TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Los Angeles’s Lurch Towards Extreme Left Becomes More Likely After Socialist Enters Mayoral Race
Democratic Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, an avowed socialist, announced Saturday she will challenge her longtime ally, Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who seeks reelection in June.
Democrats Blasted Federal Detention Operations Despite Accepting Donations From ICE Contractor
Two organizations dedicated to electing Democrats received between them hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from a company which extensively contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, POLITICO reported in its Saturday edition of “Playbook.”
Global Impact
Saudi Arabia deepens ties with Syria's new leaders through major investment package
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a major investment package in Syria spanning energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, as the kingdom positions itself as a leading backer of Syria’s new leadership.
Christchurch gunman seeks to appeal convictions and withdraw guilty plea
The Australian white supremacist who murdered 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch in 2019, in the worst mass shooting in the New Zealand’s history, has asked a court to discard his guilty pleas, claiming harsh prison conditions had affected his mental health and compelled him to admit to the crimes.
Economic Pulse
How snack makers are trying to win back fed-up consumers
One of the biggest snacking days of the year is almost here, and consumers are hungry for cheaper chips.
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Dow 50,000 sets table for inflation data, delayed January jobs report: What to watch this week
Wall Street will look to build on a dramatic Friday turnaround that saw the Dow Jones Industrial (^DJI) close above 50,000 for the first time, while a 2% daily rally in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) indexes wiped away some of the pain felt earlier in the week.
Quick Takes
Seahawks win 2026 Super Bowl. Here are the highlights from the big game.
Did the Couple Actually Get Married During Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show?
Netflix's co-CEO went to an antitrust hearing and a culture war broke out
Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics after upset
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