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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Politico 2026-02-06 10:00:00+00:00


                            The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics Author:
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundred… ... Read full article

Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge

BBC News 2026-02-06 09:52:21.3702653


                            Pandora switching to platinum from  silver as prices surge Author: BBC News
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure to silver after the price of the metal soars. ... Read full article

Explosion rocks mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 09:29:53


                            Explosion rocks mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

BBC News quiz of the week: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight?

BBC News 2026-02-06 09:22:18.1650641


                            BBC News quiz of the week: How did this boxer lose his hair during a fight? Author: BBC News
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? ... Read full article

Senior Russian officer shot in Moscow in apparent assassination attempt

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 09:16:49


                            Senior Russian officer shot in Moscow in apparent assassination attempt Author: Al Jazeera Staff
An unidentified individual has shot Lieutenant General Alekseyev before fleeing the scene, authorities say. ... Read full article

No suspects and a new reward: Family pleads for Nancy Guthrie’s return as search enters sixth day

CNN 2026-02-06 09:00:47


                            No suspects and a new reward: Family pleads for Nancy Guthrie’s return as search enters sixth day Author:
“Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie is pleading for her 84-year-old mother’s safe return. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article

Settler violence stokes peak West Bank displacement since October 2023: UN

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 08:58:41


                            Settler violence stokes peak West Bank displacement since October 2023: UN Author: Al Jazeera Staff
January’s data is particularly high after removal of an entire herding community in the Jordan Valley, OCHA says. ... Read full article

‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 08:57:38


                            ‘Magical atmosphere’: Kite fever lights up Lahore as Basant boosts economy Author: Abid Hussain
Spring festival comeback injects millions of dollars into local economy as businesses cash in on Basant frenzy. ... Read full article

Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 08:44:53


                            Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs Author: Gurvinder Singh
The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs. ... Read full article

Russian deputy chief of military intelligence shot

MSNBC 2026-02-06 08:38:07


                            Russian deputy chief of military intelligence shot Author: Tim Collins
On Friday, a deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot, according to the Associated Press. ... Read full article

Russian general shot and hospitalized in Moscow, officials say

CNN 2026-02-06 08:25:54


                            Russian general shot and hospitalized in Moscow, officials say Author: Anna Chernova, Lauren Kent
A Russian general was shot in Moscow and hospitalized, according to the country’s Investigative Committee. ... Read full article

A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow

Associated Press 2026-02-06 08:15:09


                            A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow Author:
A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence has been shot and wounded. Officials say Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was attacked by an unidentified assailant in Moscow. The incident happened on Friday. Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko s… ... Read full article

Russian general shot several times in Moscow

BBC News 2026-02-06 08:07:26.5403076


                            Russian general shot several times in Moscow Author: BBC News
Russian general shot several times in Moscow ... Read full article

Gruffalo Granny: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third book

BBC News 2026-02-06 08:07:23.11929


                            Gruffalo Granny: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third book Author: BBC News
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny. ... Read full article

Everything to know about the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup, how to watch

USA Today 2026-02-06 08:01:33+00:00


                            Everything to know about the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup, how to watch Author: Saman Shafiq
Twenty teams, including the United States, are set to participate in the International Cricket Council tournament from Feb. 7 to March 8. ... Read full article

Travel alert issued by civil rights groups for Florida tourists

USA Today 2026-02-06 07:14:21+00:00


                            Travel alert issued by civil rights groups for Florida tourists Author: Michelle Spitzer
Groups like the ACLU warn Florida tourists their rights, liberty and physical security could be in danger. ... Read full article

Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 07:03:14


                            Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market Author: Justin Salhani
Al Jazeera hit the streets of Beirut to talk to people who work with gold about the recent fluctuations. ... Read full article

‘Election matters’: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 06:12:54


                            ‘Election matters’: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded Author: Indlieb Farazi Saber
For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That’s exciting many. But others can’t vote — or won’t. ... Read full article

Opinions from across America on today’s news

The Washington Post 2026-02-06 05:52:40.0869568

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Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article

Wuthering Heights: Jacob Elordi 'practised Northern accent in the bath'

BBC News 2026-02-06 05:52:28.3843656


                            Wuthering Heights: Jacob Elordi 'practised Northern accent in the bath' Author: BBC News
The Australian actor is starring opposite Margot Robbie in new film, Wuthering Heights, set in Yorkshire. ... Read full article

Gloria Allred alleges male, sexual predators are being protected by the Epstein files while Jane Does are being revealed | CNN Politics

CNN 2026-02-06 05:47:58.795


                            Gloria Allred alleges male, sexual predators are being protected by the Epstein files while Jane Does are being revealed | CNN Politics Author: Noah Weiss
Laura Coates speaks with victims’ rights attorney Gloria Allred, who represents more than 20 Jeffrey Epstein survivors, about the latest release of Epstein files. Allred questions why alleged perpetrators remain unnamed while accusers are publicly identified,… ... Read full article

Former FBI cybersecurity expert explains how Nancy Guthrie could be found via Bitcoin and Email | CNN

