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Alex Pretti: Protests in Minneapolis after man shot dead by immigration agents
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Alex Pretti Shot by Federal Agents: Protests in Minneapolis

National protests erupt in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti. Eyewitness video contradicts federal self-defense claims.

  • •The Big Picture: Minneapolis has become the epicenter of a national firestorm following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents on Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred during a high-stakes confrontation amidst ongoing immigration raids, has sparked mass demonstrations across major U.S. cities and a bitter war of words between state leaders and the federal government.
  • •The Catalyst: Pretti was reportedly filming federal agents with his smartphone as they engaged with other protesters.
  • •The Escalation: Video evidence shows a federal agent pushing one woman and shoving another to the ground. Pretti appeared to intervene by moving between the agent and the women, raising his arm defensively.
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Guardiola Demands EFL Cup Rule Change for Marc Guehi

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola challenges "illogical" EFL rules after new signing Marc Guehi is ruled ineligible for the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

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Why NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Fell More Than the Market

NRG Energy (NRG) stock dropped over 5%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500. Learn about the company-specific pressures causing this decline.

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SharkNinja (SN) Stock Dips Sharply: What Investors Should Kn

SharkNinja (SN) stock fell 2.72%, a sharper decline than the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Analyze the numbers behind this single-day drop and what it means for investors

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Upstart (UPST) Stock Declines: What Investors Should Know

Upstart Holdings (UPST) stock falls, underperforming the broader market. Investors are focused on the upcoming earnings report amid short-term bearish sentiment

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Stock Market Today: AMD Plunges 17% in Tech Sell-Off

The Nasdaq tumbles as a tech sector sell-off continues, with AMD stock plunging over 17% on guidance concerns. The Dow Jones rises as investors seek value.

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Dow Jones Futures Rise; Google Beats Views, Reports Huge AI Spending
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Dow Futures Rise as Google Soars on AI Spend, Dividend

Stock futures are mixed as Google (GOOGL) soars on strong earnings, its first dividend, and huge AI spending, contrasting with worries from Meta's report.

  • ▸NEW YORK – U.S. stock futures pointed to a mixed but resilient open on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average set to climb while the tech sector braces for another volatile session. The market narrative was sharply divided following a blockbuster earnings report from Alphabet (GOOGL), which saw the tech giant announce its first-ever dividend and a massive ramp-up in AI-related spending, a stark and welcome contrast to the investor anxiety that followed Meta Platforms' results a day earlier.
  • ▸Market Divergence: Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained approximately 150 points, or 0.4%, indicating a positive start for more traditional, value-oriented stocks.
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after Wall Street's tech sell-off deepens
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Stock Futures Rise After Wall Street Tech Sell-Off Deepens

U.S. stock futures hint at a rebound led by the Nasdaq after a deep tech sell-off. Investors are scrutinizing AI costs and corporate earnings more closely.

  • ▸NEW YORK – U.S. stock futures pointed to a fragile rebound late Wednesday, signaling a potential respite for investors after a sharp, tech-driven sell-off rattled markets. The overnight session reflected a complex and increasingly discerning market, as traders digested a mixed bag of corporate earnings that highlighted both the immense cost and the vast opportunity of the artificial intelligence revolution.
  • ▸Why it matters: The era of buying the entire tech sector indiscriminately appears to be waning. Investors are now meticulously parsing earnings reports, scrutinizing forward-looking guidance, and punishing companies that show signs of weakness or unsustainable spending, creating clear winners and losers within the same industry.
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US probes Nike over white worker discrimination claims
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Nike Faces US Probe Over White Discrimination Claims

The US EEOC is investigating Nike for allegations of reverse discrimination against white employees stemming from its diversity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

  • ▸NEW YORK – The U.S. government has launched a formal investigation into global sportswear giant Nike over allegations that its diversity and inclusion initiatives have led to the discriminatory treatment of white and other non-Black employees. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is now seeking a court order to compel the company to release internal documents related to its promotion and pay practices, escalating a probe that strikes at the heart of modern corporate diversity efforts.
  • ▸The Investigation: The EEOC, the federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws against workplace discrimination, initiated its probe after receiving multiple complaints from Nike employees.
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Emma Raducanu battles back from 5-0 down to beat Kaja Juvan
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Emma Raducanu's Stunning 5-0 Comeback Win vs. Kaja Juvan

Emma Raducanu stages an incredible comeback from 5-0 down to beat Kaja Juvan at the Transylvania Open, reinforcing her brand's narrative of resilience.

