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DOJ Opens Unredacted Epstein Files to Lawmakers as Clintons Press for Public Testimony

Starting Monday, members can review the full records on DOJ computers under tight restrictions, highlighting a broader fight over transparency, privacy protections, and misinformation.

Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters Day 7 as Investigators Probe New Message and Seize Vehicle

Authorities are treating the 84-year-old’s disappearance as a likely abduction, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward.

Reports Point to Feb. 19 Press-Release Debut for Apple’s iPhone 17e

Leaks point to A19 performance gains plus C1X and N1 networking with MagSafe charging, not a new exterior.

Trump Deletes Racist Video of Obamas, Then Refuses to Apologize

Trump refuses to apologize following a White House claim of staff error.

TrumpRx Launches, Offering Discounted Brand‑Name Drugs Through U.S. Portal

Experts say benefits will largely be for uninsured patients, with key deal terms still undisclosed.

OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3-Codex, a Faster Agentic Coding Model With Guardrails

OpenAI is gating high‑risk uses under a Trusted Access pilot due to a high‑capability cybersecurity classification.

U.S. and Russia Reopen Channels in Riyadh as Ukraine Signals NATO Trade-Off

The meeting set a process to rebuild diplomatic ties, launching focused negotiating teams.

Apple Said to Open CarPlay to Third-Party AI Chatbots Within Months

Siri would remain the built-in assistant under rules that bar third-party wake words and button remapping.

Victims Identified After Westwood 99 Ranch Crash That Killed 3 as Probe Centers on 92-Year-Old Driver

City leaders promise rapid safety fixes on Westwood Boulevard after the crash.

OpenAI Launches Frontier to Orchestrate Enterprise AI Agents

The company is pursuing deeper enterprise sales through a limited rollout to marquee clients with pricing still undisclosed.

Western Allies Court Beijing as U.S. Tariff Gambit Strains Old Partnerships

Analysts say allies are hedging in response to increasingly unpredictable U.S. tariff diplomacy.

Big Tech’s $650 Billion AI Buildout Triggers Market Repricing as Nvidia’s Grip Faces New Tests

Investors pivot toward near-term earnings after capex shocks jolted software and data stocks.

Trump Ties Gateway Funding to Renaming Penn Station and Dulles as Work Pauses and States Sue

With construction paused, New York and New Jersey are suing to compel release of the appropriated Gateway funds.

Super Bowl LX Set for Sunday at Levi’s Stadium With Seahawks Favored and Bad Bunny Headlining

NBC and Peacock will air the game as betting heat centers on Charlie Puth’s anthem and polling tilts public rooting interest toward Seattle.

EU Issues Preliminary Finding That TikTok’s ‘Addictive’ Design Violates DSA

Regulators propose targeted design changes with potential fines up to 6% of global turnover if violations are confirmed.

Senior GRU General Shot in Moscow in Apparent Assassination Attempt

Moscow has cast the attack as an effort to derail peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

U.S. and Iran Signal Cautious Progress After Oman Talks

The Muscat meetings reopened a channel under Omani mediation with both sides preparing next steps.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000 After Flash Crash as ETF Outflows, Liquidations Rattle Market

Record ETF volumes with surging liquidations signal a fragile backdrop.

Vonn Completes Second Downhill Training Run, Set to Start Olympic Race Despite Torn ACL

She is relying on a stabilizing brace with specific medical benchmarks to gauge whether she can keep racing.

MNRAS Study Proposes Dark-Matter Core Could Masquerade as the Milky Way’s Central Black Hole

New simulations reproduce S-star and G-source orbits within 1%, highlighting photon-ring searches as the next decisive test.

Big Tech’s $650 Billion AI Buildout Triggers Market Repricing as Nvidia’s Grip Faces New Tests

Investors pivot toward near-term earnings after capex shocks jolted software and data stocks.

Bithumb Recovers 99.7% of Erroneous 620,000‑BTC Credits After Exchange-Only Flash Crash

Regulators opened inspections after Bithumb traced the glitch to an input mistake during a promotional payout.

