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Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he hopes to push his immigration crackdown into five more cities, previewing an ongoing and growing footprint for federal agents around the country. "We have five cities that we're looking at very strongly, but we want to be invited," Trump told "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas in an exclusive interview, signaling a reluctance to go into places where he would face ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files from the Justice Department indicates that the late sex offender maintained wider and deeper connections in the tech industry than was previously known. The revelations are now causing fractures in the usually clubby world of Silicon Valley. Emails and other documents show that Epstein was in contact with at least 20 prominent tech executives, investors and researchers, ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
Biannual survey of cloud users points to accelerating adoption of agentic AI and inference, trends expected to shape budgets and infrastructure needs in 2026 DigitalOcean , the Inference Cloud for production AI, released its Currents report, finding that while businesses are increasingly leveraging AI for problem-solving and efficiency, fully autonomous agentic deployments remain early-stage, and AI spend has ...
Source: aithority.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
The Kremlin says Russia will continue to be a responsible nuclear power, despite the expiry of the last nuclear arms control treaty between Moscow and Washington, which experts say risks ushering in a new global arms race. The New START treaty expires on Thursday, marking the end of more than half a century of limits on the United States and Russia's strategic nuclear weapons. "Today the day will end, and it [the ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
On Wednesday, storied newspaper axed nearly one-third of company after earlier unpopular moves by owner Jeff Bezos Under Marty Baron, the Washington Post won 11 Pulitzer prizes and expanded its newsroom to house more than 1,000 journalists. The storied newspaper's future is now in question, according to its former executive editor. "The aspirations of this news organization are diminished," Baron told the Guardian ...
Source: theguardian.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
Taiwanese president says ties with Washington 'rock solid', hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November In their first call since November, Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US president Donald Trump to be "prudent" about supplying arms to Taiwan , according to a readout of their call provided by China's foreign ministry. "President Xi emphasised that the Taiwan question is the most important ...
Source: theguardian.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
Enterprises are racing to build AI-dependent operations, but the most overlooked resilience lay-er might not be technical. [Note: This article was written in conjunction with Eugene Chuvyrov and Sheeraz Memon , Innovation Engineering, ServiceNow.] When my home internet went down for days, it initially felt like a pleasant break. Then reality hit: doorbell, security system, thermostat, lights, gym, ...
Source: cio.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
– British apologized Thursday to victims of for appointing as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier. The prime minister said Mandelson had lied and "portrayed Epstein as someone he barely knew." To the victims, he said: "I am sorry, sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you. Sorry for having believed Mandelson's lies and appointed ...
Source: news4jax.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
The Paul Weiss chair dined with Epstein and sought his help getting his son a job with a Woody Allen film production Brad Karp, the longtime chair of powerful Wall Street law firm Paul Weiss, has resigned his top leadership role and will be replaced by partner Scott Barshay, the firm said on Wednesday. Karp has faced scrutiny after emails released by the US Department of Justice on Friday revealed extensive ...
Source: theguardian.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
A newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, health officials said. New Mexico officials this week warned people to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products following the death. Interest in and sales of raw milk have been rising in recent years, fueled by social media and growing support from the Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ...
Source: apnews.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
8 min read British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his job because of him. President Donald Trump however — whose name appears in some investigative files about the disgraced financier — has no such concerns. While the political crisis deepens on the eastern side of the Atlantic, with Starmer apologizing Thursday to those hurt by ...
Source: edition.cnn.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
Guthrie appeared in the video alongside her siblings, Annie and Camron, and read from a prepared statement — at one point, addressing the people who may have her mother. "We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive, and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us," she said. In the nearly four-minute-long video, Guthrie described her mother as a ...
Source: insider.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen killed scores of people during an attack on two villages in Western Nigeria in one of the deadliest assaults in the West African country in recent months. The attack on Tuesday evening targeted the neighboring villages of Woro and Nuku, in Kwara state. A lawmaker who represents the area said that at least 162 people were killed, while Amnesty International said the gunmen killed ...
Source: apnews.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
Apparent collapse of Nvidia–OpenAI tie-up raises questions about circular funding and who will bear the cost of AI's expansion Did the circular AI economy just wobble? Last week it was reported that a much-discussed $100bn deal – announced last September – between Nvidia and OpenAI might not be happening at all. This was a circular arrangement through which the chipmaker would supply the ChatGPT ...
Source: theguardian.com
Thursday, Feb 5th, 2026 -
Every country should follow China's lead in banning 'hidden' car door handles Those car door handles that blend into the exterior door panel for a sleek look might soon be a thing of the past – and China's taking the lead in outlawing them. They might marginally enhance a vehicle's appearance and aerodynamics – and in the case of EVs, the latter can amount to longer range . But these flush door handles ...
Source: newatlas.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Ryan Routh , the man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump at his Florida golf course in 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison. The sentence came down Wednesday during a federal court hearing. It was presided over by Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed the classified documents case against Mr. Trump last year. Routh appeared at the hearing wearing a tan-colored prison uniform, with shackles ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
U.S.-Iran talks are expected to be held in Oman on Friday, sources told CBS News, after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel. Iran is seeking direct talks with the U.S. without the usual third party intermediary, according to two sources — an Arab diplomat and a source familiar with the matter. The direct format has long been ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Trump reached out to Savannah Guthrie shortly after an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas. The president assured the Guthrie family that every resource was available as needed. The president said he knew Savannah Guthrie is close to her 84-year-old mother, who was reported missing from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday afternoon, after she did not show up at church. Savannah Guthrie ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
We report without fear or favor because our work is sustained by members, not influence. Your support helps ensure the truth is told clearly, even when those in power push back. Join HuffPost today. Already a member? President Donald Trump is facing heat for on one of the female journalists who cover him and his administration. "You are the worst reporter," Trump scolded CNN 's Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday. "I don't ...
