Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
Spain to give migrants legal status
The decision bucks a trend among many Western nations that are cracking down on immigration.
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Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
US Fed expected to hold rates steady, despite pressure from Trump
The decision is overshadowed by threats to its independence and questions over its future leadership.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
NASA finds evidence of ancient beach on Mars
NASA’s rover Perseverance spent nearly a year exploring the rim of a crater believed to have held a huge lake.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
Europe’s economies faring well despite domestic pessimism
Seven of the world’s top 10 performing economies are European, and ING analysts said Germany’s economy, stagnant for years, is expected to accelerate this year after stimulus.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
Mexico cancels oil shipment to Cuba amid US pressure
Mexico has been Havana’s biggest crude supplier since oil shipments from Venezuela plummeted.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
China moves from Africa lender to debt collector
Under-performing projects and economic mismanagement led several countries to default on their loans.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
US court to hear landmark tech addiction case
A 20-year-old woman is suing YouTube and Meta — TikTok and Snapchat settled with her out of court — alleging they designed their platforms to be addictive.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
US conducts military exercises in Middle East amid Iran tensions
Donald Trump threatened attacks after Tehran’s crackdown on anti-government protests, but had seemed to back away.
Semafor • Jan 28, 2026
Investors upped their AI bets, despite fears of bubble
The AI startup Anthropic will raise a further $20 billion in funding at a $350 billion valuation; it sought $10 billion, but investor demand was high.
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How Maryland’s Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths
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At CPAC, the Shah’s Son Promises to “Make Iran Great Again”
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“Price Tag” Attacks Part of Effort to Expand Israeli Settlements in West Bank
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Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage
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