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The Financial Times reports that Lord Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician and EU trade official, lobbied U.S. lawmakers and regulators to oppose proposed bank-reform measures on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein and Jes Staley. The FT says the lobbying focused on changes to U.S. banking rules that Mandelson argued would harm clients represented by his … Read more

On Feb. 3, 2026, critic Jason Farago published a guide to five art sites that, he argues, prove Los Angeles is far more than a film town. From a Malibu shore-house filled with antiquities to encyclopedic gardens and museums across the basin, these destinations map the city’s deep, varied cultural life. Farago’s picks — including … Read more

A longitudinal study of 292 U.S. families found that fathers’ early interaction patterns — measured at 10 months — were associated with children’s cardiovascular and metabolic markers at age 7, while comparable maternal behaviors showed no similar link. Researchers from Penn State observed three-way interactions among infants, mothers and fathers, then revisited the families when … Read more

In a high-profile Super Bowl placement airing just after halftime, Svedka — owned by Sazerac — has revived its long-dormant robot mascot Fembot in a 30-second commercial that the company says was created primarily with generative AI. The spot pairs Fembot with a new companion, Brobot, whose TikTok-style dance was chosen from a user contest … Read more

On Feb. 3, 2026, U.S. premarket trading opened with pronounced activity in several large-cap names, led by Palantir Technologies, Merck and Pfizer. Traders and market-watchers noted sharper-than-normal order flow before the regular session as investors reacted to company news, analyst notes and broader macro headlines. Data used in premarket snapshots are delayed by at least … Read more

Lead Pfizer reported on Thursday that its experimental obesity injection PF’3944 produced substantial weight loss when given once monthly in a mid-stage (phase 2) trial. In the ongoing study patients with obesity or who are overweight lost up to 12.3% more weight than placebo at week 28; an analysis that included all randomized patients regardless … Read more

The 2026 McDonald’s All American rosters were released on Monday, naming 24 high school standouts for the 48th annual game set for March 31 at Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. While the event remains a top showcase for future college and professional talent, several of the highest-ranked prospects in the 2026 Rivals150 were not … Read more

Lead On Feb. 3, 2026, Pfizer reported fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates even as demand for its Covid vaccine and antiviral Paxlovid continued to fall. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.66 and revenue of $17.56 billion, beating consensus. Management reiterated a conservative 2026 outlook and highlighted longer-term investments, including the … Read more

Paris prosecutors’ cyber-crime unit raided the French offices of Elon Musk’s social network, X, on Tuesday as part of an investigation that began in January 2025 into content recommended by X’s algorithm and later expanded to include the company’s AI chatbot, Grok. Authorities say the probe now examines suspected unlawful data extraction and possible complicity … Read more

Iranian leaders privately warned in early February 2026 that a limited U.S. military strike could prompt renewed mass street protests and possibly fatally weaken the Islamic Republic’s hold on power. Six current and former officials told Reuters this concern was raised directly with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a violent January crackdown — described … Read more

In the wake of high-profile incidents and stepped-up federal enforcement, U.S. states are sharply divided over how to handle Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Jan. 14, 2026, students in St. Paul rallied at the State Capitol as debate intensified after the deaths of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti prompted fresh scrutiny of federal … Read more

Paris — French prosecutors said investigators conducted a search of X’s French offices on Tuesday as part of an inquiry opened in January 2025 into alleged algorithm abuse and related harms. The Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit led the action, and Europol assisted, officials said. Elon Musk, X’s chairman, and former chief executive Linda Yaccarino have … Read more

PepsiCo reported fourth-quarter results on Feb. 3, 2026, beating analysts’ estimates as beverage sales strengthened across multiple regions. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.26 versus $2.24 expected, and consolidated revenue reached $29.34 billion compared with $28.97 billion forecast. Net income attributable to the company was $2.54 billion, or $1.85 per share, up from $1.52 billion … Read more

U.S. equity futures climbed Monday evening after major indexes opened February with gains, as investors digested a slate of corporate earnings and mixed macro signals. S&P 500 futures rose about 0.3% while Nasdaq 100 futures gained nearly 0.6%; Dow-linked futures added roughly 31 points (under 0.1%). In regular trading the Dow surged roughly 515 points … Read more

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi arrived in Beijing on a seven-day state visit beginning 1 February 2026 and signed roughly a dozen cooperation agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, including pacts on science, technology and trade. The trip, accompanied by a 150-person delegation of business and government figures, marks the first visit by a Latin American … Read more