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• Australia raises rates for first time since late 2023 as inflation hits six-quarter high - This comes as the country sees its highest level of inflation in six quarters.
• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as Wall Street looks to continue rally to start month - Futures markets climbed following a strong start to February trade.
• From ‘Hamilton’ to Issa Rae to Philip Glass: Here’s a List of Kennedy Center Cancellations - More than two dozen musicians, dancers, theater companies and other creative groups have pulled out of performing at the Kennedy Center since President Trump returned to the White House.
• Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Ending TPS for Haitians - The ruling pauses the Trump administration’s plan to end a program that has allowed more than 350,000 people from Haiti to remain in the United States.
• Pam Bondi details new arrests in Minnesota church storming while taking aim at 'failed journalist' Don Lemon - Attorney General Pam Bondi slams Don Lemon over Minnesota church protest incident, calling his actions "illegal" despite his journalism defense claims.
• San Francisco uncovers nine secret drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores - San Francisco shuts down nine alleged drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores in downtown neighborhood Tenderloin, seizing weapons and stolen goods.
• Gold and silver rebound after historic wipeout as analysts say thematic drivers stay intact - Gold and silver prices rebounded after suffering a historic selloff, with analysts suggesting that the recent violent correction was more a positioning reset.
• Skip the sit-ups and learn the hollow body hold — it's the core exercise trainers swear by - You don't need to knock out hundreds of sit ups to get a strong core. Trainers swear by this ab exercise instead.
• Jeffries says GOP 'done eff'd up in Texas,' vows they won't win five seats: 'They can't ignore it' - Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans "done eff'd up in Texas" on redistricting, predicting GOP will fall short of flipping five congressional seats in 2026.
• University of Illinois Republicans club faces backlash for post supporting ICE: ‘Only traitors help invaders’ - The Illini Republicans club at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is facing backlash after posting an illustration on social media of a masked gunman holding a weapon to a kneeling man’s head — alongside the caption, “Only trait
• Donations surge for fallen NY officer and new mom following tragic death at hands of DWI suspect - Nearly $200,000 raised for Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa's family after she was allegedly killed by drunk driver on her way to work.
• Verizon CEO hopes drastic changes will win back angry customers - Verizon, one of the big three U.S. phone carriers, has had a challenging 2025 as it continues to suffer from a troubling consumer trend that’s hurting its business. Amid recent struggles, the company’s new CEO is doubling down on major chan
• Dollar holds gains on economic data, Fed bets; Aussie advances before RBA - By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The dollar held gains on Tuesday as positive economic readings and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy outweighed concerns about another U.S.
• Plan to end government shutdown survives key House hurdle after Trump quells GOP rebellion threats - The House is preparing for a crucial vote on a Senate compromise to end the partial government shutdown.
• Detransitioner touts $2-million landmark malpractice ruling as good start, but ‘not nearly enough’ - Chloe Cole discusses the landmark $2 million malpractice settlement on Fox News, predicting many more cases as young people grow to regret transition procedures.
• Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson reacts to name being in Epstein emails: 'Not today Satan' - Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson slammed the assertion he was linked to Jeffrey Epstein after his name was mentioned in an emial.
• 'GameStop in 2026': How silver market has morphed into meme trading - Silver's rapid surge and equally dramatic reversal ignited questions among investors: when does an asset start behaving like a meme?
• Justice Dept. Sidelines Ed Martin as Chief of Weaponization Group - The move represents a consolidation of the authority of the deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, in bringing Mr. Martin’s operation inside his office.
• House hardliners complicate ending government shutdown as Speaker Johnson moves ahead - The U.S. government partially shut down Saturday morning after Congress failed to pass legislation to keep it funded.
• N.F.L. Said It Will Look Into Steve Tisch’s Ties to Epstein - Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr. Tisch, whose family is a part-owner of N.Y. Giants, with multiple women.
• Trump Says $200 Million Kennedy Center Renovation Will Keep Steel Structure, Gut the Rest: ‘It Will Be Brand New’ | Video - The president insists that the performing arts center and JFK memorial is "run down," "dilapidated" and "dangerous."
• Frank Thomas rips White Sox after being omitted from Black History Month graphic - Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas ripped the Chicago White Sox on social media for leaving him off their Black History Month graphic on Sunday.
• Caddo Lake water motion dies in Commission session with no discussion - Chris Kracman's proposal to halt large-scale water withdrawals from Caddo Lake pending a study died after commissioners failed to second the motion.
• Immigration Officers in Minneapolis Will Wear Body Cameras, Noem Says - The change comes as the federal government has provided accounts of fatal shootings that have sometimes conflicted with local officials and witness videos.
• Asia markets rise on U.S.-India trade deal optimism; gold and silver rebound - Asia-Pacific markets rose after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and India had struck a trade deal.
• UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission in Congo, Qatar says - DAKAR, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo will send its first team to monitor a ceasefire between Congo’s government and the AFC/M23 rebel group in the coming days,
• ‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Missing, Authorities Say - Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, 84, was last seen on Saturday near her home in Tucson, Ariz. A sheriff said on Monday that investigators were treating her disappearance as a crime.
• Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler and Mom Caroline Kennedy Among Early Donors to Jack Schlossberg's Competitive House Campaign - The primary election for New York’s 12th Congressional District will occur on June 23, 2026
• Deal to Reopen Government Is Imperiled in the House - Some hard-line House Republicans have balked at the agreement Senate Democrats struck with President Trump to fund the government, complicating its path to enactment.
• Clintons agree to testify after House threatens contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe - Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the House Oversight's Epstein investigation after facing potential criminal contempt of Congress charges.
• NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell faces multiple questions over Giants co-owner's emails with Jeffrey Epstein - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was grilled about what the league was doing after New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch was revealed to be emailing Jeffrey Epstein.
• Will GameStop Dump Its Bitcoin? CEO Says ‘Way More Compelling’ Move Ahead - GameStop moved its entire Bitcoin stash to an institutional exchange as CEO Ryan Cohen signals M&A now outranks crypto.
• Man accused of murdering Alabama teen cheerleader, spraying bullets at friends, released on bond - Man accused of killing Alabama cheerleader Kimber Mills at bonfire party released on $330k bond. Steven Whitehead allegedly shot four people during the incident.
• Clintons Capitulate on House Epstein Inquiry, Agreeing to Testify - Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the ex-secretary of state, agreed to depositions they had long resisted days before the House was to vote to hold them in contempt.
• Hollywood airport favored by celebrities could be site of next plane disaster: officials - The chair of the NTSB expressed safety concerns about the Hollywood Burbank Airport, saying it faces a midair collision risk as an aviation safety crisis intensifies.
• Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy possibly abducted from her home, authorities say - Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy was possibly kidnapped from her Arizona home. The sheriff confirmed a crime scene was found, and believes she was taken against her will.
• Victim's mom slams Grammy speeches after daughter, boyfriend killed in alleged DUI crash by illegal immigrant - Mother breaks silence after losing daughter in preventable tragedy, calling for accountability while criticizing celebrity culture that excuses behavior.
• Oregon Dems propose partial split from federal tax code, preserving $291 million for state - To prevent the state’s budget from hemorrhaging nearly $1 billion in revenue under federal tax changes during the next two years, Oregon Democrats in the state Legislature are proposing a strategy to selectively disconnect parts of the stat
• NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts - NASA ran into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test of its new moon rocket Monday, calling into question how soon astronauts could take off for a trip around the moon. The leaks — reminiscent of the rocket's delayed debut thr
• U.S. and Iran plan talks in Istanbul, as Trump warns of ‘bad things’ - Regional powers are working to bring together high-level negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, in hopes of staving off war.
• Trump says DOJ should continue Fed Chair Powell probe 'to the end' - Sen. Thom Tillis said he would oppose any new Fed nominees until the Powell probe is resolved, the same day Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick.
• Sarah Ferguson’s crude remark about then-teenage Princess Eugenie revealed in newly unsealed Epstein emails - Sarah Ferguson faces new scrutiny as crude email about daughter Princess Eugenie surfaces in latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by DOJ.
• Long-Awaited Update on Coyote Who Swam From San Francisco to Alcatraz Is a Massive Relief - People were initially worried about his wellbeing.
• Waymo announces $16 billion funding round - The Alphabet-owned company said it is now valued at $126 billion.
• Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance - The Trump administration has lowered the bar for a deal with the university, backtracking on its insistence on a $200 million payment to the government, The New York Times has learned.
• Popular left-wing podcast hosts push conspiracy theory that Trump staged assassination attempt on himself - Left-wing podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan said they believe Trump's assassination attempt was staged, with Welch quipping she was embracing "BlueAnon" conspiracies.
• AMD to report Q4 earnings amid AI spending concerns - AMD will report its Q4 earnings after the bell on Tuesday.
• Man bails from stolen car, runs through homes trying to escape deputies in Mason County - The Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says a man who allegedly stole a car in King County was flagged by FLOCK cameras in Shelton on Sunday afternoon.
• Fox News Poll: Too Fast, Too Unchecked? Voters sound off on rapid AI use & government regulation - A new Fox News poll reveals 60% of voters think artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly, while 63% lack confidence in the federal government's regulation of AI.
• Brett Ratner calls speculation over his Epstein photo ‘crazy’ and ‘horrible’ - Hollywood director Brett Ratner explains his appearance in DOJ Epstein files, saying the mystery woman was his fiancée at the time of photo taken 20 years ago.