China Launches Reusable Spaceplane on Fourth Secretive Orbital Flight

Analysts now look to U.S. tracking to reveal the orbit under China’s tight secrecy.

AMD Stock Sinks Despite Strong Quarter as Near-Term Outlook Disappoints

A cautious Q1 view with uncertain China demand refocuses attention on execution risks despite aggressive multiyear AI targets.

Dow Tops 50,000 as Tech-Led Rally Caps Volatile Week

Dip-buying centered on chipmakers, reflecting optimism about AI spending.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000 After Flash Crash as ETF Outflows, Liquidations Rattle Market

Record ETF volumes with surging liquidations signal a fragile backdrop.

Tether Freezes Over $500 Million in USDT as Turkey Targets Alleged Betting Kingpin

The move followed a Turkish probe that traced funds to Veysel Sahin’s network, signaling the stablecoin issuer’s expanding role in cross-border enforcement.

Spotify Launches 'About the Song' Beta With Swipeable Track Stories

The beta uses machine-learning summaries from cited third-party sources to add context to select tracks.

Apple Said to Open CarPlay to Third-Party AI Chatbots Within Months

Siri would remain the built-in assistant under rules that bar third-party wake words and button remapping.

AI.com Sets Feb. 8 Launch for Consumer Autonomous Agents With Super Bowl LX Ad

A reported $70 million domain purchase signals a push for instant name recognition via a Super Bowl debut.

Prediction Markets Surge as NFL Blocks Super Bowl Ads and Pros Move In

Regulators warn of integrity risks that could harm consumers.

Epic Games Debunks Viral Claim Linking Epstein to a Fortnite Account

Epic Games attributes the supposed connection to a recent username change on an unrelated player’s account.

Trump Mobile Shows T1 Prototype With Upgraded Specs, Sets $499 Intro Price for Depositors

The device will undergo final assembly in Miami rather than full U.S. manufacture.

Mercedes-AMG Confirms C 53 Inline-Six for C-Class, Phasing Out Four-Cylinder C 63 PHEV

AMG cites Euro 7 rules for the shift to a lighter, non-hybrid inline-six.

Applied Digital Begins Lease-Revenue Ramp as It Advances 430 MW Buildout

Analysts still forecast upside given the lease revenue ramp.

Ukraine and SpaceX Cut Off Russian Starlink Use as Whitelist Goes Live

Officials describe degraded Russian command alongside restoration of verified Ukrainian terminals.

Cardano Slides to Multi-Year Support as Crypto Selloff Deepens

Bitcoin’s break below $70,000 coupled with falling derivatives participation has drained liquidity ahead of CME’s ADA futures listing on Feb. 9.

New York Lawmakers Move to Impose Three-Year Pause on New Data Centers

The proposal directs state regulators to produce impact studies with rule recommendations before any new permits proceed.

Universal’s Volcano Bay to Go Fully Cashless on Feb. 25, 2026

Guests using cash must load money onto a Visa prepaid card at on-site kiosks before making purchases.

Dogecoin Drops to $0.08 With Exhaustion Signals After Broad Crypto Sell-Off

Short-term indicators flag a possible bounce if price reclaims the $0.10 zone.

Giants Hire Mike Bloomgren as Offensive Line Coach on Harbaugh’s New Staff

The move brings a Bill Callahan–trained coach with extensive college credentials following a difficult year in Cleveland.

Cole Palmer’s First‑Half Hat‑Trick Lifts Chelsea Over Wolves as Rosenior’s Perfect League Start Continues

Rosenior hailed the 23-year-old’s display, emphasizing careful fitness management after recent injuries.

Micah Parsons Says Eagles Trade Was ‘Very Close,’ Contingent on Jalen Carter Staying

Green Bay ultimately landed the All-Pro after Dallas opted against sending him to Philadelphia, accepting two first-round picks and Kenny Clark.

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Taps Belichick and Reid for Last-Minute Super Bowl Prep

The first-year New England head coach leans on veteran voices to steer his Super Bowl week.

Townsend Rejects Calls to Quit After Scotland’s 18-15 Loss to Italy

Townsend insists he will lead preparations for England’s visit to Murrayfield next week.

