WATCHING TODAY:
1. How the Ukraine crisis plays out in Putin’s head: William Hague writes Russia’s leader has long been determined to rebuild the old empire and the West is so weak that now is the time to strike.
2. Patagonia, others threaten to boycott Outdoor Retailer show: AP reports an environmental conservation group and two dozen outdoor recreation companies, including Patagonia, REI, and The North Face, announced Monday they would boycott the Outdoor Retailer trade show if it's moved from Denver back to Salt Lake City, accusing Utah's leaders of trying to chip away at protections for national monuments and public lands.
3. Texas is suing Meta over Facebook facial recognition: The Verge reports Meta paid $650 million in an Illinois settlement last year.
4. The pros and cons of a four-day working week: The FT opines companies must take account of the snags before pursuing the trend.
5. The Rams won a Super Bowl. Have they won Los Angeles? Jason Gay writes a thrilling hometown championship is a fantasy opportunity for a reborn franchise.
