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Top News Stories for Tuesday, February 3rd 2026
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Donald Trump reportedly visited Jeffrey Epstein shortly before he first announced he was running for president in 2015, and remained "very close" with the convicted child sex offender after his election, a confidential source alleged to the FBI. The classified memo , dated Dec. 13, 2017, is part of the Justice Department's latest Epstein files dump, comprising millions of pages of FBI reports, emails, videos, and ...
Source: thedailybeast.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
The president threatened to sue the comedian over his bit at the Grammys about Trump and Bill Clinton hanging out on Epstein's island Donald Trump is crashing out about the Grammys and threatening to sue host Trevor Noah over a joke he made about the president's relationship with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein . Noah delivered the offending joke after Billie Eilish took home Song of the Year . Noah ...
Source: rollingstone.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
, but recent polling suggests that Americans aren't buying it as they grow increasingly frustrated with his leadership. Many Americans say Trump is focusing on the wrong priorities, according to multiple surveys, including a , and they largely think Trump is neglecting the issue of costs at home. Compounding his problems, there are over his approach to immigration, and some of his recent fixations, like taking over ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Cairo — Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials. An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians would cross in each direction in the first day of the crossing's operation. The official, involved in talks related to the implementation of the ceasefire deal, spoke to The ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Opinion: Moltbook – Reddit for AI agents? AI religion? The end of humanity? Maybe not. Did anyone order a publicity-driven AI apocalypse? It's a good indicator of how well managed AI has become. AI now has its own religion, with a "god" on a platform called Moltbook . It's actually a social media platform for AI, backed by somebody called Matt Schlicht . Schlicht is CEO of Octane AI , a "product quiz platform ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States had reached a trade arrangement with India to roll back some of the punishing tariffs he had imposed on its products, in return for India's dropping its tariffs on some American goods and ceasing its purchases of Russian oil. The agreement, which would take effect immediately, was announced by Trump in a social media post with few details besides the ...
Source: bostonglobe.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 -
SpaceX on Monday acquired xAI, the artificial intelligence startup that also owns the X social media platform, in a deal combining two companies owned by Elon Musk. Musk in a news release said that the combination would aim to pursue AI data centers in outer space. The deal comes on the verge of SpaceX's highly anticipated initial public offering, which is expected to occur later this year. The deal creates "the ...
Source: nbcnews.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, Pa. (AP) — It's already been a long, cold winter across much of the United States, and on Monday, Punxsutawney Phil's handlers will announce whether the weather-predicting groundhog says there's more of the same to come. When Phil is said to have seen his shadow upon emergence from a tree stump in rural Pennsylvania, that's considered a forecast for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see ...
Source: bostonglobe.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 -
The rise of artificial intelligence has rendered portions of your current cybersecurity playbook obsolete. Unless Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) act quickly to reorient their thinking, they may be unaware of and unprepared to face emerging AI-related threats. Learn how to secure your organization's AI usage and ensure implementation won't have negative consequences. The Serious Security Risks ...
Source: securityboulevard.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
DOJ reportedly failed to redact nearly 40 nude photos and 43 victims' names. The Epstein files released by the Department of Justice on Friday included at least a few dozen unredacted nude photos and names of at least 43 victims, according to news reports. The DOJ missed a December 19 deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act by more than a month, but still released the files without fully redacting nude ...
Source: arstechnica.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
A shirtless Justin Bieber, only in his underwear and socks, strolled onto the Grammys stage Sunday with a purple guitar strapped around his neck. The audience erupted in cheers the second Bieber's soulful vocals filled Crypto.com Arena. The pop star took the Grammys stage for the first time in four years. Bieber gave an early performance during the 68th Grammy Awards with a stripped-down rendition of his ...
Source: latimes.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
January 2026 report to be rescheduled after BLS has already been faced with major delays from last year's shutdown The US's closely watched jobs report will once again be delayed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on Monday, amid a government shutdown. The January 2026 jobs report, originally scheduled to be released on Friday, will be rescheduled when federal funding resumes. Data collection for the ...
Source: theguardian.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 -
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday that body cameras would go to immigration agents in Minneapolis, where there have been calls for accountability after two deadly shootings. Body cameras will go to agents nationwide when funding is available, she said on X . Noem said the move was in the interest of transparency. Noem and federal immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs ...
Source: nbcnews.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 -
New research suggests sleeping in silence is best. Up to half of American adults flip on ambient noise to fall asleep at night. That love of soothing bedtime noise has spawned machines and apps that deliver specific sounds and frequencies like nature sounds, white noise, pink noise, and brown noise to help people really dial into an ambiance that feels the most relaxing at bedtime. But new research finds that pink ...
Source: self.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The complaint against U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg was dismissed on Dec. 19 by Jeffrey S. Sutton, chief judge of the 6th U.S. Circuit ...
Source: pbs.org
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use Elon Musk's efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks have "delivered real results", a Ukrainian official said. Praising the SpaceX founder as "a true champion of freedom and a true friend of the Ukrainian people", defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Musk had swiftly responded when he was told Russian drones with ...
Source: bbc.com
Monday, Feb 2nd, 2026 -
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — 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. Asked to explain why investigators believe the Tucson-area home is a crime scene, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and said there were other ...
Source: apnews.com
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026 -
Happy tennis, serious name - the making of Carlos Alcaraz With his Australian Open triumph, the name of Carlos Alcaraz is now engraved on all four Grand Slam trophies. There is just one thing you need to know. "I don't like being called Carlos," he said in 2022. "Honestly, Carlos seems too serious to me, like I've done something wrong. I like Carlitos or Charlie." Once a young prodigy who smashed racquets when ...
Source: bbc.com
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026 -
A five-year-old boy and his father, who were detained as part of United States President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids and held at a detention facility in Texas, have returned to their home in Minnesota. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, who are asylum seekers from Ecuador, spent 10 days in the Dilley detention centre until US District Judge Fred Biery ordered their release on Saturday. US ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Sunday, Feb 1st, 2026 -
Twelve miners have been killed by a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine, the country's largest private energy firm have said. DTEK said a bus carrying workers after a shift in the Dnipropetrovsk region had been targeted in Sunday's attack. At least 15 people were injured, State Emergency Services said. Earlier, at least two others were killed and nine injured in separate Russian attacks overnight and on Sunday. ...
Source: bbc.com