosophy, tabula rasa refers to the mind in its hypothetical primary blank or empty state before receiving outside impressions. In a Sentence: The apartment was only just renovated, and everything is clean and white; it's a tabula rasa , ready for a new occupant. Image credit to Reuters

Cuba is already beginning to enter a major shutdown across sectors after US President Donald Trump cut off a large portion of the island's oil supply, forcing airlines to reroute and strangling Cuba's economy. Just one month ago, Cuba was receiving oil from suppliers as usual– Venezuela is Cuba's largest supplier of crude oil, providing around 61% of their total. Next is Mexico, which supplies around 25%, along with Russia and Algeria at 10% and 4%. However, Trump had sharply criticized Cuba's communist government, labeling it a national security threat that supported terrorism and generated regional instability. Cuba also supported former dictator Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, forming a strong bilateral relationship. Nevertheless, in early January, the CIA captured Maduro from his home , collapsing Venezuela's authoritarian government. The US quickly took control of the Venezuelan government, particularly its oil supplies, and moved to cut off all exports to Cuba. Then, on January 29, Trump signed an executive order placing tariffs on any nation that supplied Cuba with oil, specifically targeting Mexico with the order. With 61% of Cuba's supply gone, Mexico's decision to halt oil shipments to the island nation last week have already proved to be crippling. According to the Trump administration, the cuts are all part of a plan to choke off Cuba's communist government, forcing its downfall. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum maintained, though, that Mexico will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba amid this major crisis, and they could serve as an intermediary between the US and the Cuban government if need be. However, with almost no oil left, Cuba is already beginning to systematically shut down, with widespread power outages and zero fuel for airplanes and cars. Locals have stated that food and clean water are also becoming scarce across the island as electrical outages persist, with many people receiving a maximum of 30 minutes of power a day, if not less. Havana's José Martí International Airport has confirmed that they are almost out of jet fuel, forcing Canadian airlines like Air Canada, WestJet, and Air Transat to halt flights to the island. Amid the crisis, Canada is ferrying Canadian tourists off the island as well. American carriers like American and Delta are continuing operations, primarily to get any tourists or foreign nationals out of Cuba, but they are carrying extra fuel for return trips. The Trump administration stated yesterday that they have begun talks with the Cuban government, but made no specifications as to what sort of matters they are discussing. Cuban officials argued that they have not begun negotiations, but instead are open to dialogue. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The original name for Xbox was DirectXbox, designed to show how Microsoft’s Direct X graphics could improve the console market. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat. (Sylvester Stallone) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Besmirch (verb, bih-SMERCH) - To besmirch the reputation, name, honor, etc. of someone or something is to cause harm or damage to it. In a Sentence: The allegations have besmirched the company's reputation. Image credit to Reuters

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a supermajority in the latest parliamentary election, marking a landslide win to begin her tenure. Takaichi is the nation's first female prime minister, having been elected in October, and has jumped right into a strongly conservative agenda that focuses on empowering Japan's defense capabilities, boosting economic growth, increasing investments in digital infrastructure and AI, and strengthening Japan's relationship with the United States. As the country's first female leader, she quickly became a symbol of hope and renewal for Japan, which has been plagued with a rapidly aging population, high debt, and slow adoption of new technology. However, she did not have a majority in either house, preventing her party from passing new bills and agreements. Instead of forming a larger coalition, which would have impacted her agenda, Takaichi took a major risk by calling a snap parliamentary election in January, which can gain or lose seats for a particular party. Now, around one month later, her risk has paid off– Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a supermajority in the lower house, allowing her to pass bills with ease. Alongside the LDP's coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, the group hold 352 of the lower house's 465 seats, with the two-thirds majority allowing them to overrule decisions made by the upper house, where Takaichi does not maintain a majority. Stocks were sent soaring across the globe, particularly across the Japanese market due to Takaichi's economic-growth mindset. Her administration already plans to temporarily cut sales taxes for the masses, allowing them to manage their finances more effectively, and they are considering the temporary suspension of an 8% food tax to further alleviate pressure on Japanese households, which are already struggling with cost-of-living and stagnant wages. Alongside her economic plans, Takaichi has also expressed great interest in bolstering Japan's defense capabilities. She has re-established ties with allies like the US, Australia, the UK, and even South Korea, despite their ongoing tension over the Japanese annexation of Korea in the early 1900s. She also plans to open a national intelligence agency to secure Japan's national security for the future. Takaichi has already removed a ban on weapons exports and will ramp up defense spending to 2% of national GDP by March– double the country's military spending in 2022. This move also follows the pledge made by Takaichi to US President Donald Trump, who is attempting to strengthen ally nations' militaries to reduce dependence on the US and ramp up pressure on China. Takaichi is scheduled to make a visit to the White House on March 19, with plans to discuss defense commitments, Chinese influence, and the details of the $550 billion investment deal established in October. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Nutella was invented during WWII when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his chocolate ration. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes. (Eleanor Roosevelt) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Fortuitous (adj, for-TOO-uh-tus) - Fortuitous is a formal word that usually describes something that comes or happens by a lucky chance. It can also mean “happening by chance” and “fortunate, lucky.” In a Sentence: The fact that we were both there was a fortuitous coincidence. Image credit to the New York Times