Source: huffpost.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
NEW YORK — A Doberman pinscher named Penny was awarded best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night, the fifth of its breed to take the title of top dog. "You can't attribute it to one thing, but she's as great a Doberman as I've ever seen," said her handler, Andy Linton, who previously won best in show 37 years ago and had hoped for a second victory, adding, "I had some goals, and ...
Source: washingtonpost.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Homeland Security lawyer Julie Le told a judge 'the system sucks' after Trump's mass arrests overwhelmed the courts A lawyer working for the U.S. Attorney's office in Minnesota has been removed from that detail after telling a federal judge "this job sucks" during a hearing on ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios has killed at least 15 people, the coast guard said late Tuesday, while a search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter and divers was underway for potentially missing people. The bodies of 14 people — 11 men and three women — were recovered from the sea, the ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The president moved quickly to sign the bill after the House approved it with a 217-214 vote. "This bill is a great victory for the American people," Trump said. ...
Source: military.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit seeking information regarding allegations of discrimination against athletic shoemaker Nike Inc. The EEOC has received complaints of systemic race discrimination against white workers via Nike's diversity, equity and inclusion programs and other mechanisms, the federal agency said in a news release on Wednesday. The EEOC filed its ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Digital pinboard business cutting 15% of workforce as it invests heavily in AI Pinterest has fired two engineers who created a software tool to identify which workers had lost their jobs in a recent round of cuts and then shared the information, according to reports. The digital pinboard business announced significant job cuts earlier this month, with the chief executive, Bill Ready, telling staff he was "doubling ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
In the latest chapter of Anthropic's "We're not like the other guys" campaign, the AI company is pledging not to introduce advertisements into conversations with its chatbot, Claude. And it's spending big on Super Bowl ads to make sure you know that fact. Anthropic's announcement takes a clear shot at competitor OpenAI. The ChatGPT-maker said a few weeks ago that it would begin testing ads in its products ...
Source: cnet.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday. About 700 federal officers — roughly a quarter of the total deployed around Minnesota — will be withdrawn immediately, Homan said. But Homan did not give a timeline when the ...
Source: wbur.org
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Judge warns 'our nation is at a crossroads' after lawsuit from 'Portland Chicken' alleges violence use of force A federal judge has temporarily blocked federal officers from firing tear gas at peaceful protesters near an immigration detention center in Portland, Oregon, after a ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
The number of Ukrainian soldiers killed on the battlefield as a result of the country's war with Russia is estimated to be 55,000, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, adding that a "large number" were also missing. President Zelenskyy's remarks on Wednesday came in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and amid crucial ceasefire talks in Abu Dhabi, where negotiators are ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
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Source: huffpost.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Israeli fire in Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians, most of them women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday. Israel said its strikes came after militants fired on its soldiers, seriously wounding one. Seven women and five children were killed, hospital officials said, including a 5-month-old and a baby just 10 days old. They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal , which has ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Help Net Security newsletters : Daily and weekly news, cybersecurity jobs, open source projects, breaking news – subscribe here! Apple released Xcode 26.3 with new agentic coding capabilities designed to let AI systems carry out development tasks inside the IDE. The release supports agents such as Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex . Coding agents can break down tasks, make decisions based on a ...
Source: helpnetsecurity.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Private companies added 22,000 jobs in January, half as much as the consensus forecast predicted, the ADP National Employment Report said Wednesday. The service industry makes up 21,000 of the new jobs , with education and health services adding the most, with 74,000 new jobs. This helped offset a loss of 57,000 jobs in the professional and business services, as well as losses in information and ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Other brands under Darden Restaurants portfolio include Olive Garden and Ruth's Chris Steak House Darden Restaurants announced on Tuesday that it will close its Bahama Breeze chain after nearly 30 years in operation. The Orlando-based company said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze's 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands. Restaurants designated for ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
Prime subscribers receive Alexa+ at no additional cost, while the original classic Alexa remains free for all users regardless of membership status. The days of free Alexa+ for everyone just ended, with Amazon announcing today that it will start charging non-Prime members who want to use the AI-supercharged voice assistant on their Echo devices. Starting now, full Alexa+ access will cost $19.99 a ...
Source: pcworld.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking residents to bring the stunned iguanas to local drop-off sites. In the north, when there's going to be a cold snap, many meteorologists will remind people to stock up on winter weather essentials, like rock salt, ice melt, and fuel for snowblowers. However, in Florida, when the mercury starts to drop, the weather personalities in the southern end of the state ...
Source: greenmatters.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
CBS News has no plans to drop health guru Peter Attia from his contributor role after his emails to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein surfaced last week. Attia was among the 19 contributors named by CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss when she addressed staff about her future plans for the network on Jan. 28. Two days later, Attia showed up in the latest batch of files on Epstein. A Stanford-trained physician who ...
Source: latimes.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
– Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country's growing economic cooperation with China in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday. The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over European leaders have pressed China for years to end its support for Russia. China has ...
Source: news4jax.com
Wednesday, Feb 4th, 2026 -
The Small Business Administration will remove green card holders' eligibility to participate in government loan programs beginning March 1. The agency will require that 100% of small business loan applicants be owned by US citizens or US nationals whose principal residence is in the US. A policy notice released Feb. 2 rescinds an exception allowing foreign nationals or US citizens living primarily outside the US to ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Tuesday, Feb 3rd, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article McConnell has had several public falls and moments when he froze on camera in recent years, raising concerns about his health Senator Mitch McConnell , 83, has been hospitalized with "flu-like symptoms," his spokesperson announced. "In an abundance of caution, after experiencing ...
Source: independent.co.uk