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1. Gallup to end monthly presidential polls after 80 years – as Trump’s approval ratings continue to slide

   The company said the decision was ‘solely’ made based on its ‘research goals and priorities’

2. Canadian teen who killed eight, including six kids, had ‘mental health issues’ and had previously had guns confiscated: police

   Police said the suspect fatally shot her mother and 11-year-old brother before opening fire at the high school

3. Winter Olympics live: Fear and Gibson devastated to miss out on ice dance medal as Team GB wait goes on

   Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson missed out on the podium and tumbled down the rankings in the ice dance final

4. Burnt out by technology, young people are ditching smart phones at shocking rates

   For most of us, smartphones are no longer optional; they’re constant companions that have restructured how we work, communicate and move through the world

5. Zayn Malik sparks criticism for admitting he was ‘never in love’ with Gigi Hadid throughout six-year relationship

   Singer and supermodel dated for six years and share a five-year-old daughter

6. James Van Der Beek death latest: Tributes pour in for beloved Dawson’s Creek star after cancer diagnosis

   Chad Michael Murray, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Emma Slater were some of the stars who paid tribute to James Van Der Beek after his wife announced the actor’s death Wednesday

7. Sunderland vs Liverpool live: Van Dijk breaks deadlock as Reds ahead in tough Premier League test

   Arne Slot’s side are five points behind Chelsea in fifth as they travel to face the Black Cats, who are unbeaten at home so far this season

8. Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case admits missteps as he faces scrutiny

   The sheriff said he is not used to being held accountable for ‘every word’

9. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively awkwardly wear matching outfits for first day of court showdown

   ‘It Ends with Us’ co-stars attended a court-ordered settlement conference to see if their case can be settled outside of court

10. James Van Der Beek shares hopes for the spring in final video before his death

    James Van Der Beek shared his hopes for the spring in his final social media video before his death