CNN 2026-02-06 05:31:45.745


                            Former FBI cybersecurity expert explains how Nancy Guthrie could be found via Bitcoin and Email | CNN Author: Noah Weiss
Former FBI counterintelligence operative and cybersecurity expert Eric O’Neill joins Laura Coates to explain how a Bitcoin ransom demand could still be traced by law enforcement. ... Read full article

Schweizer: Defeating Weaponized Immigration ‘Battle Over the Future of Our Country’

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 05:13:11


                            Schweizer: Defeating Weaponized Immigration ‘Battle Over the Future of Our Country’ Author: Jasmyn Jordan
During a special Founders Roundtable with the Breitbart Fight Club, Peter Schweizer addressed themes from his new book, "The Invisible Coup." ... Read full article

Schweizer: U.S. Must Close Mexican Consulates Stoking Anti-ICE Protests

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 05:11:48


                            Schweizer: U.S. Must Close Mexican Consulates Stoking Anti-ICE Protests Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Peter Schweizer said the United States should drastically cut back the number of Mexican consulates—by as much as 90 percent. ... Read full article

Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 05:03:39


                            Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions Author: Ola Al-Asi
Chronic displacement and trauma burden Gaza’s elderly, but they cling to their homeland as an act of defiance. ... Read full article

Trump says tariffs led to economic growth. The facts tell another story

Associated Press 2026-02-06 05:02:58


                            Trump says tariffs led to economic growth. The facts tell another story Author: Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber
President Donald Trump claims his tariffs have revived the U.S. economy, calling it an “American economic miracle.” He argues that tariffs have boosted growth and reduced inflation. However, the facts tell a different story. The U.S. economy was already growi… ... Read full article

Epstein paid for novel genetic testing in apparent effort to explore extending life, new emails show

CNN 2026-02-06 05:01:47


                            Epstein paid for novel genetic testing in apparent effort to explore extending life, new emails show Author: Sarah Owermohle
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid for genetic testing in an apparent bid to harness his own genetic material for regenerative medicine – which is aimed at repairing the body by developing new tissues and organs as the old ones wear out – according t… ... Read full article

Savannah Guthrie wants proof that her mom is alive. That's complicated in this era of AI

Associated Press 2026-02-06 05:01:43


                            Savannah Guthrie wants proof that her mom is alive. That's complicated in this era of AI Author: Barbara Ortutay, Ed White
Savannah Guthrie made a heart-wrenching plea for “proof of life” of her 84-year-old mother. And in this digital age, the NBC “Today” co-anchor says she knows that voices and images can be manipulated. At least three news organizations have reported receiving … ... Read full article

In Minnesota immigration crackdown, attending school is act of faith

Associated Press 2026-02-06 05:01:16


                            In Minnesota immigration crackdown, attending school is act of faith Author: Bianca Vázquez Toness
For many immigrant families in Minnesota, sending a child to school each day requires faith that one of the thousands of federal immigration officers deployed around the state won’t detain them. Thousands of children are staying home, often for lack of door-t… ... Read full article

Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran

CNN 2026-02-06 05:00:46


                            Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran Author: Stephen Collinson
Amid a new Iran crisis, it’s getting harder to see how Trump emerges with the kind of crisp, easy win that he craves. ... Read full article

GOP Rep. Kiley: ICE Doesn't Need to Set Up Outside of Schools

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 04:58:26


                            GOP Rep. Kiley: ICE Doesn't Need to Set Up Outside of Schools Author: Ian Hanchett
On Thursday's broadcast of CNN International's "The Brief," Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) stated that he doesn't think ICE officers should be setting up in or | Clips ... Read full article

Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 04:55:50


                            Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground Author: Joseph Stepansky
Analysts say Trump’s unclear strategy risks derailing US-Iran talks amid military posturing and protests across Iran. ... Read full article

Bitcoin is down 8% and Asian shares are mostly lower

Associated Press 2026-02-06 04:31:10


                            Bitcoin is down 8% and Asian shares are mostly lower Author: Chan Ho-him
Asian shares are mostly lower after Wall Street extended losses driven by technology stocks. Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.8% as tech shares in Japan bounced back. U.S. futures edged lower and bitcoin sank about 8% to roughly half its record pri… ... Read full article

Jeh Johnson: ICE Cooperation Spanberger Killed Is Generally Good, You Need Partnerships to Get Worst of the Worst

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 04:09:07


                            Jeh Johnson: ICE Cooperation Spanberger Killed Is Generally Good, You Need Partnerships to Get Worst of the Worst Author: Ian Hanchett
On Thursday's broadcast of MS NOW's "The Briefing," former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson stated that 287(g) agreements, like the one ended in Virginia by Gov. | Clips ... Read full article

Federal officials warn of rising threat from common chemicals in domestic abuse cases

Fox News 2026-02-06 04:07:06.5105054

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US strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific

Associated Press 2026-02-06 04:05:31


                            US strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific Author:
The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command said Thursday on social media that the boat “was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in th… ... Read full article

US-Iran talks live: Critical negotiations set to begin in Oman

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-06 04:00:00


                            US-Iran talks live: Critical negotiations set to begin in Oman Author: Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
US and Iranian officials are holding talks in Muscat amid escalating tensions and a US military buildup in the Gulf. ... Read full article

