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Presidents Day has been a federal holiday since 1879. It originally served to commemorate George Washington's birthday but has since expanded to be a tribute to all presidents.

Though the holiday is more commonly called Presidents Day, it's formally named "Washington's Birthday," as Congress never officially changed the name.

Here's what to know about the stock market on the federal holiday.

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Is the stock market open on Presidents Day?

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, S&P 500 and bond markets will all be closed for Presidents Day. Trading will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The next time markets will be closed is on Good Friday, April 3.

United States stock market 2026 holiday schedule

U.S. stock markets will be closed on the following days in 2026:

• Presidents Day: Monday, Feb. 16

• Good Friday: Friday, April 3

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

• Juneteenth: Friday, June 19

• Independence Day: Friday, July 3

• Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 7

• Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 26 (markets will also close at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 25)

• Christmas: Friday, Dec. 25 (markets will also close at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24)

Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@usatoday.com

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TUCSON, Arizona, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Investigators have obtained a DNA sample from a discarded glove that was found near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home and appears to match the pair worn by a masked prowler seen ‌in video footage caught by her doorbell camera before she was abducted two weeks ago, the FBI said on Sunday.

The preliminary ‌findings from a private crime laboratory in Florida were received by the FBI on Saturday and were awaiting "quality control and official confirmation" on Sunday before investigators run the results ​through a national database of known DNA profiles, the FBI said in a statement.

The process typically takes 24 hours from when the Federal Bureau of Investigation receives a DNA sample.

The glove was one roughly 16 collected by investigators in recent days in a search zone within two miles of the Tucson-area residence of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of U.S. television journalist Savannah Guthrie.

Most of the gloves collected by investigators for examination turned out to ‌have been dropped on the ground by searchers in ⁠the vicinity, the FBI said.

But the one with a DNA profile recovered from it is "different and appears to match the gloves" worn by the man in a ski mask seen trying to disable Guthrie's door camera in ⁠the early morning hours shortly before she was abducted, according to the FBI statement.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Friday that he was certain that the man in the video, who was also wearing a gun in a holster and an over-stuffed backpack, was the primary suspect investigators were looking for ​to solve ​the high-profile case.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 when family dropped ​her off at her home near Tucson after she ‌had dined with them, and relatives reported her missing the following day, authorities have said.

Nanos has said the elder Guthrie was extremely limited in her physical mobility and could not have left her home unassisted, leading investigators to conclude early on that she had been taken against her will.

At least two purported ransom notes have surfaced since she vanished, both of them delivered initially to news media outlets.

Traces of blood found on her front porch were confirmed by DNA tests to have come from Guthrie, officials said last week. Law enforcement and family members have described ‌her as being in frail health and in need of daily medication to survive. ​She also had a pacemaker.

The sheriff said on Friday that DNA from people other ​than Guthrie or those known to have been in close ​contact with her had also been collected from her property, but there has been no official word on any ‌further findings from those samples.

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the popular ​NBC News morning show "Today," has posted ​several video messages with her brother Camron Guthrie and sister Annie Guthrie pleading for their mother's return and appealing for the public's help in solving the case. In one video, they expressed a willingness to meet ransom demands.

Nanos told Reuters on Friday that ​no proof of life has surfaced since the abduction ‌but he was quick to add: "There's not been any proof of death either."

The presumed kidnapping has drawn intense media attention ​as well as expressions of sympathy and support from President Donald Trump.

(Reporting by Herbert Villarraga in Tucson, Arizona; Writing and ​additional reporting by Steve Gorman in Los Angeles; Editing by Alistair Bell)

Indeed, Kiffin isn't just representing Louisiana State in Baton Rouge. He's representing Louisiana, as evidenced by him receiving the key to the city of New Orleans after serving as the co-grand marshal for the Krewe of Endymion Parade, part of Mardi Gras.

