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Business

Kemper's Q4 Results Fall Short as California's Insurance Crisis Bites; Life Unit Provides Stability

Kemper Corporation reported a net loss for Q4 2025, with its property and casualty segment pressured by soaring bodily injury costs in California and mandatory refunds in Florida. While the life insurance business remained a steady performer, executives outlined a strategic pivot to diversify geographically and deploy new products to restore auto insurance profitability.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Louisiana Man Arrested After Alleged Days-Long Captivity, Brutal Facial Attack During Escape Attempt

Brandon Patrick, 31, faces charges of domestic abuse battery causing serious injury and false imprisonment following a violent incident in Ponchatoula where a woman was held captive and severely assaulted.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Second-Grader Wounded in Classroom Gun Discharge at Maryland Elementary School

A seven-year-old boy sustained a hand injury after a firearm he brought to school accidentally discharged in his classroom Wednesday morning, prompting a lockdown and early dismissal.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Mammoth Mountain Chairlift Fall: 12-Year-Old Snowboarder Survives Terrifying Plunge

A young snowboarder escaped serious injury after falling from a chairlift at California's Mammoth Mountain, with a dramatic rescue attempt captured on video. The girl's mother has since spoken out, calling it a 'fluke accident' and praising the resort's response team.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Arcutis' Zoryve Cream Shows Promise in Treating Atopic Dermatitis in Infants as Young as Three Months

New Phase II trial data for roflumilast cream indicates a favorable safety profile and significant improvement in disease severity for infants with mild to moderate eczema, addressing a critical gap in pediatric dermatology.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kemper's Q4 Earnings Stumble as Auto Insurance Woes Deepen, Restructuring Plan Unveiled

Kemper Corporation's fourth-quarter results fell sharply below analyst forecasts, driven by severe headwinds in its auto insurance segment. The company outlines a strategic restructuring focused on rate approvals, geographic diversification, and cost discipline to navigate regulatory challenges.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cramer Defends AppLovin After Steep Sell-Off, Cites AI Fears as Overblown

CNBC's Jim Cramer pushed back against market panic surrounding AppLovin, suggesting Wall Street's anxiety over AI disruption has been exaggerated. The 'Mad Money' host highlighted the mobile tech firm as a notable S&P 500 laggard in January, while questioning the severity of its recent plunge.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Texas Man Charged with Assault After Clash with Student ICE Protesters

A 45-year-old man faces assault charges following a physical altercation during a student-led walkout protest. Authorities identified him as the primary aggressor after reviewing widely circulated video footage of the incident.

Feb 4, 2026

US

California Paddleboarder Faces Felony Trial After Alleged Assault on Surfer: 'A Terrifying Ordeal'

A Morro Bay man stands accused of a violent confrontation in the Pacific, where he allegedly used his paddleboard as a weapon and held a surfer underwater. The case, now proceeding to trial, has sent shockwaves through the local coastal community.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

CorVel Posts Steady Q3 Growth Amid Shifting Workers' Comp Landscape, Doubles Down on AI and Automation

CorVel Corporation reported modest revenue and earnings growth for its fiscal third quarter, attributing the pace to short-term operational factors. Management emphasized strategic investments in AI, a recent tech acquisition, and outlined how evolving trends in workplace injuries and healthcare costs are shaping opportunities in its core markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer Backs Hinge Health as a Standout in Digital Musculoskeletal Care

CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted Hinge Health (NYSE:HNGE) as a promising healthcare stock, praising its digital solution for chronic pain and injury recovery during a recent 'Lightning Round' segment.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Norwegian Royal Family Scandal Deepens as Princess's Son Denies Rape Charges in Oslo Court

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape as his high-profile trial opens, facing a total of 38 charges including abuse and covert filming.

Feb 3, 2026

US

California School Bus Plunges into Creek; Dozens of Elementary Students Unharmed, Driver Suspected of Falling Asleep

A school bus carrying 30-40 elementary students veered off a Sacramento roadway into a creek Monday morning. While all children were safely evacuated without injury, preliminary reports suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, sparking an investigation and renewed safety discussions.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Florida Man Faces Arson, Vandalism Charges; Sheriff Links Crimes to Immigration Status

A Wahneta, Florida, resident faces enhanced felony charges including arson and criminal mischief. The Polk County Sheriff's Office states the suspect's illegal immigration status factored into the severity of the allegations, reigniting debates around local enforcement and federal policy.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Norwegian Royal Family Under Scrutiny as Crown Princess's Son Detained on New Charges Ahead of Rape Trial

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was taken into custody on fresh allegations of assault and weapons offenses just days before his high-profile trial on multiple rape charges is set to begin, deepening the crisis for Norway's monarchy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fed Pushes Major Stress Test Overhaul to 2027, Finalizes 2026 Scenarios Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve will maintain current capital buffer rules for banks through 2026, delaying a key update to its stress testing framework by a year to incorporate public feedback, while outlining severe recession scenarios for next year's assessments.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Biotech Firm PrimeGen US to Go Public via $1.5 Billion Merger with DT Cloud Star

PrimeGen US, a regenerative medicine company, has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company DT Cloud Star in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, aiming to accelerate its stem cell therapy development and secure public market funding.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Faces Deeper Correction as Veteran Trader Warns of Institutional 'Campaign Selling'

Bitcoin's sharp sell-off continues, with prices tumbling to around $70,500. Market veteran Peter Brandt warns the downturn, driven by institutional outflows, could see BTC test the $63,800 level, while data reveals a stark reversal in ETF demand.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

PrimeGen US to Go Public via $1.5 Billion Merger with DT Cloud Star

Biotech firm PrimeGen US plans to merge with special purpose acquisition company DT Cloud Star in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, aiming to accelerate its stem cell therapy programs and secure a Nasdaq listing by late 2026.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Catapult Sports Launches Perch P2: A Strategic Move Toward a Holistic Athlete Health Platform

Catapult Sports unveils its next-generation Perch P2 training system, expanding its focus from on-field performance tracking to integrated gym and rehabilitation workflows, as the company aims to build a comprehensive athlete health ecosystem.

Feb 5, 2026