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Trump calls Savannah Guthrie and vows to help Today star find her abducted mother Nancy, 84, as search intensifies

2026-02-04

The call between the president and the Today host took place Wednesday as the search for her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, stretched into its fourth day.

Life-threatening polar vortex to pummel Northeast with coldest weekend of the winter

2026-02-04

National Weather Service (NWS) offices are keeping a close eye on the weather setup and could issue Extreme Cold Warnings.

Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper

2026-02-04

Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted.

Hedge funds made $24 billion shorting software stocks so far in 2026 — And they are increasing the bet

2026-02-04

Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.

Florida hospital worker allegedly stole wallet from 94-year-old patient, racked up $500 on credit cards

2026-02-04

A Florida hospital worker allegedly stole a 94-year-old patient's wallet and went on $500 shopping spree at Target. Bailey Slater faces multiple charges.

San Francisco Bay Area Is Skeptical ICE Won’t Target the Super Bowl

2026-02-04

Leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area have passed “anti-ICE” ordinances, and activists have planned protests and rapid response efforts ahead of the big game.

The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map

2026-02-04

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year’s midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas’ new GOP-friendly map.

At least 20 cases of measles confirmed at Catholic college in Florida

2026-02-04

Health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak of at least 20 cases at Florida’s Ave Maria University, 85 miles northwest of Miami.

Jaishankar–Rubio talks signal strategic reset as India, US eye critical minerals pact

2026-02-04

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.