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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Election|Political|US

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Business|Economy|US|World

White House’s Hassett says 'happy to serve' if chosen as Fed chair

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that he would be happy to serve as the next chairman of the U.S.

White House’s Hassett says 'happy to serve' if chosen as Fed chair
Business|Economy

BOJ to consider rate hike in December, governor says; yen, yields rise

The Bank of Japan will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, giving the

BOJ to consider rate hike in December, governor says; yen, yields rise
Lifestyle|World

Mass wedding in Gaza celebrates new life after years of war and tragedy

Dressed in traditional Palestinian prints and a suit, Eman Hassan Lawwa and Hikmat Lawwa walked hand-in-hand past the crumbled buildings of southern Gaza in a line of couples dressed exactly the same as them

Mass wedding in Gaza celebrates new life after years of war and tragedy
Europe|Political|World

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn’t withdraw
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists
Asia|Political|World

China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan

China warned on Wednesday it would "crush" any foreign attempts to interfere over Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles on an island near democratically-governed

China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan
Business|Economy|Environment|World

OPEC+ seen keeping oil output unchanged, focus on capacity debate

OPEC+ is likely to leave output levels unchanged at its meeting on Sunday while focusing talks on a theoretical topic of how much oil its members can

OPEC+ seen keeping oil output unchanged, focus on capacity debate
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Italian man accused of dressing up as his dead mom to claim her pension

Italian man accused of dressing up as his dead mom to claim her pension

Italian man accused of dressing up as his dead mom to claim her pension
Crime|Political|US

Judge sentences Joshua Rocha to death by lethal injection in shooting of NKC officer Daniel Vasquez

Judge sentences Joshua Rocha to death by lethal injection in shooting of NKC officer Daniel Vasquez

Judge sentences Joshua Rocha to death by lethal injection in shooting of NKC officer Daniel Vasquez
Uncategorized

US DOJ's misconduct complaint against judge in transgender military ban case gets tossed

A rare judicial misconduct complaint filed by the U.S.

US DOJ's misconduct complaint against judge in transgender military ban case gets tossed
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Amazon's satellite internet licence faces legal challenge in France

A French union filed a legal challenge on Monday against a decision by the country's telecoms regulator to grant radio spectrum to Amazon's

Amazon's satellite internet licence faces legal challenge in France
Business|Economy|World

US banks report 13.5% jump in profits: FDIC

The U.S. banking industry saw its profits jump 13.5% to $79.3 billion in the third quarter of 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported Monday.

US banks report 13.5% jump in profits: FDIC
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says European counter-proposal for Ukraine peace does not work for Russia

The Kremlin on Monday said that a European counter-proposal to a U.S. 28-point peace plan for Ukraine was not constructive and that it simply did not work for Moscow.

Kremlin says European counter-proposal for Ukraine peace does not work for Russia
Business|Economy|Environment|World

U.S. companies hold the line at climate talks despite Trump

Despite the U.S. government souring on the global climate agenda ahead of the COP30 summit, American companies did not shy away.

U.S. companies hold the line at climate talks despite Trump
Crime|Political|World

Aftermath of Chicago's intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety

Chicago has entered what many consider an uneasy phase of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has already led to thousands of arrests

Aftermath of Chicago's intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance

Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz has created a unique stage adaptation of the Maya myth Popol Vuh

An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance
Australia|Environment|Travel|World

Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory

Thousands of people in Australia's Northern Territory were without power on Sunday after a tropical cyclone brought destructive winds to the region, including capital Darwin,

Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Plan for $20 million firefighter training center near the site of Ohio derailment is revived

Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio

Plan for $20 million firefighter training center near the site of Ohio derailment is revived
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Williams' comments boost odds of a Fed cut, though policy hawks remain adamant

Comments from a top U.S.

Williams' comments boost odds of a Fed cut, though policy hawks remain adamant
Business|Economy|Food|Political|World

Brazil hails US tariff rollback as ‘significant progress' and seeks more exemptions

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to remove additional import tariffs on some Brazilian agribusiness products marks significant progress

Brazil hails US tariff rollback as ‘significant progress' and seeks more exemptions
Crime|Political

Wilder raid detainees released from Elmore County

Wilder raid detainees released from Elmore County

Wilder raid detainees released from Elmore County
Crime|Political|US

The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure

President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following a yearslong push by survivors of Epstein’s abuse for a public reckoning

The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure
Business|Economy

Bank of Canada urges coordinated approach to boost weak productivity

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday called for a coordinated economy-wide approach to boost weak productivity, an issue it said was becoming more pressing in

Bank of Canada urges coordinated approach to boost weak productivity
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new

‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new

‘Better to try and fail than not to try it at all’: 100-year-old says age has nothing on trying something new
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry

The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency’s supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor

Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry
Crime|Political|US

Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration

Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration

Letitia James says charges against her stem from ‘illegal and unethical behavior’ by Trump administration
Sports|US|World

Trump muses about what it would take to strip US World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off

Trump muses about what it would take to strip US World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off

Trump muses about what it would take to strip US World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel's hedge fund has sold off its entire stake in Nvidia during the third quarter, a regulatory filing showed, intensifying worries of an artificial intelligence

Peter Thiel's fund offloaded Nvidia stake in third quarter, filing shows
Crime|Political|US|World

Some National Guard troops being withdrawn from Chicago and Portland, officials say

The Pentagon is withdrawing some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland, weeks after President Donald Trump deployed them to combat what he

Some National Guard troops being withdrawn from Chicago and Portland, officials say
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation

By the end of next year, the state of Para is requiring all cattle to be tagged to trace where they came from in order to be sold legally

In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation
Sports|World

Pochettino plans to bring only final 26 players to camp ahead of World Cup to `not to be cruel'

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino plans to bring only the final 26-man roster to his last pre-World Cup training camp

Pochettino plans to bring only final 26 players to camp ahead of World Cup to `not to be cruel'
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend

A Texas judge on Friday deferred ruling on state Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid to temporarily block Kenvue from paying a dividend to its shareholders, in connection with his lawsuit

Texas judge defers ruling on Kenvue dividend
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

How the funny and feminist fashion in 'Palm Royale' further the storytelling

“Palm Royale” made a splash in its first season with a starry cast, high production values, and its ubiquitous grasshopper cocktail

How the funny and feminist fashion in 'Palm Royale' further the storytelling
Asia|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners

A restaurant in central Thailand has become an internet sensation after a nearby river flooded it with water and fish

A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners
Business|Economy|US|World

US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador

The United States said on Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador

US to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador
Business|Crime|Political|Sports|World

British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes

British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump

British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits

Britain's economy barely expanded in the third quarter, held back by September's cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, according to data on

UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits
Entertainment

Cousins receive flag from Civil War veteran's final salute a century after he died

Cousins receive flag from Civil War veteran's final salute a century after he died

Cousins receive flag from Civil War veteran's final salute a century after he died
Crime|Lifestyle|World

'I could be dead': Woman held hostage by suspect in double homicide

'I could be dead': Woman held hostage by suspect in double homicide

'I could be dead': Woman held hostage by suspect in double homicide
Crime|Europe|US|World

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK