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The New York Times

CNN

NBC News

BS:32%

Noteworthy

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office Over Epstein Links

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The investigation centers on allegations he shared confidential government trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy around 2010. King Charles III issued a statement saying 'the law must take its course' and pledging full cooperation with authorities.

World·Legal

39 sources

Los Angeles Times

The New York Times

TIME

BS:36%

Significant

Trump Convenes Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting, Announces $17 Billion in Pledges for Gaza Reconstruction

President Trump held the first meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., attended by representatives from over 40 countries. The U.S. pledged $10 billion while member states pledged $7 billion toward Gaza reconstruction. Key unresolved issues include Hamas disarmament, who will govern Gaza, and concerns from Western allies about the board's relationship to the UN.

Politics·World

25 sources

The New York Times

Daily Mail

CBS News

BS:44%

Major Impact

US Military Assembled for Possible Iran Strikes; Trump Has Not Made Final Decision

The US has significantly increased military assets in the Middle East, including two aircraft carrier strike groups, and officials say a strike on Iran could be ready as early as this weekend. President Trump has not yet made a final decision, and diplomatic talks between the US and Iran in Geneva concluded without a major breakthrough. The White House says diplomacy remains the first option while warning Iran to make a deal.

World·Politics

9 sources

Bloomberg

Newsweek

New York Post

BS:43%

Significant

DC Mayor Declares Emergency, Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Potomac River Sewage Spill

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency and formally requested a federal disaster declaration from President Trump after a major sewer pipeline collapsed on Jan. 19, releasing roughly 243-250 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Potomac River. The spill, now considered one of the largest in US history, has elevated E. coli levels in the river, though drinking water remains unaffected. Federal and local officials are publicly disputing responsibility for the Potomac Interceptor pipeline.

Environment·Politics

14 sources

The Wall Street Journal

Bloomberg

Washington Times

BS:47%

Significant

White House Adviser Hassett Calls for Fed Researchers to Be Disciplined Over Tariff Cost Study

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett called a New York Federal Reserve study finding that ~90% of tariff costs fall on U.S. consumers an 'embarrassment' and said its authors should be 'disciplined.' Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari characterized the remarks as another attempt to undermine the Fed's independence. The study's findings are consistent with several other independent analyses.

Economy·Politics

7 sources

The New York Times

Los Angeles Times

NBC News

BS:25%

Developing

South Korean Court Sentences Former President Yoon Suk Yeol to Life in Prison for Insurrection

A Seoul court found former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection and sentenced him to life imprisonment for his December 2024 martial law declaration. The court ruled he mobilized military and police to obstruct the National Assembly and arrest political opponents. Five other officials also received sentences, including former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun who received 30 years.

World·Politics

23 sources

Bloomberg

The Wall Street Journal

Daily Mail

BS:31%

Significant

US Trade Deficit Widened Sharply in December 2025; Full-Year Goods Gap Hit Record Despite Tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit jumped 32.6% to $70.3 billion in December 2025, well above economists' forecasts of $55.5 billion. For the full year, the goods-and-services deficit narrowed marginally to $901.5 billion from $903.5 billion in 2024, but the goods-only deficit reached a record $1.24 trillion. The data came one day after President Trump claimed tariffs had reduced the trade deficit by 78%.

Economy·Politics

11 sources

Daily Mail

Bloomberg

NBC News

BS:32%

Significant

Kim Jong Un Unveils 50 Nuclear-Capable Rocket Launchers Ahead of Workers' Party Congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a ceremony presenting 50 KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launchers to the Korean People's Army, ahead of the 9th Workers' Party Congress expected later in February. Kim drove one of the vehicles and said the weapons incorporate AI guidance and can carry out 'strategic missions,' a term widely interpreted as nuclear capability. The congress is expected to set North Korea's military and economic priorities for the next five years.

World·Politics

10 sources

The New York Times

New York Post

Fox News

BS:58%

Noteworthy

NYC Mayor Mamdani Presents $127B Budget With Tax Hike Ultimatum to State

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a $127 billion FY2027 budget proposal facing a $5.4 billion gap, threatening a 9.5% property tax increase if the state does not approve income tax hikes on high earners and corporations. Governor Hochul has opposed tax increases ahead of her reelection bid, and City Council Speaker Menin also signaled resistance to the property tax hike.

Politics·Economy

8 sources

CBS News

New York Post

Newsweek

BS:52%

Developing

FCC Equal Time Rule Dispute Sparks Controversy Over Colbert Interview, CBS Decision, and Fundraising Surge

Stephen Colbert told his audience that CBS lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, citing FCC equal time rule concerns. CBS denied prohibiting the broadcast, saying it provided legal guidance about potential equal time obligations. Colbert posted the interview on YouTube, where it gained millions of views, and Talarico raised $2.5 million in 24 hours.

Politics·Culture

11 sources

BBC News

NPR

Fox News

BS:37%

Developing

Nancy Guthrie Investigation: Investigators Turn to Genetic Genealogy as Search Enters Third Week

Nancy Guthrie, 84, remains missing after being taken from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1. Investigators have found no CODIS DNA matches but are exploring forensic genetic genealogy options. The FBI has been in contact with Mexican authorities as a precaution, rewards exceed $200,000, and a SWAT raid on a nearby felon yielded no arrests.

