Olympics Chief Calls It ‘Sad’ As ICE Protests And Epstein Files Hijack Build-Up

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Younger Americans were more likely to say the economy was the country’s most pressing concern last year, according to a new survey. In the Gallup poll, 32 percent of Americans aged 15 to 34 said that economic issues were “the most important problem” the U.S. “is facing currently," while 21 percent of Americans aged 35...

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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt visited Capitol Hill Wednesday to advocate for a bill sunsetting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a controversial provision that protects companies from facing lawsuits over third-party content from users on their platforms. “This is truly a bipartisan group of people, and it's really representing the will of the American people....

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said he doesn't believe Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell committed a crime while testifying before his panel last year, raising doubts about the Trump administration's probe into the central bank. Scott said Wednesday that while he has "very, very strong disagreements" with Powell — whom he called “inept”...

State Fiscal Chiefs Protest Federal Immigration Chaos

Feb 4, 2026

State Fiscal Chiefs Protest Federal Immigration Chaos

Sixteen elected treasury officials, all Democrats, wrote to President Trump to say ICE crackdowns are bad for business and tax revenues: “People must feel safe to go to work.”

Democrat Meeks screams at Bessent: 'Stop covering for the president'

Feb 4, 2026

Democrat Meeks screams at Bessent: 'Stop covering for the president'

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday snapped at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a hearing focused on financial stability, telling Bessent to "stop covering" for President Trump. "I'm asking you to do your responsibility as secretary of the Treasury," Meeks, a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, shouted at the secretary. "Stop covering...

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The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for a trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives from multiple nations. Vice President J.D. Vance announced the price floor initiative at the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting at the State Department. “This morning, the Trump administration is proposing a concrete mechanism to...

Companies add 22K jobs in January, missing expectations

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U.S. private sector employment went up by 22,000 jobs last month, according to a report from the payroll management company ADP. ADP said in its National Employment Report that January was “a lackluster month for hiring,” but also noted that the health care sector “was a standout.” “Job creation took a step back in 2025,...

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Bill Gates apologizes for spending time with Epstein: 'I was foolish'

Feb 4, 2026

Bill Gates apologizes for spending time with Epstein: 'I was foolish'

Bill Gates has apologized for spending time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an interview published Wednesday where the billionaire addressed his relationship with the disgraced financier. “Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologize that I did that," Gates said in an interview with Australia's Nine News. His comments followed...

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President Trump's lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase kicked off a high-stakes battle between two of the financial world's most powerful figures. The president is suing the largest U.S. bank and its leader, Jamie Dimon, over its decision to cut ties with Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Legal experts say Trump’s claims of political...

Boss happy with options despite winger setback

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Boss happy with options despite winger setback

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‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump

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Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.

Ainsworth admits ‘terrible mistake’ after Gillingham loss

Feb 4, 2026

Ainsworth admits ‘terrible mistake’ after Gillingham loss

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted their defensive blunder in the first half was a killer, and the home keeper didn’t help their cause either.

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Report: New faces on show as Gillingham are beaten on the road

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Gillingham fell to defeat at promotion-chasing Notts County and it was another former loan player who did the damage.

Most voters say Trump doing worse than Biden as president: Poll

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A January survey from Harvard University and The Harris Poll found that a slight majority of respondents believe that former President Biden was more effective than President Trump. The poll, released Monday, found that 51 percent of respondents said Trump is doing a worse job than Biden, while 49 percent said the president is doing...

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Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. D’Amaro will become the 9th CEO in the more than 100-year-old company's history. He has overseen the company’s theme parks, cruises and resorts since 2020. The Experiences division has been a substantial moneymaker for Disney, with $36...

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Over 80K bottles of mouthwash recalled nationwide due to label issue

Feb 3, 2026

Over 80K bottles of mouthwash recalled nationwide due to label issue

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Costco recalls beignets sold in 23 states due to undeclared allergen

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Crypto bill hits road bumps, dimming prospects in election year

Feb 3, 2026

Crypto bill hits road bumps, dimming prospects in election year

A major cryptocurrency bill hit several road bumps in the Senate in recent weeks, dimming the legislation’s prospects in a midterm election year when policymaking efforts are expected to face a shorter runway. Efforts to advance the market structure bill in both the Senate Banking Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee underscored the gap that remains...

The Global Economy’s Warning Signals Are Broken

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Ainsworth: There will be rotation in the team

Feb 3, 2026

Ainsworth: There will be rotation in the team

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth is ready to make changes when they return to action this evening.

Musk says SpaceX has acquired xAI

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Elon Musk’s spacecraft and satellite communications company SpaceX has acquired his AI company xAI, the tech billionaire said Monday. “SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost real-time information and free speech platform,” he wrote...

Minnesota Economy Suffers as I.C.E. Cracks Down

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Jobs Report Delayed Because of Partial Shutdown

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Rove on Trump economy boasts: 'Making the same mistake Joe Biden made'

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Trump announces $12B minerals stockpile

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Captain Armani Little says Gillingham will “reset” ahead of the trip to Notts County.

Shutdown plan for FAA involves 10K furloughs

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‘I told the boys in no uncertain terms that I wasn't happy’

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Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted he let rip at half-time after a first-half horror show against Bromley on Saturday.

One more signing: Gills boss expects relatively quiet end to transfer window

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Gillingham’s home defeat to Bromley on Saturday won’t have any impact on their transfer business in the next two days.

Trump says Warsh should have 'no trouble' getting through confirmation process

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President Trump said Saturday that he expects his pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, to easily make it through the Senate confirmation process. “He’s very high-quality person. He should have no trouble getting through,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, suggesting Warsh could pick up some Democratic support. “I think he might get Democrat...

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Folkestone Invicta remain 14 points clear at the top of Isthmian Premier on Saturday.

Opposition boss admits Gills should have had a second-half penalty

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Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth revealed his Bromley counterpart admitted the home side were denied a blatant penalty.

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