Kiffin was at the parade wearing an LSU Odell Beckham III jersey, a backwards hat, and beads. And while he seemed to be enjoying himself, the message being conveyed to him was clear: The fun will last if he's successful. If he isn't, he isn't going to appearing on floats any time soon.

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Indeed, councilman Matt Willard explicitly said the expectation for Kiffin is to bring a championship to Baton Rouge.

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As controversial as Kiffin's arrival to LSU was, he's clearly being embraced, at least officially. Endymion is the largest of the Mardi Gras parades, and Kiffin was joined by Mardi Gras historian Arthur Hardy.

In a speech to the crowd, Kiffin said he'd never been to Mardi Gras and ended with the traditional "Geaux Tigers."

The float he stood upon was as extra as one might expect: A giant tiger commemorating the LSU mascot.

Kiffin was also awarded a key to the city of Boca Raton during his time at FAU.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:LSU coach Lane Kiffin gets key to New Orleans as expectations build

Banks has become a regular starter this season for Augsburg, despite only recently turning 19. The 6-foot-4 defender is considered one of the best American center-back prospects in many years and has earned one USMNT call-up.

But the defender did not see the field last fall during his only USMNT camp, making next month's camp massive for his World Cup hopes.

If he is to make a late charge toward a World Cup spot, Banks will likely need to earn a call-up for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal – the team's last two games before Mauricio Pochettino names his World Cup squad.

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Donovan is feeling bullish on the young defender's chances. On his "Unfiltered Soccer" show, the USMNT legend explained why he believes Banks won't just make Pochettino's World Cup squad, but will start this summer.

"Tim Ream is locked and going to play. Chris Richards is more than locked and going to play. I think Pochettino wants this team to have the ability to play in a back three," he said. "I think the team performs best in a back three.

"So your options become (Mark) McKenzie, Miles Robinson and even Noahkai Banks. You can maybe move Joe Scally if he makes the team. Alex Freeman can play there, maybe Antonee Robinson can play on the (right).

"But I think (Banks is) a kid who's played on the right side of a (back) three earlier this season, played on the left side of a (back) three. So he's clearly comfortable. He's playing in the Bundesliga every week as an 18-year-old. And I just think when push comes to shove, Pochettino might go, 'OK, yeah, he's young. But what are the alternatives?'"

If you thought theNFLwas about to slow down and go into hibernation for a few months before the offseason kicks into high gear, think again. The league might only play meaningful games for just over five months a year, but the offseason is a different beast.

Unlike the on-field games, there is no time limit to what happens off the field.

The NFL world is constantly spinning in preparation for the next season, so they have crafted a calendar that clearly outlines what the next seven or so months will look like before kickoff in September.

It's a whole new game now.

Here's what to know about all the important dates on the NFL's offseason calendar in 2026.

NFL offseason calendar 2026

Feb. 17: Franchise tag window opens

Teams can choose to place the franchise tag or transition tag on players who are set to hit free agency. The window is open until 4 p.m. ET on March 3. NFL teams can use the franchise tag only once per offseason, which essentially serves as a one-year deal to keep a player from departing in free agency.

Feb. 23 to March 2:NFL combine

The NFL invited 319 prospects to the pre-draft event in 2026, which is slated to take place at the home of the Indianapolis Colts – Lucas Oil Stadium.

March 3: Franchise tag window closes

It's deadline day for the franchise and transition tag. Teams have until 4 p.m. ET to make a decision.

March 9: NFL legal tampering begins

The NFL tampering period is the pregame to free agency and it begins at Noon ET on March 9. Teams can talk with agents and agree to terms, but there will be no pen-to-paper or finger to the tablet from the player to make the deal official.

March 11: NFLfree agency, new league year

The new league year officially begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 11, meaning all signings and trades can become official.

March 29 to April 1: NFL league meetings

Rule changes and other matters will be discussed when the league convenes in Phoenix for the annual meetings.

