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With fewer international visitors coming to the U.S. and the company’s streaming unit firing on all cylinders, Disney contemplates a day when its U.S. theme parks aren’t the company’s biggest growth driver.
Disney’s U.S. Theme Parks See Fewer Foreign Visitors Ahead
With fewer international visitors coming to the U.S. and the company’s streaming unit firing on all cylinders, Disney contemplates a day when its U.S. theme parks aren’t the company’s biggest growth driver.
www.forbes.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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A federal judge on Monday struck down the Interior Department’s order to halt work on a multibillion-dollar wind farm off the coast of New York State, the fifth time the courts have ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to throttle the country’s offshore wind industry.
Judge Hands Trump a Fifth Loss in His Effort to Halt Offshore Wind Projects
The court ruled that construction can restart on a wind farm off the coast of New York State. The Trump administration had ordered work to stop in December.
nyti.ms
February 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to make Florida the first state to import less expensive prescription drugs from Canada has stalled — leaving one contractor with more than $82 million in taxpayer money and no results to show for it.
DeSantis’ Canadian drug import plan in Florida goes from campaign trail to tough realities
The state’s effort has stalled in part because it failed to win over the Canadian drug industry, which has consistently warned the Canadian government that the U.S. program jeopardized the country’s d...
www.politico.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Bomb cyclone contributed to snow and wind chills in the south with Florida iguanas freezing and falling from trees
Millions across US face freezing temperatures as south experiences rare snowfall
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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'There has to be better alignment between the ITB policy and the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces,' says former public servant Clem Srour.

www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
Industrial benefits policy needs a 'relook,' says ex-senior public servant, as Conservative MP pushes for contract records
'There has to be better alignment between the ITB policy and the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces,' says former public servant Clem Srour.
www.hilltimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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See what nominees and guests for the 68th Grammy Awards, including Addison Rae, Bad Bunny and Doechii, wore to arrive to the ceremony. nyti.ms/4qQwT2h
February 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Ben Jennings on Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson and the Epstein files – cartoon
Ben Jennings on Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson and the Epstein files – cartoon
The prime minister has demanded Peter Mandelson resign from the House of Lords after emails to Jeffrey Epstein about highly sensitive government policy emerged
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Lockheed Martin raises 2026 outlook as sales of jets and weapon systems grow reut.rs/3LG8KfN
Lockheed Martin raises 2026 outlook as sales of jets and weapon systems grow
Lockheed Martin on Thursday forecast 2026 profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, citing continued demand for its fighter jets and weapons systems.
reut.rs
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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A new book, “Polar War”, shows how America needs Europe in the far north
What to read to understand the Arctic
A new book, “Polar War”, shows how America needs Europe in the far north
econ.st
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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FT Exclusive: Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have collectively reaped more than $22bn from contracts linked to Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. ft.trib.al/FT0cYNc
January 29, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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'Outrageous': Assisted dying critics attack 'unprecedented' plan to force through bill
'Outrageous': Assisted dying critics attack 'unprecedented' plan to force through bill
It would be "outrageous" to use the Parliament Act to force through the assisted dying bill without the approval of the House of Lords, a leading opponent of the bill has said.
news.sky.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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This outrageously easy "ice cream" is just the sort of dessert to please everyone at the table – the vegans, the lactose-intolerant, the paleo enthusiasts, the picky children. nyti.ms/3NHoQGu
January 29, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he predicts 25 million Americans will take advantage of the new “Trump Accounts,” which provide free savings for kids of a certain age.
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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The author behind one of this century’s best books is back with “Vigil”
What are novels for? George Saunders has answers
The author behind one of this century’s best books is back with “Vigil”
econ.st
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Lilly signs up to $1.93 billion deal with Repertoire for autoimmune therapies reut.rs/4tcMdrU
Lilly signs up to $1.93 billion deal with Repertoire for autoimmune therapies
Drugmaker Eli Lilly is partnering with Repertoire Immune Medicines in a deal worth up to $1.93 billion to develop therapies for multiple autoimmune diseases, the Massachusetts-based biotech said on Thursday.
reut.rs
January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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An Ingham County judge dismissed the 2024 lawsuit Brenda Tracy filed against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker.
Judge dismisses Brenda Tracy lawsuit against former MSU coach Mel Tucker
An Ingham County judge dismissed the 2024 lawsuit Brenda Tracy filed against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Bo Bichette is one of a growing legion of players rejecting the security of a long-term contract in favor of a short-term deal with an astronomical average salary.
The Baseball Star Who Gave Up $75 Million—to Play for the Mets
Bo Bichette is one of a growing legion of players rejecting the security of a long-term contract in favor of a short-term deal with an astronomical average salary.
on.wsj.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Vague descriptions of presidential signing ceremonies, policy meetings and industry executive sit downs — mostly behind closed doors — began peppering the president's public schedule at the end of last year.

The additions to the schedule were no accident. https://cnn.it/3Z9i8eT
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Revenue from the company’s cloud computing unit failed to meet analysts’ expectations.
Microsoft Shares Plummet 11%—Most Since 2020—After Slowing Cloud Growth
Revenue from the company’s cloud computing unit failed to meet analysts’ expectations.
www.forbes.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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3 die after mother tried rescuing her 2 disabled children in house fire
3 die after mother tried rescuing her 2 disabled children in house fire
A mother and two of her adult children with disabilities were killed in a house fire nearly two weeks ago in Ohio.
www.1011now.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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🔊 'They're not, however, abating or stopping. They are not getting out of town.' On the Reuters World News podcast, we discuss how, despite new ICE orders, immigration agents on the ground in Minnesota aren’t slowing down reut.rs/4qpzP5f
January 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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What our writers and editors read this week. www.newyorker.com/best-books-2...
What We’re Reading
Reviews of notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
www.newyorker.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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A report into limb-lengthening treatments by Yaser Jabbar found that he made mistakes during surgery, left unclear notes and over-relied on junior staff ⬇️
94 children harmed by rogue Great Ormond Street hospital surgeon
www.thetimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM