Search for missing mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie enters 5th day - ABC News

1. Search for missing mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie enters 5th day  ABC News
2. Live updates: Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy is still missing, investigators probe potential ransom notes  CNN
3. Live updates: Savannah Guthrie makes a tearful plea as search for her mother enters fifth day  NBC News
4. Scoop: FBI chief ready to head to Tucson as Trump pledges help to find Guthrie's mom  Axios
5. Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Has Nation Fixated on an Arizona Subdivision  The New York Times

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement - NPR

1. Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement  NPR
2. Trump’s deportation push is scrambling New York’s suburban politics  Politico
3. ICE gets even worse ratings in polling after Pretti's fatal shooting; majority calling for Noem's removal  ABC News
4. The Actions of ICE, February 2026  Marist Poll
5. Support for immigration rises, Trump approval rebounds, Iran, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics: January 30 - February 2, 2026 Economist/YouGov Poll  YouGov

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires - BBC

1. Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires  BBC
2. Scoop: U.S. and Russia agree to observe New START nuclear pact after expiration  Axios
3. A key nuclear weapons treaty is ending. It’s a sign of Russia’s eroding superpower status  CNN
4. Last Russia-US treaty on nuclear arms control set to expire  Al Jazeera
5. A half-century of US-Russian arms control ends with the expiration of the New START nuclear pact  AP News

Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn? - NPR

1. Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn?  NPR
2. Epstein Built Deep Ties To Silicon Valley. But His Tech Investment Record Was Lackluster  Forbes
3. Justice Department under scrutiny for revealing victim info and concealing possible enablers in Epstein files  CNN
4. Latest Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures rock the rich and powerful: Top takeaways  NBC News
5. Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy  BBC

Dems outline 10 demands in letter to GOP leaders in ICE funding fight - Axios

1. Dems outline 10 demands in letter to GOP leaders in ICE funding fight  Axios
2. Trump Administration Live Updates: Democrats to Lay Out Demands For Restrictions on Immigration Agents  The New York Times
3. What to know about the congressional fight over ICE restrictions, and another possible government shutdown  ABC News
4. Dem leaders share list of 10 demands for ICE reforms with GOP  Fox News
5. Trump presidency latest: DHS faces funding cliff as Congress remains divided over ICE reform  CNN

Border czar says 700 federal agents to leave Minnesota, around 2,000 remain - kare11.com

1. Border czar says 700 federal agents to leave Minnesota, around 2,000 remain  kare11.com
2. February 4, 2026 - Trump administration updates  CNN
3. Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires  NPR
4. Trump touts 'softer touch' on immigration as federal force is reduced in Minnesota  BBC
5. Trump talks Minneapolis, Joe Rogan, the Fed, AI and 2028 in a wide-ranging interview  NBC News

China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call - The New York Times

1. China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call  The New York Times
2. China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade  CNBC
3. Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations  Reuters
4. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Ukraine and trade ahead of US state visit to Beijing  Financial Times
5. US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump  BBC

US Justice Department removes lawyer who told judge in immigration case, 'This job sucks' - Reuters

1. US Justice Department removes lawyer who told judge in immigration case, 'This job sucks'  Reuters
2. Surge in Immigration Cases in Minnesota Pushes Prosecutors and Judges to Brink  The New York Times
3. Trump admin attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases  CNN
4. 'This job sucks,' overwhelmed DHS lawyer says in court hearing over ICE's response to judicial orders  ABC News
5. ‘This job sucks’: Government lawyers, drowning in immigration cases, have had it  Politico

Brad Karp: Wall Street law firm boss resigns after emails to Epstein released - The Guardian

1. Brad Karp: Wall Street law firm boss resigns after emails to Epstein released  The Guardian
2. Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp resigns after Jeffrey Epstein email disclosures  CNBC
3. NYC la firm chairman resigns over Epstein files. What we know  Detroit Free Press
4. ‘Call Brad Karp’: Epstein’s Fondness for Lawyer Ends in Downfall  Bloomberg.com
5. Chairman of major law firm resigns after Epstein emails become public  CNN

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks back on after Arab leaders lobby White House - Axios

1. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks back on after Arab leaders lobby White House  Axios
2. U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday  The New York Times
3. U.S.-Iranian Talks Are Still Expected After Gulf Flare-Ups  The Wall Street Journal
4. LIVE: US, Iran struggle to find common ground ahead of talks  Al Jazeera
5. US and Iran agree to Friday talks in Oman but still at odds over agenda  Reuters

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matche...

