Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire
February 2, 2026
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Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire

Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year. Source link

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Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency
February 2, 2026
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Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency

Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence. Source link

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Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.
February 2, 2026
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Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.

Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules. Source link

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Political Grammys: Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish Declare ‘ICE Out’ on CBS
February 2, 2026
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Political Grammys: Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish Declare ‘ICE Out’ on CBS

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards didn’t just celebrate the charts; they became a high-voltage platform for a country in the middle of a reckoning. While the trophy count was high,…

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2026 Grammys Takeaways: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards
February 2, 2026
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2026 Grammys Takeaways: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards

On a night marked by explicit political statements, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony’s top prize, while Kendrick Lamar is now the winningest…

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How a Village in Italy Became a Slice of Caracas
February 2, 2026
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How a Village in Italy Became a Slice of Caracas

Generations of migrants from a village on the coast of southern Italy found a better life in Venezuela. Many came back and turned their town into a mini-Caracas.…

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Unforgettable Grammys 2026 Looks: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny
February 2, 2026
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Unforgettable Grammys 2026 Looks: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny

N.Y. Republican in Swing District Gets Rowdy Reception at Town Hall
February 2, 2026
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N.Y. Republican in Swing District Gets Rowdy Reception at Town Hall

Representative Mike Lawler, who has promised to hold several town halls as he seeks re-election, was repeatedly heckled by audience members in Rockland County. Source link

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Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14
February 2, 2026
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Mamdani Announces New Shelter Beds as Death Toll During Cold Rises to 14

The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters. Source link

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Bad Bunny Declares ‘ICE Out’ in Grammy Acceptance Speech
February 2, 2026
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Bad Bunny Declares ‘ICE Out’ in Grammy Acceptance Speech

Bad Bunny used his Grammy Award acceptance speech Sunday night to deliver a powerful anti-ICE message, declaring “ICE out” before thanking God and receiving a thunderous standing ovation…

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