The Seattle Seahawks crushed the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 last night, putting on a show for viewers. Going 14-3 in the regular season, the Seahawks were major favorites coming into the playoffs, taking the #1 seed in the NFC as well. After dominating the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 and squeezing out a 31-27 win against the Los Angeles Rams, the Seahawks secured a spot in the final, with strong odds for a win against any AFC team. The Patriots were major underdogs coming into this season, having just won four games all of last season. They made an incredible comeback, though, going 14-3, though many fans highlighted the Patriots' relatively easy schedule. Once reaching the playoffs, the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3, crushed the Houston Texans 28-16, and barely defeated the ailing Denver Broncos 10-7, who were without star quarterback Bo Nix. This secured their spot in the Super Bowl, but the odds remained strongly against them, as they had all season. Finally, the 60th Super Bowl kicked off last night, with the Patriots winning the toss and choosing to defer to the second half. The game began with a strong drive from Seattle, but a stop from the Patriots' defense limited them to a field goal. Once the Patriots received the ball, they also began to get into a rhythm, completing several passes before a major sack from Seahawks LB Derick Hall, setting them back 10 yards. After the sack, they were unable to reach the first down marker, forcing them to punt. This sparked a series of strong drives from both defenses, limiting both teams to 10 yards or below for two straight drives. The next score came in the early second quarter, with Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III setting up a field goal with two runs of 30 and 29 yards. The Patriots were still unable to put a score on the board, though, stifled by the Seahawks' aggressive defense. Near the end of the quarter, the Seahawks entered a rhythm with a mix of pass and rush plays, getting down the field before being limited to a field goal by the Patriots, yet again. This put the score at 9-0 at halftime. The third quarter kicked off with yet another Patriots punt, allowing the Seahawks to take over. Seattle executed their best drive yet, with QB Sam Darnold completing passes of 16, 16, and 20 yards to WR Rashid Shaheed, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Walker along with a 11-yard scramble. However, they were still forced to hand the ball off to kicker Jason Myers, who added another three points to the scoreboard. After two additional three-and-outs from either team, the Patriots attempted to regain their rhythm, but QB Drake Maye was sacked by Hall for a second time– this time, with Hall stripping the ball and recovering the fumble. Then came the fourth quarter, which proved to be the most exciting for viewers. After the fumble, Darnold completed an 11-yard pass to TE A.J. Barner, setting the team up for four attempts at the end zone. Then, on a well-designed play, Barner slipped through the coverage, allowing Darnold to shoot a 16-yard pass to an open Barner in the end zone, extending Seattle's lead to 19-0. On the next drive, the Patriots made some big plays, with Maye completing a 24-yard pass to WR Mack Hollins before sending a 35-yard end zone shot in Hollins' direction. Hollins secured the catch, putting the Patriots' first points on the board. After a Seahawks' punt, the Patriots regained the ball and made several strong plays before an interception from safety Julian Love, giving the ball back to the Seahawks. With the ball, Seahawks' RB Walker ran even closer to the end zone but was unable to make his way in, forcing another Seahawks field goal. Then, the Patriots began to regain momentum once again, but a pick-six from LB Uchenna Nwosu practically sealed the game, with the Seahawks leading 29-7 with under four minutes left. The Patriots managed to score a touchdown on the next drive, with Maye completing a 7-yard pass to RB Rhamondre Stevenson, but the game quickly wound down to an end after reaching the 2-minute warning. Then, the Seahawks kneeled after recovering the onside kick, completing the game at 29-13 and sealing their place in Seattle history. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): The United States Department of Agriculture says the official definition of a sandwich is “at least 35 percent cooked meat and no more than 50 percent bread”. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted . (Alfred Adler) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Meme (noun, MEEM) - Meme is used popularly to refer to an amusing or interesting picture, video, etc. that is spread widely online. It can also refer to an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. In a Sentence: Though the two friends now live on opposite coasts, they still keep in touch constantly, texting and sending their favorite funny cat memes back and forth. Image credit to AP