1. On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches  AP News
2. 'Can you shut him up?' House Democrats clash with Bessent in fiery hearing  ABC News
3. Maxine Waters’ ‘Can you shut him up’ moment with Scott Bessent, explained  CNN
4. 'Can you shut him up?" - Democrat and treasury secretary clash over Trump's agenda  BBC
5. Treasury Secy. Bessent Testifies on U.S. Economy  C-SPAN

Nike faces federal probe over allegations of discrimination against white workers - NPR

1. Nike faces federal probe over allegations of discrimination against white workers  NPR
2. Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation  The New York Times
3. Trump administration alleges Nike discriminated against white workers  NBC News
4. Nike facing federal probe of alleged discrimination against white employees  Axios
5. Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees  CNN

ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules - NPR

1. ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules  NPR
2. Federal judge rules against DHS on warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon  Fox News
3. Opinion | We Were Top Homeland Security Lawyers. You Can’t Wish Away the Fourth Amendment.  The New York Times
4. Federal constitutional violations threaten foundation of democracy itself, says Portland legal scholar  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
5. ‘Defies human decency’: Oregon judge says ICE can’t make warrantless arrests unless there’s a flight risk  KOIN.com

Top Oversight Republican mulls Bill Gates subpoena in Epstein probe - Politico

1. Top Oversight Republican mulls Bill Gates subpoena in Epstein probe  Politico
2. Melinda French Gates Addresses New References to Bill Gates in Epstein Files  The New York Times
3. Melinda French Gates Reveals Whether She’s Forgiven Ex-Husband Bill Gates amid Newly Released Epstein Emails  People.com
4. After Bill Gates Denied That He Got An STI From "Russian Girls" Associated With Epstein, Melinda French Gates Responded  Yahoo
5. Epstein Alleged Billionaire Bill Gates Left Ex-Mistress Penniless and Sleeping on a Couch  The Daily Beast

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison in Trump 2024 assassination attempt in Florida - CBS News

1. Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison in Trump 2024 assassination attempt in Florida  CBS News
2. Ryan Routh, Man Convicted of Trying to Assassinate Trump, Gets Life Sentence  The New York Times
3. Congress faces tight deadline to fund DHS. And, Ryan Routh faces sentencing  NPR
4. Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump in 2024 at Florida golf course  CNN
5. Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison  AP News

Housecleaner said multiple illnesses tied to Las Vegas house with possible bio lab: Police report...

1. Housecleaner said multiple illnesses tied to Las Vegas house with possible bio lab: Police report  ABC News
2. Las Vegas biolab: Answering some of the biggest questions still looming  KSNV
3. FBI serves new search warrant on California ‘biological lab’ tied to Las Vegas raid  FOX5 Vegas
4. Suspected biolab discovered in Las Vegas home sparks federal investigation  CNN
5. Potential Biological Lab Found In Las Vegas Garage, More than 1000 Samples Sent for Testing  People.com

Condescending Vance Tells Kaitlan Collins to ‘Have Some Fun’ After Trump Meltdown - The Daily Beast

1. Condescending Vance Tells Kaitlan Collins to ‘Have Some Fun’ After Trump Meltdown  The Daily Beast
2. Opinion | I Was Arrested for Doing My Job as a Reporter. Who’s Next?  The New York Times
3. Federal prosecutors in Minnesota are cracking down on dissent  The Economist
4. Opinion | Don Lemon and the First Amendment  The Wall Street Journal
5. Don Lemon arrested after covering protest at Minnesota church  NBC News

'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship - BBC

1. 'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship  BBC
2. UK leader apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Peter Mandelson an ambassador job  AP News
3. What are files from Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment likely to reveal?  The Guardian
4. The Mandelson scandal removes a main reason for Sir Keir to stay  The Economist
5. Starmer Apologizes for Ex-Ambassador Mandelson’s Epstein Ties  The New York Times

Dems embrace "law and order" in ICE shutdown fight - Axios

1. Dems embrace "law and order" in ICE shutdown fight  Axios
2. Congress ends shutdown, approves $1.2T in funding — and sets up DHS cliff  Politico
3. "Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks  Axios
4. Trump Signs Bill to Reopen Government  The New York Times
5. GOP game-plans for a DHS shutdown, as skepticism grows over talks  The Hill

Governor Newsom on Republicans losing challenge to new Congressional maps at U.S. Supreme Court -...

