WATCHING TODAY:

1. If Vladimir Putin does decide on war in Ukraine, few Russians will be expecting it: Economist reports the propaganda machine has not yet been switched on.

2. Bengals, Rams, and Bitcoin: Crypto ads invade the Super Bowl: WSJ reports crypto companies strive to be household names, spending millions of dollars on sports broadcast sponsorships.

3. Peter Thiel to exit Meta’s board to support Trump-aligned candidates: NYT reports the tech billionaire, who has been on the board of the company formerly known as Facebook since 2005, is backing numerous politicians in the midterm elections.

4. Canada court silences protesters' horns, police seize fuel: Reuters reports police in Canada's national capital have seized thousands of liters of fuel and removed an oil tanker as part of a crackdown to end days-long protest against the government's health measures, police said on Monday.

5. Senegal: A nation celebrates after AFCON victory: DW reports Senegal has clinched its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title after missing out on two previous occasions. Fans were quick to share their joy and the nation has even declared a public holiday to celebrate the win.