Social media CEOs from Discord, Meta, Snap, TikTok and X are testifying at a hearing looking at child sexual exploitation online. Source

As the war between Israel and Hamas nears the four-month mark, the International Monetary Fund has released its regional economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa, warning of severe economic impacts if the war spreads throughout the region. James Swanston, an economist specializing in the Middle East and North Africa for capital economics, joined CBS News to break down the report. Source

President Biden says he has a plan to respond to the drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans. Administration officials say it will likely involve multiple targets and actions over multiple days, all part of an effort to retaliate without escalating the conflict. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. Source

When is Presidents Day 2024? Here what you need to know: When it is, what’s open and the best sales of the weekend. Source

Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of health complications, and the CDC says the preterm birth rate is up 12% since 2014. Source

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Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said he wants top colleges to stop focusing on issues like diversity and refocus on “educating American children.” Source

Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammy Awards for the fourth year in a row on Sunday, Feb. 4. The comedian and former “The Daily Show” host speaks with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King about his favorite part of hosting the Grammys, how he overcomes nerves on stage, the surreal experience of being nominated for Best Comedy Album and more. Source

Grammys host Trevor Noah tells Gayle King about the goal of staying on the good side of Taylor Swift fans, adjusting to a crowd’s mood and more. Source

“Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” the X page for the Sesame Street character posted. Many answers were brutally honest and downright cynical about the dread people are feeling. Source