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Guardians' Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches in dozens of games

Fox News 2026-02-06 03:52:24.2749616


                            Guardians' Emmanuel Clase accused of rigging pitches in dozens of games Author:
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase faced accusations that he was rigging pitches in 48 games -- expanding the scope of what the feds initially believed. ... Read full article

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 03:46:52


                            Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443 Author: Al Jazeera
These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article

JD Vance should have been sold by his mother for drugs, NYT columnist says

Fox News 2026-02-06 03:37:26.3387575


                            JD Vance should have been sold by his mother for drugs, NYT columnist says Author:
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie suggested Vice President JD Vance's mother was reasonable when attempting to sell him for drugs during his childhood. ... Read full article

Kamala Harris mocked after relaunch of campaign account as ‘Gen-Z led progressive content hub’

Fox News 2026-02-06 03:37:24.7766472


                            Kamala Harris mocked after relaunch of campaign account as ‘Gen-Z led progressive content hub’ Author:
Kamala Harris transformed her campaign account into the "Headquarters" progressive platform, sparking debate about her 2028 presidential election aspirations after her 2024 defeat. ... Read full article

Epstein survivor Annie Farmer: ‘I don’t think it’s something to smile about.’ | CNN Politics

CNN 2026-02-06 03:34:47.19


                            Epstein survivor Annie Farmer: ‘I don’t think it’s something to smile about.’ | CNN Politics Author: Michael Hernandez
Annie Farmer tells Kaitlan Collins how she and other Epstein survivors saw the President’s Oval Office call for the country to move on. ... Read full article

US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 03:30:23


                            US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific Author: Brian Osgood
US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'PM battles for survival' and Rayner 'ready to go'

BBC News 2026-02-06 03:07:23.8376706


                            Newspaper headlines: 'PM battles for survival' and Rayner 'ready to go' Author: BBC News
The political fallout from the Epstein files continues to dominate the papers. ... Read full article

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CNN 2026-02-06 02:52:39.8686895


                            Watch CNN live online | CNN Author:
Watch CNN live online with CNN All Access. For 24-7 news, find CNN All Access on CNN.com and in the CNN app. ... Read full article

Women's sports activists react as boxer Imane Khelif makes confession about biological sex

Fox News 2026-02-06 02:52:23.7765606


                            Women's sports activists react as boxer Imane Khelif makes confession about biological sex Author:
Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene found in biological males and taking hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics. ... Read full article

Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 02:45:29


                            Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses Author: John Power
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year. ... Read full article

US strikes another boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2

CNN 2026-02-06 02:42:10


                            US strikes another boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 Author: Aleena Fayaz
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing two people, according to US Southern Command. ... Read full article

Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz hours before US talks

Fox News 2026-02-06 02:37:21.65003


                            Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz hours before US talks Author:
Iran seized two oil tankers Thursday while former Iranian minister Ezzatollah Zarghami threatened to make the Strait of Hormuz a "massacre and hell" for U.S. forces. ... Read full article

‘TrumpRx’ website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 02:15:29


                            ‘TrumpRx’ website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine Author: Al Jazeera
US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy. ... Read full article

Trump launches online prescription drug platform TrumpRx: What to know

The Hill 2026-02-06 02:04:39


                            Trump launches online prescription drug platform TrumpRx: What to know Author: Joseph Choi
The Trump administration’s promised direct-to-consumer drug platform TrumpRx has officially gone live, with President Trump on Thursday calling it “one of the most transformative health care initiatives of all time.” The website TrumpRx.gov currently features… ... Read full article

Malinowski wins Democratic nod for Sherrill seat in New Jersey

The Hill 2026-02-06 01:54:17


                            Malinowski wins Democratic nod for Sherrill seat in New Jersey Author: Caroline Vakil
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) is projected to win the Democratic nomination for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) old seat in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Malinowski competed with 10 other Democrats for the nomination, including Essex C… ... Read full article

Families' debt 'nightmare' as thousands of retirement flats stand empty

BBC News 2026-02-06 01:52:26.5109903


                            Families' debt 'nightmare' as thousands of retirement flats stand empty Author: BBC News
Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales. ... Read full article

TMZ’s Harvey Levin reveals new details in Nancy Guthrie ransom: Note says ‘you will have no way of contacting me’ | CNN

