Monday, February 5
π¨NATION
π Senate releases $118 billion bipartisan aid proposal for Israel, Ukraine, and border security (CNBC) Speaker of the House Johnson declares it dead hours later
π More than half a million people without power in California as intense atmospheric river brings threat of mudslides and flooding (CNN)
π Judge postpones start of former President Trumpβs federal election interference trial (MO NEWS)
π Joe Biden dominates South Carolina Democratic primary with over 95% of votes (AXIOS)
π AROUND THE WORLD
π Historic day in Northern Ireland as Sinn Feinβs Michelle OβNeill becomes first nationalist leader (CNN)
π Hamas said to insist on deal that will end war, withdraw IDF troops from Gaza (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
π Chile forest fires kill at least 112 as president says death toll is likely to rise (NBC NEWS)
π Paris residents vote to triple parking fees for SUVs (REUTERS)
π±BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
π Russian cosmonaut sets new record for the most time in space (AP)
π ExxonMobil and Chevron notch second biggest ever annual profits; Questions arise over their commitment to cut emissions (FINANCIAL TIMES)
π Fed chair Jerome Powell urges Americans to be patient with high interest rates (AXIOS)
π Ford unveils redesigned 2025 Explorer (FOX BUSINESS)
π Target pulls Black History Month book that misidentified 3 civil rights icons (NPR)
π Gold prices set to surge in 2024 (CNBC)
π¬ SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
π New York-New Jersey to host 2026 Menβs World Cup final (FOX NEWS)
π Grammys 2024 red carpet looks (BBC)
π Patrick Mahomes father arrested for suspected DUI (ESPN)
π Nikki Haley makes 'SNL' appearance (CNN)
π Michael Jordan sneakers net $8 million at auction (NBC)
π "SNL" names Shane Gillis as host, nearly 5 years after he was fired (AXIOS)