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• Gold set for biggest daily gain since 2008; silver also rebounds - By Anmol Choubey Feb 3 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday after a steep selloff over the previous two sessions and the bullion was on track for its biggest daily rise
• Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map - The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.
• Mavericks send Anthony Davis to Wizards in eight-player trade: report - Anthony Davis has reportedly been traded to Washington Wizards in blockbuster NBA deal involving multiple players and draft picks from Dallas Mavericks in major move.
• Hedge funds made $24 billion shorting software stocks so far in 2026 — And they are increasing the bet - Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.
• UK to release files related to former ambassador's Jeffrey Epstein ties - U.K. government commits to releasing files on Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Bill Gates calls himself 'foolish' for spending time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - Bill Gates called himself "foolish" for ever spending time with with Jeffrey Epstein in a new interview, saying he regrets every minute spent with the convicted sex offender.
• DHS Panics After ICE Barbie’s Fourth Amendment Assault Flamed - Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is in panic mode after a group of its former top lawyers publicly slammed ICE’s secret use of administrative warrants to enter people’s homes. After the practice sparked whistleblower comp
• Florida hospital worker allegedly stole wallet from 94-year-old patient, racked up $500 on credit cards - A Florida hospital worker allegedly stole a 94-year-old patient's wallet and went on $500 shopping spree at Target. Bailey Slater faces multiple charges.
• Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott believes Fed Chair Powell committed no crime in testimony - President Donald Trump recently said the investigation into Jerome Powell, led by U.S. Attorney for Washington Jeanine Pirro, should continue to the end.
• Supreme Court, with no dissents, rejects GOP challenge to California's new election map - With newly drawn maps, California may elect five more Democrats to Congress while Texas elects five more Republicans.