April 6: Offseason workouts begin (for teams with new HCs)

Nearly a third of the league will be able to begin offseason workouts this year after the coaching carousel saw 10 coaching changes.

April 17: Restricted free agent offer sheet deadline

Restricted free agents have until this day to sign offer sheets.

April 20: Offseason workouts begin (for teams with returning HCs)

The remaining 22 teams can officially begin offseason workouts.

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April 23 to April 25:NFL draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh.

May 1: Fifth-year option deadline for 2023 first-round picks

Every first-round pick in the NFL draft has a "fifth-year" option built into their initial four-year contract after being drafted. Teams may elect to exercise the option to keep the player for another season, but that decision must be made by May 1 for 2023 first-round picks.

May 1-4 or May 8-11: Rookie minicamps

Teams can choose between these dates for their three-day rookie minicamp after the draft.

Mid-May: NFL schedule release

The NFL has traditionally released the schedule for the upcoming season in mid-May.

May 19 to May 20: Spring league meeting

The spring league meetings will be held in Orlando, where everyone will gather again to discuss potential rule changes and related matters.

June 1 cuts

This is akey date for managing salary cap spacewhen it comes to trades, releases or retirements.

July 15: Franchise tag extension deadline

Players on a franchise tag have until 4 p.m. ET on July 15 to sign a contract extension. After that time, the player will have to wait until after the team's last regular-season game to ink an extension of any kind.

Mid-to-Late July: Training camp opens

Training camps officially open, signaling that football season is just around the corner.

Early August: NFL preseason begins

There are about four weeks of preseason action, which traditionally begins with the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. The two teams participating in that game will play four preseason contests, while the remaining 30 teams will play only three.

Late August: NFL roster cutdown

Rosters must be reduced to 53 players ahead of the regular season.

When does the 2026 NFL regular season begin?

The 2026 NFL regular season is expected to begin on Thursday, Sept. 10, if previous seasons are any indication. However, the league could break tradition and open on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according toPuck's John Ourand.

A scheduling quirk created by the significant time difference has the league exploring its options ahead of the Week 1 matchup between theLos Angeles Ramsand San Francisco 49ers.

If the game is scheduled for Wednesday, it would mark the first time since 2019 that the NFL's kickoff game didn't feature the defending Super Bowl champion. The league elected to feature theGreen Bay Packersand Chicago Bears to open its 100th season, rather than the defending champion New England Patriots.

Traditionally, the Super Bowl winner hosts the first game of the season on Thursday night after Labor Day, with the remaining teams playing over the weekend.

The schedule announcement is expected to come in mid-May.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:2026 NFL calendar: Season start date, free agency, draft, more

A former Ukrainian energy minister has been detained in connection with a major corruption scandal while trying to leave the country, authorities said on Sunday.

Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau (NABU) said its detectives "detained the former minister of energy as part of the Midas case," referencing a wide-ranging investigation into corruption in Ukraine's energy sector that triggered a major political crisis last year.

"Initial investigative actions are ongoing, carried out in accordance with the requirements of the law," NABU added in a statement, without naming the former minister.

The scandal, which centers on alleged kickbacks from contractors including those working to protect critical energy infrastructure, led both the serving and a former energy minister to resign last year at President Volodymyr Zelensky's request. Both denied wrongdoing.

Chief of staff to the president, Andriy Yermak, alsoresignedamid the fallout.

Investigators said about $100 million had been siphoned off as state-owned businesses including Energoatom, which operates Ukraine's nuclear power plants, paid companies for work done to enhance security at key sites.

At the time, Ukraine's anti-corruption body announced it had carried out searches on dozens of properties as part of the investigation.

Corruption allegations are nothing new in Ukraine. Since 2023, NABU has opened investigations into a series of scandals.

In January 2024, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) said it had discovered amass corruption schemein the purchase of weapons by the country's military amounting to nearly $40 million.

CNN's Andrew Carey contributed reporting.

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