CNN 2026-02-06 01:45:10.982


                            TMZ’s Harvey Levin reveals new details in Nancy Guthrie ransom: Note says ‘you will have no way of contacting me’ | CNN Author: Sydney Goodstone
Erin Burnett talks to Harvey Levin, the founder TMZ which received a ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, about the note’s demands and deadlines. ... Read full article

Scott Bessent Shuts Maxine Waters Down: 'Mass Unfettered Immigration' Caused Housing Crisis Under Biden

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 01:38:53


                            Scott Bessent Shuts Maxine Waters Down: 'Mass Unfettered Immigration' Caused Housing Crisis Under Biden Author: John Binder
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shut down Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) during a House Financial Services Committee hearing this week. ... Read full article

Trump Plans to Break China’s Stranglehold on Critical Minerals

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 01:37:38


                            Trump Plans to Break China’s Stranglehold on Critical Minerals Author: John Hayward
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a $12 billion initiative to increase America’s domestic supply of critical minerals. ... Read full article

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

BBC News 2026-02-06 01:22:29.6189385


                            Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds Author: BBC News
The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo. ... Read full article

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC has found

BBC News 2026-02-06 01:22:27.2601513


                            Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC has found Author: BBC News
Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25. ... Read full article

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

BBC News 2026-02-06 01:22:23.839129


                            We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands Author: BBC News
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn. ... Read full article

Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 01:07:24


                            Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments Author: Al Jazeera
US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired. ... Read full article

Blackburn demands investigation into Justice Jackson over Grammy appearance applauding anti-ICE rhetoric

Fox News 2026-02-06 00:52:12.9314288


                            Blackburn demands investigation into Justice Jackson over Grammy appearance applauding anti-ICE rhetoric Author:
Sen. Marsha Blackburn is urging an investigation into Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Grammy Awards attendance amid anti-ICE rhetoric displayed at the event. ... Read full article

New Trump policy makes thousands of federal workers easier to fire

MSNBC 2026-02-06 00:42:39


                            New Trump policy makes thousands of federal workers easier to fire Author: Emily Hung, Soorin Kim
Policy creates new employment category allowing administration to remove high-ranking career officials accused of not implementing the president’s agenda. ... Read full article

Guthrie family posts another video pleading for mother’s return | CNN

CNN 2026-02-06 00:34:19.78


                            Guthrie family posts another video pleading for mother’s return | CNN Author: Erin Burnett
Camron Guthrie, the son of Nancy Guthrie, issued another plea for the return of their mother on his sister’s Instagram account. The video was released at 5:00 p.m. local time, which was the first deadline given in the ransom note sent to media outlets, FBI Sp… ... Read full article

School officials say missing Minneapolis girl seen in ICE detention in Texas

The Washington Post 2026-02-06 00:20:20


                            School officials say missing Minneapolis girl seen in ICE detention in Texas Author: Daniel Wu
Children detained by ICE in Minneapolis and taken to Texas spotted a classmate in the cafeteria of the detention center. ... Read full article

Women’s studies can be eye opening. Texas A&M aims to keep eyes closed.

MSNBC 2026-02-06 00:11:59


                            Women’s studies can be eye opening. Texas A&M aims to keep eyes closed. Author: Evette Dionne
Evette Dionne: Women's studies inspires resistance to oppression ... Read full article

Watch Live: Donald Trump Announces Trump RX Health Care Site

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 00:09:05


                            Watch Live: Donald Trump Announces Trump RX Health Care Site Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump delivers a primetime address announcing the launch of the Trump RX health care site on Thursday, February 5. ... Read full article

It’s already too late to change the voting rules for November

MSNBC 2026-02-06 00:00:04


                            It’s already too late to change the voting rules for November Author: Ryan Teague Beckwith
Election administrators are already hard at work getting things set up. ... Read full article

Analysis: Over Half of Immigrant Households Are on Welfare

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 23:25:41


                            Analysis: Over Half of Immigrant Households Are on Welfare Author: John Binder
More than half of immigrant-headed households are on welfare, far surpassing the welfare use of native-born American households. ... Read full article

A man whose mother's body was among 189 corpses stashed in a Colorado funeral home speaks out

Associated Press 2026-02-05 23:17:30


                            A man whose mother's body was among 189 corpses stashed in a Colorado funeral home speaks out Author: Jesse Bedayn
Derrick Johnson buried his mother’s ashes in 2023 alongside his home on Maui, fulfilling her wish of a final resting place overlooking her grandchildren. The FBI called Johnson a year later. They said his mother’s remains weren’t in the ashes he buried. Inste… ... Read full article

