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Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-PM Hasina to Decade in Prison, UK MP Niece Also Convicted in Land Scandal

A special anti-corruption court in Dhaka has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years imprisonment and her British lawmaker niece to four years over illicit land allocations in a flagship housing project. The ruling intensifies the political turbulence ahead of crucial elections.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Shutdown Showdown: Speaker Johnson Navigates ICE Debate and Funding Impasse

With a partial government shutdown underway, House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a dual crisis: securing passage of a federal funding package and mediating an intensifying political battle over the scope and tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Swiss New Year's Bar Fire Death Toll Climbs to 41 as Teenager Succumbs to Injuries

The death toll from a devastating fire at a New Year's Eve bar in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana has risen to 41 after an 18-year-old victim died from his injuries, marking one of the nation's worst peacetime tragedies.

Feb 2, 2026

World

DOJ Official Signals End of Road for New Epstein Charges Despite Document Flood

A senior Justice Department official has indicated that the recent massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents is unlikely to lead to new federal prosecutions, stating that the trove of 'horrible photographs' and emails does not itself constitute prosecutable evidence, even as the revelations trigger political fallout abroad.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Tunisia Extends State of Emergency Through End of 2024, Citing Persistent Security Concerns

Tunisian President Kais Saied has prolonged the nation's state of emergency for an additional 11 months, maintaining exceptional powers first enacted in 2015 following a deadly attack on presidential guards.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Florida Couple Files Lawsuit After IVF Mix-Up Results in Birth of Genetically Unrelated Child

A Florida couple is suing their fertility clinic after discovering the baby girl born via IVF is not genetically related to them, sparking a complex legal and ethical battle over parentage and clinic accountability.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Digital Dragnet: Inside the Surveillance Tactics Powering Trump's Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.

Jan 30, 2026

US

Medical Examiner Rules Death of VA Nurse Alex Pretti a Homicide, Fueling Scrutiny of Federal Agents' Actions

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has officially classified the January shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti as a homicide, a finding that intensifies legal and public pressure on the federal agents involved amid ongoing protests and disputed official narratives.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI and Finance: Is XRP Positioned to Ride the Next Wave?

As artificial intelligence reshapes finance, we examine whether XRP's underlying technology is built to capitalize on the trend of 'agentic AI' handling transactions, or if its potential benefits remain speculative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Pass-Through Voting Gains Traction as Banks Navigate ESG Pressures and Shareholder Activism

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and the ESG debate evolves, major banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reassert shareholder influence and align investment stewardship with client values.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

New EPA Refrigerant Rule Takes Effect, Casting Wider Net for Facility Compliance

A sweeping federal mandate now requires leak monitoring and repair for appliances containing as little as 15 pounds of HFCs, significantly lowering the previous threshold and placing new operational burdens on countless facilities.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

American Dream's Novelty Oreo Café Shuts Down Amid Broader Mall Struggles

The flagship Oreo Café at the American Dream mall has closed permanently, ending a brief run that offered themed treats and merchandise. The closure adds to the challenges facing the massive retail and entertainment complex.

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

Coupang Faces Legal Storm and Leadership Crisis After Massive Data Breach

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang is confronting a multi-front crisis, including class-action lawsuits and regulatory probes, following a data breach impacting millions. The fallout has led to the CEO's resignation and intensified scrutiny of corporate governance and cybersecurity protocols.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Boeing Backs U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile in Bid to Secure Aerospace Supply Chains

Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

White House Seeks $12 Billion for "Project Vault," a Strategic Minerals Reserve

The Trump administration is moving to establish a major national stockpile of critical minerals, with a $10 billion federal loan and private investment, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supplies for key technologies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microvast's Five-Year Plunge: Battery Maker's Stock Tumbles 88% Amid Sector Headwinds

Despite solid revenue growth, Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ: MVST) has seen its share price collapse over the past five years, erasing billions in market value and testing the patience of long-term investors.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Philadelphia DA's 'Hunt Down' Threat Against ICE Agents Sparks Bipartisan Outcry, Calls for DOJ Probe

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces mounting pressure and bipartisan condemnation after publicly threatening to 'hunt down' ICE agents, comparing them to Nazis. A Republican congressman has formally urged the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the remarks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon's Latest Workforce Reduction Hits Seattle Hard: Over 2,000 Local Jobs Cut

Amazon's ongoing corporate restructuring has resulted in significant layoffs across its Seattle-area headquarters, with software engineers among the most affected roles, as the tech giant continues to streamline operations and invest in AI.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Myriad and AceTrader Launch $30K Prediction Contest Around High-Stakes Crypto Trading Showdown

Prediction market platform Myriad partners with crypto prop firm AceTrader, allowing users to bet on the outcomes of a million-dollar trader competition while competing for a share of a $30,000 prize pool.

Feb 2, 2026