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Feb 3
Court Records Undermine DHS Narrative After Border Patrol Shoots Two Venezuelans in Portland
Summary: Court filings and an FBI affidavit have undermined the Department of Homeland Security’s initial account after Border Patrol agents shot two Venezuelan nationals in Portland. DHS described the occupant...
Science
Feb 3
How Tobacco Hornworms 'Hear' Danger: Body Hairs Let Caterpillars Detect Approaching Predators
- Hornworms Detect Airborne Sound
- Sound Response Stronger Than Vibration (10–100×)
- Tests Conducted In Anechoic Chamber At 150 Hz And 2,000 Hz
Politics
Feb 3
Venezuela and U.S. Take Steps to Restore Ties: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Meets U.S. Envoy
- Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Met U.S. Envoy Laura Dogu
- Meeting Held At Miraflores Presidential Palace
Technology
Feb 3
Rural India Powers Global AI: Farmers By Day, Data Annotators By Night
- Rural Annotators Power Global AI Models
- Estimated 200,000 Annotators In Villages And Small Towns (Scry AI)
- India Ranked Third In Global AI Power (Stanford IHCAI Metrics)
Science
Feb 3
From Jupiter to Mercury: February 2026's Best Planetary Views — What To See And When
- Mercury Begins Best Evening Apparition On Feb 6
- Mercury Within 1° Of A 2% Crescent Moon On Feb 18 (Binoculars Helpful)
Science
Feb 3
Chicken-Sized Dinosaur From Spain Challenges Evolutionary Ideas
- Foskeia Pelendonum Is A Newly Described Early Cretaceous Herbivore
- Species Lived About 125 Million Years Ago In Northern Spain
Security
Feb 3
Internal Email Shows Clash Over Chicago Immigration Sweeps That Led To 1,600 Arrests
- Internal Email Reveals Dispute Over Chicago Tactics
- Acting ICE Chief Urged Two Weeks Of Targeted Operations
- DHS Approved Broader Sweeps After About 10 Days
Society
Feb 3
Virginia Jury Convicts Brendan Banfield Of Double Murder In Plot With Au Pair
- Banfield Convicted Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Murder
- Prosecutors Say Au Pair And Banfield Used Fake Profiles To Lure Joseph Ryan
Politics
Feb 3
Monday Mini-Report: Key U.S. Political & Legal News — Feb. 2, 2026
Today's quick hits cover major developments in diplomacy, legal disputes, and institutional secrecy. U.S. and Iranian officials plan de-escalation talks in Istanbul, while Fulton County is suing over the FBI's ...
Science
Feb 3
Sunspot 4366 Erupts: 27 Flares in 24 Hours Including X8.1 — Strongest Since 2024
- Sunspot 4366 Erupted With 27 Flares In 24 Hours
- At Least 23 M-Class And Four X-Class Flares Were Recorded
- X8.1 Flare At 6:57 PM EST Was The Strongest Since October 2024
Security
Feb 3
AFRICOM Escalates Airstrikes in Somalia to Disrupt ISIS, Protect U.S. Homeland
- AFRICOM Conducted 124 Airstrikes In Somalia In 2025
- January 2026 Saw 26 U.S. Strikes Versus 10 During All Of 2024
- ISIS-Somalia And Al-Shabab Are Primary Targets
Society
Feb 3
Youngest Turpin Siblings Speak Out in Diane Sawyer Special After Years of Abuse and Traumatic Foster Care
- Three Youngest Turpin Siblings Speak On Camera For First Time
- Diane Sawyer Special Airs Feb. 3 At 10 P.M. ET On ABC; Streams On Disney+ And Hulu
Politics
Feb 3
Italians Confront U.S. ICE Agents at Winter Olympics — Viral Videos Ignite Debate Over Sovereignty and Security
- Viral Videos Show Italians Protesting U.S. ICE Agents
- Protests Took Place At Winter Olympics Venues
Politics
Feb 3
Fact Check: AI-Generated Images Falsely Show NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani With Jeffrey Epstein
- AI-Generated Images Were Fake
- SynthID Watermarks Detected By Google Gemini
- Images Originated On A Parody X (Formerly Twitter) Account
Society
Feb 3
Elementary Students Rescued After Robla School Bus Crashes Into Creek Near McClellan Airport; Driver Possibly Asleep
- All Students Properly Secured And Uninjured
- Crash Occurred About 7:25 A.M. On Raley Boulevard Near McClellan Airport
Economy
Feb 3
US and India Reach Trade Deal — Tariff Cuts Linked to Shift Away From Russian Oil
- US And India Reach Tariff-Cut Agreement
- President Trump Says India Will Reduce Russian Oil Purchases
- India Still Imports About 1.5 Million Barrels Of Russian Crude Daily
Politics
Feb 3
I Risked Jail To Defend Fulton County’s Elections — And I Won’t Stop
The author, a Fulton County commissioner who witnessed the FBI seize 700 boxes of 2020 election materials, argues the raid is aimed at controlling future elections in Georgia rather than correcting past results...
