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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

Wealthy Dissent: Prominent Millionaires Call for Higher Taxes on Themselves

As global leaders gather in Davos, a coalition of over 400 affluent individuals from 24 nations issues a stark demand: governments must impose higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy to tackle inequality.

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

World

Traditionalist Catholic Society SSPX to Proceed with Bishop Consecrations, Raising Fears of Formal Schism

The Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced plans to consecrate new bishops in July without Vatican approval, escalating a decades-long doctrinal standoff and prompting concerns of a permanent rupture within the Catholic Church.

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

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

DOJ's Redaction of Trump Image in Epstein Files Release Sparks Transparency Debate

The Justice Department faces questions over its release of Epstein investigation records, which included a photograph of Donald Trump with his face obscured. The disclosure, part of a three-million-page document dump, has reignited scrutiny over political sensitivities and transparency in the high-profile case.

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

Business

Prosecutors Sound Alarm: New Stablecoin Law May Leave Fraud Victims Unpaid as Issuers Profit

A coalition of New York prosecutors warns that the landmark GENIUS Act, celebrated as a regulatory breakthrough for stablecoins, lacks critical consumer protections, potentially allowing issuers to financially benefit from frozen or disputed funds while victims struggle for restitution.

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

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

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

SharpLink Gaming's $23 Million Stake Sale: A Strategic Pivot or a Red Flag for Investors?

Apeiron Capital's complete divestment from SharpLink Gaming coincides with the firm's dramatic portfolio liquidation and SharpLink's own radical transformation from a sports betting affiliate to a major corporate holder of Ethereum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

BetMGM Cracks Down: Sportsbook Rolls Out Sweeping Anti-Harassment Policy to Shield Athletes and Staff

In a major move for industry accountability, BetMGM announces a zero-tolerance policy allowing it to suspend users for harassing athletes, coaches, or team personnel, as sports betting-related abuse incidents rise.

Feb 2, 2026

US

NAU Freshman's Death at Fraternity Rush Event Leads to Hazing Arrests, Chapter Suspension

The death of an 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student after an off-campus Delta Tau Delta rush event has resulted in the arrest of three fraternity members on hazing charges and a university investigation into the tragic incident.

Feb 2, 2026