Jerusalem —Gaza’s only border crossing with Egypt reopened partially on Monday morning after Israel closed it nearly two years ago, according to an Israeli security official, allowing a small number of Palestinians to enter and leave the war-torn enclave. CNN previously reported that a total of 150 Palestinians would be allowed to leave Gaza through the crossing each day, but only 50 would be allowed to enter. Nearly 1,300 people have died after being forced to wait to leave Gaza for treatment, the ministry said. Before Israel shut the crossing, some Palestinians had reported paying thousands of dollars when it was open, which few can afford. But Israel refused to open the crossing until the return of all living and deceased hostages.

The Edmonton Oilers were one of the most profitable franchises in all of sports last year, despite being considered less valuable than dozens of other clubs, Forbes magazine's annual analysis suggests. The Edmonton Oilers players acknowledge their home crowd at Rogers Place after forcing Game 7 in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The team's’ estimated 2025 operating income finished behind the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and NBA’s Golden State Warriors. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)Its estimated value, at $3.2 billion US, has grown drastically over the past quarter century from $77 million US. WATCH | Fans on the Forbes ranking: Forbes lists the Edmonton Oilers as the 2026 most profitable team in the NHL | Duration 2:16 The Edmonton Oilers have made it into Forbes' top 20 most profitable sports teams in 2026, ranking third in the world.

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Share LinkedIn Pin EmailChristina House / Los Angeles Times / TNSIn speech after speech, this year’s Grammy-winning artists returned to one message — ICE is a menace that must be stopped. After dramatic, violent escalations in federal raids on immigrant communities and their supporters in Minneapolis and across the country, Americans have been shocked into despair and action. Many artists up for top Grammys have been vocal about their opposition to these raids, but at Sunday’s Grammys, the topic was front and center for many winners in their speeches. I hope everyone is inspired to come together as a community of artists ad speak out against what’s going on.”” F— Ice,” Kehlani added, walking off the stage. We’re not governed by the government, we’re governed by God.”August Brown; Los Angeles Times; (TNS) | ©2026 Los Angeles Times.

If you follow politics closely, you know some of the most powerful ideas in history weren’t just argued — they were designed, printed, and plastered on walls. That’s why I recommend Propaganda Posters, a site that curates and sells some of the most iconic political posters from history. The prints are high quality, richly detailed, and full of bold, vivid color — the kind that immediately draws your eye and holds it. They feel substantial, display beautifully, and turn political history into real, conversation-starting art. If you’re a Political Wire reader who appreciates the power of political messaging, this is a collection worth seeing.

This one-man band takes to the streets and takes requests ABC News' Danny New talks to a young New Yorker who's gaining fame for bringing his tunes to the streets and inviting bystanders to jam with him.

How the Supreme Court Made Itself More SecretiveOur investigative reporter Jodi Kantor uncovered that Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. asked staff members at the Supreme Court to sign nondisclosure agreements shortly after the November 2024 election. By Jodi Kantor, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, June Kim and Lauren PruittFebruary 2, 2026

In Trevor Noah’s final opening monologue at the Grammys, the joke that got the loudest laugh in the room was directed at Nicki Minaj’s MAGA alliance. WAP, WAP, WAP. AdvertisementAwards Grammys 2026: The complete winners list Here’s the winners list for the 2026 Grammy Awards, updating live. Last week, Minaj appeared at a U.S. Treasury event, where she stood on stage with President Trump and said, “I am probably the president’s No. “The last time Lauryn Hill performed at the Grammys was in 1999,” said Noah.

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But, in recent months, the Trump administration has framed the problem as one impacting only blue states. Experts told CNN costs are going up in red and blue states alike and are not tied to voting patterns. Residential electricity prices across the US have climbed about 40% since 2021, according to data from nonprofit utility group PowerLines. In past statements, the White House has characterized these high prices in blue states as a policy choice. Meanwhile, in other regions of the country, prices are rising exponentially in red and blue states alike.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGGrammy’s host Trevor Noah made a joke about President Donald Trump’s deep desire to take over Greenland during Sunday’s awards show. While congratulating Billie Eilish for her Song of the Year win, the former host of the “Daily Show” said, “Wow. While court documents, photos and flight logs link both Trump and Clinton to Epstein, there is no substantive evidence showing either ever visited the late sex offender’s private island, Little St. James, as well. AdvertisementJeffrey Epstein, left, and Donald Trump pose together at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., in 1997. “Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast.

HuffPost Headlines for February 2Federal agents identified in Alex Pretti’s death, a child released from ICE detention and Bad Bunny’s historic Grammys win – just some of the stories HuffPost is following.

Tell me he’s not insane. Genius Trump sees all the way through everything. “I know China very well, I know President Xi, he’s a friend of mine, I know him very well,” Trump said. “The first thing they’re gonna do is say you’re not allowed to play ice hockey anymore”www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-…[image or embed]— Mike_WA (@theothermike.bsky.social) January 30, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Highlights From the 68th Grammy AwardsThis year’s Grammy Awards had an undercurrent of political dissent among the celebratory vibe. Several artists wore “ICE OUT” pins, as others spoke directly about the federal immigration crackdown. By Shawn PaikFebruary 2, 2026