Kagiyama Tops Malinin in Team Short Program, U.S. Lead Trimmed to One Point

Clean, high-difficulty jumping from Yuma Kagiyama tightened the team standings under the placement-based scoring format.

Alabama Visits Auburn for Iron Bowl of Basketball Today on ESPN2

Steven Pearl debuts in the rivalry with Auburn level in SEC play against Alabama.

Kimura Wins Olympic Big Air Gold as Japan Goes 1–2 in Livigno

The one-two finish caps a decade-long rise in Japanese snowboarding, raising expectations for slopestyle and halfpipe.

Liverpool-Bound Jeremy Jacquet Exits Rennes Match With Shoulder Injury

Liverpool will assess the 20-year-old’s condition ahead of his agreed summer move from Rennes.

UFC Vegas 113 Tonight as Bautista Faces Oliveira on Paramount+

Paramount+ streams the Las Vegas card exclusively, with prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 8 p.m. ET.

CIF-Southern Section Unveils Boys and Girls Soccer Playoff Schedules With First Round on Feb. 11–12

The Open Division adopts a two-leg, aggregate-score format.

NBA Sets Dunk Contest Field of First-Timers as Shooting Stars Returns

Mac McClung’s exit guarantees a new champion, elevating rookie-driven storylines.

CAS Upholds Ban on Team GB's Novel Skeleton Helmet Ahead of Cortina Olympics

Arbitrators ruled the pointed rear showed an aerodynamic design that falls outside current IBSF shape rules.

Nets Waive Cam Thomas After Deadline, Making Him an Unrestricted Free Agent

The decision signals a focus on draft positioning after failed trade talks.

Warriors Rule Out Steph Curry With Runner’s Knee for Lakers Game

Golden State is prioritizing careful rehab to prevent a flare-up.

PFL Road to Dubai Opens 2026 as Kuramagomedov Wins Welterweight Title, Announces Retirement

Kuramagomedov’s decision immediately reshapes the welterweight picture for a PFL season starting under new leadership.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Stake in Kalshi, a CFTC-Regulated Prediction Market

The move raises conflict-of-interest scrutiny in a sector facing state legal pushback.

Suns List Booker, Green as Questionable vs. 76ers as Depth Takes Another Hit

Phoenix faces roster strain with key guards day-to-day before hosting Philadelphia.

Ronaldo Left Out Again as Al-Nassr Beat Al-Ittihad 2-0 After League Warning

Reports point to a £43m summer release clause as officials consider marquee successors.

IOC Declines to Punish Team GB’s Gus Kenworthy for Anti-ICE Yellow-Snow Post at Milan-Cortina

Officials say the post falls under athlete expression rules for personal social media.

Untamed Season 2 Heads to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park With Eric Bana Returning

Production is underway for a six-episode run filmed in Hawaii.

Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down Frontman and Founder, Dies at 47

The band said he passed in his sleep after a public battle with stage 4 kidney cancer.

Billie Joe Armstrong Tells ICE Agents to Quit at Pre-Super Bowl Party, Targets MAGA and Epstein in Lyric Changes

NFL officials say there are no planned ICE operations at Super Bowl events.

Reports Link Tramell Tillman to X-Men Villain William Metzger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Unconfirmed reports describe the role as a Damage Control chief, an anti‑mutant figure.

FCC Reportedly Opens Probe Into ABC’s The View Over Equal‑Time Rule

The reported inquiry follows new FCC guidance narrowing the news exemption for talk‑show interviews under Section 315.

Thom Browne Reintroduces His Signature at GQ Bowl, Debuts Asics Collaboration

The San Francisco museum runway targeted a broader sports audience through GQ’s livestream.

Spain’s Guarino Sabaté Cleared to Use Minions Music at the Olympics After Last-Minute Deal

Public pressure prompted rightsholders to clear a final hold on Pharrell Williams’ “Freedom.”

Disney Launches Angel’s ‘Glitter Glide’ With Animated Video and Merch Rollout

The campaign elevates Experiment 624 to pop‑star status via a coordinated retail push plus social dance promotion.

