The latest release of millions of items from the Jeffrey Epstein files sharpened a public reckoning but also deepened the recurring tragedy of his victims. “We need to separate those two ideas, the fact that there’s the Epstein files and whether there’s anybody there that we can go after,” Blanche told CNN’s Dana Bash. Trump and Clinton both deny knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and neither stands accused of any wrongdoing around those past connections. It’s doing little to deliver justice or closure to victims whom Epstein trafficked or abused as young women and who have bravely shared stories of their trauma. Jonathan Ernst/ReutersKhanna said survivors were upset by the accidental release of some victims’ names and want all the files released.

February 02, 2026 11:02 UTC

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February 02, 2026 10:53 UTC

\"Golden\" was also nominated in the song of the year and best pop duo/group performance categories. The song has already seen success this awards season, earning a statuette at this year's Golden Globe Awards, where it took home the award for best original song. The song is also nominated for best original song at the upcoming Oscars in March. Additionally, the Los Angeles-based global girl group KATSEYE, whose music and dance moves are influenced by K-pop superstars, earned nominations for best new artist and best pop duo/group performance. The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of Hulu, Disney+ and ABC.

February 02, 2026 10:30 UTC

LOADING ERROR LOADINGFormer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called out one-time ally President Donald Trump for abandoning the core promises behind his “Make America Great Again” movement. Greene wasn’t willing to give Trump a pass by blaming advisors or others in his inner circle. President Donald Trump greets Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., after addressing a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They can’t afford health insurance. Like, that’s the stuff I care about.”After Trump won the election, however, MAGA turned into “whatever country Donald Trump said it was about” rather than America.

February 02, 2026 10:02 UTC

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February 02, 2026 09:39 UTC

The 2026 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night via Associated PressKendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny are the two names on everyone’s lips following this year’s Grammys, after winning the most awards on the night. Olivia Deanvia Associated PressFollowing an amazing year for Olivia Dean in 2025, she’s kicking off 2026 with a coveted Best New Artist win. Lola Youngvia Associated PressOlivia’s fellow Brit Lola Young may not have come away with Best New Artist, but she still picked up her first Grammy in 2026. Shaboozey and Jelly RollJelly Roll and Shaboozey on stage together last year via Associated PressAdvertisementCountry performers Shaboozey and Jelly Roll won a Grammy each in 2026 for their collab Amen. AdvertisementSteven Spielbergvia Associated PressSteven Spielberg’s first Grammy win on Sunday was significant as it elevated him to EGOT status, making him the 22nd person in history to do so.

February 02, 2026 08:26 UTC

You might’ve noticed your child who enjoys online gaming, particularly formats like Fortnite’s Battle Royale, sometimes sounds a little, well, different. It might be that they’ve switched to what linguists call ‘Fortnite accents’ – high-pitched and fast-paced accents with an upward inflection at the end of each sentence, almost as if everything is being said in the tone of a question. According to experts at the English language classes platform Preply, the accent “mimics the sound of an overly excited or frustrated child’s voice”. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“The accent is fuelled by the intense, sometimes chaotic nature of the game, especially when players get knocked down,” they said. “Children’s and teens’ interests and hobbies are constantly evolving, and chances are that as they grow older, they’ll find themselves in different social settings than online gaming lobbies,” said Preply’s team.

February 02, 2026 07:55 UTC

Bad Bunny has made music history once again. And there’s nothing we can’t achieve.”Earlier in the ceremony, Bad Bunny also picked up Grammys for Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance. Back in 2022, his “Un Verano Sin Ti” album became the first Spanish-language project ever nominated for Album of the Year. That record went on to win Best Urban Music Album at the 23rd annual Latin Grammy Awards. Despite the backlash, Bad Bunny has teased that he plans to bring the whole world together as he takes over one of the biggest global stages during the Big Game.

February 02, 2026 07:44 UTC

Cher causes confusion at the Grammy AwardsCher caused confusion at the Grammys by announcing Luther Vandross as the winner of the 'Record of the Year' rather than Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The pair won the award for their song 'Luther' named after the R&B singer.

February 02, 2026 07:40 UTC

AdvertisementProtesters form a human banner on Ocean Beach in San Francisco in protest of ICE on Saturday. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagesThousands of students, workers and anti-ICE protesters gathered at Dolores Park in San Francisco and marched to City Hall to show solidarity with Minneapolis on Friday. Anadolu via Getty ImagesAdvertisementAbout one thousand protesters march through downtown Austin on Friday as part of a nationwide protest against actions ICE has taken. Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagesHundreds gather at the Texas Capitol on Friday as part of nationwide protest against actions by ICE. Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagesPeople partake in a "National Shutdown" protest against ICE in Boston on Friday.

February 02, 2026 07:23 UTC

Less than half an hour into the 68th Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar had already made history. Lamar became the most-awarded rapper of all time at the Grammys, with 26 wins, which became 27 at the end of the night. Lamar received three awards during Sunday‘s premiere ceremony before the telecast and racked up more throughout the show. Lamar also won for record of the year for “Luther,” rap song for “TV Off,” melodic rap performance for “Luther” and rap performance for Clipse’s “Chains & Whips.”“It is hip-hop as usual, man. He swept the top awards last year with his hit diss track “Not Like Us.” The song won five awards, including record and song of the year.

February 02, 2026 06:59 UTC

It didn’t take long for Nicki Minaj to react to Trevor Noah’s Grammy Awards quip about her recent support of President Donald Trump. Culture: There’s No Turning Back For Nicki Minaj Now“She’s still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues,” the former “Daily Show” host quipped, adding that the president would likely brag about having a bigger “***” than Minaj. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNot long after Noah’s monologue aired, Minaj fired back on X. Grammys host Trevor Noah joked about Nicki Minaj's absence from the ceremony during his opening monologue. Though the rapper has been critical of Trump in the past, she’s fully embraced the president’s MAGA agenda in recent months.

February 02, 2026 06:57 UTC

Civil rights attorney James Cook in the rear view mirror as he makes phone calls in his car in Minneapolis. AdvertisementCook is well aware that the guns carried by the federal agents are not for show, even without the Boss’ new ballad. Civil rights attorney James Cook has been doing pro bono immigration work since the crackdown began in Minneapolis. (Caroline Yang/For The Times)He started cold-calling John Burris, another Bay Area lawyer who is an icon of civil rights and police misconduct cases. He’s worried that the actions of the federal agents will spill over into anger at local cops enforcing local laws, leading to even more chaos.

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