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Top News Stories for Tuesday, February 3rd 2026
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed on Monday to testify in a House investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, days before the chamber was expected to vote to hold them in contempt of Congress. The concession follows a tense back-and-forth between the Clintons and the Republican James Comer, chair of the House oversight committee, who on Monday said that he would insist both Clintons sit for a sworn ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Donald Trump fumes over Trevor Noah's Epstein Island joke at the Grammys: 'Sending my lawyers' - The
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah had US President Donald Trump threatening a lawsuit over his Epstein Island joke during the event on Sunday. The POTUS called the comedian "talentless" while also calling the ceremony "unwatchable." The moment began as Billie Eilish commented on the current unrest in the country with a bold statement saying, "No one is illegal on stolen land" while accepting her award for Song of the ...
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
President Donald Trump on Monday declared that the Republican Party should "nationalize the voting" in the US and take away individual states' power to administer their elections. While speaking with Dan Bongino, a former FBI deputy director and current podcaster, Trump rehashed the false allegations he's made in the past about Democrats only winning elections through the help of undocumented immigrants. "These ...
Source: commondreams.org
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Restoring the Rafah-Egypt crossing is a vital milestone for the peace process, concluding the long closure enforced by the Israeli military Reading Time: 3 minutes Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step in the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire but a mostly symbolic development on the ground as few people will be allowed to travel in either direction and no goods will be ...
Source: scmp.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Moltbook, a new social-media site for AI agents, has divided the tech sector. The website claims to have over 1.5 million AI agent users, 110,000 posts and 500,000 comments. While some, including Elon Musk, have lauded the platform, other experts are doubtful, pointing to the ease of the humans instructing agents to post on their behalf. In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the ...
Source: cnbc.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25% , after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil . The move comes after months of Trump pressing India to cut its reliance on cheap Russian crude . India has taken advantage of reduced Russian oil prices as much of the world has sought to isolate Moscow for its ...
Source: apnews.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
The Kennedy Center will be closed for the next two years, President Donald Trump said on Sunday. In a Sunday evening Truth Social post, Trump said the performing arts venue will be temporarily closed for "Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." It will shut its doors from July 4. This comes after Trump decided to rename the centre in December, adding his name. The day after the Kennedy Center's ...
Source: businessinsider.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
"This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI's mission." SpaceX has formally acquired another one of Elon Musk's companies, xAi, the space company announced on Monday afternoon. "SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world's ...
Source: arstechnica.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
I t was a night of historic wins, politically-charged speeches, and memorable performances at the 2026 Grammy Awards . From Bad Bunny winning big to Trevor Noah's monologue, see all of the top moments from Sunday's ceremony . Bad Bunny had a pretty big night, picking up three Grammy wins. The Puerto Rican superstar made history by winning album of the year for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," the first ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Punxsutawney Phil doesn't think winter is going anywhere after he emerged from his burrow at Gobbler's Knob and saw his shadow during this year's Groundhog Day celebration. Thousands of people gather at Gobbler's Knob every year on Feb. 2 to watch Phil make his big prediction. The tradition, which dates back to 1887, draws crowds out to the small town of Punxsutawney, about 80 miles from Pittsburgh. ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
It's quick and easy to access Live Science Plus, simply enter your email below. We'll send you a confirmation and sign you up for our daily newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest science news. NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this weekend. ...
Source: livescience.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Met police assessing reports of alleged misconduct in public office after government information apparently shared Peter Mandelson is facing a possible police investigation into his alleged leak of market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein at the height of the financial crisis. New disclosures from the Epstein files appear to show Mandelson sent a string of emails to the late sex offender containing ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
The mayor of Portland, Oregon demanded that federal immigration enforcement officials leave his city after they were seen lobbing tear gas and flash bang grenades at demonstrators. As reported by The Oregonian on Sunday, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reacted with outrage after seeing federal agents deploying tear gas and firing rubber bullets at thousands of protesters who on Saturday marched to a US Immigration and ...
Source: commondreams.org
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and litigation are set to take center stage in 2026, as both federal and state governments introduce new laws, guidance, and enforcement priorities. This year employers will face a rapidly evolving patchwork of state-level AI governance statutes, including landmark laws in Colorado, California, Illinois, Texas, and New Jersey, each imposing distinct requirements ...
Source: natlawreview.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
For months, the federal government has faltered in its attempt to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the bipartisan bill signed by President Donald Trump that mandated the full release of the Justice Department's enormous trove of documents and media related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein . The Trump administration blew past the congressionally mandated deadline and is staggering its Epstein ...