Four More Americans Killed by Illegal Alien Trucker in Indiana

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 23:12:59


                            Four More Americans Killed by Illegal Alien Trucker in Indiana Author: Neil Munro
Four more Americans have been killed by the open-borders policy supported by President Joe Biden and Democratic politicians. ... Read full article

White House Touts Study: Lowest Murder Rate in Major Cities in 126 Years

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 23:10:33


                            White House Touts Study: Lowest Murder Rate in Major Cities in 126 Years Author: Nick Gilbertson
WH press secretary Leavitt touted a study showing the murder rate in major U.S. cities dropped to its lowest level in more than 125 years. ... Read full article

Florida suffers legal setback in its shaky gerrymandering push

MSNBC 2026-02-05 22:43:52


                            Florida suffers legal setback in its shaky gerrymandering push Author: Ja'han Jones
A court blocked an avenue Florida Republicans could have used as they try to draw more GOP-friendly districts ahead of the midterm elections. ... Read full article

U.S., Russia to resume high-level military talks

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 22:26:50


                            U.S., Russia to resume high-level military talks Author: Tara Copp, Natalia Abbakumova
A U.S. official called the deal a by-product of ongoing efforts to end the Ukraine war. It came as a key nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow expired. ... Read full article

Karoline Leavitt says Trump prefers not to watch Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show

Fox News 2026-02-05 22:07:19.1509978


                            Karoline Leavitt says Trump prefers not to watch Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show Author:
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed President Donald Trump would choose Kid Rock's "All-American" halftime show over Bad Bunny's official Super Bowl performance. ... Read full article

Republican senator suggests Billie Eilish should forfeit her Grammy over ICE remarks

The Hill 2026-02-05 21:57:16


                            Republican senator suggests Billie Eilish should forfeit her Grammy over ICE remarks Author: Sarah Davis
GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt (Mo.) said Billie Eilish should give up her Grammy Award after the singer denounced Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during her acceptance speech Sunday.  “I think Billie Eilish ought to give the Grammy back and probably her man… ... Read full article

5 takeaways on the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother

The Hill 2026-02-05 21:56:24


                            5 takeaways on the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother Author: Sarah Fortinsky
Law enforcement provided new details Thursday on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her home this weekend in what officials believe to be an abduction. At a lengthy press confe… ... Read full article

Slotkin declines DOJ interview request in ‘illegal orders’ video case

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 21:46:08


                            Slotkin declines DOJ interview request in ‘illegal orders’ video case Author: Mariana Alfaro
Sen. Elissa Slotkin and other Democratic lawmakers filed a video last year reminding troops that they can ignore illegal orders. ... Read full article

Top lawyer, art world exec resign in more Epstein files fallout

MSNBC 2026-02-05 21:45:05


                            Top lawyer, art world exec resign in more  Epstein files fallout Author: Julianne McShane, Lisa Rubin
Emails show the longtime chair of the firm Paul, Weiss and the former Whitney director were friendly with the financier even after his conviction. ... Read full article

Budget airline floods US with new routes in aggressive move on low fares as consumers cautioned

Fox News 2026-02-05 21:37:18.7483539


                            Budget airline floods US with new routes in aggressive move on low fares as consumers cautioned Author:
Breeze Airways expands with new routes from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus and other cities as personal finance report urges consumer caution about extra fees. ... Read full article

Four Venezuelan Migrants Charged in $1 Million Food Stamp Fraud in Massachusetts

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 21:31:28


                            Four Venezuelan Migrants Charged in $1 Million Food Stamp Fraud in Massachusetts Author: Warner Todd Huston
Four Venezuelan migrants in Massachusetts have been charged in a one million-dollar, multi-state SNAP fraud, federal prosecutors revealed. ... Read full article

Investigators detail new timeline in Nancy Guthrie’s late-night disappearance. Here’s how the evening unfolded

CNN 2026-02-05 21:20:29


                            Investigators detail new timeline in Nancy Guthrie’s late-night disappearance. Here’s how the evening unfolded Author: Elizabeth Wolfe
As Nancy Guthrie’s family desperately pleads for her safe return, investigators announced Thursday they believe she is still alive – though they have no idea who may have taken her against her will from her home. ... Read full article