North West Shows Off New Hand and Wrist Piercings, Releases 'PIERCING ON MY HAND'

Listings that credit her alone on YouTube, with blanks on Spotify, put authorship under the microscope.

Luc Besson’s Dracula Opens to Mixed Reviews as U.S. Theatrical Run Begins

Early reaction centers on a romance-first approach with lavish craft.

Super Bowl Crowds Converge on Universal Orlando as CityWalk Venue Sells Out

Visitor advisories urge early arrivals to avoid Super Bowl–driven pressure on resort operations.

J. Cole Makes Surprise Stop at Fayetteville 'The Fall-Off' Listening Event

Cole has described the double album as intended to be his last, a framing his hometown visit complicated.

Super Bowl LX Set for Sunday at Levi’s Stadium With Seahawks Favored and Bad Bunny Headlining

NBC and Peacock will air the game as betting heat centers on Charlie Puth’s anthem and polling tilts public rooting interest toward Seattle.

Darron Lee Charged With First-Degree Murder in Girlfriend’s Death in Tennessee

Investigators determined the Ooltewah death was a homicide, with Lee jailed without bond pending a Feb. 11 court appearance.

Trump Deletes Racist Video of Obamas, Then Refuses to Apologize

Trump refuses to apologize following a White House claim of staff error.

UFC Vegas 113 Tonight as Bautista Faces Oliveira on Paramount+

Paramount+ streams the Las Vegas card exclusively, with prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 8 p.m. ET.

Nithya Raman Enters L.A. Mayor’s Race, Challenging Karen Bass Hours Before Filing Deadline

The move marks a break from her past public support for Bass.

Turning Point USA’s ‘All-American Halftime Show’ Finalizes Lineup and Streaming Plan Ahead of Super Bowl

Performers present the show as a country-centric, values-driven alternative to the NFL’s Bad Bunny halftime.

Lil Jon Confirms Death of Son After Body Recovered From Milton Pond

Officials await medical examiner confirmation after police report no sign of foul play.

Charli XCX–Takashi Miike Horror 'Untitled Kyoto' Adds Milly Alcock and Norman Reedus

International sales launch at Berlin’s film market signals an advanced pre-production push.

China Launches Reusable Spaceplane on Fourth Secretive Orbital Flight

Analysts now look to U.S. tracking to reveal the orbit under China’s tight secrecy.

West Faces Record Snow Drought as Forecast Slashes Lake Powell Inflows

Unusual warmth turned storms to rain, accelerating melt as the March–April snowpack peak nears.

MNRAS Study Proposes Dark-Matter Core Could Masquerade as the Milky Way’s Central Black Hole

New simulations reproduce S-star and G-source orbits within 1%, highlighting photon-ring searches as the next decisive test.

EPCOT Seabase Welcomes Orphaned Manatee Under New Short-Term Rehab Model

The shift aims to relieve overcrowded regional rescue centers.

Black Lake Sturgeon Season Opens Under Six-Fish Cap, Rapid-Closure Rules

A strict six-fish limit reflects two decades of rehabilitation that now allow a carefully controlled public harvest.

NASA, SpaceX Set Crew-12 Launch for Feb. 11 After FAA Clears Falcon 9

The flight becomes the next U.S. human launch following an Artemis II delay, addressing reduced ISS staffing after January’s medical evacuation.

JWST Detects First Extragalactic Methyl Radical in Carbon‑Rich, Dust‑Buried Galaxy

Spectroscopy indicates cosmic rays are breaking larger carbon materials into small organics inside the obscured nucleus.

Fallout Repositions Mr. House as a Power in New Vegas as Season 3 Gathers Momentum

Audience praise meets uncertainty over Justin Theroux’s return.

China Researchers Report Compact 20‑GW Microwave Driver With Potential Anti‑Satellite Use

Independent confirmation of the reported performance remains limited.

Inside Moltbook, the Agent-Only Network Facing Fresh Security Scrutiny

Security researchers say design flaws exposed credentials, enabling agent impersonation.

