Ibex House, the Grade II-listed building at 42–47 The Minories, will be transformed into a 382-key full-service hotel by developer Dominus

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/art-deco-ibex-house-plans-hotel-approved-b1269138.html

#thisislondon

Africa is witnessing a mobile phone upgrade cycle moment. The obvious trend has been that of feature phones losing significant market share as millions of users migrate to entry-level smartphones in a rush to access mobile internet, e-commerce, social media and government services. While this mobile adoption trend concentrates solely on sub-$100 (R1 600) entry-level prices, […]The post Africa’s phone market surges as consumers opt for hi-spec devices appeared first on Sunday World.

https://sundayworld.co.za/news/africas-phone-market-surges-as-consumers-opt-for-hi-spec-devices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africas-phone-market-surges-as-consumers-opt-for-hi-spec-devices

#sundayworld

Images of the young boy wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack surrounded by immigration officers caused outrage over the Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/01/5-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-and-father-return-to-minnesota-from-texas-detention-facility/

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Communities Secretary Steve Reed said Lord Mandelson needs to clear up whether a "lack of disclosure" remains over his links with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/peter-mandelson-insists-no-recollection-36652281

#Mirror

U milionima novih dosjea koji se odnose na milijardera pedofila Džefrija Epstajna, a koje je u petak objavilo Ministarstvo pravde SAD, nalazi se i ime jedne.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4263100-saljem-fotografije-devojaka-koje-ce-doci-imaju-od-23-do-28-godina-sana-alajmovic-pisala-epstajnu

#Telegraf

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, exploiting filing program changes.

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/tax-season-scams-surge-filing-confusion-grows

The Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana for tea worker welfare has been extended to FY27, targeting education and health interventions, especially for women and children in Assam and West Bengal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/tea-board-allocation-rises-36-to-380-crore-in-budget-2026-27/article70579233.ece

“The rupee is falling. It has been the fastest-falling Asian currency in the past year, and there's a combination of reasons behind it,” says Congress leader Amitabh Dubey

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rupee-fastest-falling-asian-currency-faith-of-investors-shaken-congs-amitabh-dubey/article70579184.ece

With the Buckeyes ranking first nationally in the 2027 Industry Ranking, Ryan Day is in full rebuild mode. OSU currently holds nine commitments, but one of its in-state targets might be straying to an ACC school that recently hired James Franklin.  According to 247Sports’ Kolby Crawford, Ohio State target Jordan Karhoff was on campus at […]The post Ryan Day Under Pressure After Son’s Teammate, 4-Star OSU Target, Visits ACC Program appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-ryan-day-under-pressure-after-sons-teammate-4-star-osu-target-visits-acc-program-virginia-tech-jordan-karhoff/

Sitharaman’s nineth budget speech promised a world-class development of turtle trail along coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/union-budget-turtle-trails-to-be-developed-along-karnataka-coast/article70577950.ece

When the 2026 Australian Open began, John McEnroe didn’t sound too confident about Novak Djokovic’s chances, even suggesting that maybe Novak didn’t believe he could win another major or beat players like Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. But when Djokovic went all the way to the final, even beating Sinner, McEnroe could only marvel. Sitting […]The post John McEnroe Brutally Calls Himself “S***” While Reacting to Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open Feat appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-john-mcenroe-brutally-calls-himself-s-while-reacting-to-novak-djokovics-australian-open-feat/

Don Everly, one half of the iconic Everly Brothers with younger sibling Phil, would have turned 88 years old today.The post Born on This Day in 1937, One-Half of Rock n’ Roll’s Most Beloved Sibling Duo, Whose Songs Later Became Hits for Linda Ronstadt and Vince Gill appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/born-on-this-day-in-1937-one-half-of-rock-n-rolls-most-beloved-sibling-duo-whose-songs-later-became-hits-for-linda-ronstadt-and-vince-gill/

#americansongwriter

Wall Street banks, crypto leaders set to meet in Washington with landmark Clarity Act hanging in the balance

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-banks-crypto-leaders-set-to-meet-in-washington-with-landmark-clarity-act-hanging-in-the-balance-143008155.html

As they began to feel pressure from their teachers, coaches, employers and friends, stress is created that can cause serious depression for our teens. The two most important places in a teen’s life are home and school. This is where most trouble and conflict begins.

https://www.greeleytribune.com/2026/02/01/opinion-sandi-squicquero-parents-should-look-for-signs-of-teen-depression-and-stress/

#greeleytribune

“How often are you in a room full of women here to just hype you up to do whatever you want to do? The more full out you go in here, the louder we'll cheer.”

