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Nvidia hires law firm Wachtell Lipton to lead Jensen Huang affair probe

On Sunday, Huang admitted to having an affair with a woman who has been connected to Chinese intelligence by reports in The New York Times and Financial Times.

Analysis

Recent reports confirm new Ebola cases in Nigeria and Kenya, while the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to an eighth province. These developments raise concerns about regional public health preparedness and the potential for cross-border transmission. Observers are now monitoring how health authorities in affected nations manage containment efforts and border screenings to prevent further spread.

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Forecast

By February 28, 2027, how many countries other than the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have reported at least one laboratory-confirmed Ebola case linked to the current Congo outbreak?
One or two countries 45%
Three or four countries 35%
Five or more countries 21%

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If a new outbreak spread widely, which measures would you support?

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How much do you trust official health advice right now?

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GOP branded ‘sinking ship’ as Republicans block efforts to impeach Hegseth – US politics live

Trump hails ‘exoneration of a Great American Patriot’ as moves against his defense secretary fail for nowHouse Republicans block effort to impeach HegsethSign up for the US Breaking News emailNancy Pelosi was one of 11 Democratic politicians to miss the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote.If just eight of them had turned up

Analysis

Recent elections in Brazil, Israel, and Serbia have resulted in significant political shifts, including a presidential victory for Lula in Brazil and a deadlocked parliamentary outcome in Israel. These developments impact governance and stability in their respective regions, with ongoing concerns regarding election integrity and the peaceful transfer of power. Observers are now watching for the resolution of government formation in Israel and the legal and political fallout surrounding the post-election situation in Brazil.

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Forecast

Who will win the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff election scheduled for late October 2026?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 44%
Flávio Bolsonaro 43%
Other or contested 13%

Poll

What would most improve trust in elections?

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Should there be age limits for top elected offices?

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T The Guardian· 8h

Youpla directors disqualified over collapsed funeral fund that targeted Aboriginal families

Three directors were fined a combined $90,000 in federal court judgment and disqualified from managing a corporation for between five and 10 yearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree directors of a collapsed funeral fund that marketed insurance to Aboriginal families have been banned from ma

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Will the United States federal government implement new restrictions on Medicare drug price negotiations or expand exemptions for drugmakers by March 31, 2027?
Status quo or expanded negotiations 61%
Expanded exemptions or restricted negotiations 39%

Poll

Have you delayed care in the past year because of cost?

Forecast poll

Will federal courts permanently strike down Medicaid work requirement rules by the end of the year?

Forecast · closes Jan 30
Readers say yes –
70%

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U.S. inflation report highlights strain of rising food, energy and housing costs

High inflation persisted last month, providing little relief for Americans struggling with affordability. It is driven largely by food and energy price increases, but housing costs also rose. The country appears to be headed for an annual inflation rate of about 4% this year. To discuss what it means for the economy, G

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10 developments from 10 outlets in the past week.

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Forecast

What will the US year-over-year CPI inflation rate for December 2026 be, as first published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics by January 31, 2027?
2.5% to 2.9% 34%
3.0% to 3.4% 26%
Below 2.5% 24%

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Which rising cost hits your budget hardest right now?

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Compared with a year ago, is your household better or worse off?

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The United States Is Skipping COP31 in Turkey

President Trump refused to send an American delegation to the United Nations climate summit in Turkey.

Analysis

Recent reports highlight a surge in extreme weather events, including devastating wildfires in Indonesia, deadly storms in the UK, and typhoons in Taiwan, which are disrupting daily life through school closures, power outages, and travel delays. These events coincide with scientific warnings that 96% of coral reefs face collapse and that global health is increasingly threatened by climate-linked heat and drought. Observers are now monitoring the potential for further policy shifts regarding environmental regulations and the ongoing global efforts to address rising emissions and temperature limits.

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Forecast

Where will 2026 rank among the warmest years on record for global average surface temperature, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), as reported by January 31, 2027?
Second warmest on record 41%
Third warmest or lower 39%
Warmest year on record 20%

Poll

Who should pay most for climate damage?

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Would you accept higher energy bills to cut emissions faster?