Google quietly publishes ‘Desktop Camera’ app that appears aimed at Android PCs

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Lead Google has published a new app called “Desktop Camera” on the Google Play Store, surfacing late last week and drawing attention over the weekend. The listing presents a minimalist camera interface tailored for large-screen use, and the Play Store description reads, “Never miss a moment with the Desktop Camera.” The app is currently marked … Read more

Ukraine updates: Russia steps up attacks on transport routes

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Lead On Monday, 2 February 2026, Ukrainian authorities reported a renewed wave of Russian strikes targeting transport and logistics infrastructure across multiple regions, including Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The strikes have focused heavily on railway lines and facilities, prompting the national rail operator to advise passengers in the east to use buses on high‑risk routes. Separately, … Read more

‘Michael’ Trailer: Michael Jackson Biopic Chronicles Rise From Child Star to King of Pop – Variety

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Lionsgate has unveiled a new trailer for Michael, a high-profile biopic that follows Michael Jackson from his emergence as the Jackson 5’s child lead to his rise as the global entertainer widely dubbed the King of Pop. The film stars Jaafar Jackson in his first major screen role and is directed by Antoine Fuqua with … Read more

Bucks Making Counteroffers in Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Talks

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Lead On February 2, 2026, sources say the Milwaukee Bucks continued active trade conversations surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and submitted counteroffers to multiple suitors, according to NBA insider Shams Charania during a SportsCenter appearance. Teams most frequently linked to serious interest include the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks. The discussions … Read more

Disney’s Profit Wilts, Despite Streaming and Parks Growth

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Lead On Feb. 2, 2026, The Walt Disney Company reported quarterly results showing stronger performance at streaming services and theme parks but weaker overall profitability. Streaming operating profit climbed sharply while the Experiences division posted a record $10 billion in quarterly revenue. Those gains were overwhelmed by high movie costs, a short-lived carriage blackout with … Read more

Justice Department to Ramp Up Reviews of Alleged ‘Weaponization’ Priorities

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Lead Senior Justice Department officials are set to meet Monday in Washington to accelerate a review of investigations that Attorney General Pam Bondi says may reflect political “weaponization” of federal power. The effort, centered on a Weaponization Working Group created last February, will reexamine probes involving former special counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg … Read more

Crown princess’s son arrested ahead of trial on rape and other charges

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Lead: The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, was arrested Sunday evening just days before he is due to stand trial in Oslo on a wide-ranging indictment that includes rape and drug offences. Police said they arrested him on suspicion of assault, threats with a knife and violating a restraining order … Read more

Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year; Kendrick Lamar & SZA take Record of the Year

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At the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, music’s biggest night delivered high-energy performances and milestone wins. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony honored a mix of established stars and emerging artists, with Bad Bunny taking Album of the Year for an all-Spanish-language record and Kendrick Lamar (with SZA) winning Record of the … Read more

Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?

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Lead Botanically, hemp and marijuana are both Cannabis sativa, but U.S. law treats them very differently according to THC content. Federal rules have long set a plant-level threshold—0.3% delta-9 THC—to define hemp, while marijuana remains a controlled substance. A new federal rule scheduled to take effect in November 2026 will instead cap total THC in … Read more

How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive – The New York Times

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Lead In November 2024, two weeks after voters returned President Donald Trump to office, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. convened Supreme Court employees in a ceremonial conference room and asked them to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) aimed at shielding the court’s internal deliberations. The move followed a string of leaks — including publication of … Read more

Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal: NASA begins critical fueling test

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Lead: NASA began the most critical phase of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 2, preparing to load cryogenic propellants into the Space Launch System (SLS) ahead of a simulated T‑0. Non‑essential personnel were cleared from Launch Complex‑39B before fueling operations, which NASA scheduled to start around 11 a.m. … Read more

Savannah Guthrie’s 84-Year-Old Mother Reported Missing Near Tucson

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Lead: Nancy Guthrie, 84 and the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after last being seen at her Tucson, Arizona, home late Saturday night. Pima County authorities said she was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. and was reported missing around noon the following day. Deputies who examined the home described … Read more

Meta’s Quiet Cut: How Supernatural’s VR Fitness Community Was Left Behind

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Lead On Feb 2, 2026, long-time users of the VR fitness app Supernatural woke to the realization that Meta had ended new content production after layoffs in its Reality Labs division, leaving the app operational but stalled. Fans — many women, people over 50 and users with limited mobility — say the decision effectively dooms … Read more

SpaceX Is in Advanced Talks to Combine With xAI

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX and his artificial intelligence company xAI entered advanced discussions to combine operations, people familiar with the matter told reporters on February 2, 2026. The conversations, disclosed to some investors, were reported first at 11:29 AM UTC and were updated at 1:35 PM UTC the same day. Sources said the firms could announce … Read more