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Behind the $500 Million Deal: Abu Dhabi Royal Family Acquires Major Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture

A company linked to a key UAE national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, secured a 49% equity stake in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's flagship crypto firm, just days before President Trump's 2025 inauguration. The investment raises fresh questions about the intersection of foreign capital, presidential family businesses, and U.S. policy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Deloitte Warns: Lack of Governance Threatens the Promise of Agentic AI

A new Deloitte report urges enterprises to embed accountability and oversight from the start, arguing that governance is not a barrier but an accelerator for scaling autonomous AI systems.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Epstein's Final Blueprint: Secret Trust Reveals $630M Fortune Destined for 43 Names, Including Fiancée

A long-sealed financial document, signed by Jeffrey Epstein days before his death, details plans to bequeath his vast estate to a circle of associates, with his then-girlfriend Karyna Shuliak positioned to inherit $100 million and multiple properties in contemplation of marriage.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Venezuela's Oil Heartland Weighs U.S.-Backed Reforms: A Gamble on Revival or Empty Promise?

In the oil-rich state of Zulia, PDVSA workers and pensioners view sweeping industry reforms, enacted after U.S. political intervention, with a volatile mix of fragile hope and deep-seated skepticism. While some anticipate long-awaited economic relief, others dismiss the changes as political theater unlikely to reverse decades of decline.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nufarm's Long-Term Shareholders Face Steep Losses Despite Recent Rebound

While Nufarm's share price has seen a modest 10% recovery in recent months, investors who bought three years ago are still sitting on heavy losses, with the stock down 60% over that period. The agricultural chemical company's declining revenue and lack of profitability continue to weigh on market sentiment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Porsche's Electric Sports Car Ambitions in Jeopardy as New CEO Reviews 718 EV Program

Porsche's highly anticipated electric 718 Cayman and Boxster face potential cancellation under new leadership, with insiders citing cost overruns and development hurdles amid shifting market dynamics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Iconic Outdoor Retailer Eddie Bauer Faces Store Closures as Operator Prepares Bankruptcy Filing

The 106-year-old outdoor apparel brand, founded in Seattle in 1920, could see nearly 200 of its North American stores shuttered as its licensed operator moves toward Chapter 11 restructuring, though core brand operations are expected to continue.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Shares Slide as Musk-Epstein Email Exchange Emerges in Court Documents

Newly unsealed correspondence contradicts CEO's prior statements, sparking investor concern amid broader challenges for the electric vehicle maker.

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

World

Thai Military Uncovers Vast Fraud Evidence in Raided Cambodian Border Compound

Thai military officials have revealed a massive cache of evidence, including scam scripts and fake police setups, seized from a contested border compound in Cambodia, shedding light on the scale of transnational cyber fraud operations in the region.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Epstein Files Unsealed: New Details Emerge on Royal, Political, and Tech Elite Ties

The release of over three million documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled extensive communications between Jeffrey Epstein and a global network of powerful figures, raising fresh questions about influence, access, and accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Federal Judge's Scathing Order in Migrant Release Sparks GOP Outcry, Impeachment Calls

A federal judge's sharply worded order releasing a detained migrant father and son has ignited a political firestorm, with prominent Republicans demanding impeachment and decrying judicial overreach.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Canadian Miners Kidnapped in Mexico's Sinaloa; Cartel Link Suspected

Ten employees of Vancouver-based Vizla Silver Corp. were abducted from a project site in Concordia, Sinaloa, on January 24, prompting a massive security operation and raising fears of cartel involvement in the region's mining sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump's Fed Feud With Powell Threatens to Derail Warsh Nomination and Monetary Policy Agenda

A criminal probe into outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, initiated by the Trump administration, has triggered a Senate blockade led by a key Republican. The standoff jeopardizes Kevin Warsh's confirmation and risks delaying the interest rate cuts Trump desires ahead of a tough election.

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

Business

Cboe Eyes Return of Binary Options in Bid to Capture Retail Trading Boom

Cboe Global Markets is exploring a revival of simplified, event-based binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with surging prediction markets while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.

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

Atlanta Emerges Among Top U.S. Buyer's Markets as Housing Inventory Swells

Atlanta ranks ninth nationally as a favorable market for homebuyers, driven by increased inventory and moderating prices, according to new Realtor.com data. The trend highlights a broader shift toward buyer leverage across Sun Belt metros.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Ponzi in the Parts Aisle: How First Brands' Founders Allegedly Engineered a $9 Billion Collapse

Federal prosecutors have charged the founders of the once-dominant auto parts supplier First Brands Group with orchestrating a massive, years-long fraud, alleging a scheme that misled lenders and ultimately led to the company's catastrophic bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Studio Upheaval and Mass Layoffs Cast Shadow Over Long-Awaited MMO Ashes of Creation

The future of the Kickstarter-funded MMORPG Ashes of Creation is in jeopardy following the resignation of its founder and a wave of senior departures, triggering significant staff cuts and leaving the community in limbo.

Feb 2, 2026