Security
Feb 3
Good Samaritan Seizes Robbers' Getaway Car, Rams It Into Petaluma Jewelry Store During Smash-and-Grab
- Bystander Rammed Getaway Car Into Store To Stop Heist
- Six Suspects Stormed Gold Rush Jewelers Armed With Hammers, Pepper Spray And A Firearm
Politics
Feb 3
Western Leaders Stream to Beijing — China Seizes Momentum as Global Order Shifts
- Western Leaders Visit Beijing Amid US Strains
- Xi Hosts A Series Of High‑Level Western Delegations
- Agreements Reached On Electric Vehicles And Market Access
Economy
Feb 3
Arctic Freeze Puts Florida’s Winter Harvest at Risk — $13B+ In Damage Possible, Grocery Prices Could Rise
- More Than $13 Billion In Potential Agricultural Losses
- Temperatures Dropped To Around 30°F In Parts Of Florida
Politics
Feb 3
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem To Testify Before House Judiciary Committee Amid Scrutiny Over Deportation Policies
- Noem To Testify Before House Judiciary Committee On March 4
- Noem Also Scheduled To Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee On March 3
Politics
Feb 3
Where Is Evo Morales? Bolivia’s Ex-President Missing From Public View for Nearly a Month
- Evo Morales Has Been Absent From Public View For Nearly A Month
- Supporters Say Morales Is Convalescing From Dengue Fever
Economy
Feb 3
After Maduro’s Fall, Pro- and Anti-Government Workers March Separately to Demand Higher Wages
- Workers March Separately To Demand Higher Wages And Pensions
- Minimum Wage And State Pension Both Reported At $0.35 Per Month
Science
Feb 3
Hawaii's Deep 'Mega-Blob' Is Solid and Iron-Rich — It May Anchor the Hotspot, Study Finds
- Hawaiian Mega-ULVZ Likely Solid And Iron-Rich
- Mega-ULVZ Sits Near Mantle–Core Boundary At ~1,800 Miles (2,900 Km)
Politics
Feb 3
California Doctor Becomes First Target Of Private Lawsuit Under Texas' New Abortion-Drug Ban
The first private lawsuit filed under Texas' HB 7 targets California physician Dr. Remy Coeytaux, accused of mailing abortion medication to a Texas patient. Plaintiff Jerry Rodriguez amended his federal complai...
Environment
Feb 3
USDA Deploys Fluorescent Sterile Flies Near U.S.-Mexico Border to Halt Screwworm Spread
- USDA To Release Sterile, Fluorescent Flies Near U.S.-Mexico Border And Into Southern Texas
- At Least 20 Screwworm Infestations Reported In Tamaulipas Since Dec. 26
Security
Feb 3
Judge Lifts Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Evidence in Alex Pretti Shooting
- Judge Dissolved Temporary Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Evidence
- Order Applied To Evidence Tied To The Fatal Shooting Of Alex Pretti
Security
Feb 3
DHS to Equip All Minneapolis Officers With Body-Worn Cameras, Noem Says — Nationwide Rollout Planned
- DHS To Equip Minneapolis Officers With Body Cameras Immediately
- Nationwide Rollout Planned As Funding Becomes Available

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Security
Feb 3
Court Records Undermine DHS Narrative After Border Patrol Shoots Two Venezuelans in Portland
Summary: Court filings and an FBI affidavit have undermined the Department of Homeland Security’s initial account after Border Patrol agents shot two Venezuelan nationals in Portland. DHS described the occupant...