Operation Metro Surge: ICE Arrests Over 4,000 Illegals Across Minnesota

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 21:13:33


                            Operation Metro Surge: ICE Arrests Over 4,000 Illegals Across Minnesota Author: John Binder
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested thousands of illegal aliens across Minnesota since the start of Operation Metro Surge. ... Read full article

Molly-Mae Hague announces second pregnancy

BBC News 2026-02-05 21:07:25.9474803


                            Molly-Mae Hague announces second pregnancy Author: BBC News
"Soon to be four," is the caption on a video showing off the TV star's baby bump. ... Read full article

Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds

Fox News 2026-02-05 21:07:24.0729481


                            Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds Author:
Nearly half of all cancers could be prevented by eliminating three major risk factors, including tobacco, infections and alcohol, new research reveals. ... Read full article

Chuck Schumer: SAVE Act Requiring ID to Vote 'Is Jim Crow 2.0'

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 21:06:44


                            Chuck Schumer: SAVE Act Requiring ID to Vote 'Is Jim Crow 2.0' Author: Pam Key
Thursday on MS NOW's "Morning Joe," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act was "Jim Crow 2.0." | Clips ... Read full article

Bill Gates faces fresh scrutiny for Epstein ties following Justice Department’s document release

CNN 2026-02-05 21:00:46


                            Bill Gates faces fresh scrutiny for Epstein ties following Justice Department’s document release Author: Andrew Kaczynski
The newly-released tranche of files related to Jeffrey Epstein have cast a fresh shadow over billionaire Bill Gates’ ties to the convicted sex offender, revealing a series of graphic, unverified allegations as well as a degree of philanthropic coordination be… ... Read full article

Trump’s shadow hangs over the Winter Olympics

Politico 2026-02-05 21:00:00+00:00


                            Trump’s shadow hangs over the Winter Olympics Author: Gregory Svirnovskiy
Beating the Americans will feel even sweeter for the U.S.' top allies. ... Read full article

Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-05 20:24:27


                            Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March Author: Stephen Quillen
Global Sumud Flotilla to carry up to 1,000 activists in largest-ever ‘coordinated humanitarian intervention’ for Gaza. ... Read full article

Kamala Harris gives campaign accounts new life in fight against Trump

MSNBC 2026-02-05 20:16:41


                            Kamala Harris gives campaign accounts new life in fight against Trump Author: Akayla Gardner
The former VP is partnering with People For the American Way to repurpose her dormant TikTok and X accounts, which retain millions of followers from the 2024 race. ... Read full article

Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid

BBC News 2026-02-05 19:37:17.9625836


                            Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raid Author: BBC News
The Paris museum issues the first pictures of the crown since the theft, saying it was left "badly deformed". ... Read full article

As Clintons prepare to answer questions about Epstein, Trump balks

MSNBC 2026-02-05 19:01:39


                            As Clintons prepare to answer questions about Epstein, Trump balks Author: Steve Benen
Republican Rep. James Comer opened a door that has long been closed. His party might come to regret the decision. ... Read full article

Rio Tinto and Glencore Are Both Losers

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 19:00:39+00:00


                            Rio Tinto and Glencore Are Both Losers Author: Javier Blas
When a big M&A deal fails, it often ends up with one side viewed as damaged goods. The stock market was quick to give its verdict on Thursday after Rio Tinto Plc and Glencore Plc abandoned talks to create the world’s largest mining company. Rio shares fell 2.… ... Read full article

Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-05 18:51:39


                            Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks Author: Adam Hancock
Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region. ... Read full article

Late-night hosts take on Melania Trump's documentary. See their jokes

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:48:52+00:00


                            Late-night hosts take on Melania Trump's documentary. See their jokes Author: Kinsey Crowley
Melania Trump's documentary got dragged by late-night hosts this week. Who played the first lady on Colbert? Why did Jimmy Kimmel allege rigging? ... Read full article

Bad Bunny says don't learn Spanish, just learn to dance ahead of Super Bowl halftime show

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:48:23+00:00


                            Bad Bunny says don't learn Spanish, just learn to dance ahead of Super Bowl halftime show Author: Bryan West
Bad Bunny reveals how he's preparing for the Super Bowl halftime show performance at Apple Music's Feb. 5 press conference. ... Read full article

