US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says ‘we will pay’ in plea for mother’s return

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have issued a video plea for the safe return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home last weekend. Authorities believe Nancy was taken against her will, and early evidence shows her doorbell camera and pacemaker app were disabled in the early hours of Sunday, February 1. The FBI is offering a $50,000 … Continue reading US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says ‘we will pay’ in plea for mother’s return

Bodies found in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing Canadian mine workers

Mexican authorities have discovered bodies and remains in Sinaloa during the search for 10 workers missing from a Canadian gold and silver mine. While the exact number of bodies was not disclosed, officials said one matched the characteristics of a missing worker. Four people believed to be linked to the disappearances were arrested, and authorities dismantled 10 cartel camps in the mountainous Concordia area near … Continue reading Bodies found in Mexico where search is on for 10 missing Canadian mine workers

Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Spain and Portugal are preparing for Storm Marta, just days after Storm Leonardo caused deadly floods and forced tens of thousands from their homes. Portuguese authorities mobilized over 26,500 rescuers and postponed Sunday’s presidential vote in three municipalities due to severe weather, while much of southern and northwestern Spain was placed on orange alert. Saturated ground from previous storms has increased the risk of flooding, … Continue reading Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression and of backing armed groups inside Ethiopian territory as tensions between the neighbors escalate. Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said Eritrean forces have occupied parts of Ethiopia’s border areas and called the incursions acts of “outright aggression.” He demanded that Eritrea withdraw its troops and end support for rebel groups, while saying Ethiopia remains open to dialogue if its … Continue reading Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan

A drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in North Kordofan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children, doctors said. The strike occurred near Er Rahad as families fled fighting, and wounded survivors were taken to hospitals already struggling with severe shortages. The attack came amid a surge in drone strikes, including one that destroyed a World Food … Continue reading RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan

Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Russian authorities have detained a man accused of shooting a senior military intelligence official in Moscow, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The suspect, Russian national Lyubomir Korba, was arrested in Dubai after fleeing Russia hours after the attack and was extradited with help from UAE authorities. He is accused of ambushing and shooting Deputy Military Intelligence Chief Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev in his … Continue reading Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Lindsey Vonn crashes at Olympics, has surgery on broken leg

Lindsey Vonn’s attempt to win the Olympic downhill at age 41 ended in a terrifying crash just seconds into her run, leaving her with a broken left leg. She was airlifted from the course and later underwent surgery in Italy, with doctors saying she is in stable condition. The fall likely ends the storied career of the four-time overall World Cup champion, who was competing … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn crashes at Olympics, has surgery on broken leg

James Webb Space Telescope finds precursors to ‘building blocks of life’ in nearby galaxy

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a rich array of small organic molecules in the galaxy IRAS 07251–0248, a nearby, ultra-luminous infrared galaxy. The JWST’s infrared instruments, NIRSpec and MIRI, allowed researchers to peer through dense dust and gas that normally obscure the galaxy’s core. They detected molecules including benzene, methane, acetylene, and the reactive methyl radical—never before seen beyond the Milky … Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope finds precursors to ‘building blocks of life’ in nearby galaxy

China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

China on Saturday launched its latest reusable experimental spacecraft, potentially rivaling the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B. This marks China’s fourth such mission since 2020, all flown from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre using Long March-2F rockets, with the spacecraft unofficially nicknamed Shenlong (“Divine Dragon”). Previous missions demonstrated long-duration orbits, improved thermal shielding, power management, and capabilities like releasing small objects and performing rendezvous and proximity … Continue reading China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 flights with Starlink satellite launch from California

SpaceX successfully launched 25 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on February 7, just five days after pausing operations due to an anomaly on its previous mission. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and deployed the satellites (Group 17-33) about an hour later. The rocket’s first stage, Booster 1088, completed its 13th flight, landing safely on the drone … Continue reading SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 flights with Starlink satellite launch from California

US Navy Laser Weapon Takes Down Four Drones in HELIOS Test

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Preble successfully destroyed four drones last year using Lockheed Martin’s HELIOS high-energy laser system, marking the first confirmed multi-target engagement at sea. HELIOS, a 60-kilowatt-class directed-energy weapon that can also function as an optical “dazzler,” is designed to neutralize drones and small boats while conserving traditional missiles for higher-priority threats. Preble, the only Navy ship equipped with HELIOS since 2022, demonstrates … Continue reading US Navy Laser Weapon Takes Down Four Drones in HELIOS Test

Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million in trial over driver sex assault claims

A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to Jaylynn Dean, who said she was sexually assaulted by a driver when she was 19, in the first bellwether trial of more than 3,000 similar lawsuits against the company. The jury found the driver was acting as an agent of Uber, holding the company liable, but declined to award punitive damages. Uber said it will … Continue reading Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million in trial over driver sex assault claims

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoin to users

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb said it accidentally distributed more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff. The error occurred when users meant to receive small cash bonuses instead received at least 2,000 bitcoins each, affecting 695 customers. Bithumb said it recovered 99.7% of the mistakenly distributed bitcoin within 35 minutes and stressed the incident was not … Continue reading South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoin to users