  • ▸CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA – Emma Raducanu executed a stunning on-court turnaround at the Transylvania Open, but the victory's true significance extends far beyond the baseline, offering a crucial data point for the multi-million dollar brand she represents. The British number one fought back from a precarious 5-0 deficit in the first set to secure a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Slovenia's Kaja Juvan, reinforcing the narrative of resilience that sponsors and investors prize.
  • ▸Reinforcing Brand Attributes: Sponsors invest in narratives. Raducanu's comeback from a 5-0 deficit perfectly embodies qualities of resilience, determination, and grace under pressure. This is precisely the kind of story that marketing departments at brands like Porsche, HSBC, and Tiffany & Co. leverage to connect with consumers.
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Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
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TikTok Censorship Claims Debunked, But Algorithm Concerns Gr

A new study finds no evidence of political censorship on TikTok, attributing content disruption to a technical outage, not a deliberate act by new owners.

  • ▸Byline: Alex Carter, Senior Financial Correspondent
  • ▸The Study: Researchers conducted a quantitative analysis of viewership metrics across a massive data set to determine how different categories of content were performing during the ownership transition.
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Moltbook is the newest social media platform — but it's just for AI bots
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Moltbook: The New Social Media Platform Just for AI Bots

Discover Moltbook, a social media site built exclusively for AI bots where they are forming their own culture, religions, and debating their existence.

  • ▸SOURCE: NPR Business
  • ▸Spiritual and Cultural Formation: Some bots have collectively formed a new religion, complete with its own name: "Crustafarianism." This spontaneous creation of shared belief systems is a classic hallmark of early societal development.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/4/2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Falls 2/4/2026

Wall Street saw a split session as the Dow Jones gained on industrial strength, while a sharp tech sell-off dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq into the red.

  • ▸NEW YORK – A stark divide cleaved Wall Street on Wednesday as a sharp sell-off in heavyweight technology stocks dragged the S&P 500 and Nasdaq into the red, overshadowing strength in industrial and value-oriented sectors that propelled the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a solid gain. The split performance highlights a market grappling with mixed signals from corporate earnings and persistent uncertainty over the economic path forward.
  • ▸The S&P 500: Fell 35.09 points, or 0.5%, to close at 6,882.72.
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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq fall for 2nd day as tech slides on AI worries with Google earnings ahead
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Yahoo Finance

S&P 500, Nasdaq Fall as AI Worries Hit Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell for a second day as anxiety over AI's impact hit the tech sector. Investors await Google earnings and rotate into Dow stocks.

  • ▸Byline: A Senior Financial Correspondent
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Manchester restaurant owner 'devastated' at having to close
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BBC Business (Finance)

Manchester Restaurant Closes Amid Soaring Economic Costs

A prominent Manchester restaurant is forced to close, a victim of crippling energy costs, staff shortages, and a wider crisis in the UK hospitality sector.

  • ▸By a Senior Financial Correspondent
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Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
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Study Finds No TikTok Censorship, But Researchers Wary

A new study finds no evidence of political censorship on TikTok, attributing content drops to a data outage, not suppression. Researchers remain cautious.

  • ▸Targeted Topics: Users alleged the platform was throttling content related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
  • ▸Social Media Backlash: The hashtag #TikTokCensorship trended on rival platform X, and a wave of users announced they were downloading alternative apps in protest.
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The who, what, and how of the new Trump Accounts
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NPR Politics

The Trump Accounts: Funding a Campaign and Legal Defense

Learn about the complex financial network funding Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and paying for his massive legal bills through a web of political committees.

  • ▸SOURCE: NPR Politics
  • ▸By Alex Thorne, Senior Financial Correspondent
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Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy
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Trump's Epstein Past: A Challenge for His 2024 Campaign

As new documents detail Donald Trump's past association with Jeffrey Epstein, his 2024 campaign faces a significant political challenge despite his calls to mov

  • ▸The Scope of Association: The frequent appearance of Trump's name across various documents, including Epstein's internal contact directories and call logs, underscores a level of access and familiarity. The mentions are often logistical, noting travel or contact information, but their frequency suggests more than a passing acquaintance.
  • ▸A Shared Social Orbit: Both men were prominent, wealthy figures who split their time between New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida. Their social circles overlapped significantly. Reports and depositions describe them interacting at parties, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, and in New York. This proximity is the bedrock of the public's continued interest and the media's renewed scrutiny.
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Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
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BBC News

UK Bans Taxis for Asylum Seeker Medical Appointments

The UK Home Office has enacted a ban on using taxis for asylum seekers' medical trips to curb spiralling costs within the taxpayer-funded asylum system.

