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Iran's Political Rift Widens as Former President Rouhani Calls for Major Reforms Amid Protest Fallout

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a stark warning to the regime, urging sweeping reforms to address public grievances as internal divisions surface following a deadly crackdown on protests. The rare public criticism from within the establishment highlights growing tensions ahead of renewed nuclear talks.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Moscow Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be 'Legitimate Targets'

Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a stark warning on Monday, stating any deployment of foreign military forces or infrastructure in Ukraine would be considered an intervention, making those forces lawful targets for Russian strikes.

Feb 2, 2026

US

WSJ Investigation: UAE Royal's $500 Million Stake in Trump Firm Preceded AI Chip Access Approval

A Wall Street Journal report reveals a major investment by UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company days before the 2024 inauguration, followed by a reversal of U.S. policy on advanced AI chip exports to the UAE.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Second Missing Teen from Virginia Behavioral Health Center Located Safely, Search Intensifies for Third

Authorities confirm 12-year-old Forever Scott has been found safe following her disappearance from a Portsmouth facility. The search continues for a 16-year-old girl as concerns mount over the safety of vulnerable youth in institutional care.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer's Bitcoin Warning: Calls for Rally as Price Tumbles, Saylor Buys Dip

CNBC's Jim Cramer issues a stark warning on Bitcoin's volatility, predicting a key support level while questioning MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor. Amid a sharp sell-off, Saylor's firm continues its aggressive accumulation strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Delaware Supreme Court Slashes Tesla Legal Fee Award by $100M, Musk Hails Decision

The Delaware Supreme Court has dramatically reduced the legal fees awarded to attorneys in a shareholder lawsuit against Tesla's board, cutting the sum from $176.1 million to $70.9 million. The ruling, which cited an overvaluation of the settlement, prompted a pointed response from CEO Elon Musk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wynn Resorts Stock Shows Bullish Signal as Key Earnings Report Looms

Shares of the casino operator have pulled back from a four-year high in December, but a historically reliable long-term trendline suggests potential upside ahead of Thursday's earnings release.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $78K After Weekend Plunge, But Analysts Warn Downtrend Remains Firm

Bitcoin found a fragile footing on Monday following a sharp sell-off, yet strategists caution the broader decline is not over as investor appetite to 'buy the dip' appears weak.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Sentiment Sours as Price Struggles Below $80,000 Threshold

Market participants on prediction platform Myriad now assign a 68% probability to Bitcoin revisiting the $69,000 level, reflecting a significant shift towards bearishness as the cryptocurrency grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

World

France's 2026 Budget Clears Parliament After Government Survives No-Confidence Votes

The French government has secured parliamentary approval for its 2026 budget, ending a months-long impasse after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered a series of no-confidence motions. The passage followed strategic concessions to the Socialist party, a key swing bloc.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Minnesota Babysitter Sentenced in Toddler's Accidental Shooting Death

Elliot Staples III receives jail time after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of 3-year-old Jajuan Robinson, Jr., whom he was caring for when the child accessed an unsecured firearm.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wall Street's Bitcoin Bet: Are Main Street Investors Too Late to the Party?

Despite recent price volatility, major financial institutions are building significant positions in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a shift in the asset's perception from speculative gamble to a potential strategic holding.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NorthWestern Energy's Valuation Under Scrutiny Ahead of Earnings

As NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) approaches its quarterly report, a surge in share price has investors questioning whether optimism has outpaced fundamentals. With shares trading above analyst targets, the debate centers on future growth prospects versus current valuation concerns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Airgain's Revised Price Target Signals Shifting Market Sentiment

A recent adjustment to Airgain's price target by analysts reflects a broader reassessment of the wireless connectivity specialist's prospects, underscoring how evolving narratives, rather than single events, are reshaping investor views on the stock.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Vulcan Materials Stock: A Stellar Run Leaves Investors Questioning Value

Vulcan Materials shares have more than doubled over five years, but new analysis suggests the construction aggregate giant's stock may now be trading at a premium to its intrinsic value, raising questions for potential investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Suze Orman Slams Car Leasing as 'Biggest Waste of Money,' Yet 20% of Americans Defy Advice

Financial guru Suze Orman's blunt critique of auto leasing has reignited the buy-vs-lease debate, revealing deep divides in consumer financial strategy as industry data shows persistent leasing popularity despite economic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Burger King Sets Sights on 4,000+ Chinese Restaurants by 2035 in Major Expansion Push

Following the finalization of a joint venture with investment firm CPE, Burger King's parent company RBI has reaffirmed ambitious plans to more than triple its footprint in China over the next decade, backed by a $350 million investment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Subway Franchisee MTF Enterprises Seeks Chapter 11 Protection Amid Cash Flow Crisis

MTF Enterprises, a major operator of 43 Subway restaurants across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing unsustainable debt burdens from merchant cash advance loans. The move highlights ongoing pressures within the franchise sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Intel CFO Bets Big: $250K Stock Purchase Signals Confidence Amid Market Turbulence

Following a sharp post-earnings sell-off, Intel CFO David Zinsner made a substantial open-market purchase of company stock, a move seen as a strong vote of confidence even as Wall Street analysts remain divided on the chipmaker's turnaround prospects.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Mystery Drone Intrusion at Polish Army Base Raises Security Alarms

Polish military police are investigating after a small, commercially available drone of unknown origin crashed inside a sensitive army facility in Przasnysz, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in European airspace security.

Feb 2, 2026