1. Governor Newsom on Republicans losing challenge to new Congressional maps at U.S. Supreme Court  California State Portal | CA.gov
2. Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map  The New York Times
3. Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map  CNN
4. Supreme Court allows California to use new voting map boosting Democrats  BBC
5. US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting map  Al Jazeera

Majority of voters don’t trust Trump admin’s account of Alex Pretti killing, poll finds - Politico

1. Majority of voters don’t trust Trump admin’s account of Alex Pretti killing, poll finds  Politico
2. How bad was Alex Pretti’s killing for the Trump administration? New data tells us  CNN
3. US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters  News From The States
4. Nearly 60% Of Voters Think Kristi Noem Should Be Removed After Minnesota Shootings  Forbes
5. 6 in 10 say Trump administration hasn’t given honest account of Pretti shooting: Survey  The Hill

White House seeks critical minerals trade zone to curb China’s dominance - Financial Times

1. White House seeks critical minerals trade zone to curb China’s dominance  Financial Times
2. Why Trump's minerals push could help low-carbon transition  Axios
3. US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply  BBC
4. U.S. Enlists Mexico, EU and Japan in Its Minerals Race With China  The Wall Street Journal
5. The U.S. calls for trade bloc to counter China's leverage in critical minerals  CNBC

Trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume in UAE after major energy attack - ABC News

1. Trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume in UAE after major energy attack  ABC News
2. Ukraine, Russia agree to exchange prisoners after ‘productive’ talks with US - Europe live  The Guardian
3. US and Russia Agree to Restart Military-to-Military Talks  Bloomberg.com
4. Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi  AP News
5. Quick End to Second Day of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Hints at Impasse  The New York Times

Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal - NPR

1. Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal  NPR
2. The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists  AP News
3. Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers  The New York Times
4. 'My daughters are gone': Sisters, 10 and 12, killed by Israeli fire in Gaza  NBC News
5. Verifying Gaza footage after 20 reported killed in Israeli strikes  BBC

Fulton County asks court to return 2020 election documents seized by the FBI - PBS

1. Fulton County asks court to return 2020 election documents seized by the FBI  PBS
2. What is happening in Fulton county is a warning to America | Jamil Smith  The Guardian
3. Fulton County in Georgia Challenges the F.B.I.’s Seizure of 2020 Ballots  The New York Times
4. Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election documents seized by FBI  WABE
5. Judge dismisses claims in lawsuit that sought Fulton County 2020 ballots  AJC.com

9-year-old Illinois boy severely burned after TikTok trend inspired him to microwave NeeDoh toy -...

1. 9-year-old Illinois boy severely burned after TikTok trend inspired him to microwave NeeDoh toy  NBC News
2. TikTok trend Needoh cube: Plainfield boy, Caleb Grubb, burned after social media trend; Loyola Medicine shares urgent warning  ABC7 Chicago
3. 9-Year-Old Boy Left with Severe Burns on Face After Trying Dangerous Social Media Trend Becomes 4th Child to Need Treatment from Local Hospital  Yahoo
4. Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning  Fox News
5. Mother warns of TikTok trend involving Needoh cubes that left her 9-year-old son with severe burns  CBS News

Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead - The New York Times

1. Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead  The New York Times
2. Kwara state attack: Boko Haram blamed as US military team deploys to Nigeria  BBC
3. Nigeria sets up new military command to slow spread of Islamic militants after deadly attack  KSAT
4. What to know about the attacks in Nigeria that killed over 160 people  ABC News
5. Gunmen kill nearly 200 people in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina states  Al Jazeera

Trillion-Dollar Tech Wipeout Ensnares All Stocks in AI’s Path - Bloomberg.com

1. Trillion-Dollar Tech Wipeout Ensnares All Stocks in AI’s Path  Bloomberg.com
2. Anthropic’s new AI tool sends shudders through software stocks  CNN
3. The Fall of the Nerds  Noah Smith | Substack
4. 'Software-mageddon' leaves investors bargain-hunting but wary  Reuters
5. $300 Billion Evaporated. The SaaS -Pocalypse Has Begun.  Forbes

Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know. - The Texas Tribune

1. Texas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.  The Texas Tribune
2. Applications open for Texas Education Freedom Accounts. Here’s what families need to know  Dallas News
3. After years of debate, Texas' private school voucher application opens this week  ABC13 Houston
4. More than 30K school voucher applications submitted on day one of Texas launch  Houston Chronicle
5. Applications for Texas school voucher program open today  KBTX News 3

Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge - Politico

1. Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge  Politico
2. Virginia Supreme Court gets chance to revive Democrats’ redistricting plan  Democracy Docket
3. With General Assembly Democrats deadlocked on maps, Texas results pose a question: Does Virginia really need to redistrict?  Cardinal News
4. Lucas says proposed new congressional maps are expected this week  WVTF
5. Dem infighting muddies Virginia redistricting  Punchbowl News

Spanberger orders state law enforcement to exit federal immigration agreements - VPM

1. Spanberger orders state law enforcement to exit federal immigration agreements  VPM
2. Governor Spanberger signs Executive Order and Directive, establishing principles for Virginia Law Enforcement  WSLS
3. MS-13 Gang Member Who Confessed to 5 Murders Arrested Just Weeks Before Spanberger Ended ICE Cooperation  USCIS (.gov)
4. Spanberger takes further steps to remove Virginia from ICE operations  The Washington Post
5. Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now.  boltsmag.org

From the immigration to AI, 5 takeaways from Trump's NBC interview - Axios

1. From the immigration to AI, 5 takeaways from Trump's NBC interview  Axios
2. Read the extended transcript: President Donald Trump interviewed by 'NBC Nightly News' anchor Tom Llamas  NBC News
3. The Real Reason Trump Is Skipping the Super Bowl on Sunday  Zeteo | Substack
4. Continuing a game day tradition, Trump agrees to Super Bowl Sunday interview with NBC  CNN
5. NBC NEWS’ TOM LLAMAS TO SIT DOWN WITH PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AT THE WHITE HOUSE TOMORROW  NBCUniversal News Group

Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat - The New York Times

1. Backed by Mamdani, D.S.A. Candidate Wins Election for Mayor’s Old Seat  The New York Times
2. Choppier seas await Mamdani-backed candidates after Diana Moreno's landslide win  Politico
3. Queens voters pick Mamdani's successor — plus two other New York special election results  Crain's New York Business
4. Diana Moreno’s Assembly win marks first electoral victory for Mamdani as mayor  City & State New York
5. Special NYC elections 2026: Diana Moreno wins in Mamdani's Queens district  Spectrum News NY1

Warriors pivot from Giannis chase, trade Kuminga for Hawks' Porzingis - SFGATE

1. Warriors pivot from Giannis chase, trade Kuminga for Hawks' Porzingis  SFGATE
2. Sources: Warriors trading Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis  ESPN
3. Warriors-Hawks trade grades: Who won the Jonathan Kuminga-Kristaps Porziņģis deal?  Yahoo Sports
4. Grading Kristaps Porziņģis, Jonathan Kuminga NBA Trade Deadline Deal Between Warriors and Hawks  Bleacher Report
5. Source: Warriors trade Trayce Jackson-Davis to Raptors for second-round pick  NBC Sports Bay Area & California

In Forcing the Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Comer Sets a New Precedent - The New York Times

1. In Forcing the Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Comer Sets a New Precedent  The New York Times
2. After Republicans push Clintons to testify on Epstein, Democrats warn they'll haul in Trump  NBC News
3. Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe  Al Jazeera
4. Why the Clintons reluctantly reversed course on contempt strategy  The Hill
5. Clintons will appear for depositions in Epstein probe, staving off contempt vote  CNN

Norristown police officer on leave after video shows naked man being hit by police vehicle - 6abc...