Tennessee Approves $560 Million Expansion to Turn Centrus’s Oak Ridge Site Into High-Rate Centrifuge Plant

The move follows a federal award that accelerates Centrus’s plans to scale HALEU production.

NASA Clears Smartphones for Space on Crew-12 and Artemis II

The change follows an accelerated certification push that, for the first time, fully qualifies iPhones for extended use in orbit and on a lunar flyby.

Public Picks 'Ferreiraella populi' for Newly Described Deep-Sea Chiton

Researchers fast-tracked the open-access description to model quicker taxonomy for conservation.

New Analysis Challenges Claim That Trees 'Anticipated' 2022 Solar Eclipse

Ecologists attribute the synchronized signals in Dolomites spruces to a thunderstorm with nearby lightning, not foresight.

FDA Eases 'No Artificial Colors' Labeling for Non‑Petroleum Dyes, OKs Beetroot Red and Spirulina Expansion

The agency is using enforcement discretion to accelerate a planned 2027 phase‑out of petroleum-based dyes by giving manufacturers clearer labeling flexibility.

Science Study: COVID Lockdowns Weakened Methane Sink, Fueling Early‑2020s Surge

The authors warn that cleaner air policies that reduce NOx can slow methane removal unless direct methane emissions are cut more aggressively.

Brookhaven Shuts RHIC After Final Collision as DOE Approves Electron-Ion Collider

An initial $67 million federal tranche starts long-lead procurement for the new accelerator.

Florida Releases Bread Tests Finding 'Triple-Digit' Glyphosate in Several Popular Brands

Officials cast the disclosure as a transparency push to inform consumers, aiming to spur federal action.

Penn State's 4D-Printed 'Smart Skin' Hides Data and Morphs on Cue

A Nature Communications study showcases halftone encoding that programs a hydrogel to change on specific triggers.

First Global Catalogue Maps 459 Continental Mantle Earthquakes Since 1990

A waveform comparison of Sn versus Lg signals enables confident identification below the Moho.

U.S. Signals First Payment Toward UN Arrears as Cash Crunch Intensifies

A credit-for-'unspent'-funds rule, coupled with large U.S. arrears, has drained UN liquidity.

Nithya Raman Enters L.A. Mayor’s Race, Challenging Karen Bass Hours Before Filing Deadline

The move marks a break from her past public support for Bass.

FCC Reportedly Opens Probe Into ABC’s The View Over Equal‑Time Rule

The reported inquiry follows new FCC guidance narrowing the news exemption for talk‑show interviews under Section 315.

Trump Endorses Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Bid for Tegna, Reversing Earlier Critique

The endorsement adds political pressure on regulators weighing potential ownership‑cap violations.

Trump Deletes Racist Video of Obamas, Then Refuses to Apologize

Trump refuses to apologize following a White House claim of staff error.

DRC and M23 Sign Qatar Principles Deal as Minerals Politics Cloud Peace

Mediation led by the United States with Qatar links ceasefire efforts to critical-minerals access.

White House Sets Feb. 19 Washington Meeting to Launch Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Uncertain attendance reflects unresolved demilitarization and security‑force plans.

Canada and France Open Consulates in Nuuk as Allies Back Greenland's Sovereignty

Denmark says a solution that protects sovereignty remains pending.

U.S. and Iran Signal Cautious Progress After Oman Talks

The Muscat meetings reopened a channel under Omani mediation with both sides preparing next steps.

IOC Declines to Punish Team GB’s Gus Kenworthy for Anti-ICE Yellow-Snow Post at Milan-Cortina

Officials say the post falls under athlete expression rules for personal social media.

U.S. and Russia Reopen Channels in Riyadh as Ukraine Signals NATO Trade-Off

The meeting set a process to rebuild diplomatic ties, launching focused negotiating teams.

Fragile Gaza Ceasefire Frays Again With New Israeli Incidents and Reported Palestinian Deaths

A tenuous truce persists with humanitarian access faltering.

U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuela’s Oil Cash as Military Pressure Grows

Washington is directing sale proceeds into a Qatar escrow that requires U.S. approval.

