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Travere Therapeutics Under Investigation: Legal Scrutiny Clouds Biotech's Path to Profitability

Travere Therapeutics faces a securities fraud investigation by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, raising questions about the accuracy of its past disclosures. The probe casts a shadow over the company's critical transition, as it banks on its kidney drug FILSPARI to drive growth amid mounting legal and commercial pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Washington State Sees Dip in Weekly Jobless Claims Amid Mixed National Picture

Initial unemployment filings in Washington fell slightly last week, even as national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings, according to the latest federal data.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Markets Slip as Trump's Fed Chair Pick Stokes Policy Uncertainty

U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stands Firm as Precious Metals Plummet Amid Fed Nomination Turmoil

In a dramatic market reversal, Bitcoin demonstrates resilience while gold and silver experience historic single-day declines, triggered by shifting interest rate expectations following a surprise Federal Reserve chair nomination.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Powell Defends Fed's Models and Staff as Trump Taps Critic Warsh for Top Job

In remarks that now appear pointed, Fed Chair Jerome Powell robustly defended the central bank's personnel and economic frameworks just days before former Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic, was nominated to potentially succeed him.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

First Citizens Beats Estimates But Market Sours: Five Key Questions from the Q4 Call

First Citizens BancShares delivered Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above analyst forecasts, yet its stock fell. While management pointed to strong fundamentals, analysts probed pressures on margins, tech spending, and integration challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Graham's Legal Gambit: Senator Holds Up Spending Bill in Push for Right to Sue Government

Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Poland Points Finger at Russian Spy Agency Over Destructive Year-End Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

Polish cybersecurity authorities have attributed a wave of disruptive cyberattacks in late December to a hacking group linked to Russia's FSB, marking a potential escalation in tactics against energy and heating infrastructure during a severe winter storm.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Justice Department Releases Massive New Batch of Epstein Documents, Fueling Political Firestorm

The U.S. Justice Department has begun releasing over three million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including photos and videos. The long-awaited document dump intensifies scrutiny on the financier's powerful associates, including former Presidents Trump and Clinton, amid accusations of a high-level cover-up.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deutsche Bank Posts Record Profit Amid Broad-Based Growth, Shadowed by Fresh Legal Scrutiny

Deutsche Bank's 2025 net profit nearly doubled to €7.1bn, fueled by revenue gains and cost cuts across all divisions, even as German prosecutors launch a money-laundering investigation linked to the lender.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dallas Bridge Shooting Spree Leads to Arrests, Exposes Broader Gun Violence Pattern

Three men face felony charges following a viral New Year's shooting from a Dallas overpass, with investigators linking suspects to a separate road-rage attack and uncovering a cache of firearms.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Bets Big on Homegrown Rare Earths, Challenging Lynas Amid Leadership Shift

Major U.S. federal investment to build a domestic rare earth supply chain emerges as a direct competitive threat to Lynas Rare Earths, coinciding with the planned retirement of its long-serving CEO Amanda Lacaze. The developments test the Australian miner's strategic position in a market defined by geopolitical tensions and supply security concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

World

DHS Launches Mandatory Body Camera Program in Minneapolis, Eyes National Rollout

The Department of Homeland Security is equipping all its field officers in Minneapolis with body-worn cameras immediately, with plans to expand the program across the country as resources allow, Secretary Kristi Noem announced.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Whistleblower Complaint Against Intelligence Chief Gabbard Stalled for Months, Sparking Bipartisan Scrutiny

A complaint alleging misconduct by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been withheld from congressional oversight committees for eight months, her office citing an extended legal review. The delay, disputed by the complainant's attorney, raises questions about transparency and adherence to whistleblower protection laws within the nation's top intelligence office.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GM's Barra Joins Trump for Critical Minerals Reserve Announcement, Stressing Supply Chain Resilience

General Motors CEO Mary Barra attended a White House event where President Trump unveiled 'Project Vault,' a $12 billion initiative to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals aimed at securing U.S. industrial supply chains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Investors Look Abroad: International Equity ETFs Lead $165 Billion January Inflow

U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds attracted $165.4 billion in January, with a notable pivot toward international stock funds as they continue to outperform domestic markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold and Silver Reel from Historic Plunge: Is the Bull Run Over?

Precious metals markets are reeling after their sharpest single-day decline since 1980, yet major Wall Street institutions reaffirm ambitious year-end price targets, citing enduring structural drivers.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Virginia Man Found Guilty in BDSM-Themed Double Murder Plot Involving Au Pair

Brendan Banfield has been convicted of the aggravated murder of his wife and a stranger lured through a fake BDSM encounter, a plot allegedly orchestrated with the family's live-in nanny who testified against him.

Feb 2, 2026

US

DHS Moves to Equip Minneapolis Agents with Body Cameras, Plans National Rollout Amid Scrutiny

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered the immediate deployment of body-worn cameras to all DHS personnel in Minneapolis, with plans to expand the program nationwide. The move follows intense criticism over enforcement tactics and fatal shootings involving immigration agents.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Mortgage Delinquencies Surge as Hidden Costs and Economic Pressures Squeeze Homeowners

A sharp 18.6% annual rise in serious mortgage delinquencies signals deepening strain for American homeowners, driven by soaring insurance, taxes, and living costs rather than risky loans.

Feb 2, 2026