1. Norristown police officer on leave after video shows naked man being hit by police vehicle  6abc Philadelphia
2. Norristown officer hits naked man with police car; investigation underway  FOX 29 Philadelphia
3. Video: Naked man standing in Norristown intersection hit by police car  NBC10 Philadelphia
4. Naked Man Hit By Police Vehicle In Norristown, Officer Placed On Leave  Patch
5. Norristown officer placed on leave after hitting naked man with police vehicle [Updated]  timesherald.com

Steve Bannon calls for Trump to deploy ICE and military troops to polling sites - Politico

1. Steve Bannon calls for Trump to deploy ICE and military troops to polling sites  Politico
2. Steve Bannon calls for immigration agents at polling sites during midterms  The Guardian
3. Bannon: ‘We‘re going to have ICE surround the polls’  The Hill
4. One month into 2026 and Republicans are losing their minds  Democracy Docket
5. Steve Bannon wants ICE to ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on seizing elections  The Independent

2nd teen identified in Rainier Beach double homicide; $5K reward offered for leads - KOMO

1. 2nd teen identified in Rainier Beach double homicide; $5K reward offered for leads  KOMO
2. 'Mourn today, act tomorrow.' New Seattle Schools superintendent emphasizes safety following fatal shooting near South Shore  KUOW
3. Second student killed in Rainier Valley shooting identified  The Seattle Times
4. Community rallies for grieving Rainier Beach students after bus stop double killing  KOMO
5. ‘It starts at home’: BBQ owner urges action, raises thousands for Rainier Beach families  MyNorthwest.com

13-year-old boy speaks out after swimming miles to save family stranded at sea - ABC News

1. 13-year-old boy speaks out after swimming miles to save family stranded at sea  ABC News
2. Mother says asking 13-year-old son to swim four hours to save family ‘one of the hardest decisions’  The Guardian
3. Australian teen swam hours to shore to get help for mother and siblings swept out to sea  CNN
4. 'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13, describes 'superhuman' swim to save family  BBC
5. How a teenager who failed swimming lessons pulled off miracle ocean rescue  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The looming return of Jim Crow to Louisiana, America’s second Blackest state - Louisiana Illuminator

1. The looming return of Jim Crow to Louisiana, America’s second Blackest state  Louisiana Illuminator
2. The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power, undoing generations of gains  The Conversation
3. The supreme court may further gut the Voting Rights Act. Mississippi is trying to create its own  The Guardian
4. Voting rights and wrongs in America  The Economist
5. The looming return of Jim Crow to America’s Blackest state  Mississippi Today

Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement after LG pick - City & State New York

1. Brooklyn Dems pull Hochul endorsement after LG pick  City & State New York
2. Hochul Chooses Adrienne Adams to Join Her Re-election Ticket  The New York Times
3. Governor Hochul's LG pick potentially gaining Mamdani endorsement, losing Brooklyn's  WRGB
4. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul picks Adrienne Adams as her running mate  Gothamist
5. Why Hochul chose Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate  Times Union

Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico -...

1. Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico  CNN
2. Tulsi Gabbard reportedly oversaw probe of Puerto Rico voting machines last year – as it happened  The Guardian
3. Exclusive: US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico  Reuters
4. Will Maduro bear false witness to prop up Trump's 2020 election fantasy  Daily Kos
5. US Election Security February 05: ODNI Tests Puerto Rico Voting Machines  Meyka

Texas A&M professor files suit after firing over gender identity lesson - Politico

1. Texas A&M professor files suit after firing over gender identity lesson  Politico
2. Texas A&M professor files lawsuit after firing over gender identity lesson  ABC News
3. An Instructor Was Fired After a Viral Recording of a Gender Lesson. Now She’s Suing the University.  The Chronicle of Higher Education
4. Texas A&M Lecturer Who Was Fired Over Gender Lesson Sues University  The New York Times
5. Professor fired after viral video sues Texas A&M System for wrongful termination  KBTX News 3

Trump is honoring these Black icons in quest "to restore the Nation" - Axios

1. Trump is honoring these Black icons in quest "to restore the Nation"  Axios
2. Trump’s Black History Month proclamation dismisses Black history  The Independent
3. Opinion | Celebrating the Black history that Trump wants to erase  The Boston Globe
4. Trymaine Lee discusses Black History Month amid Trump’s efforts to “erase” America’s past  MS NOW
5. Trump Uses Black History Month to Issue Proclamation Erasing Black History  The Daily Beast

Donald Trump: Iran's Ali Khamenei 'should be very worried' - The Jerusalem Post

1. Donald Trump: Iran's Ali Khamenei 'should be very worried'  The Jerusalem Post
2. Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’  CNN
3. After crushing protests, Iran’s supreme leader now tries to avert a US attack  AP News
4. Donald Trump wants to end America’s half-century conflict with Iran  The Economist
5. Satellite imagery shows where the U.S. military is positioned near Iran  The Washington Post

New Milestone in Operation Metro Surge: 4,000+ Criminal Illegals Removed from Minnesota Streets -...