Crime·Politics

14 sources

Bloomberg

CNN

BBC News

BS:34%

Developing

Bill Gates Withdraws from India AI Summit Keynote Amid Epstein Files Scrutiny

Bill Gates canceled his scheduled keynote address at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi hours before he was due to speak, citing a desire to keep focus on the summit's priorities. The withdrawal follows the January 2026 DOJ release of Epstein files containing draft, unsent emails with unverified allegations about Gates. Gates has denied all wrongdoing and called the claims false.

Technology·World

16 sources

Fox News

RedState

Raw Story

BS:59%

Developing

Trump Hosts White House Black History Month Event; Racism Allegations and Defenses Dominate Coverage

President Trump held a White House Black History Month reception featuring Black officials, business owners, and community members, including a D.C. grandmother who defended him against racism accusations. The event drew media attention for Trump's comments on race, the controversy over a slavery exhibit removal in Pennsylvania, and a subsequent CNN panel debate among conservative and liberal commentators.

Politics·Culture

8 sources

USA Today

Fox News

Breitbart

BS:42%

Developing

Maryland Gov. Moore, Trump exchange accusations over Potomac sewage spill and White House dinner exclusion

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is feuding with President Trump after Trump blamed him for a Potomac River sewage spill caused by a broken DC Water pipe on federal land, and excluded Moore and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis from a White House governors dinner. Moore argues Maryland has no jurisdiction over the federally regulated pipe and that his state assisted DC voluntarily.

Politics·Environment

9 sources

The New York Times

Newsweek

The American Conservative

BS:37%

Developing

Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; Tributes, Funeral Arrangements Announced

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at his Chicago home at age 84 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy. His family announced a four-day public homegoing celebration in Chicago beginning Feb. 25. Tributes came from across the political spectrum, reflecting on his decades of civil rights, labor, and political organizing work.

Politics·Culture

12 sources

Bloomberg

Daily Mail

BBC News

BS:30%

Developing

British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges after 13-month detention

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple from East Sussex, were sentenced to 10 years in prison by an Iranian revolutionary court on espionage charges. The couple was arrested in January 2025 during a round-the-world motorcycle trip and has been held in Tehran's Evin prison. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called the sentence 'completely appalling and totally unjustifiable' and vowed to press for their release.

World·Politics

11 sources

The New York Times

The Wall Street Journal

Daily Mail

BS:40%

Developing

Rep. Tony Gonzales Faces Affair Allegations After Aide's Death by Suicide; Primary Challenger Calls for Withdrawal

Text messages and statements from the late aide's husband allege Rep. Tony Gonzales had an extramarital affair with staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide in September 2025. Gonzales has denied the allegations, calling them political smears timed to the start of early voting. The allegations carry potential House Ethics Committee implications and are affecting Gonzales's contested primary race.

Politics·Crime

8 sources

Bloomberg

BBC News

Al Jazeera

BS:30%

Developing

Peru's Congress Elects José María Balcázar as Ninth Interim President Since 2016

Peru's Congress elected 83-year-old leftist lawmaker José María Balcázar as interim president on Wednesday after removing José Jerí over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen. Balcázar, of the Peru Libre party, will serve until July 28 when the winner of the April 12 general election takes office. His election drew attention to past remarks he made defending sexual relations involving minors.

World·Politics

8 sources

Today’s No-BS Headlines

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office Over Epstein Links

Trump Convenes Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting, Announces $17 Billion in Pledges for Gaza Reconstruction

US Military Assembled for Possible Iran Strikes; Trump Has Not Made Final Decision

DC Mayor Declares Emergency, Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Potomac River Sewage Spill

White House Adviser Hassett Calls for Fed Researchers to Be Disciplined Over Tariff Cost Study

South Korean Court Sentences Former President Yoon Suk Yeol to Life in Prison for Insurrection

US Trade Deficit Widened Sharply in December 2025; Full-Year Goods Gap Hit Record Despite Tariffs

Kim Jong Un Unveils 50 Nuclear-Capable Rocket Launchers Ahead of Workers' Party Congress

NYC Mayor Mamdani Presents $127B Budget With Tax Hike Ultimatum to State

FCC Equal Time Rule Dispute Sparks Controversy Over Colbert Interview, CBS Decision, and Fundraising Surge

Nancy Guthrie Investigation: Investigators Turn to Genetic Genealogy as Search Enters Third Week

Bill Gates Withdraws from India AI Summit Keynote Amid Epstein Files Scrutiny

Trump Hosts White House Black History Month Event; Racism Allegations and Defenses Dominate Coverage

Maryland Gov. Moore, Trump exchange accusations over Potomac sewage spill and White House dinner exclusion

Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; Tributes, Funeral Arrangements Announced

British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges after 13-month detention

Rep. Tony Gonzales Faces Affair Allegations After Aide's Death by Suicide; Primary Challenger Calls for Withdrawal

Peru's Congress Elects José María Balcázar as Ninth Interim President Since 2016

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