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UFC Inks Multi-Year Deal with Good Greek, Expanding Year-Round Sponsorship Footprint

TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Annaly Capital Doubles Down on Residential Credit After Strong Earnings, Targets 2026 Growth

Buoyed by robust quarterly and full-year results, Annaly Capital Management is pivoting more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights. The mortgage REIT's strategic shift aims to build on its earnings momentum while navigating an evolving interest rate landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

From Doubt to Data: How Western Narratives Initially Undermined Gaza's Death Toll

As Israel now acknowledges over 70,000 killed in Gaza, rights advocates argue that early Western political and media skepticism dehumanized Palestinians and delayed a full reckoning with the war's human cost.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Argentina Taps U.S. Treasury for $808 Million in IMF Payment, Reports Say

Argentina has reportedly purchased $808 million in Special Drawing Rights from the U.S. Treasury to cover an upcoming interest payment to the International Monetary Fund, highlighting the nation's ongoing financial pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

29Metals Secures A$150m Lifeline, Shares Jump 9% – Is the Turnaround Now on Firmer Ground?

The ASX-listed miner's heavily discounted rights issue aims to shore up its balance sheet after a period of steep losses, but analysts are divided on whether the fresh capital marks a new beginning or merely delays deeper challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UK PM Announces China Lifts Sanctions on Six British Parliamentarians Amid Thawing Ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed during his Beijing visit that China has removed sanctions against six UK MPs and peers, a move signaling a diplomatic reset after years of tension over human rights concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

World

New York Officials Face Legal Warning Over Public Investments in Israeli Bonds

A human rights group has cautioned New York state and city officials that investing public funds in Israeli government bonds may violate international law and fiduciary duties, exposing them to significant legal and financial risks.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iranian Hospitals Under Siege: Wounded Protesters and Medics Targeted in Crackdown

Rights groups document a disturbing pattern of Iranian security forces raiding hospitals to arrest injured protesters and the medical personnel treating them, transforming sanctuaries of care into sites of fear and reprisal.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Denmark Defies European Court, Unveils Sweeping Deportation Overhaul

Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iran's Unrest: A Nation's Cry for Dignity Meets a Brutal Crackdown

From economic despair to demands for fundamental rights, Iran's recent wave of protests revealed a rare, broad-based defiance. Through the eyes of those who were there, a story emerges of fleeting hope shattered by a security response activists call the deadliest in decades.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Posts Strong Q4 on Securitization Surge, Navigates Production Headwinds

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) closed 2025 with robust earnings, driven by a dramatic expansion in its private-label securitization business. While this growth fueled returns, the company's correspondent lending segment faced pressure, and faster mortgage prepayments impacted servicing rights income.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Amgen Ends Rocatinlimab Partnership, Refocuses Pipeline as Shares Trade at Premium

Amgen has terminated its collaboration with Kyowa Kirin on the atopic dermatitis drug rocatinlimab, handing full development rights back to the Japanese partner. The strategic shift comes as Amgen's stock trades above most fair value estimates, raising questions about its current valuation amid pipeline recalibration.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Natural Resource Partners L.P.: The Overlooked MLP Building a 'Fortress' Balance Sheet

Amid a challenging environment for traditional energy, Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) is generating robust free cash flow from its vast mineral rights portfolio, aggressively paying down debt, and positioning for a potential dividend resurgence. With a unique asset base including carbon sequestration rights, some analysts see a compelling value story unfolding.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Texas Man Sues California Doctor in First Private Action Under New Abortion Pill Ban

A landmark lawsuit filed in Texas federal court targets a California physician for allegedly mailing abortion medication across state lines, testing a new state law that empowers private citizens to act as enforcers and setting up a clash with California's protective 'shield law'.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ripple Secures Full EU Electronic Money License, Cementing European Ambitions

Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's CSSF, granting it passporting rights across the European Union. This marks a significant regulatory milestone following recent UK approval and a period of aggressive fundraising and acquisitions.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Protests Erupt in Milan Over U.S. ICE Agents' Role in 2026 Winter Olympics Security

Thousands demonstrated in Milan against the planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for the 2026 Winter Games, citing human rights concerns and viewing their presence as a symbol of democratic erosion in the United States.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Journalist Don Lemon's Arrest Tests Scope of 1994 Clinic Access Law in Unprecedented Case

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon faces federal charges under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act after a protest at a Minnesota church, marking a rare application of the law beyond abortion clinic demonstrations and raising First Amendment questions.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. Treasury Targets Iranian Minister and Businessman in Latest Sanctions Push

The United States has sanctioned Iran's Interior Minister and a prominent businessman, accusing them of human rights abuses and money laundering, as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions.

Jan 30, 2026

SpaceX Acquires Musk's xAI, Unveils Vision for Orbital Supercomputing to Power Next-Gen AI

Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has finalized its acquisition of artificial intelligence firm xAI, announcing a controversial long-term strategy to develop space-based AI data centers powered by solar energy, citing insurmountable earthly constraints on power and cooling.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Korean Stock Hedging Costs Soar to Record Highs as AI Rally Stumbles

The cost to insure against swings in South Korean equities has surged to unprecedented levels relative to US markets, signaling deep investor anxiety after a historic rally fueled by AI optimism shows signs of fatigue.

Feb 3, 2026