Billie Joe Armstrong Tells ICE Agents to Quit at Pre-Super Bowl Party, Targets MAGA and Epstein in Lyric Changes

NFL officials say there are no planned ICE operations at Super Bowl events.

Haiti’s Transitional Council Hands Power to U.S.-Backed Prime Minister

U.S. support positions Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to prepare long-delayed elections under extreme security strain.

SFUSD Says Schools Will Close Monday if Teachers Strike as Weekend Talks Continue

With principals and support staff planning sympathy strikes, the district says it cannot safely staff campuses.

Boos for U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Milano‑Cortina Opening as IOC Calls for Fair Play

The IOC urged fair play after the boos, citing ongoing cooperation with Washington on Los Angeles 2028.

French Prosecutors Open Tax-Fraud Laundering Probe Into Jack Lang and Daughter Over Epstein Links

The step follows DOJ files detailing years of contacts that have intensified governance concerns at the publicly funded Arab World Institute.

Western Allies Court Beijing as U.S. Tariff Gambit Strains Old Partnerships

Analysts say allies are hedging in response to increasingly unpredictable U.S. tariff diplomacy.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Stake in Kalshi, a CFTC-Regulated Prediction Market

The move raises conflict-of-interest scrutiny in a sector facing state legal pushback.

City Employee Da'J Flowers Found Fatally Shot in North Side Apartment

Detectives are investigating the death with an autopsy pending to determine cause and manner.

Darron Lee Charged With First-Degree Murder in Girlfriend’s Death in Tennessee

Investigators determined the Ooltewah death was a homicide, with Lee jailed without bond pending a Feb. 11 court appearance.

French Prosecutors Open Tax-Fraud Laundering Probe Into Jack Lang and Daughter Over Epstein Links

The step follows DOJ files detailing years of contacts that have intensified governance concerns at the publicly funded Arab World Institute.

Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters Day 7 as Investigators Probe New Message and Seize Vehicle

Authorities are treating the 84-year-old’s disappearance as a likely abduction, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward.

Colorado Funeral Home Owner Gets 40 Years for Abusing 189 Corpses

Carie Hallford awaits state sentencing on April 24 following a December plea deal.

Haiti’s Transitional Council Hands Power to U.S.-Backed Prime Minister

U.S. support positions Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to prepare long-delayed elections under extreme security strain.

Tether Freezes Over $500 Million in USDT as Turkey Targets Alleged Betting Kingpin

The move followed a Turkish probe that traced funds to Veysel Sahin’s network, signaling the stablecoin issuer’s expanding role in cross-border enforcement.

Senior GRU General Shot in Moscow in Apparent Assassination Attempt

Moscow has cast the attack as an effort to derail peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

U.S. Marshals Defend Deputy After Video Shows Small Dog Kicked During Memphis Arrest

The agency says the kick was a split-second move to protect a working K-9 under Memphis leash rules.

Epic Games Debunks Viral Claim Linking Epstein to a Fortnite Account

Epic Games attributes the supposed connection to a recent username change on an unrelated player’s account.

Lil Jon Confirms Death of Son After Body Recovered From Milton Pond

Officials await medical examiner confirmation after police report no sign of foul play.

Islamabad Mosque Suicide Blast Kills 31 as Islamic State Affiliate Claims Role

Authorities report arrests alongside a citywide security clampdown following the sectarian attack.

DOJ Opens Unredacted Epstein Files to Lawmakers as Clintons Press for Public Testimony

Starting Monday, members can review the full records on DOJ computers under tight restrictions, highlighting a broader fight over transparency, privacy protections, and misinformation.

Suspected Soap Mix-Up at Wellesley Daycare Sends 11 Children to Hospitals

Investigators are testing dispenser samples after reports that a commercial dish cleaner was mistakenly used, with reactions described as superficial.

Fifth Circuit Backs Trump’s Mandatory Immigration Detention Policy in 2–1 Ruling

The decision applies only to Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, positioning the dispute for a likely Supreme Court review after widespread contrary rulings in other courts.

Toledo Man Indicted and Arrested Over Alleged Threat to Kill Vice President JD Vance

He remains in federal custody pending a Feb. 11 detention hearing.

