Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Guinea worm nears global eradication
From the millions of infections in developing countries in the mid-1980s, there were just ten cases reported in 2025.
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Zeteo • Feb 4, 2026
First Draft: 🤬 ‘Epstein Is a Democrat Problem’
Trump pins his former bestie’s sprawling pedophile ring on liberal lawmakers, the NFL tells bigots to pound sand, and MAGA declares war on… the Federalist Society?
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Trump mineral stockpile will buy ‘valuable time,' exec says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is gathering officials from dozens of nations in Washington to discuss fortifying critical mineral supply chains.
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Economic anxiety is the top concern in sub-Saharan Africa, survey finds
Worries about the cost of living outstripped political and security concerns.
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
China-US competition heats up in Latin America
Washington's capture of Venezuela’s former leader represented the ousting of one of Beijing’s closest regional allies.
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Chinese provinces reduce growth targets amid national downturn
Only one of the country’s 31 regions set a higher target than in 2025, while 14 set lower ones.
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance to stand down
Cape Town’s mayor is the front-runner to be the next leader of the coalition government’s second-biggest party.
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Elon Musk's feud with European leaders intensifies
Musk called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “fascist totalitarian” for proposing a ban on social media for under 16s.
Semafor • Feb 4, 2026
Sodium offers cheaper battery alternatives as lithium prices rise
Sodium batteries are less energy-dense, limiting their capacity, but sodium is much more abundant.
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Fifty years on, does Land Day still matter for Palestinians in Israel?
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A Shady Nonprofit Pushes Back On Pennsylvania’s Proposed Minimum Wage Hike
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Thousands of Iranians Who Live on Kharg Island Face Possibility of US Invasion
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The EPA Is Routinely Failing to Require Warnings on Cancer-Linked Pesticides
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Measuring Change at Scale: Positioning Workflows for Mining Volumes, Progress, and Safety Zones
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Rep. Himes Sides With Trump on Warrantless Surveillance of Americans
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Trump Convenes “God Squad” Committee in Move That Could Annihilate Whale Species
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Two Young Boys Were Detained by ICE. Then Ms. Rachel Shared Their Stories.
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Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
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