Day: February 4, 2026

Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases

3:15 am February 4, 2026

A Bengali-American state senator from Virginia has introduced a bill to criminalize Islamophobia. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, would define “Islamophobia” “as it relates to the crime of assault and battery as malicious prejudice or hatred directed toward Islam or Muslims.” REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS DEMAND TREASURY PROBE CAIR OVER ALLEGED HAMAS TIES […]

Republican ‘wake-up call’: Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks

2:40 am February 4, 2026

A stunning setback for Republicans at the ballot box in a ruby red part of right-leaning Texas has some saying the defeat was a “wake-up call” for the GOP ahead of this year’s midterm elections, when the party is defending its narrow congressional majorities. The double-digit shellacking, in a special state Senate election this past […]

Authorities ‘aware’ of reports of possible ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

2:39 am February 4, 2026

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Tuscon, Arizona, confirmed it is “aware” of reports of a possible ransom note in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie. “We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie,” the officials wrote in a […]

Cancer may trigger unexpected defense against Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say

2:36 am February 4, 2026

Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer’s link explored in new study: ‘SHORT QUOTE’ A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological changes associated with cancer may affect the progression of the most common dementia […]

Riley Gaines brings baby daughter to latest apparel advertisement

2:35 am February 4, 2026

Conservative influencer and OutKick host Riley Gaines brought her infant daughter, Margot, to make an appearance in her latest commercial. In a recent promotion for the activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics, a camera shot zooms out on Gaines to reveal her holding Margot. Voiceovers of criticism and praise of Gaines can be heard playing in […]