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French Authorities Raid X Offices as Investigation into Deepfakes and Child Safety Expands

French Authorities Raid X Offices as Investigation into Deepfakes and Child Safety Expands

Paris, Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
On Tuesday, Paris cybercrime prosecutors executed a raid on X’s French headquarters, signaling a critical turning point in the platform’s European regulatory challenges. The investigation, which initially scrutinized algorithm manipulation, has broadened to serious allegations regarding the distribution of child sexual abuse material and non-consensual deepfakes generated by the Grok AI. In a move defining the stakes of executive liability, prosecutors have formally summoned Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning in Paris this April, escalating the legal pressure on the social media giant.

Disney Names Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro as Next CEO Effective March 18

Disney Names Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro as Next CEO Effective March 18

China’s Solar Capacity Set to Overtake Coal in 2026 Energy Milestone

China’s Solar Capacity Set to Overtake Coal in 2026 Energy Milestone

Goldman Sachs Top Lawyer Faces Scrutiny Over Revealed Correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs Top Lawyer Faces Scrutiny Over Revealed Correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein

OpenAI Explores Chip Alternatives as Reports of Tension with Nvidia Surface

OpenAI Explores Chip Alternatives as Reports of Tension with Nvidia Surface

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Market Volatility Spikes as Precious Metals Plunge and Tech Jitters Weigh on Futures

Market Volatility Spikes as Precious Metals Plunge and Tech Jitters Weigh on Futures

New York, Monday, 2 February 2026.
United States stock futures are retreating this Monday as a historic sell-off in gold and silver deepens, with silver plummeting significantly following a margin requirement hike by CME Group. The nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair has strengthened the dollar, unraveling the ‘debasement trade’ and triggering widespread volatility that is now spilling over into technology stocks amid renewed AI skepticism.

Investors Turn to Disaster Insurance Markets for Returns Amid Global Volatility

Investors Turn to Disaster Insurance Markets for Returns Amid Global Volatility

China’s Record Trade Surplus Tests Global Markets as US Influence Wanes

China’s Record Trade Surplus Tests Global Markets as US Influence Wanes

Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth, Leaving Workers in 41 States with Less Purchasing Power

Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth, Leaving Workers in 41 States with Less Purchasing Power

Geopolitical Shocks Replace Economics as Top Market Risk

Geopolitical Shocks Replace Economics as Top Market Risk

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S&T Bancorp Leads Regional Banking Gains Amidst Strong Fourth Quarter Sector Performance

S&T Bancorp Leads Regional Banking Gains Amidst Strong Fourth Quarter Sector Performance

San Rafael, Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
S&T Bancorp delivered an 11.5% revenue jump, outperforming a resilient regional sector where average revenues beat estimates by 1.4%, highlighting significant growth momentum for select US lenders.

Tesla Launches $41,990 AWD Model Y as Focus Shifts from Legacy Sedans

Tesla Launches $41,990 AWD Model Y as Focus Shifts from Legacy Sedans

SpaceX Acquires xAI in $1.25 Trillion Merger to Integrate Space and Artificial Intelligence

SpaceX Acquires xAI in $1.25 Trillion Merger to Integrate Space and Artificial Intelligence

Watts Water Technologies Climbs to Record High Amid Industrial Sector Strength

Watts Water Technologies Climbs to Record High Amid Industrial Sector Strength

OS Therapies Targets September Approval for Osteosarcoma Drug with FDA Filing

OS Therapies Targets September Approval for Osteosarcoma Drug with FDA Filing

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Trump Announces Two-Year Kennedy Center Closure for $200 Million Renovation

Trump Announces Two-Year Kennedy Center Closure for $200 Million Renovation

Washington, Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
Amid mass artist cancellations over a controversial name change, President Trump has ordered the $200 million venue closure to begin on July 4, 2026.

Trump Threatens Substantial Retaliation Over Canada's Proposed Trade Deal with China

Trump Threatens Substantial Retaliation Over Canada's Proposed Trade Deal with China

UAE Royal Acquires 49% Stake in Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial for $500 Million

UAE Royal Acquires 49% Stake in Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial for $500 Million

Rising Economic Credit for Trump Clashes With Immigration Backlash Ahead of Midterms

Rising Economic Credit for Trump Clashes With Immigration Backlash Ahead of Midterms

Major Offshore Wind Projects Restart Construction Following Legal Victories Over Federal Bans

Major Offshore Wind Projects Restart Construction Following Legal Victories Over Federal Bans

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Bank of England Poised to Pause Rate Cuts as Inflation Persists

Bank of England Poised to Pause Rate Cuts as Inflation Persists

London, Monday, 2 February 2026.
With UK inflation at 3.4%—the highest in the G7—the Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 3.75% this Thursday, prioritizing price stability over immediate relief.

India’s Nipah Virus Cases Prompt Regional Health Screenings

India’s Nipah Virus Cases Prompt Regional Health Screenings

State-Sponsored Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for Months

State-Sponsored Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for Months

South Korean Markets Plunge Over 5% Triggering Temporary Trading Halt

South Korean Markets Plunge Over 5% Triggering Temporary Trading Halt

Record Borrowing Plan Puts Pressure on Indian Rupee and Bonds

Record Borrowing Plan Puts Pressure on Indian Rupee and Bonds

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NASA Targets February 8 for Historic Artemis II Lunar Mission Launch

NASA Targets February 8 for Historic Artemis II Lunar Mission Launch

Cape Canaveral, Sunday, 1 February 2026.
NASA targets February 8 for Artemis II. This historic mission ends a 54-year hiatus in lunar exploration, carrying the first non-American astronaut, Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, beyond low Earth orbit.

Orlando International Airport Operations Halted After Control Tower Evacuation

Orlando International Airport Operations Halted After Control Tower Evacuation

Rybakina Secures Second Grand Slam Title with Comeback Victory in Melbourne

Rybakina Secures Second Grand Slam Title with Comeback Victory in Melbourne

Federal Judge Removes Death Penalty Option for Luigi Mangione in CEO Murder Case

Federal Judge Removes Death Penalty Option for Luigi Mangione in CEO Murder Case

Cooper Flagg Becomes Highest Scoring Teenager in NBA History

Cooper Flagg Becomes Highest Scoring Teenager in NBA History