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‘Humiliation Room’: Gaza Returnees Detail Detention, Interrogation by Israeli Forces at Rafah Crossing

The reopening of the Rafah crossing, a potential lifeline for Gaza, has been marred by disturbing accounts from the first Palestinians allowed back. Multiple women report being bound, blindfolded, and subjected to hours of threatening interrogation by Israeli troops, casting a shadow over the fragile return process.

Feb 3, 2026

World

U.S. F-35 Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Tense Arabian Sea Encounter

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, officials said, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions amid stalled nuclear talks.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Leaked Email Shows Border Patrol Commander Pushed Aggressive Tactics Before Fatal Clashes

A leaked internal email reveals former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino advocated for broad immigration sweeps over targeted operations months before agents under his command were involved in fatal shootings during protests.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

GM Doubles Down on Domestic Battery Supply Chain in Bid to Slash EV Costs

General Motors is aggressively localizing its electric vehicle battery supply chain, from raw materials to finished cells, aiming to reduce costs, secure production, and compete more effectively in the North American market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Software Sell-Off: Pegasystems, Cadence, Varonis Among Hardest Hit

A wave of selling pressure hit the software sector Wednesday morning, dragging down shares of several prominent firms. The sell-off appears driven by investor concerns over AI's disruptive potential and a strategic shift toward companies seen as having stronger AI-integrated business models.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Software Sell-Off: Braze, DocuSign, HubSpot Among Major Decliners

A wave of selling pressure hit the software sector Wednesday morning, dragging down shares of prominent SaaS providers. The sell-off reflects a broader market pivot as investors reassess holdings in light of the accelerating AI revolution, favoring firms with deeply integrated artificial intelligence capabilities over traditional software models.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Gartner's Weak Quarter Sparks IT Services Selloff, Dragging Down EXL and TransUnion

Disappointing Q4 results from industry bellwether Gartner triggered a broad market selloff in the IT services and consulting sector, with shares of EXL and TransUnion among the notable decliners as investors reassess growth prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Echo Global Logistics Bets on Grassroots AI Innovation, Seeing Productivity Surge Up to 70%

At the Future of Freight Festival, Echo's CIO Zach Jecklin detailed a strategic pivot: empowering its 3,000 employees to drive AI adoption from the bottom up, leading to dramatic efficiency gains and a cultural shift where every staffer becomes a process engineer.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Siemens Energy Bets Big on North Carolina with $421 Million Expansion, Adding 500 Jobs

Siemens Energy is making a major investment in its North Carolina manufacturing footprint, committing $421 million to expand operations and create approximately 500 new jobs focused on building critical energy infrastructure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ball Corporation Charts Aggressive Growth Path Under New Leadership, Bolstered by U.S. and European Expansion

In its first earnings call under new CEO Ron Lewis and CFO Daniel Rabbitt, Ball Corporation reported strong 2025 results and outlined a strategic growth runway fueled by recent acquisitions in Europe and expanded manufacturing capacity in the United States.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Software Stocks Tumble as AI Anxiety Triggers Sector-Wide Sell-Off

Shares of Unity, Intuit, Twilio, Freshworks, and Procore Technologies led a broad decline in software stocks Thursday morning, as investors reposition portfolios amid growing uncertainty over artificial intelligence's disruptive impact.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Widow of Slain Conservative Leader Fights for Courtroom Transparency in High-Profile Assassination Trial

Erika Kirk, widow of political commentator Charlie Kirk, files a legal motion demanding robust media access to the trial of her husband's alleged assassin, warning that closed proceedings risk fueling public distrust and misinformation.

Feb 3, 2026

US

North Carolina Teen Awaits Sentence After 2022 Rampage That Claimed Five Lives, Including Brother

Austin Thompson, who pleaded guilty to murdering his brother and four neighbors in a 2022 shooting spree in Raleigh, faces sentencing this week. The case has reignited debates on youth violence and gun access.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lamar Advertising Bolsters Cleveland Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Local Rival

Outdoor advertising giant Lamar Advertising has expanded its footprint in the Ohio market through the cash acquisition of Cleveland Outdoor Advertising's assets, integrating dozens of prime billboard locations into its portfolio.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Blackstone's Gray Flags AI Disruption as Top Priority, Advocates for 'Picks and Shovels' Strategy

Blackstone President Jon Gray warns that AI-driven disruption is a paramount concern for the $1.27 trillion asset manager, urging a focus on infrastructure investments as the safest play in the transformative trend.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer's Lightning Round: Ditching Uranium Miner for GE Vernova as Nuclear Play

CNBC's Jim Cramer advised viewers to avoid Energy Fuels (UUUU) during a recent lightning round, instead pointing to GE Vernova (GEV) as his preferred pure-play investment to capitalize on the nuclear energy resurgence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Raleigh's Rental Market Shifts: Where to Find Value as New Supply Eases Prices

A surge of new apartment construction in the Raleigh area is giving renters more options and negotiating power, with rents cooling notably in several key neighborhoods. We break down the data and the deals.

Feb 3, 2026

World

U.S. Envoy Outlines Roadmap for Venezuela's 'Democratic Transition'

The newly arrived U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Caracas has laid out a three-phase plan aimed at steering Venezuela toward stability and democracy, signaling a cautious re-engagement a month after the military removal of Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 3, 2026

U.S. Opens 65,000 Seasonal Work Visas to Ease Trucking Crunch, But Roadblocks Remain

The Department of Labor has allocated tens of thousands of supplemental H-2B visas for transportation and other seasonal industries. However, a State Department visa freeze and stringent new English testing requirements cast doubt on whether foreign drivers will fill empty seats.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Study: Optum's Acquisition of Surgery Centers Drives Up Prices, Adding Millions to Healthcare Costs

New research reveals that prices at ambulatory surgery centers acquired by Optum rose by an average of 11%, potentially adding over $67 million annually to costs in affected markets, fueling the debate on healthcare consolidation.

Feb 3, 2026