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- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq sinks, S&P 500 tumbles as AI fears rock tech stocks
A Chinese startup's promise of cheaper AI has rattled faith in the growth prospects for tech stocks.
- The Canadian Press
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to a shattered northern Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians streamed into Gaza’s most heavily destroyed area on Monday after Israel opened the north for the first time since the early weeks of the war with Hamas, a dramatic reversal of their exodus 15 months ago.
- Reuters
DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup
The startup earlier in the day was also hit by outages on its website after its AI assistant became the top-rated free application available on Apple's App Store in the United States. The company resolved issues relating to its application programming interface and users' inability to log in to the website, according to its status page.
- Associated Press
Free speech organizations denounce Education Department's calling book bans a 'hoax'
Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing a Department of Education announcement that called bans a “hoax” and dismissed 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration. Over the past few years, PEN America and the American Library Association have reported thousands of bans around the country, with targeted books often containing LGBTQ+ or racial themes, from Maia Kobabe's graphic memoir, “Gender Queer,” to Angie Thomas' novel, “The Hate U Give.” Many of the removals were organized by Moms for Liberty and other conservative organizations that advocate for more parental input over what books are available to students.
- Yahoo Sports
Super Bowl news, NFL coaching live updates: Chiefs, Eagles headed to New Orleans; Cowboys introduce Brian Schottenheimer
The Super Bowl LIX matchup is officially set: the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.
- The Independent
Storm Herminia live: Fresh rain weather warnings for UK as thousands still without power and homes evacuated
Storm Herminia brings gusts of up to 83 miles per hour to the UK as the Met Office issues yellow weather warnings.
- The Canadian Press
Lady Gaga announces March release for new album 'Mayhem'
NEW YORK (AP) — Expect some mayhem this spring, courtesy of Lady Gaga.
- The Canadian Press
Chiefs have 2 more calls go their way in another playoff win
Another Kansas City Chiefs playoff win. Another game where officiating steals some of the spotlight.
- Reuters
Exclusive-Enel, KKR among potential bidders for UK's Cubico, sources say
Italy's Enel and private equity group KKR are among potential bidders for Britain-based Cubico Sustainable Investments, people with knowledge of the process said. Two of Canada's biggest pension funds - the Montreal-based Public Sector Pension (PSP) Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) - have been considering a sale of the renewable energy firm, which could be valued at about $6 billion or more, including debt, sources previously told Reuters.
- Hello!
The White Lotus season 3 trailer is here - but fans have same complaint
The hit show is returning for a third season on 17 February
- BBC
What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
- Evening Standard
AFCON 2025 draw LIVE: Nigeria and Ivory Coast learn group-stage opponents with hosts Morocco in Pot 1
Ivory Coast the defending champions after dramatic success on home soil last year
- The Canadian Press
Tech stocks tumble as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI industry; Nvidia down 17%
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s superstars are tumbling Monday as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they've been feasting on.
- ABC News
Middle East live updates: Crowds trek into northern Gaza, returning amid fragile ceasefire
Many residents of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon are expected to return to their homes in the coming days and weeks, with most of the fighting in both areas paused under Israeli ceasefire agreements with Hamas and Hezbollah. Under Israel's multi-phased deal with Hamas, some hostages held in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have started to be released. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are expected to continue amid the first phase of the deal, which was slated to last about six weeks.
- The Independent
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake strikes New England - with shaking felt in Boston and Maine
The Monday morning earthquake was the strongest in the region since last year
- Engadget
China’s DeepSeek AI assistant becomes top free iPhone app as US tech stocks take a hit
Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek has become the top rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US and elsewhere, beating out ChatGPT and other rivals.
- USA TODAY Sports
Japanese snowboarder, Italian skier land historic 2340s to win X Games
Japanese snowboarder Hiroto Ogiwara and Italian skier Miro Tabanelli made history by landing the first 2340s in competition at the 2025 X Games.
- BBC
Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek sparks market turmoil
Share prices in US and European firms fall as the Chinese technology threatens to disrupt the AI industry.
- The Independent
Colombia backs down in face of Trump tariff threats over migrants deported on military planes
Colombia initially denied entry to U.S. military planes carrying immigrants, ‘treating them as criminals’
- Yahoo Sports
WNBA free agency live updates, tracker: Aces reportedly acquiring Jewell Loyd from Storm, Kelsey Plum going to Sparks
Some huge names could be on the move ahead of the 2025 season.