Homeland Security shutdown more likely as GOP rebuffs Democratic demands

Associated Press 2026-02-05 18:40:43


                            Homeland Security shutdown more likely as GOP rebuffs Democratic demands Author: Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.” And he's warning that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if Democrats don’t work with Republicans and t… ... Read full article

'Stop the games': Hillary Clinton demands public hearing in Epstein probe

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:38:04+00:00


                            'Stop the games': Hillary Clinton demands public hearing in Epstein probe Author: Terry Collins
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling for a public hearing in the House probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article

Donald Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal

BBC News 2026-02-05 18:37:27.9014357


                            Donald Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal Author: BBC News
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal. ... Read full article

Super Bowl halftime has divided viewers before – in a different way

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:24:56+00:00


                            Super Bowl halftime has divided viewers before – in a different way Author: Kyle Morel, Kate Perez
People tuning in to Super Bowl LX will have a choice of halftime shows to watch, but other alternate options have been offered in the past. ... Read full article

FDA relaxes rules for food labels that claim 'no artificial colors'

Associated Press 2026-02-05 18:22:56


                            FDA relaxes rules for food labels that claim 'no artificial colors' Author: JoNel Aleccia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors. The agency said Thursday that labels may now claim to have “no artificial colors” when they are free of petroleum-bas… ... Read full article

Trump announces event to 'rededicate America as one nation under God'

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:14:10+00:00


                            Trump announces event to 'rededicate America as one nation under God' Author: Joey Garrison
President Trump announced plans for a national prayer event at the National Mall in May to "rededicate America as one nation under God." ... Read full article

Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of Epstein emails

Associated Press 2026-02-05 18:05:50


                            Chairman of law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of Epstein emails Author: Meg Kinnard
The chairman of prestigious law firm Paul Weiss has resigned from that position after emails revealed his exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein. Brad Karp will remain at the firm where he's practiced for 40 years and has served as chairman since 2008. He said in a s… ... Read full article

With the Epstein emails comes the fall of a wellness guru

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:02:58+00:00


                            With the Epstein emails comes the fall of a wellness guru Author: Sara Moniuszko
Peter Attia has been a "terrific spokesman" for healthy aging, but his background is misunderstood. ... Read full article

Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at Milford Haven school

BBC News 2026-02-05 17:37:35.542076


                            Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at Milford Haven school Author: BBC News
Police were called to Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire on Thursday afternoon. ... Read full article

Trump finalizes rule making it easier to fire 50,000 federal workers

The Hill 2026-02-05 17:14:22


                            Trump finalizes rule making it easier to fire 50,000 federal workers Author: Rebecca Beitsch
The Trump administration on Thursday finalized a rule that gives it the power to more easily fire an estimated 50,000 federal workers who focus on policy, striking many civil service safeguards while also gutting their whistleblower protections. The rule, dub… ... Read full article

TrumpRx website for discounted drugs is set to launch

Associated Press 2026-02-05 17:13:09


                            TrumpRx website for discounted drugs is set to launch Author: Ali Swenson
The Trump administration is set to launch TrumpRx, a website to help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers at discounted rates. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday's expected unveiling in a social media post. … ... Read full article

Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' surges on Netflix amid 'Melania' movie release

USA Today 2026-02-05 17:00:28+00:00


                            Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' surges on Netflix amid 'Melania' movie release Author: Anna Kaufman
On the heels of the release of "Melania," viewership has surged for Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary "Becoming." ... Read full article

Pentagon threatens Scouting America over DEI, 'God and country'

USA Today 2026-02-05 16:43:33+00:00


                            Pentagon threatens Scouting America over DEI, 'God and country' Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
A Pentagon spokesman called Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts, "a great organization, that has, in many ways − lost its way." ... Read full article

RFK Jr. admits he can't get Trump to eat healthy during Nashville stop

USA Today 2026-02-05 16:42:03+00:00


                            RFK Jr. admits he can't get Trump to eat healthy during Nashville stop Author: Vivian Jones
Kennedy referred to the "refined carbohydrates and ultra processed foods" such as those consumed by the president as "just poison." ... Read full article

Henry Zeffman: Could this be the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

BBC News 2026-02-05 16:07:23.3683394


                            Henry Zeffman: Could this be the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? Author: BBC News
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM. ... Read full article