  • ▸Why it matters: The policy shift represents a significant attempt by the government to regain control over taxpayer-funded expenditure within the asylum support framework. The system, which currently houses tens of thousands of individuals in hotels, has seen its budget balloon, with transportation emerging as a key area of multi-million-pound spending that ministers now deem unsustainable.
  • ▸The Dispatch: A driver was dispatched from a base near Gatwick Airport to Reading to fulfil a transport request.
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Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
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BBC News

Mandelson Offered Epstein Help With Russian Visa, Docs Say

Unsealed court documents show Lord Peter Mandelson offered to help Jeffrey Epstein get a Russian visa in 2009, years after his first sex-crime conviction.

  • ▸LONDON – Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Lord Peter Mandelson, a towering figure in British politics and a former EU trade commissioner, offered to assist the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in obtaining a Russian visa in 2009. The communications, part of a massive trove of documents from a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, place another high-profile individual in close proximity to Epstein's operations, years after his initial sex-crime conviction.
  • ▸The Offer: In an email to Epstein, Lord Mandelson wrote that he would be seeing the Russian ambassador. He offered to "put in a word" on Epstein's behalf regarding his visa application.
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Winter Olympics 2026: Jen Dodds & Bruce Mouat win mixed curling opener
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BBC News

Dodds & Mouat Win Curling Opener at Winter Olympics 2026

Jen Dodds & Bruce Mouat secure Team GB's first win at the Winter Olympics 2026, as the Milan-Cortina games begin a financial marathon focused on ROI.

  • ▸MILAN, Italy – While Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat secured Team GB's first victory on the ice, the real opening event of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is a financial marathon, not a sprint. The curlers' win against Norway marks the start of a 17-day global spectacle underpinned by a multi-billion-dollar economic framework, where every medal, broadcast, and sponsorship deal is a high-stakes play for national prestige and corporate return on investment (ROI).
  • ▸Decentralized Model: The Games are spread across Northern Italy, utilizing venues in Milan (ice hockey, figure skating), Cortina (curling, alpine skiing), and Valtellina (snowboarding, freestyle skiing). This strategy aims to minimize new construction, with organizers claiming over 90% of venues are existing or temporary.
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Winter Olympics 2026: Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds get Team GB off to winning start
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BBC News

Winter Olympics 2026: Team GB Curling's Winning Start

Team GB's Bruce Mouat & Jen Dodds secure a curling win at the Winter Olympics 2026. Explore the victory & the financial blueprint of the Milan-Cortina Games.

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  • ▸Winter Olympics 2026: Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds get Team GB off to winning start
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PM Law's sudden closure leaves staff and clients in limbo
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BBC Business (Finance)

PM Law Sudden Closure Leaves Staff, Clients in Limbo

Sheffield law firm PM Law has ceased trading following a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervention, leaving clients' legal cases and staff in limbo.

  • ▸BBC Business (Finance)
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Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage
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BBC Business (Finance)

Washington Post Announces Layoffs, Scales Back Coverage

The Washington Post is eliminating 240 jobs in a major restructuring aimed at curbing severe financial losses, signaling a crisis for the news industry.

  • ▸Job Cuts: The company is seeking to eliminate approximately 240 positions through a combination of voluntary buyouts and, if necessary, involuntary layoffs. This represents nearly 10% of the Post's total workforce. The cuts are expected to be felt across the entire organization, including the newsroom, engineering, and operations.
  • ▸Affected Desks: Sources inside the Post indicate that no department is entirely safe. While the core political and investigative teams are expected to be preserved, reductions are anticipated in features, some international bureaus, and service-oriented journalism verticals that have struggled to gain a significant audience.
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OpenAI models could help power Alexa as part of Amazon investment deal
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CNBC Top News

Amazon in talks for OpenAI deal to power Alexa assistant

Amazon is negotiating a landmark deal to integrate OpenAI's AI models into Alexa, a potential partnership that could include a massive investment.

  • ▸LONDON – Amazon is in high-stakes negotiations to integrate OpenAI's powerful artificial intelligence models into its Alexa digital assistant and other core products, a move tied to a potential investment of up to $50 billion in the AI pioneer. The discussions, confirmed by CNBC on Wednesday, represent a monumental strategic shift for the e-commerce and cloud computing giant as it races to close the gap in the generative AI arms race.
  • ▸Technology Integration: The primary driver for Amazon is gaining access to OpenAI's state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs), including the technology that powers ChatGPT. This would be used to supercharge Alexa, transforming it from a command-based assistant into a truly conversational and context-aware AI.
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