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• Maduro ally Alex Saab arrested in joint US-Venezuelan operation, official says - Venezuelan official Alex Saab was reportedly arrested in a joint U.S.-Venezuela operation, although his lawyer denies the report as "fake news."
• U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s grip - The U.S. is mobilizing allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals as part of efforts to counter China's dominance in the market.
• ‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein - Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.
• Silver resumes its slide, plunging 13%, after short-lived rebound - Silver prices slid as much as 16% on Thursday, snapping a two-day rebound as investors continued to unwind positions.
• Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout - The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.
• Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’ - Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings released a video on Wednesday night asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.
• Sony profit jumps 22% in December quarter, beating expectations and lifting full-year outlook - TechSony profit jumps 22% in December quarter, beating expectations and lifting full-year outlookPublished Wed, Feb 4 202610:31 PM ESTDylan Butts@in/dylan-b-7a4
• China's Xi reasserts Taiwan stance in call with Trump, while U.S. president pushes trade - Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.
• Georgia GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk to retire, adding to wave of House exits - Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he won't seek re-election, joining growing wave of Republican retirements from Congress ahead of next election cycle.
• Shares of Arm plunge 8% after licensing revenue misses estimates, Qualcomm outlook adds pressure - Shares of UK-based semiconductor designer Arm Holdings fell in aftermarket trading, despite the company posting record revenues amid AI demand.