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

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

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

Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program

Associated Press 2026-02-06 02:59:03


                            Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program Author: Jon Gambrell
Iran and the United States are poised Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehran’s nuclear program. The talks follow a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to take part in talks in Turkey. Previous rounds of meetings turn… ... Read full article

Ellison on Cooperating with Feds for Drawdowns: 'This Was Never About What Minnesota Was Doing'

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 02:54:47


                            Ellison on Cooperating with Feds for Drawdowns: 'This Was Never About What Minnesota Was Doing' Author: Ian Hanchett
On Thursday's broadcast of NPR's "Morning Edition," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) responded to Border Czar Tom Homan saying that drawdowns | Clips ... 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

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

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

Hillary Clinton Attacks James Comer Over Epstein Hearing: 'If You Want this Fight, Let's Have It -- In Public'

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 02:03:54


                            Hillary Clinton Attacks James Comer Over Epstein Hearing: 'If You Want this Fight, Let's Have It -- In Public' Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Hillary Clinton pushed for a public hearing after she and her husband agreed to testify in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. ... 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

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

MD Man Arrested with Charged Murder of Trump OMB Russell Vought

Breitbart News 2026-02-06 01:24:25


                            MD Man Arrested with Charged Murder of Trump OMB Russell Vought Author: Paul Bois
A Maryland Man has been charged with the attempted murder of the Trump-appointed Russell Vought, director of the OMB. ... 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

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

New Epstein documents reveal Woody Allen's White House visit

Associated Press 2026-02-06 00:37:26


                            New Epstein documents reveal Woody Allen's White House visit Author: Hillel Italie
Woody Allen’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has been known for years, but emails in the huge trove of records released by the Justice Department illustrate that relationship in new depth. The filmmaker, his wife and Epstein were neighbors in New York City. … ... 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

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

Raskin: SAVE Act Likely Violation of 19th Amendment, Women's Right to Vote

Breitbart News 2026-02-05 23:45:53


                            Raskin: SAVE Act Likely Violation of 19th Amendment, Women's Right to Vote Author: Pam Key
Thursday on CNN's "The Arena," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, if passed, would likely violate the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. | Clips ... Read full article

NBA trade deadline winners, losers: Fallout as Giannis Antetokounmpo stays put

USA Today 2026-02-05 23:34:49+00:00


                            NBA trade deadline winners, losers: Fallout as Giannis Antetokounmpo stays put Author: Lorenzo Reyes
The winners and losers of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, which was largely defined by Giannis Antetokounmpo staying with the Milwaukee Bucks. ... 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

NFL Honors 2026: Live updates, results on MVP and more award winners

USA Today 2026-02-05 22:42:43+00:00


                            NFL Honors 2026: Live updates, results on MVP and more award winners Author: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
The annual NFL Honors ceremony will recognize the league's brightest stars ahead of Super Bowl 60. Stay here for full results on all the awards. ... 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

Kushner and Witkoff to lead U.S.-Iran talks in Oman

MSNBC 2026-02-05 21:58:08


                            Kushner and Witkoff to lead U.S.-Iran talks in Oman Author: Erum Salam, Ian Sherwood
The meeting evidently won’t involve the regime’s ballistic missile program, one of its chief tools in regional conflicts. ... 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

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

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

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

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

Bill Gates STI, 'tryst' charges came during dispute Epstein mediated

USA Today 2026-02-05 20:26:32+00:00


                            Bill Gates STI, 'tryst' charges came during dispute Epstein mediated Author: Erin Mansfield, Eduardo Cuevas
Newly released emails show Bill Gates authorized Jeffrey Epstein to mediate a dispute between the Microsoft co-founder and an adviser. ... 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

Giving immigration courts the judges they need is a win-win

The Washington Post 2026-02-05 19:53:10


                            Giving immigration courts the judges they need is a win-win Author: Editorial Board
A backlog of 3.4 million cases is inhumane and economically short-sighted. ... 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

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

Trump told a female reporter to smile. Why women aren't happy about it

USA Today 2026-02-05 18:38:19+00:00


                            Trump told a female reporter to smile. Why women aren't happy about it Author: Jessica Guynn
Women, who have had to grin and bear it at work, are sounding off after President Trump chided CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for “not smiling.” ... 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

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

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

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

Macro Hedge Funds Surged in Volatile January as Haidar Rose 19%

Bloomberg 2026-02-05 16:12:57+00:00


                            Macro Hedge Funds Surged in Volatile January as Haidar Rose 19% Author: Nishant Kumar, Hema Parmar
Macro hedge funds had a strong start to the year, while multistrategy giants produced steady returns last month amid soaring volatility, setting the industry up to capitalize on improving investor interest. ... Read full article

12 candidates vie for Democratic nomination in N.J. special congressional primary

MSNBC 2026-02-05 15:58:31


                            12 candidates vie for Democratic nomination in N.J. special congressional primary Author: Ebony Davis
The election Thursday in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will name the Democratic nominee for the seat vacated by by Gov. Mikie Sherill. ... 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

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

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

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