Bronx Judge Convicts NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran of Manslaughter in Fatal Cooler Throw

Sentencing is set for March 19 following a bench trial prosecuted by the state attorney general that produced a rare on-duty NYPD conviction.

Judge Orders Release or Bond Hearing for Man Acquitted in Bovino Murder-For-Hire Case

The court found ICE detention unlawful without a bond hearing during his pending removal proceedings.

Hegseth Announces Purple Hearts for Guardsmen Ambushed Near White House

The move underscores the rare use of the medal for a domestic attack during an active criminal case against the Afghan suspect.

Teen Arrested Over Instagram Threats to Center Grove High School

Police say they traced the account to a phone through GPS data from Meta.

U.S. Signals First Payment Toward UN Arrears as Cash Crunch Intensifies

A credit-for-'unspent'-funds rule, coupled with large U.S. arrears, has drained UN liquidity.

Western Allies Court Beijing as U.S. Tariff Gambit Strains Old Partnerships

Analysts say allies are hedging in response to increasingly unpredictable U.S. tariff diplomacy.

Trump Endorses Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Bid for Tegna, Reversing Earlier Critique

The endorsement adds political pressure on regulators weighing potential ownership‑cap violations.

DRC and M23 Sign Qatar Principles Deal as Minerals Politics Cloud Peace

Mediation led by the United States with Qatar links ceasefire efforts to critical-minerals access.

Big Tech’s $650 Billion AI Buildout Triggers Market Repricing as Nvidia’s Grip Faces New Tests

Investors pivot toward near-term earnings after capex shocks jolted software and data stocks.

U.S. and Russia Reopen Channels in Riyadh as Ukraine Signals NATO Trade-Off

The meeting set a process to rebuild diplomatic ties, launching focused negotiating teams.

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $70,000 After Flash Crash as ETF Outflows, Liquidations Rattle Market

Record ETF volumes with surging liquidations signal a fragile backdrop.

U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuela’s Oil Cash as Military Pressure Grows

Washington is directing sale proceeds into a Qatar escrow that requires U.S. approval.

Bithumb Recovers 99.7% of Erroneous 620,000‑BTC Credits After Exchange-Only Flash Crash

Regulators opened inspections after Bithumb traced the glitch to an input mistake during a promotional payout.

Takaichi Heads Into Snap Vote With Polls Signaling Ruling‑Bloc Landslide

A resignation pledge from Takaichi puts exceptional stakes on a vote that could deliver a two‑thirds lower‑house majority.

TrumpRx Launches, Offering Discounted Brand‑Name Drugs Through U.S. Portal

Experts say benefits will largely be for uninsured patients, with key deal terms still undisclosed.

Tether Freezes Over $500 Million in USDT as Turkey Targets Alleged Betting Kingpin

The move followed a Turkish probe that traced funds to Veysel Sahin’s network, signaling the stablecoin issuer’s expanding role in cross-border enforcement.

West Faces Record Snow Drought as Forecast Slashes Lake Powell Inflows

Unusual warmth turned storms to rain, accelerating melt as the March–April snowpack peak nears.

Taiwan Seeks U.S. Extension on Arms Deals as Legislature Blocks $40 Billion Defense Plan

Failure to move President Lai's $40 billion plan risks forfeiting U.S.-approved deliveries under expiring LOAs.

Cardano Slides to Multi-Year Support as Crypto Selloff Deepens

Bitcoin’s break below $70,000 coupled with falling derivatives participation has drained liquidity ahead of CME’s ADA futures listing on Feb. 9.

U.S. Mounts Active APEC Push in Guangzhou for America First Priorities

The engagement follows a two-hour Xi–Trump call that some reporting describes as a modest thaw.

Taoiseach Accepts White House Invitation for St Patrick's Day Meeting With Trump

The government casts the trip as essential economic diplomacy despite ongoing criticism.

IRS Freezes Some Refunds Lacking Direct Deposit as Bigger Payouts Meet Processing Strains

A Treasury watchdog cites deep staffing cuts as a key risk to timely refunds this filing season.