Science
Feb 3
How Tobacco Hornworms 'Hear' Danger: Body Hairs Let Caterpillars Detect Approaching Predators
- Hornworms Detect Airborne Sound
- Sound Response Stronger Than Vibration (10–100×)
- Tests Conducted In Anechoic Chamber At 150 Hz And 2,000 Hz
Politics
Feb 3
Venezuela and U.S. Take Steps to Restore Ties: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Meets U.S. Envoy
- Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Met U.S. Envoy Laura Dogu
- Meeting Held At Miraflores Presidential Palace
Technology
Feb 3
Rural India Powers Global AI: Farmers By Day, Data Annotators By Night
- Rural Annotators Power Global AI Models
- Estimated 200,000 Annotators In Villages And Small Towns (Scry AI)
- India Ranked Third In Global AI Power (Stanford IHCAI Metrics)
Science
Feb 3
From Jupiter to Mercury: February 2026's Best Planetary Views — What To See And When
- Mercury Begins Best Evening Apparition On Feb 6
- Mercury Within 1° Of A 2% Crescent Moon On Feb 18 (Binoculars Helpful)
Science
Feb 3
Chicken-Sized Dinosaur From Spain Challenges Evolutionary Ideas
- Foskeia Pelendonum Is A Newly Described Early Cretaceous Herbivore
- Species Lived About 125 Million Years Ago In Northern Spain
Security
Feb 3
Internal Email Shows Clash Over Chicago Immigration Sweeps That Led To 1,600 Arrests
- Internal Email Reveals Dispute Over Chicago Tactics
- Acting ICE Chief Urged Two Weeks Of Targeted Operations
- DHS Approved Broader Sweeps After About 10 Days
Society
Feb 3
Virginia Jury Convicts Brendan Banfield Of Double Murder In Plot With Au Pair
- Banfield Convicted Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Murder
- Prosecutors Say Au Pair And Banfield Used Fake Profiles To Lure Joseph Ryan
Politics
Feb 3
Monday Mini-Report: Key U.S. Political & Legal News — Feb. 2, 2026
Today's quick hits cover major developments in diplomacy, legal disputes, and institutional secrecy. U.S. and Iranian officials plan de-escalation talks in Istanbul, while Fulton County is suing over the FBI's ...
Science
Feb 3
Sunspot 4366 Erupts: 27 Flares in 24 Hours Including X8.1 — Strongest Since 2024
- Sunspot 4366 Erupted With 27 Flares In 24 Hours
- At Least 23 M-Class And Four X-Class Flares Were Recorded
- X8.1 Flare At 6:57 PM EST Was The Strongest Since October 2024
Security
Feb 3
AFRICOM Escalates Airstrikes in Somalia to Disrupt ISIS, Protect U.S. Homeland
- AFRICOM Conducted 124 Airstrikes In Somalia In 2025
- January 2026 Saw 26 U.S. Strikes Versus 10 During All Of 2024
- ISIS-Somalia And Al-Shabab Are Primary Targets
Society
Feb 3
Youngest Turpin Siblings Speak Out in Diane Sawyer Special After Years of Abuse and Traumatic Foster Care
- Three Youngest Turpin Siblings Speak On Camera For First Time
- Diane Sawyer Special Airs Feb. 3 At 10 P.M. ET On ABC; Streams On Disney+ And Hulu
Politics
Feb 3
Italians Confront U.S. ICE Agents at Winter Olympics — Viral Videos Ignite Debate Over Sovereignty and Security
- Viral Videos Show Italians Protesting U.S. ICE Agents
- Protests Took Place At Winter Olympics Venues
Politics
Feb 3
Fact Check: AI-Generated Images Falsely Show NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani With Jeffrey Epstein
- AI-Generated Images Were Fake
- SynthID Watermarks Detected By Google Gemini
- Images Originated On A Parody X (Formerly Twitter) Account
Society
Feb 3
Elementary Students Rescued After Robla School Bus Crashes Into Creek Near McClellan Airport; Driver Possibly Asleep
- All Students Properly Secured And Uninjured
- Crash Occurred About 7:25 A.M. On Raley Boulevard Near McClellan Airport
Economy
Feb 3
US and India Reach Trade Deal — Tariff Cuts Linked to Shift Away From Russian Oil
- US And India Reach Tariff-Cut Agreement
- President Trump Says India Will Reduce Russian Oil Purchases
- India Still Imports About 1.5 Million Barrels Of Russian Crude Daily
Politics
Feb 3
I Risked Jail To Defend Fulton County’s Elections — And I Won’t Stop
The author, a Fulton County commissioner who witnessed the FBI seize 700 boxes of 2020 election materials, argues the raid is aimed at controlling future elections in Georgia rather than correcting past results...
