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On Feb. 2, 2026, a coalition of U.S. citizens, immigration nonprofits and legal groups filed suit in Manhattan federal court seeking to block a State Department policy that suspended immigrant visa approvals for people from 75 countries. Plaintiffs argue the measure—announced and implemented last month by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—amounts to an unlawful overhaul … Read more
Lead Jared Kushner unveiled a redevelopment vision for Gaza during public appearances tied to the World Economic Forum presentation in Davos, proposing a rebuilt territory with new housing districts, industrial zones, transport hubs and a tourist coastline. The plan links reconstruction to a phased ceasefire framework that requires Hamas to decommission weapons and conditions rebuilding … Read more
Lead: The Seattle Mariners are reported to be finalizing a multi-team trade to acquire versatile infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals, with reports surfacing on February 2, 2026. Multiple outlets say the Tampa Bay Rays are the third team in the arrangement; Tampa is expected to receive infielder Ben Williamson from Seattle, while … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 2, 2026, at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Cher, 79, fumbled a presenting moment while also receiving a lifetime achievement honor. The singer left the stage, returned at host Trevor Noah’s request, and — after consulting the envelope — appeared to announce a winner who died in 2005. The … Read more
Lead After Michigan’s 83-71 win in East Lansing on Friday, Michigan coach Dusty May and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo publicly accused the other side of dangerous or unsportsmanlike actions. The dispute centers on a sequence in which Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. made contact with Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg that May said appeared to … Read more
Lead On Feb. 2, 2026, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction allowing work to resume on the Sunrise Wind project off New York’s coast. The ruling, by U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, overturned an Interior Department directive issued in December that had ordered construction to stop. It is the fifth federal … Read more
Lead: Russian forces resumed attacks on Ukrainian cities yesterday after a short pause during an intense cold snap, according to multiple verified videos and local officials. Footage and geolocation work show a deadly drone strike at the Shakta Ternivka coal mine in eastern Ukraine that local energy firm DTEK says killed 12 miners. Videos also … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Monday that all federal agents operating in Minneapolis will immediately begin wearing body cameras, with a pledge to expand the program nationwide “as funding is available.” The move follows public pressure and political negotiations after the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Republican Senator Ron Johnson … Read more
Lead US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed a trade package in a phone call that the White House says will reduce US tariffs on Indian goods and remove a Russia-linked penalty. The deal, announced by Mr Trump on his social platform and confirmed to the BBC by a White House … Read more
A new population analysis of Ontario birth cohorts has identified a notable rise in first diagnoses of psychotic disorders among adolescents and young adults. Researchers report a 60% increase in new psychosis diagnoses for people aged 14 to 20 between 1997 and 2023, while rates for older age groups have stabilized or fallen. The study, … Read more
Lead: Paddy Pimblett is recovering with a wry tone and visible bruising after losing a unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event. The defeat cost Pimblett his bid for the interim lightweight title and handed him his first loss inside the UFC. Speaking in a YouTube update, Pimblett described heavy facial … Read more
Lead: Global markets saw a sharp reallocation on Monday as gold and silver prices retreated from last week’s peaks while the UK’s FTSE 100 closed at a record high. Spot gold suffered its steepest one‑day fall since 1983, dropping more than 9% in a single session, and silver plunged as much as 27% before a … Read more
Ed Martin has been removed from his role leading the Justice Department’s so-called “weaponization” working group, two people familiar with the discussions told NBC News. The change leaves the group’s leadership unclear even as it continues to review past prosecutions of President Donald Trump and allies. A Justice Department spokesman confirmed Martin remains employed by … Read more
Lead Israel reopened the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Monday, allowing sick and wounded Palestinians to travel out of Gaza after the Gazan side had been largely closed since May 2024. The move follows the return of the last Israeli hostage and the arrival of supervisors from the European Union Border Assistance Mission, and comes … Read more
Early on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, a swarm of 21 earthquakes struck southeast of San Ramon, with the largest registering magnitude 4.2 just after 7 a.m. The shaking was felt across the East Bay — including Oakland, Richmond, San Leandro and Hayward — and residents in parts of San Francisco reported windows rattling. There were … Read more