NFL MVP, other top awards to be announced at NFL Honors

Associated Press 2026-02-05 16:06:02


                            NFL MVP, other top awards to be announced at NFL Honors Author: Rob Maaddi
The league MVP and the other seven AP NFL awards will be announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night, days before Super Bowl 60. Christian McCaffrey is a finalist for three awards, including the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player. He joins Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrenc… ... Read full article

Eebee’s is the defiantly optimistic neighborhood bar D.C. deserves

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 16:00:34


                            Eebee’s is the defiantly optimistic neighborhood bar D.C. deserves Author: Elazar Sontag
At the new tavern in Shaw, time-honored American pub grub is dialed in and served with reverence. ... Read full article

Is Jupiter smaller than we thought? NASA spacecraft makes new find

USA Today 2026-02-05 15:59:13+00:00


                            Is Jupiter smaller than we thought? NASA spacecraft makes new find Author: Eric Lagatta
New data from NASA's Juno orbiter reveals Jupiter is slightly smaller and more 'squashed' than scientists previously thought. ... Read full article

US Stocks Extend Slump as Tech Rout Rolls On For Third Session

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:58:34+00:00


                            US Stocks Extend Slump as Tech Rout Rolls On For Third Session Author: Joel Leon
US stocks continued to slide on Thursday as technology shares fell and private jobs data revived worries of an economic slowdown. ... Read full article

Emperor Entertainment Reaps Windfall From Sellling Gold Hoard

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:57:23+00:00


                            Emperor Entertainment Reaps Windfall From Sellling Gold Hoard Author: Foster Wong
Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd. found a more profitable use for gold bricks than decorating the sumptuous lobby of its Macau property. ... Read full article

Zimbabwe Seeks Partners to Develop $500 Million Platinum Mine

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:54:20+00:00


                            Zimbabwe Seeks Partners to Develop $500 Million Platinum Mine Author: Godfrey Marawanyika
Zimbabwe’s state-owned Mutapa Platinum Group said it has approached other miners to help it develop a $500 million mine in the country. ... Read full article

How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-05 14:51:25


                            How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government Author: Sarah Shamim
PM knew of Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US. ... Read full article

ECB’s Lagarde to Send EU Leaders Checklist on Strengthening Bloc

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:49:06+00:00


                            ECB’s Lagarde to Send EU Leaders Checklist on Strengthening Bloc Author: Alessandra Migliaccio, Daniel Hornak
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde vowed to ensure EU heads of government consider a whole list of measures to strengthen the bloc’s long-term resilience before their upcoming summit. ... Read full article

Goldman Readies $3.75 Billion Debt Offering for DuPont Unit Deal

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:45:02+00:00


                            Goldman Readies $3.75 Billion Debt Offering for DuPont Unit Deal Author: Aaron Weinman, Gowri Gurumurthy
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is readying a revised $3.75 billion financing — now likely to include a junk bond offering — to support chemical maker Arclin Inc.’s acquisition of DuPont de Nemours Inc.’s Aramids business. ... Read full article

Trump goes after ‘moron’ Massie at National Prayer Breakfast

The Hill 2026-02-05 14:44:27


                            Trump goes after ‘moron’ Massie at National Prayer Breakfast Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump referred to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) as a “moron” at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Thursday. “He’s an automatic no. No matter what,” Trump said, referencing Massie’s opposition to past legislation pushed by the president and… ... Read full article

Cape Town Will Slap Tax Hike on Airbnb Owners

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:30:09+00:00


                            Cape Town Will Slap Tax Hike on Airbnb Owners Author: Prinesha Naidoo, Antony Sguazzin
Cape Town plans to more than double municipal rates on homes that are rented out for short durations, including those listed on Airbnb Inc. and Booking.com, as a boom in private tourist accommodation drives up prices and stokes resentment among locals. ... Read full article

Democratic senator raises eyebrows with two-sentence letter to CIA director

MSNBC 2026-02-05 14:27:28


                            Democratic senator raises eyebrows with two-sentence letter to CIA director Author: Steve Benen
Correspondence between senators and intelligence agencies is routine and generally unremarkable. There are, however, exceptions. ... Read full article

Gemini to Shutter UK, EU, Australia Customer Accounts

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:24:36+00:00


                            Gemini to Shutter UK, EU, Australia Customer Accounts Author: Emily Nicolle
Crypto exchange Gemini Space Station Inc. said it plans to cut up to 25% of its workforce and wind down operations in the UK, European Union and Australia, citing a strategy to reduce costs and improve profitability. ... Read full article

