NPR News Now – February 10, 2026 | 3PM EST

Episode Theme:
A concise, five-minute update on top national and international news, including a high-profile disappearance, major developments in Gaza, Olympic achievements, global economic concerns, and U.S. business news.

Key News Stories & Insights

1. FBI Releases Footage in Guthrie Disappearance

[00:00 – 01:12]

• The FBI released surveillance video from Nancy Guthrie’s home, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, nine days after her disappearance.
• Footage shows “a masked armed subject wearing gloves and carrying a backpack” (Ilana Wise, [00:33]).
• Prior to this, Guthrie’s doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 AM following detected motion. Video was made public only today.
• The case has grown “more frantic in its second week,” with the FBI confirming the existence of a ransom note.
• Guthrie's children publicly affirmed willingness to cooperate with captors, including paying ransom, and believe she is still alive.
• Notable moment: “The search to find Guthrie, who is 84, has become more frantic in its second week.” (Ilana Wise, [00:50])

2. Indonesia to Send Troops to Gaza as Part of Ceasefire

[01:12 – 02:05]

• Indonesia, “the world’s most populous Muslim country,” announced it is training thousands of soldiers for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire stabilization force.
• Uncertainty remains about the exact mandate of this international force.
• President Trump’s “Board of Peace” to meet in Washington next week for Gaza reconstruction fundraising.
• Israel opposes reconstruction until Hamas is disarmed.
• Ongoing violence: Palestinian health officials report several killed by Israeli fire as clashes persist.
• Memorable quote: "The US is trying to stand up an international stabilization force in Gaza, but it's still unclear what the force's mandate would be." (Daniel Estrin, [01:28])

3. U.S. Women’s Ski Team Wins Olympic Bronze in Debut Event

[02:05 – 03:08]

• Jackie Wiles and Paula Mozan win bronze in the women’s combined team event—first time this event has appeared in the Olympics.
• Wiles, who missed a medal in the downhill days earlier, described the medal as redemptive.
• Athlete quote: “Every child dreams of an Olympic medal.” (Paula Mozan, [02:40])
• Team USA’s Shiffrin and Johnson placed fourth after leading at stages but faltered in the slalom.
• Emotional highlight: "She cried at the finish line to be left off the podium. At 33 years old, she said, quote, I don't have many chances left. It hurts." (Becky Sullivan, [02:21])
• The atmosphere was one of dreams realized and near-misses on the international stage.

4. Retail Sales Stall in December

[03:08 – 03:43]

• The Commerce Department reported flat retail sales in December, following a slight rise in November.
• Declines noted in car, furniture, and electronics spending; small increases in groceries and gas.

5. Cuba’s Airports Out of Jet Fuel, Tourism Hit Hard

[03:43 – 04:26]

• Cuba announced total depletion of jet fuel at airports, halting airline refueling.
• Air Canada suspends all flights, evacuating 3,000 Canadians.
• The blockade, impacted by increasing U.S. sanctions, prevents oil imports from Venezuela; new tariffs threatened on anyone breaking the blockade.
• The economic crisis deepens, affecting tourism, schools, banks, trains, and other essential services.
• Reporter insight: “Cuba’s oil woes have been made worse by increasing U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has stopped oil from coming in from Venezuela, and it has also promised tariffs on any country that breaks the blockade.” (Ada Paltz, [03:54])

6. Honda Reports Sharp Profit Decline, Cites Tariffs

[04:26 – 04:55]

• Honda profits dropped 42% in nine months through December, marking a second consecutive annual decline.
• U.S. tariffs under President Trump cited as a primary reason.
• Despite setbacks, Honda maintains its profit forecast for the fiscal year at nearly $2 billion.

Notable Quotes

• “The search to find Guthrie, who is 84, has become more frantic in its second week.”
  — Ilana Wise, [00:50]
• “Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country, is the first to announce it’s training thousands of soldiers for potential deployment to Gaza.”
  — Daniel Estrin, [01:22]
• “Every child dreams of an Olympic medal.”
  — Paula Mozan, [02:40]
• “Cuba’s oil woes have been made worse by increasing U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has stopped oil from coming in from Venezuela, and it has also promised tariffs on any country that breaks the blockade.”
  — Ada Paltz, [03:54]

Important Timestamps

• 00:00 – Nancy Guthrie disappearance: FBI footage released, major details.
• 01:12 – Indonesia’s planned troop deployment to Gaza.
• 02:05 – U.S. women’s ski team wins Olympic bronze.
• 03:08 – Retail sales report for December.
• 03:43 – Cuba’s airports run out of jet fuel; impact on tourism.
• 04:26 – Honda’s profit drop linked to tariffs.

This episode offered a rapid overview of major unfolding stories with an international focus, emotional athletic achievements, and critical economic updates, all delivered in NPR’s signature succinct and authoritative voice.