Source: nymag.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Blinding white lights flickered, giving the audience small flashes of Lady Gaga as she took the 68th Grammy Awards stage Sunday. Gaga's voice overpowered Crypto.com Arena, her robotic movements captivating the audience as she performed a rock version of her Grammy-winning hit "Abracadabra." The "Mayhem" singer is a Grammys stage veteran, having performed more than half a dozen times. She picked up eight nominations ...
Source: latimes.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics will postpone the release of its monthly jobs report this week because of the partial government shutdown, the department said. "The Employment Situation release for January 2026 will not be released as scheduled on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The release will be rescheduled upon the resumption of government funding," Emily Liddel, associate commissioner of the BLS, said in ...
Source: upi.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Home » » Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R) released a statement questioning Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's continued plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba despite pressure from Congress and President Donald Trump . "#SOSCuba From the United States Congress, we do not understand President Sheinbaum's eagerness to continue undermining the policy of our country," Rep. Gimenez shared in a post ...
Source: floridianpress.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, as the department faces intense scrutiny over a pair of fatal shootings by federal agents in the Twin Cities. "Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis," Noem said in a post on X , writing that she had discussed the move with ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez have been identified in a report as the immigration agents who fired on Alex Pretti Two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting of protester Alex Pretti on a Minneapolis street ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Viral AI personal assistant seen as step change – but experts warn of risks OpenClaw is billed as 'the AI that actually does things' and needs almost no input to potentially wreak havoc A new viral AI personal assistant will handle your email inbox, trade away your entire stock portfolio and text your wife "good morning" and "goodnight" on your behalf. OpenClaw , formerly known as Moltbot, and before that ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Pakistani security forces have killed at least 145 fighters in the restive Balochistan province in a manhunt launched after a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks that left nearly 50 people dead. The announcement on Sunday came a day after the attacks, which began early on Saturday at multiple locations across southwestern Balochistan and left 31 civilians, including five women, and 17 security personnel ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Detention of Marius Borg Høiby comes as Epstein files pile pressure on his mother, crown princess Mette-Marit The son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Høiby, has been arrested on new charges just days before the start of his rape trial, as his mother continues to face questions over her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Oslo police district said Høiby had been arrested on Sunday ...
Source: theguardian.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the Islamic Republic to protest the bloc's listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group. The move came as Turkey tried to organize a meeting between the U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials, seeking to jump-start talks to ease the threat of U.S. military action against ...
Source: military.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Pink noise-often used to promote sleep-may reduce restorative REM sleep and interfere with sleep recovery. In contrast, earplugs were found to be significantly more effective in protecting sleep against traffic noise, according to new study published in the journal Sleep from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. The findings challenge ...
Source: news-medical.net
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Washington — A federal appeals court judge dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint that the Justice Department filed against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, whom President Trump has denounced over his handling of a legal battle involving the Alien Enemies Act and the administration's swift removals of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. In a December decision , Judge Jeffrey Sutton, the chief judge of ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
SpaceX began deactivating unauthorized terminals on January 29 after officials detected drones with active Starlink connectivity. Elon Musk announced on Sunday that SpaceX measures to stop Russia's unauthorized use of Starlink satellite internet have worked. "Looks like the steps we took to stop the unauthorized use of Starlink by Russia have worked. Let us know if more needs to be done," Musk wrote on X. The ...
Source: techbriefly.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday. Speaking during a news conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the home indicating Nancy Guthrie did not leave on her own. "I need this community to step up and start giving us some ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026 -
Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic in four becoming, at 22 years and eight months, the youngest man to achieve a career grand slam Righto, Tumaini Carayol's report is with us: And that means we're finished here. Thanks all for your company over the last two weeks, it's been a blast, and we'll see you again for Roland-Garros; it feels a way away, but we'll be there sooner than you imagine, I ...
Source: theguardian.com
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026 -
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release A five-year-old boy and his father who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota have returned home, a US congressman has said. Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro, a Democrat, announced on Sunday that Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias had been released from a detention centre in Dilley, ...
Source: bbc.com
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026 -
At least 12 people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a bus carrying miners in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, the country's energy minister said. "Today, the enemy carried out a cynical and targeted attack on energy sector workers in the Dnipro region," Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal posted on Telegram on Sunday. "As a result of the terrorist attack, 12 mine workers were killed ...
Source: aljazeera.com