Security
Feb 3
Good Samaritan Seizes Robbers' Getaway Car, Rams It Into Petaluma Jewelry Store During Smash-and-Grab
- Bystander Rammed Getaway Car Into Store To Stop Heist
- Six Suspects Stormed Gold Rush Jewelers Armed With Hammers, Pepper Spray And A Firearm
Politics
Feb 3
Western Leaders Stream to Beijing — China Seizes Momentum as Global Order Shifts
- Western Leaders Visit Beijing Amid US Strains
- Xi Hosts A Series Of High‑Level Western Delegations
- Agreements Reached On Electric Vehicles And Market Access
Economy
Feb 3
Arctic Freeze Puts Florida’s Winter Harvest at Risk — $13B+ In Damage Possible, Grocery Prices Could Rise
- More Than $13 Billion In Potential Agricultural Losses
- Temperatures Dropped To Around 30°F In Parts Of Florida
Politics
Feb 3
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem To Testify Before House Judiciary Committee Amid Scrutiny Over Deportation Policies
- Noem To Testify Before House Judiciary Committee On March 4
- Noem Also Scheduled To Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee On March 3
Politics
Feb 3
Where Is Evo Morales? Bolivia’s Ex-President Missing From Public View for Nearly a Month
- Evo Morales Has Been Absent From Public View For Nearly A Month
- Supporters Say Morales Is Convalescing From Dengue Fever
Economy
Feb 3
After Maduro’s Fall, Pro- and Anti-Government Workers March Separately to Demand Higher Wages
- Workers March Separately To Demand Higher Wages And Pensions
- Minimum Wage And State Pension Both Reported At $0.35 Per Month
Science
Feb 3
Hawaii's Deep 'Mega-Blob' Is Solid and Iron-Rich — It May Anchor the Hotspot, Study Finds
- Hawaiian Mega-ULVZ Likely Solid And Iron-Rich
- Mega-ULVZ Sits Near Mantle–Core Boundary At ~1,800 Miles (2,900 Km)
Politics
Feb 3
California Doctor Becomes First Target Of Private Lawsuit Under Texas' New Abortion-Drug Ban
The first private lawsuit filed under Texas' HB 7 targets California physician Dr. Remy Coeytaux, accused of mailing abortion medication to a Texas patient. Plaintiff Jerry Rodriguez amended his federal complai...
Environment
Feb 3
USDA Deploys Fluorescent Sterile Flies Near U.S.-Mexico Border to Halt Screwworm Spread
- USDA To Release Sterile, Fluorescent Flies Near U.S.-Mexico Border And Into Southern Texas
- At Least 20 Screwworm Infestations Reported In Tamaulipas Since Dec. 26
Security
Feb 3
Judge Lifts Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Evidence in Alex Pretti Shooting
- Judge Dissolved Temporary Order Blocking DHS From Destroying Evidence
- Order Applied To Evidence Tied To The Fatal Shooting Of Alex Pretti
Security
Feb 3
DHS to Equip All Minneapolis Officers With Body-Worn Cameras, Noem Says — Nationwide Rollout Planned
- DHS To Equip Minneapolis Officers With Body Cameras Immediately
- Nationwide Rollout Planned As Funding Becomes Available