Another Cold Blast to Grip US Northeast, Testing Power Demand

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:09:45+00:00


                            Another Cold Blast to Grip US Northeast, Testing Power Demand Author: Brian K Sullivan, Naureen S Malik
The US Northeast, including New York City, will get a brief touch of snow this weekend before a frigid blast of arctic air pushes through the region, leaving winter-weary residents shivering and putting additional stress on power grids and energy prices. ... Read full article

Novo Shares Fall as Hims Offers $49 Wegovy Pill Copycat

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 14:01:45+00:00


                            Novo Shares Fall as Hims Offers $49 Wegovy Pill Copycat Author: Madison Muller
The challenges are mounting for Novo Nordisk A/S. ... Read full article

No, but seriously: What’s going on with bitcoin?

CNN 2026-02-05 13:43:29


                            No, but seriously: What’s going on with bitcoin? Author: David Goldman
Bitcoin is acting weird. The world’s most famous cryptocurrency has tumbled 44% from its October peak, falling below $70,000 Thursday for the first time in 15 months. ... Read full article

Russia-Ukraine talks end with agreement on prisoner swap

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-05 13:43:22


                            Russia-Ukraine talks end with agreement on prisoner swap Author: Al Jazeera
Russian state news agency RIA reports that Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 157 prisoners of war each. ... Read full article

Shutting down the Kennedy Center is even more serious than it looks

MSNBC 2026-02-05 13:03:20


                            Shutting down the Kennedy Center is even more serious than it looks Author: Symone D. Sanders Townsend
Amid the revelations of the Epstein files and the ICE immigration crackdown, Trump's Kennedy Center renovations might seem minor. They're not. ... Read full article

No sign of response to Guthrie's message to her mom's kidnapper

Associated Press 2026-02-05 12:34:13


                            No sign of response to Guthrie's message to her mom's kidnapper Author: Sejal Govindarao, Jacques Billeaud
There has been no public sign of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper. In a recorded video posted Wednesday on social media, Guthrie said her family is ready to talk. But she says they want proof… ... Read full article

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired. What to know.

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 12:17:37.995


                            The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms expired. What to know. Author: Victoria Bisset
U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern that the end of New START could lead to “a dangerous and costly arms race” between the world’s biggest nuclear powers. ... Read full article

He lost a pinkie trying to kill a man. From prison, he made things worse.

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 11:00:25


                            He lost a pinkie trying to kill a man. From prison, he made things worse. Author: Dan Morse
A severed pinkie at a crime scene sent police looking for a nine-fingered man. The case in Montgomery County, Maryland, would include threatening letters from prison and a judge’s regret over the sentence she imposed. ... Read full article

Alysa Liu’s chaotic figure skating path to the Milan Cortina Olympics

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 11:00:21


                            Alysa Liu’s chaotic figure skating path to the Milan Cortina Olympics Author: Les Carpenter
Song and wardrobe changes were only some of the challenges the American star has faced. ... Read full article

What a federal immigration raid looks like to a 2-year-old girl

MSNBC 2026-02-05 11:00:00


                            What a federal immigration raid looks like to a 2-year-old girl Author: Kay Guerrero, Jacob Soboroff
Chloe Tipan Villacis was swept up during a raid and detained by ICE. Child detentions have skyrocketed ‘sixfold’ in Trump’s second term, research shows. ... Read full article

Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control

The Hill 2026-02-05 11:00:00


                            Republicans fear Trump backlash could cost them Senate control Author: Alexander Bolton
Senate Republicans are concerned that a public backlash to President Trump’s handling of the economy and his aggressive deportation policies could give rise to a Democratic wave that not only sweeps away the House Republican majority, but also threatens their… ... Read full article

When patients see the line between life and death, should we believe them?

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 10:00:11


                            When patients see the line between life and death, should we believe them? Author: Mark Johnson
Researchers have developed a model to explain the science of near-death experiences. Others have challenged it. ... Read full article

As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 10:00:04


                            As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding Author: Catherine Belton
New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable. ... Read full article

These athletes face the greatest risk at the Winter Olympics

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 10:00:00


                            These athletes face the greatest risk at the Winter Olympics Author: Todd C. Frankel
Injuries are most common in newer ski and snowboarding events at the Winter Olympics. ... Read full article

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