New Polls Put Trump Underwater Nationally as GOP Support Softens

Weakness on core issues signals a harder path into the 2026 midterms.

China Unveils Tougher Crypto Regime, Banning Offshore Yuan Stablecoins and Most RWA Tokenization

The joint notice takes immediate effect to cement a cross‑agency crackdown that extends liability to overseas affiliates under a “same business, same risk, same rules” approach.

Universal Adds Pokémon to Long-Term Theme Park Plans, Signals Global Ambition

Japan will debut permanent, immersive experiences under a partnership The Pokémon Company describes as large-scale.

Take-Two Reaffirms Nov. 19, 2026 GTA VI Console Launch, Marketing to Start This Summer

CEO Strauss Zelnick cites heavy pre‑launch spending to signal confidence.

2K Replaces WWE 2K26 DLC With ‘Ringside Pass’ as Cost Concerns Mount

Each $9.99 season ties rewards to in-game XP across free and premium tracks, with passes that never expire.

Exodus Emphasizes Earned Romances, Meaningful Side Quests, and Tighter Scope

Drew Karpyshyn details a philosophy of earned relationships alongside side content that reinforces the main story.

Fallout Repositions Mr. House as a Power in New Vegas as Season 3 Gathers Momentum

Audience praise meets uncertainty over Justin Theroux’s return.

Mewgenics Hits 90 on Review Aggregators Ahead of Feb. 10 PC Release

The creators are launching a complete game rather than using Early Access.

Xbox Locks In Feb. 9–13 Release Slate With Game Pass Drops and Big Series Returns

The official weekly post spotlights day-one Game Pass releases alongside notable franchise entries.

Star Wars Outlaws Continues With New Tie-In Novel 'Low Red Moon'

Mike Chen’s prequel centers on ND-5 alongside Jaylen Vrax to deepen the franchise’s criminal underworld.

Capcom Rolls Out Pragmata 'Sketchbook' Demo to PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2

The cross-platform slice showcases the hack-and-shoot combat central to the game.

Isabela Merced to Lead Paul W.S. Anderson’s ‘House of the Dead’ Film for Sega

Sega is treating the adaptation as a priority franchise effort heading into the European Film Market.

Overwatch Reboot Set for Feb. 10 as Rivalry With Marvel Rivals Reignites Hero-Shooter Race

Players credit NetEase’s breakout for pushing Blizzard to respond with a fuller slate of content and a refreshed direction.

Arc Raiders Cuts Expedition 2 Cost to 3 Million Coins, Adds Discounted Skill-Point Catch-Up

Embark says the revisions respond to player feedback about grind-heavy requirements.

Honkai: Star Rail Sets Feb. 13 Launch for Version 4.0 as Fortnite Crossover Lands Feb. 26

HoYoverse uses the Elation-led Planarcadia debut plus limited-time bonuses to reestablish a faster update cadence.

Nioh 3’s Day-One PC and PS5 Launch Drives Series-High Steam Peak Near 70,000

A rare day-one PC release broadened the audience, lifting engagement.

French Culture Ministry Names Sandfall Interactive Team Chevaliers of the Order of Arts and Letters

The Culture Ministry said the knighthoods affirm videogames as a major art form.

Hamster Launches Console Archives on Switch 2, Sets PS5 Date, Confirms Rave Racer Home Debut

The buy-to-own program offers a Virtual Console–style alternative to subscription catalogs.

Konami Shadow-Drops Super Bomberman Collection for $19.99

The compilation delivers the first official English releases of Super Bomberman 4–5.

Build A Rocket Boy Alleges €1 Million Smear Campaign Targeted MindsEye, Eyes Criminal Complaints and In-Game Portrayal

The accusations rely on a leaked internal meeting, with no public evidence or legal filings to date.

HBO Developing Live-Action Baldur’s Gate Series With Craig Mazin as Showrunner

The project is in early development under Hasbro Entertainment with Wizards of the Coast’s Chris Perkins consulting and no direct role for Larian Studios.

Cygames Sets July 9 Launch for Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok With Crossplay and Switch 2 Debut

Crossplay accompanies a Switch 2 debut alongside a substantial post‑game expansion.