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/01/dancing-in-high-heels-is-boosting-these-womens-confidence-exponentially/

#mercurynews

At Davos last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave voice to what many have quietly understood for some time: the pleasant fiction of a rules-constrained international order is over. What the architects of globalisation called interdependence, great powers now treat as leverage. Tariffs have become instruments of coercion; supply chains, points of vulnerability. Carney’s […]The post Davos 2026 can be an opportunity for SA if we can rise to the challenge appeared first on Sunday World.

https://sundayworld.co.za/columns/davos-2026-can-be-an-opportunity-for-sa-if-we-can-rise-to-the-challenge-no-pic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=davos-2026-can-be-an-opportunity-for-sa-if-we-can-rise-to-the-challenge-no-pic

#sundayworld

Volkanovski has two clear featherweight title challengers awaiting him after UFC 325

https://www.cbssports.com/ufc/news/ufc-325-fight-fights-to-make-alexander-volkanovski-benoit-saint-denis-mauricio-ruffy/

#CBSSports.com

A bill allowing the Indiana governor to deploy a “military police force” of the Indiana National Guard throughout the state advanced out of the House Wednesday amid heated debate, but legal experts are worried that, if signed into law, it could put the Guard into situations they're not trained to handle.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/fierce-debate-erupts-on-indiana-national-guard-military-police-bill/

February stargazing is so special. Sure it’s cold but the extra special celestial jewels make it worth bundling up for. If you’re not already in the darker countryside, try to get out there. But even with light-polluted skies I know you’ll still like what you see. The first week or so of February will be […]

https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/01/skywatch-jupiter-and-the-great-winter-constellations-dominate-february-night-skies/

#twincities

“My mother endured so many hardships, from being in an arranged marriage, being a marginalized businesswoman, my father was emotionally abusive,” Chin said. “She endured so much and, through cooking, she escaped all that pain.”

https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/01/celebrity-chef-katie-chin-immigrant-mother-leeann-chin-show/

#twincities

Carlos Alcaraz did not enjoy the partial closing of the roof in the final of the 2026 Australian Open against Novak Djokovic, launching a heated argument with the chair umpire.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-it-s-unfair-carlos-alcaraz-gets-heated-argument-roof-closure-australian-open-final-vs-novak-djokovic

#Sportskeeda

The Royal Rumble 2026 is officially in the books. The marquee show left the WWE Universe with more questions than answers.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-paul-heyman-accuses-former-client-bron-breakker-s-mystery-attacker-wwe-royal-rumble-2026

#Sportskeeda

Popular streamer Sneako questioned why the media has not demanded rapper Jay-Z to apologize after he was named in the latest release of the Epstein files.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/streamers/news-sneako-asks-media-demanding-jay-z-apologize-instead-kanye-west-rapper-named-epstein-files

#Sportskeeda

Honkai Star Rail has recently released the Binge It All! The Truth After the Battle of Irontomb trailer, where players got a glimpse at Nihilux, a character from Planarcadia.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/honkai-star-rail-hsr-nihilux-va-english-japanese-voice-actors

#Sportskeeda

Star Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh was named the 'Impact Player of the Series' for the Men in Blue post the T20Is against New Zealand.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-star-team-india-pacer-named-impact-player-series-post-ind-vs-nz-2026-t20is-watch

#Sportskeeda

Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has slammed Chelsea star Alejandro Garnacho. He criticized the winger's attitude and final ball, claiming he wouldn't have been able to play in previous eras.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-imagine-playing-25-years-ago-he-d-hospital-weekends-pundit-slams-chelsea-s-garnacho-west-ham-showing

#Sportskeeda

Nonfiction about homelessness and St. Paul's early settlers, plus fiction from a bestselling Norwegian writer.

https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/01/readers-and-writers-an-eye-opening-read-of-people-who-are-homeless-plus-fiction-and-history/

#twincities

Earn, learn, and enjoy perks like paid breaks and holiday leave 🛒

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/aldi-uk-jobs-careers-supermarket-paid-apprenticeships-how-to-apply-5495474

#moortowntoday

A drunk who downed a bottle of vodka a day threatened his ex with a knife and told her he would burn down her parents’ home.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/unbearable-ex-told-woman-he-would-burn-down-her-familys-home-5495922

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The supermarket is betting on better rewards to keep staff onboard as household budgets stay stretched 🛒

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/sainsburys-uk-supermarket-pay-rise-staff-how-to-apply-jobs-local-careers-5495054

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"We've offered to hire a professional organizer to get the home in order and create a safe environment for them."

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/02/01/asking-eric-siblings-resent-parents-for-their-clutter/

Wind projects create radar interference and clutter that could put U.S. assets in Norfolk at risk.

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/02/virginia-proposal-to-expand-offshore-wind-power-threatens-national-security/

#nationalreview

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson’s love life has quietly turned into one of the NBA’s most entertaining off-court storylines this season. What started as a few mysterious posts between him and Megan Thee Stallion on social media has quickly evolved into a mix of family dinners, holidays, and now, a warning from Thompson’s father. “You’re […]The post “You’re Gonna Be Fat”: Klay Thompson’s Father Issues Warning Over Marrying Megan Thee Stallion appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-you-re-gonna-be-fat-klay-thompson-s-father-issues-warning-over-marrying-megan-thee-stallion/

Fresh from a full-scale refurbishment, Blackhouse has stepped back into the Leeds dining scene with the confidence of a restaurant that knows exactly what it does best.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/blackhouse-gastrobar-review-5495930

#moortowntoday

The biggest night in music is taking place this weekend. Music editor Roisin O’Connor goes through her predictions for who could take home the top prizes

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/grammy-2026-predictions-odds-album-of-the-year-b2911627.html

#Independent