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• Kate Middleton proves she’s the ‘Sporty Spice Princess’ as her talents surprise even Prince William: experts - From cold-water swimming to sausage making, Kate Middleton's surprising hobbies reveal the Princess of Wales' adventurous side and culinary skills.
• Today in Chicago History: 5 women slain inside Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park - Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Vintage Chicago Tribune Special Edition: ‘It’s GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!!’ Front page fl
• House panel moves to consider criminal referrals for the Clintons - House lawmakers will vote this week on whether to refer Bill and Hillary Clinton to the DOJ over contempt of Congress in the Epstein probe.
• Oracle dips 3% after announcing $50 billion fundraising plans. Here's why - The tech giant has invested huge sums in the AI infrastructure buildout in recent times
• Researchers issue warning after observing unexpected pattern among butterflies: 'There are side effects' - "Even monarchs have limits."
• How to trade the market spiral as investors dump gold, silver and oil - Analysts flagged U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination for the next chair of the Federal Reserve as a key trigger to the latest market downturn.
• Rafah crossing between Israel and Egypt reopens after nearly two years - Some Palestinians were able to enter and exit Gaza via the crossing for the first time since May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the ceasefire deal’s second phase.
• PALANTIR CTO SHYAM SANKAR: The American people are being lied to about AI - Palantir's Chief Technology Officer argues that artificial intelligence narratives mislead Americans, citing frontline experience to show AI empowers workers rather than replacing them.
• Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany - BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Commuters across Germany faced freezing temperatures and empty platforms on Monday as tens of thousands of public transport workers walked off the job in a strike called by
• Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict - The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.
• Trump Assails Grammys and Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Joke - President Trump declared the awards ceremony “virtually unwatchable” and accused Mr. Noah of defamation over a joke he made that appeared to tie the president to Jeffrey Epstein.
• EU must push for 'Made in Europe' strategy, EU industry chief says - Feb 2 (Reuters) - Europe needs to protect its own industries with a "Made in Europe" strategy, EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne said in a newspaper article published late on Sunday, co-signed by
• From Clawdbot to Moltbot to OpenClaw: Meet the AI agent driving buzz and fear globally - OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, has generated massive buzz from Silicon Valley to Beijing due to its impressive capabilities, but also its quirks and risks.
• India courts Big Tech with long‑term tax breaks as it doubles down on AI ambitions - India woos global cloud service companies with tax holiday for 20 years.
• Japan PM Takaichi must face bond investors before winning over voters - TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a crucial markets test in the final run-up to a snap election this weekend where she is hoping a decisive victory will give her a mandate for expansionary fiscal policy.
• 6 smart moves for retirees to make now to save on next year's taxes - Now that filing season for 2025 taxes is underway, it’s time to get a leg up on next year's return. That’s especially true for retirees.
• Centene Housing Grant Highlights Community Focus And Undervalued Stock Debate - Centene Foundation and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois awarded a $2.2 million grant to Safer Foundation. The funding will support affordable housing for underserved and justice involved individuals in Chicago. The initiative aims to addres
• Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire - Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year.
• Shooting in Georgia hotel room leaves 1 officer killed, another seriously wounded: 'Unprovoked attack' - A Georgia police officer was killed and another was wounded after a suspect allegedly opened fire in a hotel room as he was being questioned.
• Explainer-What's next for Trump's Gaza plan after Rafah reopening? - Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt.
• South Korea stocks fall more than 4%, triggering temporary halt in trading - Asia-Pacific markets saw a mixed trading session as investors assessed China's factory activity for January.
• Portland mayor demands ICE leave city after federal agents use tear gas on protesters 'Sickening decisions' - Portland's mayor demanded ICE leave his city after federal agents reportedly deployed tear gas and flash-bang grenades on protesters, including children.
• Laura Fernandez, Costa Rica's next president, aims to keep on populist path - By Alvaro Murillo and Alexander Villegas SAN JOSE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Laura Fernandez will be Costa Rica's next president, pushing forward with a populist mandate set by her predecessor that includes
• European stocks set for sharp declines as global market fears are reignited - European stocks are expected to open in negative territory as concerns over cryptocurrencies, precious metals and artificial intelligence haunt global markets.
• In Gaza, an ‘apocalyptic wasteland’ foretold - Seen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.