1. New Milestone in Operation Metro Surge: 4,000+ Criminal Illegals Removed from Minnesota Streets  The White House (.gov)
2. Minnesota Democrats Protected This Violent Illegal Alien. The Trump Administration Is Deporting Him.  The White House (.gov)
3. SCOOP: Thousands of violent illegal immigrants arrested in Minnesota as admin vows ‘we will not back down’  Fox News
4. Questions raised after DHS releases new Operation Metro Surge arrest data  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
5. KTTC analyzes federal data pushed on Minnesota ICE arrests  KTTC | Rochester, MN

Silver’s Sudden 17% Plunge Wipes Out Two-Day Recovery From Rout - Bloomberg.com

1. Silver’s Sudden 17% Plunge Wipes Out Two-Day Recovery From Rout  Bloomberg.com
2. Silver Hit With Fresh Selloff in China After Tentative Recovery  Yahoo Finance
3. Silver resumes its slide, plunging 11%, after short-lived rebound  CNBC
4. History says it could be years before whipsawed silver recovers back to record levels  Business Insider
5. Silver falls as much as 13% as the volatility continues in metals  MarketWatch

Five minutes into 2026 Winter Olympics’ first event, the lights went out on curling - The New Yor...

1. Five minutes into 2026 Winter Olympics’ first event, the lights went out on curling  The New York Times
2. Curling 2026  Google Doodles
3. From The Sports Desk: The Games have begun (sort of)  NBC News
4. Power outage halts Milan Cortina Olympics curling competition moments after matches begin  Fox News
5. Winter Olympics 2026: Team USA curling rallies late, takes down 2022 silver medalist Norway in first round-robin match  Yahoo Sports

Ryan Preece wins Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray amid winter weather - NASCAR.com

1. Ryan Preece wins Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray amid winter weather  NASCAR.com
2. Ryan Preece overcomes sleet, cautions to win The Clash at Bowman Gray  ESPN
3. NASCAR fans head to Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium after weather delays  FOX8 WGHP
4. Shane van Gisbergen stars in the rain, leads NASCAR Clash before late crash  Motorsport.com
5. NASCAR's interminable snow-delayed Clash at Bowman Gray took over 3 hours to complete 50 green-flag miles  Yahoo Sports

Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says - CNN

1. Jeff Bezos remains committed to Washington Post amid brutal layoffs, top editor says  CNN
2. He Was Laid Off at The Washington Post After Working There 60 Years  The New York Times
3. Bezos orders deep job cuts at 'Washington Post'  NPR
4. Washington Post eliminates sports department amid mass layoff  ESPN
5. ‘It’s an absolute bloodbath’: Washington Post lays off hundreds of workers  The Guardian

Donovan Mitchell opens up about the Cavs’ bet on James Harden: ‘We both want a championship’ - Th...

1. Donovan Mitchell opens up about the Cavs’ bet on James Harden: ‘We both want a championship’  The New York Times
2. James Harden-Darius Garland trade grades: What's next for Cavs, Clips?  ESPN
3. ‘Our ceiling is higher’: Donovan Mitchell opens up about James Harden-Darius Garland trade  Cleveland.com
4. CAVALIERS ACQUIRE 11-TIME NBA ALL-STAR JAMES HARDEN  NBA
5. Darius Garland delivers message to Cavs fans after being traded to LA  Akron Beacon Journal

S&P 500 futures fall for a third day as Alphabet, bitcoin and silver slide: Live updates - CNBC

1. S&P 500 futures fall for a third day as Alphabet, bitcoin and silver slide: Live updates  CNBC
2. Tech stocks go into free fall as it dawns on traders that AI has the ability to cut revenues across the board  Fortune
3. Nasdaq set to lead decline as Alphabet spending plans spook investors  Yahoo Finance
4. Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Fall, Amazon Earnings Due  The Wall Street Journal
5. Europe struggles to shake off tech rout, silver savaged again  Reuters

