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Lead: Sources say Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Kubiak, 38, intends to finalize a deal to become the Las Vegas Raiders’ next head coach after the Super Bowl. The report, relayed to Adam Schefter, follows meetings this weekend between Kubiak and representatives of the Raiders and Arizona Cardinals. The agreement cannot be completed until the Super … Read more

Lead On Sunday evening, 1 February 2026, Tottenham drew 2-2 with title-chasing Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Premier League fixture that produced late drama and mixed emotions for Spurs. A makeshift Tottenham side, reshuffled after midweek European action and several absences, recovered from a two-goal deficit to claim a point. Xavi … Read more

Lead: On Feb. 1, 2026, Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a State Senate special election in a Fort Worth-area district that President Trump carried by more than 17 points in 2024. Rehmet, a 33-year-old union leader and first-time candidate, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss 57 to 43, a double-digit margin that drew national attention. The result, in … Read more

Consumer Reports’ 2026 tire roundup identifies category leaders for everyday drivers, EV owners and performance enthusiasts after lab and on-road testing across braking, handling, hydroplaning, snow and ice. The report highlights Michelin models repeatedly but also names value and EV-focused options from Hankook, Continental, Nokian and others. Results include estimated tread lives, manufacturer warranties and … Read more

Lead An 18-year-old Swiss victim died in a Zurich hospital on 31 January 2026, bringing the confirmed death toll from the New Year’s Eve blaze at Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana to 41. The Wallis (Valais) public prosecutor’s office said the fatality follows the fire that tore through the bar’s basement on 1 January 2026. … Read more

Veteran defensive coach Vic Fangio informed Philadelphia Eagles staff after the season that he planned to retire, according to reporting by Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice. Subsequent discussions with the organization led Fangio to agree to remain on staff for the 2026 season, but the team has not issued a formal confirmation and sources say some … Read more

In the Atacama Desert near the small town of Vicuña, Chile, researchers at the Initihuasi Seed Bank store thousands of native seeds in a walk-in freezer kept at -4°F and 15% humidity to preserve species for future use. The facility, buried into a hillside and shielded by earthquake‑proof concrete, is part of a national network … Read more

Lead: French technology firm Capgemini has announced it will divest its US subsidiary after revelations that the unit held a contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide skip‑tracing services. The contract, dated from 18 December 2025 and scheduled to run until 15 March 2026, is worth more than $4.8m. The move follows … Read more

In January 2026, after two people were killed during encounters with federal immigration officers, thousands of Minnesota residents mobilized across the Twin Cities and beyond to protect immigrant neighbors and monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Volunteers documented agents from cars, escorted families to safety, staffed hotlines and distributed food and legal aid as … Read more

Lead: Since federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 2026, multiple left-leaning and progressive firearms organizations report a rapid rise in demand for training and membership. Groups that once drew small, niche audiences say weekend classes and permit-to-carry courses are filling far beyond typical levels, and organizers link the spike to the … Read more

Lead In autumn 2024 a metal detectorist uncovered a small silver seal in Gosfield, Essex, that is now dated to roughly 800 years old. Detailed analysis by the U.K.’s Portable Antiquities Scheme shows the oval seal incorporates a much older carnelian gemstone carved in the Roman period — about 2,000 years ago. The bezel bears … Read more

Lead On February 1, 2026, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott co-hosted a large, themed party for their children—Stormi, who turned 8, and Aire, who turned 4—inside a converted event space. Videos and photos posted publicly show a desert-inspired set with faux mountains, oversized rocks and palm trees, plus indoor carnival attractions and a roller rink. … Read more

Lead: NASA began the formal countdown the evening of Feb. 1 for the Artemis 2 Space Launch System (SLS) wet dress rehearsal, the critical fueling test ahead of a targeted Feb. 8 launch window. The countdown formally started at 8:13 p.m. EST (2313 GMT), marking L‑48 hours and 40 minutes to a simulated T‑0 of … Read more

Israel has moved to bar Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from operating in Gaza after the medical charity declined to provide a roster of Palestinian and international staff, citing safety concerns. The decision follows a 30 December order that 37 NGOs submit details of their local and international workers; Israel says the step is to prevent … Read more

Officials said on 1 February 2026 that preparatory work has started to reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, but it remained unclear whether any Palestinians would pass through before the end of the day. COGAT, the Israeli military unit responsible for humanitarian coordination, said the crossing would operate in both directions for … Read more