• 2026 Grammys Takeaways: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards - On a night marked by explicit political statements, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony’s top prize, while Kendrick Lamar is now the winningest rapper in Grammy history.
• From Japan to Brazil, voters could shake markets in key election year - LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - From Japan to Brazil, elections could add yet more uncertainty this year to markets already whipped by U. policy gyrations and heightened geopolitical tension.
• Oil slides over 4% as Trump signals Iran talks, easing supply shock fears - Oil prices slid as investors dial back fears of a supply shock after Donald Trump said Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington over the weekend.
• Speaker Johnson faces tough choices as partial government shutdown drags and debate over ICE deepens - House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown as debate intensifies over the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforceme
• Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I. - Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.
• Unforgettable Grammys 2026 Looks: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny - Feathered gowns, sequined suits, freed nipples and more.
• Bitcoin hovers near $77,000 with 'broader downtrend intact' - Bitcoin dropped sharply over the weekend, extending year-to-date losses. But strategists say its too early to call a bottom on the token's latest rout.
• Kehlani, Justin Bieber and More Wear ‘ICE Out’ Pins and Support Immigrants at Grammys - Bad Bunny joined Gloria Estefan, Shaboozey, Kehlani and others in speaking up for communities that are being targeted by ICE across the United States.
• Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report - A report published on Tuesday has found Chinese organized crime networks to be laundering massive volumes of illicit funds through
• Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project - The president’s announcement came after the center has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
• Russia kills 12 Ukrainian miners in deadly bus attack hours after peace talks postponed - Russian drone strike killed 12 Ukrainian coal miners in what DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko called an "unprovoked terrorist attack" on civilian workers returning from their shift.
• ICE halts ‘all movement’ due to measles at Texas detention center that held 5-year-old, dad - ICE halts all movement at Texas detention facility after two detainees were diagnosed with measles, sparking quarantine measures and health concerns.
• Grammys 2026 Winners: Updating List - A complete rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 68th annual awards.
• California AG sues hospital that ended gender transition treatment for minors to comply with Trump policies - California officials are suing a San Diego hospital after it ended gender transition care for minors amid threats from the Trump administration.
• Actor John Lithgow defends joining 'Harry Potter' series despite JK Rowling's trans backlash - Actor John Lithgow called author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender ideology "ironic and inexplicable" considering the themes of her "Harry Potter" books.
• China's factory activity grows at fastest pace since October, private survey shows, beating official reading - The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, rose to 50.3 in January from 50.1 the previous month, in line with analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll.
• 9 People Killed, 26 Others Injured After 'Speeding' Bus Rolls Off Road amid Wet and Foggy Conditions - Authorities said "it seems the bus was speeding" when the fatal crash occurred
• Lightning players wear full-padded Bucs uniforms, get Baker Mayfield escort before Stadium Series in Tampa - The Tampa Bay Lightning wore throwback Buccaneers uniforms arriving at Raymond James Stadium for the NHL's Stadium Series outdoor game against the Boston Bruins in.
• Gold and silver extend sell-off after historic plunge — yellow metal drops 5% - Gold and silver extended sell-off on Monday, deepening losses from last Friday's rout.
• Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race - President Trump endorsed former critic John Sununu over ally Scott Brown in crucial New Hampshire GOP Senate primary that could determine chamber control.
• Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Trump ties during Grammy Awards opening monologue ceremony - Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Trump ties while hosting the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, featuring Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber.
• Visit by Britain's Starmer shows drawbacks of 'China pivot' in countering Trump - HONG KONG/BEIJING, Jan 30 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China is the latest win Beijing can tout in its rivalry with Washington, but the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act t
• 'Melania' documentary shocks Hollywood press with 'face-saving' debut that 'over-performed' expectations - The "Melania" documentary surprised members of Hollywood's entertainment media after posting the best opening weekend for a documentary in over a decade.
• Iran stages Khamenei photos to mask cracks in IRGC, opposition groups say - Iranian regime projects strength through staged images of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at prayers, a senior official with the National Council of Resistance of Iran said.
• Deputy AG denies 5-year-old, father has asylum claim after family released from ICE detention - Young boy detained by ICE with father returns to Minnesota after judge's ruling, as officials clash over family's immigration status and asylum case.