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ABS-CBN’s ‘Nurse the Dead’ Filming Bilingual Ghost Comedy in LA

February 3, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

A new half-hour series from Philippines media giant ABS-CBN mixes workplace comedy with ghosts in a Los Angeles hospital. 'Nurse the Dead' stars a Filipina nurse supervisor who sees the…

Entertainment

ABS-CBN’s New Series Blends Comedy With the Supernatural

February 3, 2026 Tyler Brennan

ABS-CBN's streaming platform iWant is developing a new bilingual comedy series that combines workplace humor with supernatural elements, following a Filipino nurse supervisor navigating life among the dead.

Finance

Elon Musk Praises Moltbook AI Platform Amid Skepticism

February 3, 2026 Vincent K

Elon Musk praised Moltbook as a step toward AI singularity. The platform allows AI agents to interact like on Reddit, sparking debate on risks and future impacts.

Finance

Nintendo Holds Switch 2 Sales Forecast at 17 Million Units

February 3, 2026 Vincent K

Nintendo's Switch 2 has sold over 17 million units, matching company expectations. A strong games schedule for 2026 supports the outlook despite higher memory prices.

World

RBA Raises Rates by 25 Points as Inflation Pressures Build

February 3, 2026 Vincent K

The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The move comes after inflation picked up in the second half of 2025,…

World

RBA Poised for Rate Hike as Inflation Stays High

February 3, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to lift its cash rate for the first time in over two years. Recent data shows inflation holding above target, pushing economists to…

US

US and India Agree on Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs from 50% to 18%

February 3, 2026 Vincent K

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a trade deal on Monday, slashing US tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The agreement includes India's commitment to end…

US

US and India end months of trade tensions with landmark deal

February 3, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have announced a significant trade deal that cuts US tariffs on Indian goods and commits India to purchasing American energy products.

Technology

Nitro Deck 2 Preorders Open for Switch 2 with May 1 Launch

February 3, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Preorders for the Nitro Deck 2, a new controller shell for Nintendo Switch 2, are live on Amazon for a May 1 release. The device fits multiple Switch models and…

Technology

Pixel Phones Gain Adaptive Connectivity and Battery Tools in Android 16 QPR3

February 3, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 brings Adaptive Connectivity to Pixel phones, letting devices switch networks automatically for better speed and battery life. It also adds battery management options and fixes…

Sports

LSU Tigers Climb to No. 5 in Latest AP Women’s Basketball Poll

February 3, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The LSU Tigers have entered the top five of the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll. They passed Vanderbilt following key SEC victories this week.

Sports

Bucks Push Back on Trade Bids for Giannis Antetokounmpo

February 3, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The Milwaukee Bucks have sent counteroffers to teams chasing Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. The two-time MVP wants out after over a decade with the team.

Science

NASA Fuels Moon Rocket Amid Leak in Key Test

February 3, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center fueled the SLS rocket for Artemis 2's wet dress rehearsal on February 2, 2026. A hydrogen leak caused a brief stop, but fueling resumed…

Science

NASA Fuels SLS Rocket for Artemis 2 in Key Test at Florida Pad

February 3, 2026 Tyler Brennan

NASA has started fueling the SLS rocket for the Artemis 2 mission's wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center. The test checks systems before astronauts fly around the moon.

Entertainment

Stephen Fry Joins Fox Drama as Former MI6 Agent

February 3, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Fox has given a straight-to-series order for The Interrogator, with British actor Stephen Fry attached to play Conrad Henry, a former MI6 agent who leads an elite team using unconventional…

Finance

Musk Moves to Merge SpaceX and xAI in Major Business Consolidation

February 2, 2026 Vincent K

Elon Musk is pushing to combine his rocket company SpaceX with his artificial intelligence startup xAI in what would be one of the largest deals in his expanding business portfolio.…

Finance

Dow Jumps 450 Points Amid Gold and Silver Volatility

February 2, 2026 Tyler Brennan

US stocks rose sharply with the Dow gaining 450 points, shrugging off declines in precious metals and bitcoin. Gold and silver prices drew attention amid broader commodity volatility.

World

Israel Seizes Vast Historic Site in West Bank Sparkling Outrage

February 2, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Israeli authorities have confiscated 1.8 square kilometers around the ancient Sebastia site in the West Bank, drawing sharp criticism from Palestinians who own the land. The move, the biggest of…

World

Israel Takes 1.8 sq km Historic Site in West Bank, Sparking Anger

February 2, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Israeli forces issued a confiscation order for 1.8 square kilometers at the historic Sebastia site in the West Bank. Locals say it is their privately owned land with deep Palestinian…

US

Johnson Pushes House Vote to End Shutdown Amid ICE Debate

February 2, 2026 Vincent K

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote by Tuesday to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end a partial government shutdown. The fight centers on Democratic calls…

US

Trump Administration Drops Environmental Reviews for New Nuclear Reactors

February 2, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

The Department of Energy now skips environmental impact statements for new advanced nuclear reactors. The change comes after quiet rewrites to safety standards over recent months.

Technology

Snowflake Signs $200M Deal with OpenAI for Enterprise AI Tools

February 2, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Snowflake has agreed to a $200 million partnership with OpenAI to bring its AI models to enterprise customers. The deal allows companies to use their own data with OpenAI tools…

Technology

Snowflake Signs $200M Deal with OpenAI for Enterprise AI

February 2, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

Snowflake has agreed to a $200 million partnership with OpenAI. The deal brings OpenAI's AI models directly to Snowflake's customers for building AI tools on their own data.

Sports

Tuskegee Coach Handcuffed After Game at Morehouse

February 2, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Tuskegee men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed by a security officer after his team's loss to Morehouse College. The incident happened during the postgame handshake as he raised safety…

Sports

Tuskegee Coach Handcuffed After Game at Morehouse

February 2, 2026 Tyler Brennan

Benjy Taylor, coach of Tuskegee University's men's basketball team, was handcuffed by a security officer after Saturday's game against Morehouse. Taylor claims he was protecting his players from a tense…

Science

NASA Starts Fueling Moon Rocket for Artemis 2 Test

February 2, 2026 Lauren Whitmore

NASA has begun fueling its giant Space Launch System rocket for a dress rehearsal ahead of the Artemis 2 moon mission. Teams cleared the launchpad and got the go-ahead to…

Entertainment

Tabitha Jackson Takes Helm at New York’s Film Forum

February 2, 2026 Vincent K

Tabitha Jackson, who led the Sundance Film Festival through its pandemic reinvention, has been appointed director of New York's Film Forum, taking the role on February 23.

Entertainment

Gervais Mocks Grammy Stars’ ICE Protests in Speeches

February 2, 2026 Vincent K

Comedian Ricky Gervais took a jab at Grammy winners for their anti-ICE speeches. He shared his 2020 Golden Globes line telling stars to skip politics on stage.

Finance

SEC Names New PCAOB Chair and Board Members in Key Shift

February 2, 2026 Tyler Brennan

The Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis as the new chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, along with three new members. George Botic stays on as…

Finance

Bitcoin Dips Below Strategy’s Breakeven, Sparking Market Fears

February 2, 2026 Amanda Reeves

Bitcoin hit a low of about $74,500 early Monday, falling below the average price Strategy paid for its holdings. The drop has put the company's positions in the red for…