BTC price news: Bitcoin dumps below $71,000 - CoinDesk

1. BTC price news: Bitcoin dumps below $71,000  CoinDesk
2. Bitcoin briefly drops below $70,000 as sell-off continues  CNBC
3. No, but seriously: What’s going on with bitcoin?  CNN
4. Bitcoin Falls to $72,000 as Traders Navigate a ‘Crisis of Faith’  Bloomberg.com
5. Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election  Al Jazeera

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says - CNBC

1. Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says  CNBC
2. Challenger Report: January Job Cuts Surge; Lowest January Hiring on Record  Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
3. Some big-name companies are laying off workers. Here's what it means  ABC News
4. California job losses slow in January as cuts surge nationwide  Los Angeles Times
5. January worst month for job cuts since 2009: Report  The Hill

Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania’ Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome’ - The New York Times

1. Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania’ Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome’  The New York Times
2. Opinion | Maureen Dowd and Carlos Lozada on the Empty Propaganda of ‘Melania’  The New York Times
3. The Melania Trump Documentary Is a Disgrace  The Atlantic
4. Amazon Pulls ‘Melania’ From Movie Theater Due to Jokes on Its Marquee  Yahoo
5. Melania review – Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest  The Guardian

Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention - The Guardian

1. Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention  The Guardian
2. Columbia Heights 4th grader released from ICE detention center  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. First Thing: Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention  The Guardian
4. Two Columbia Heights elementary school students detained in Texas facility return to Minnesota  Star Tribune
5. Two Minnesota boys from Liam Ramos’ school released from ICE custody  MPR News

Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to three-year, $115 million deal: Sources - The New York Times

1. Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to three-year, $115 million deal: Sources  The New York Times
2. Sources: LHP Framber Valdez, Tigers reach 3-year, $115M deal  ESPN
3. Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to three-year deal: reports  Fox News
4. Here's how O's should pivot after Valdez picks Tigers  MLB.com
5. Tarik Skubal’s message to Framber Valdez after signing with Tigers  Detroit Free Press

Alphabet Beats Earnings Expectations As Annual Revenue Tops $400 Billion For First Time - Forbes

1. Alphabet Beats Earnings Expectations As Annual Revenue Tops $400 Billion For First Time  Forbes
2. Google parent Alphabet shares are down premarket after its earnings beat. Here's what's happening  CNBC
3. Alphabet 2026 spending forecast soars past Wall Street expectations as Google parent goes all in on AI  Yahoo Finance
4. Google goes from laggard to leader as it pulls ahead of OpenAI with stellar AI growth  Reuters
5. Google Plans to Double Spending Amid A.I. Race  The New York Times

LA Kings Acquire Forward Artemi Panarin - NHL.com

1. LA Kings Acquire Forward Artemi Panarin  NHL.com
2. Kings trade for Rangers' Artemi Panarin, add 2-year extension  ESPN
3. Why didn’t the Rangers get more for Artemi Panarin? It’s all about leverage and timing  The New York Times
4. 'Rangers Will Regret This': Kings And Rangers Fans React To Panarin's Trade And Contract Extension  Yahoo Sports
5. Rangers Acquire Liam Greentree, a Conditional Third-Round Pick in 2026 and Conditional Fourth-Round Pick in 2028 in Exchange For Artemi Panarin  NHL.com

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins best in show at 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show - CBS News

1. Penny the Doberman pinscher wins best in show at 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show  CBS News
2. The Unforgettable Best in Show Finalists at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show  The New York Times
3. Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at Westminster  ESPN
4. Photos: Scenes from the 150th Westminster Dog Show : The Picture Show  NPR
5. WWD Goes Backstage at the 150th Westminster Dog Show [PHOTOS]  WWD

Jets Hire Frank Reich as Offensive Coordinator - NYJets.com

Jets Hire Frank Reich as Offensive Coordinator  NYJets.comView Full Coverage on Google News

