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Lead China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has ordered a nationwide ban on concealed or flush external door handles for passenger cars sold in the country, citing safety concerns. The regulation requires mechanical door-release mechanisms both inside and outside vehicles and takes effect on 1 January 2027, with two additional years for already approved … Read more
Lead Familiar Super Bowl rivals meet when the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Betting markets list Seattle as a 4.5-point favorite and the game total at 45.5 points at DraftKings Sportsbook. SportsLine’s self-learning AI model has produced … Read more
Lead: A federal judge on Feb. 2, 2026 temporarily halted the Biden administration’s planned termination of Temporary Protected Status (T.P.S.) for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals, pausing an action scheduled to take effect Feb. 3. Judge Ana C. Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the plaintiffs’ request for a … Read more
SAN JOSE, Calif. — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said Monday that his right throwing shoulder, injured in the AFC Championship Game, has “turned a corner” as the club prepares for Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks. Speaking at the team’s opening-night event in San Jose, Maye reported he took his normal number … Read more
Lead Comedian and Emmy winner Sherri Shepherd’s syndicated daytime program will end after four seasons, Variety reported on a Monday in 2026. Debmar-Mercury, the show’s producer and distributor, confirmed that Season 4 production will proceed and the series will air its final episodes in fall 2026. The announcement arrives as fellow daytime program The Kelly … Read more
Rapper Nicki Minaj says the way former President Donald Trump has been treated by the public — rather than specific policy positions — prompted her recent move into conservative political advocacy. In preview clips shared on X on Monday, Feb. 2, Minaj told podcaster Katie Miller that repeated public attacks on Trump reminded her of … Read more
Kelly Clarkson has announced that The Kelly Clarkson Show will conclude after its current seventh season, a decision shared with staff and crew that ends weeks of public speculation. The syndicated daytime program, produced by Universal Television and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, will continue producing Season 7 with Clarkson as primary host through Fall … Read more
Lead Adrian Conejo Arias, the father of 5-year-old Liam, disputes Department of Homeland Security claims that he abandoned his son last month while being pursued by immigration officers. The pair were detained and held at a federal facility in Texas before a federal judge ordered their release; they returned to Minnesota on Sunday, Rep. Joaquin … Read more
Lead A Fairfax County jury on Monday found Brendan Banfield guilty of two counts of aggravated murder for the killings in his Herndon, Virginia, home that occurred in February 2023. The panel convicted the former IRS law-enforcement officer on additional counts, including use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and child endangerment; … Read more
On Feb. 2, 2026 (updated Feb. 3, 2026), Asian equities recovered sharply after a two-day selloff, with investors responding to fresh U.S. economic data and softer moves in precious metals. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 2.2%, reversing most of Monday’s declines, while benchmark South Korean shares — the region’s top performer this year — … Read more
Lead The Westminster Kennel Club staged its 150th annual dog show in New York from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2026, bringing competition, grooming and agility showcases to a packed schedule. AP photographers Yuki Iwamura and Angelina Katsanis supplied a curated photo gallery documenting agility finals, breed rings and behind-the-scenes moments. The images capture both … Read more
Lead: The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots opened Super Bowl week facing an intense media gauntlet at Opening Night in San Francisco. On Monday night thousands of credentialed reporters swarmed the event that now serves as a prime-time, ticketed showcase ahead of the league title game. The teams — the Patriots (17-3) led by … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 2, 2026, SpaceX announced it has acquired xAI, the artificial‑intelligence company controlled by Elon Musk, in a transaction that folds the Grok chatbot and the social platform X into SpaceX’s portfolio. The deal, announced in a memo from Mr. Musk and reported by The New York Times, values the combined private company … Read more
Lead On Feb. 2, 2026, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton reversed months of resistance and agreed to give sworn depositions to the House Oversight Committee probing Jeffrey Epstein. The decision came days before a scheduled House vote that would have recommended criminal contempt charges and a referral to the Justice Department. The Clintons’ lawyers said … Read more
On Feb. 2, 2026 in downtown Los Angeles, music stars turned the Grammys into a platform for immigration protest, wearing black-and-white pins reading “ICE OUT” and delivering pointed onstage remarks. The shift became most visible about an hour into the telecast when Bad Bunny — greeted by a standing ovation — used his acceptance for … Read more
