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Matt Taibbi announced a reboot of his site Racket News on the February 9 episode of America This Week, hiring Emily Kopp as editor-in-chief to lead investigative reporting on topics like COVID origins and gain-of-function research. Kirn, who only learned of the decisions moments earlier, said he felt like 'merely an employee' and couldn't celebrate them on air, resulting in the show's end despite Taibbi calling him 'irreplaceable' and insisting their friendship remains strong. Fans mourned the loss of the duo's sharp, unfiltered discussions that had drawn a devoted following since 2022, comparing it to the breakup of a classic pair amid indie media's shift toward harder reporting.

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During a live episode, Walter Kirn learned of major changes to the podcast and Racket News just before airtime, leading to his abrupt departure as fans watched in real time.

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More than 70,000 residents—nearly half of Tirah Valley's population, mostly women and children—have registered at camps in nearby Bara since late December, fleeing fears of clashes with 400-500 entrenched TTP militants, food shortages, and recent mortar attacks that killed one woman and injured kids. Federal officials call it seasonal migration by local tribes, backed by intelligence operations that neutralized 2,597 militants in 2025, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister accuses forced displacement without consent and plans a tribal jirga on January 31 to demand accountability. Displaced families endure sub-zero conditions with army rescues ongoing, as politics clash over the exodus amid the valley's long struggle with militants and harsh winters.

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Zar Badshah fled Tirah Valley with his four children after elders announced evacuations from mosques, joining over 70,000 others braving snow-blocked roads and freezing cold.

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On Sunday, thousands gathered in Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for a major PTI rally demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been detained in Adiala Jail for over 900 days since August 2023. Afridi, a close Khan ally appointed KP chief minister in October 2025, highlighted the massive turnout as proof of Khan's enduring popularity amid claims of political persecution, including UN-noted concerns over solitary confinement. The peaceful event, part of PTI's 'Street Movement,' featured long convoys from Swat and Malakand, with PTI framing it as a democratic push while Khan's convictions remain under appeal.

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Crowds filled the streets of Chakdara, waving green flags and chanting for freedom, as KP Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi stood atop a vehicle to rally support for jailed PTI leader Imran Khan.

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The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday restored pre-arrest bail for the couple in a PECA case over alleged inflammatory social media posts, overturning a lower court's cancellation for their failure to appear for cross-examination. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan ordered them to complete it within days and barred arrests meanwhile, hours after police invoked a 2023 FIR accusing them of attacking officers at a peaceful Baloch protest—which they call fabricated. Bar leaders formed a human cordon at their office to shield them, as supporters decried it as repression against defenders of marginalized groups, while critics cited procedural delays and promotion of proscribed narratives.

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Human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha walked into court fearing a trap, with police shadowing them even into restrooms.

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Comedian Jeff Dye and user Michelle Maxwell shared an AI-generated image falsely depicting Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny holding an American flag with 13 stripes instead of Puerto Rico's flag during an NFL halftime show. Users on X mocked them for spreading the fake content. Community notes on X confirmed the image was AI-generated.

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred approximately 80 km east of Manchioneal in Portland, Jamaica, at around 3:18 AM local time. The quake was felt widely, including in Kingston, waking residents from sleep as it shook homes and swayed buildings. Initial reports from USGS and EMSC varied slightly on magnitude between 5.0 and 5.5 and depth around 10-35 km.

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The Obama Foundation shared a social media post saying 'have a great Benito Bowl' to Bad Bunny, referencing the artist's real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance. The post sparked widespread discussion on X.

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The Obama Foundation shared a social media post saying 'have a great Benito Bowl' to Bad Bunny, referencing the artist's real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance. The post sparked widespread discussion on X.

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A whistleblower, represented by attorney Andrew Bakaj, alleged Gabbard suppressed an NSA intercept involving foreign intelligence discussing a Trump associate; The Guardian amended its initial report on February 7 after a source correction. Gabbard's office denies wrongdoing, stating procedures were followed, while Republicans like Rep. Abe Hamadeh view media updates as a reversal to undermine her. Supporters highlight her past criticisms, including declassifying a report on Obama-era Russia probe flaws and claiming a 'deep state' ran the Biden presidency, amid ongoing congressional hearings and partisan divides.

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Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, stands accused of mishandling a whistleblower complaint on an NSA intercept tied to someone close to President Trump.

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A whistleblower, represented by attorney Andrew Bakaj, alleged Gabbard suppressed an NSA intercept involving foreign intelligence discussing a Trump associate; The Guardian amended its initial report on February 7 after a source correction. Gabbard's office denies wrongdoing, stating procedures were followed, while Republicans like Rep. Abe Hamadeh view media updates as a reversal to undermine her. Supporters highlight her past criticisms, including declassifying a report on Obama-era Russia probe flaws and claiming a 'deep state' ran the Biden presidency, amid ongoing congressional hearings and partisan divides.

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Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, stands accused of mishandling a whistleblower complaint on an NSA intercept tied to someone close to President Trump.

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