Human Rights Abuses

Business

Tesla's Safety Score Under Fire: How Telematics Data Sparks Insurance Disputes and Regulatory Scrutiny

A California class-action lawsuit and regulatory actions are challenging Tesla's usage-based insurance model, alleging that its Safety Score algorithm unfairly penalizes drivers with 'false' collision warnings. The case highlights broader concerns about transparency and consumer protection in the growing telematics-driven insurance sector.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Damascus Extends Reach: Syrian Forces Enter Kurdish Strongholds Under Integration Pact

Syrian government security forces entered the key northeastern city of Hasakeh on Monday, implementing a landmark integration deal with Kurdish authorities. The move marks a significant step in Damascus's campaign to reassert control over the entire country, reshaping the political landscape of northern Syria.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Telia and Ice Forge Network Alliance to Challenge Telenor's Norwegian Dominance

In a strategic move to cut costs and bolster infrastructure, Telia Norway and Lyse-owned Ice are merging their mobile radio access networks into a new joint venture, aiming to build a nationwide challenger to market leader Telenor.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Main Street to Silicon Valley: The 50 Brands That Built America

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY examines the enduring legacy of the companies that shaped the nation's culture, economy, and global identity.

Feb 2, 2026

US

After Release from ICE Custody, Father Details Son's Illness and Detention Ordeal

Following a federal judge's order for their release, a father recounts the two-week detention of his five-year-old son by ICE, alleging inadequate medical care and harsh conditions, as the case ignites debate over immigration enforcement practices.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Pennsylvania Man Receives Life Sentence for Double Homicide Following Argument Over Dinner

A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to murdering his estranged wife and her aunt during a domestic dispute that escalated from a trivial disagreement.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon to Shutter Palm-Scan Payment Service Amid Privacy Concerns

Amazon is discontinuing its Amazon One biometric palm payment system in 2026, ending a nearly six-year experiment in contactless retail technology that faced scrutiny over data security.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Luxury Retailer's Discount Arm Collapses: Saks to Shutter All Neiman Marcus Last Call Stores, Majority of Saks Off 5th

In the wake of its Chapter 11 filing, Saks Global Enterprises is closing all Neiman Marcus Last Call locations and most Saks Off 5th stores, marking a dramatic retreat from the off-price sector as it refocuses on core luxury business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon to Shutter Palm-Srint Payment System in Retail by 2026, Citing Low Adoption

Amazon will discontinue its Amazon One palm-scanning payment and entry technology at retail locations in 2026, marking a retreat from one of its most ambitious physical commerce experiments.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Search Intensifies for Missing Mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie in Arizona

Authorities in Arizona are conducting an urgent search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home near Tucson. The family and sheriff's office emphasize her need for daily medication and say her disappearance is out of character.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Iowa Federal Judge Robert Pratt, Known for Landmark Rulings and Controversial Comments, Dies at 78

U.S. District Judge Robert W. Pratt, who served Iowa's Southern District for over 26 years, passed away Wednesday following cardiac arrest. His tenure was marked by significant legal decisions, civic engagement, and a notable public rebuke of former President Donald Trump.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Florida Jury Spares Life of 76-Year-Old Convicted in 1998 Kidnap-Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl

Harrel Braddy, convicted of kidnapping a mother and daughter from their home and leaving the child to die in the Everglades, has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury declined to reinstate the death penalty.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Legal Fallout Looms: Epstein Victims May Sue DOJ, NYT Over Unredacted Nude Photos in Document Release

CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams predicts lawsuits against the Justice Department and The New York Times by victims whose unredacted nude images were included in the recent Epstein files dump, citing privacy violations.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Press Freedom in Focus: Lemon Arrest, Epstein Document Release, and a High-Stakes Media Weekend

A weekend of major headlines saw federal arrests of journalists, a new batch of Epstein files, and a divisive documentary debut, sparking intense debate about legal boundaries and media responsibility.

Feb 2, 2026

Beyond the Breakthrough: Anthropic Partners with Top Labs to Deploy AI as Science's 'Accelerator'

While AI's role in headline-grabbing discoveries like AlphaFold is celebrated, Anthropic is forging a new path. Through partnerships with the Allen Institute and HHMI, the company is embedding Claude AI into the unglamorous, time-consuming groundwork of research—betting that efficiency gains in data analysis and coordination will compress decades of scientific progress.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Exclusive: US Contractor's Gaza Reconstruction Plan Sought 300% Profit Guarantee and Seven-Year Monopoly

A draft proposal from disaster response firm Gothams LLC, obtained by The Guardian, outlined terms for a trucking and logistics monopoly in Gaza that would guarantee extraordinary returns, raising questions about oversight and ethics in post-conflict rebuilding.

Feb 2, 2026

World

In a World First, Spanish Hospital Performs Face Transplant from Assisted Dying Donor

A Barcelona hospital has completed a groundbreaking facial transplant, the first of its kind globally where the donor offered her face as part of an assisted dying process. The recipient, who lost facial function to a severe infection, is now recovering well.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK Court Convicts Russian Captain in Fatal North Sea Collision That Claimed Filipino Sailor's Life

A Russian cargo ship captain has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after his vessel collided with an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea, resulting in a fiery blaze and the death of a Filipino crew member whose body was never recovered.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Teen's Four-Hour Swim Through Treacherous Seas Sparks Dramatic Family Rescue Off Western Australia

A 13-year-old boy's extraordinary four-hour swim to shore triggered a successful multi-agency rescue after his mother and two siblings were swept out to sea off Quindalup, with officials hailing the family's collective bravery.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's Massive Bet on CoreWeave: Analysts Weigh AI Cloud Giant's Prospects Ahead of Earnings

As CoreWeave prepares to report Q4 earnings, the market's focus sharpens on the AI infrastructure firm that has become Nvidia's largest disclosed investment. With a soaring stock and a bold expansion plan, analysts are revisiting the thesis amid both optimism and legal headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026