The Winter Olympics are upon us. Here's how to follow along - NPR

1. The Winter Olympics are upon us. Here's how to follow along  NPR
2. Winter Olympics 2026: all your questions about the Milano Cortina Games, answered  The Guardian
3. 2026 Winter Olympics by the numbers: The athletes, events and milestones of the Milano Cortina Games  CBS News
4. 2026 Winter Olympics events schedule  The New York Times
5. 2026 Winter Olympics live updates: U.S. wins curling match and women play first hockey match  NBC News

Lindsey Vonn's latest Olympic quest isn't perfect, but it's her own - NBC Olympics

1. Lindsey Vonn's latest Olympic quest isn't perfect, but it's her own  NBC Olympics
2. Coach: Lindsey Vonn has no workout pain, confident she'll race  ESPN
3. Lindsey Vonn's Teammate Defends Her Decision to Compete at Olympics on Torn ACL  People.com
4. Lindsey Vonn will try to race the Olympics on a torn ACL. She wouldn’t be the first  The New York Times
5. Lindsey Vonn 'confident' she'll be able to ski with torn ACL at 2026 Olympics  USA Today

‘He’ll need to get the votes’: Why Warsh may struggle to get his way at the Fed - Politico

1. ‘He’ll need to get the votes’: Why Warsh may struggle to get his way at the Fed  Politico
2. Elizabeth Warren says Kevin Warsh is ‘so much more dangerous’ than the other Fed chair nominees  The Boston Globe
3. The deregulatory push just got a leg up  Politico
4. Fed pick: Tillis doubles down on Warsh blockade over concerns about central bank independence  CNBC
5. Home buyers might be hoping for lower mortgage rates with a new Fed chief. They’ll have to wait  CNN

Top NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna charged with felony aggravated assault - The Athletic - The ...

1. Top NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna charged with felony aggravated assault - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault  CNN
3. Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna faces felony, accused of assault in State College  Centre Daily Times
4. Top prospect Gavin McKenna facing assault charges  Sportsnet
5. Gavin McKenna Facing Felony Charge After Incident On January 31  Onward State

The Muppet Show's revival with guest Sabrina Carpenter is joyful, say critics - BBC

1. The Muppet Show's revival with guest Sabrina Carpenter is joyful, say critics  BBC
2. ‘The Muppet Show’ refuses to modernize in its triumphant revival  The Washington Post
3. Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately  The New York Times
4. 'The Muppet Show' is back with Sabrina Carpenter. Here's how to watch.  USA Today
5. A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever  NPR

4 murders of homeless people including ex-NFL player may be connected: Police - ABC News

1. 4 murders of homeless people including ex-NFL player may be connected: Police  ABC News
2. Murder of ex-NFL player Kevin Johnson possibly connected to 3 other murders in Willowbrook area, sources say  ABC7 Los Angeles
3. Stabbing of former NFL player Kevin Johnson possibly linked to 3 other killings, officials say  Fox News
4. 4 people have been killed in an L.A. County homeless encampment since October. Are the deaths connected?  Los Angeles Times
5. Murders of ex-NFL lineman Kevin Johnson and 3 other homeless people being investigated  NBC4 Los Angeles

Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains wha...

1. Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends  The Conversation
2. Democrats demand answers about Trump’s plans to renovate the Kennedy Center  MS NOW
3. This Is Not the Kennedy Center  The Atlantic
4. Trump's Kennedy Center closure shocks the National Symphony Orchestra  NBC News
5. Trump hints at dramatic Kennedy Center renovations that will leave steel ‘fully exposed’  CNN

Steelers add to coaching staff - Steelers.com

1. Steelers add to coaching staff  Steelers.com
2. Steelers hire Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator  ESPN
3. Steelers hire Vikings' Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator  NFL.com
4. Paul Zeise: Brian Angelichio will be an excellent addition to Mike McCarthy's staff  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
5. Report: Steelers set to hire Vikings assistant as next offensive coordinator  Yahoo Sports

Parkinson’s disease as a somato-cognitive action network disorder - Nature

1. Parkinson’s disease as a somato-cognitive action network disorder  Nature
2. Brain network responsible for Parkinson's disease identified  Medical Xpress
3. ‘Extraordinary’ brain network discovery changes our understanding of Parkinson’s disease  Scientific American
4. Scientists May Have Found the True Source of Parkinson’s Disease  SciTechDaily
5. Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 5  McKnight's Long-Term Care News