Hims & Hers pulls copycat weight-loss pill after threats of legal action

Hims & Hers said Saturday it will pull its compounded semaglutide weight-loss pill after backlash and threats of legal action. The telehealth company said it decided to stop offering the treatment following discussions with industry stakeholders, while emphasizing its commitment to safe and affordable care. The pill was intended as a cheaper alternative to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, priced as low as $49 for the first … Continue reading Hims & Hers pulls copycat weight-loss pill after threats of legal action

‘Washington Post’ CEO resigns after going AWOL during massive job cuts

Will Lewis announced he is stepping down as publisher and CEO of The Washington Post after two turbulent years marked by controversy, deep financial losses, and mass layoffs. More than a third of the newsroom was cut after losses reached as high as $100 million, with Lewis largely absent from public explanations to staff or readers. Journalists, having lost confidence in his leadership, appealed directly … Continue reading ‘Washington Post’ CEO resigns after going AWOL during massive job cuts

Republicans warn Democrats’ ICE reform push is cover to defund border enforcement

Senate Democrats are pressing for stronger oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), unveiling a list of 10 demands including policies like requiring judicial warrants and de-masking agents. Republicans, however, accuse Democrats of seeking to defund ICE entirely and promote “open borders,” pointing to a failed Bernie Sanders amendment that would have stripped $75 billion from DHS and ICE. Funding for immigration operations is largely … Continue reading Republicans warn Democrats’ ICE reform push is cover to defund border enforcement

Democrats involved in ‘illegal orders’ video say they won’t cooperate with DOJ probe

Two Democratic lawmakers, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), are refusing to cooperate with a Justice Department investigation into a video urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. Slotkin said the Trump administration is using “physical and legal intimidation” to silence critics, while Houlahan called the probe an overreach of federal power. The 90-second video, posted in November by six … Continue reading Democrats involved in ‘illegal orders’ video say they won’t cooperate with DOJ probe

Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms

Virginia Democrats unveiled a proposed congressional map aimed at helping the party win up to four additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms, responding to Republican-led redistricting efforts nationwide. The plan requires voter approval through a constitutional amendment in a special election tentatively scheduled for April 21, though a court recently blocked the measure, prompting a Democratic appeal. Critics, including the group Virginians for … Continue reading Virginia Democrats propose potential 10–1 congressional map for 2026 midterms

White House launches direct-to-consumer drug site TrumpRx

President Donald Trump on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a direct-to-consumer platform aimed at lowering U.S. prescription drug costs. The website does not sell drugs directly but connects patients to manufacturers offering discounts or provides coupons for pharmacies, with initial participation from AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer. Trump promoted the platform as a way for millions to save money, particularly cash-paying patients or … Continue reading White House launches direct-to-consumer drug site TrumpRx

Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump to be “prudent” about arms sales to Taiwan during their first call since November, emphasizing that Taiwan is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. Xi stressed that China will safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity and will not allow Taiwan to separate. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te responded by saying ties with the U.S. are “rock … Continue reading Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call

Iran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf, state media says

Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, claiming the vessels were smuggling about 1 million liters of fuel, including diesel. The Revolutionary Guard’s navy transferred the tankers to Bushehr, and 15 crew members are in judicial custody, though their nationalities were not disclosed. The report did not identify the tankers’ flags, and Iran has previously detained vessels in the region … Continue reading Iran seizes 2 foreign oil tankers in Persian Gulf, state media says

U.S. and Russia agree to resume high-level military-to-military communication

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to resume high-level military-to-military communications that were suspended in 2021, the U.S. European Command announced Thursday. The agreement was reached during trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. European Command emphasized that such dialogue promotes transparency, de-escalation, and global stability, coinciding with the expiration of the last U.S.-Russia … Continue reading U.S. and Russia agree to resume high-level military-to-military communication

Russian military intelligence official shot in Moscow

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a top Russian military intelligence official, was hospitalized in Moscow on Friday after being shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant in a residential building. Russian authorities have opened a criminal case for attempted murder and launched a manhunt for the shooter, while Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the attack an “act of terrorism” and blamed Ukraine, though investigators have not … Continue reading Russian military intelligence official shot in Moscow

Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital

A gunman attacked a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad on Friday before detonating a suicide bomb, killing at least 31 people and wounding more than 170. The explosion occurred after guards confronted the attacker at the gates of the Khadija Tul Kubra Imambargah mosque. Witnesses described bloodied bodies inside the mosque and dozens more injured in the surrounding gardens. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the bomber … Continue reading Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi’ite mosque in Pakistan’s capital

3 Killed as Vehicle Crashes Into Grocery Store in Los Angeles

A vehicle crashed into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, Los Angeles, Thursday afternoon, killing three people and injuring six others. The victims who died—a 55-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman, and a 30-year-old man—were in the store’s bakery at the time. Two patients were reported in serious condition, two had minor injuries, and two left the scene against medical advice. The driver, an elderly woman, … Continue reading 3 Killed as Vehicle Crashes Into Grocery Store in Los Angeles