An unsecured online database containing 149 million unique username-password combinations was discovered, exposing credentials for various services, including email, social media, and financial institutions. The data was likely collected through infostealer malware, posing a significant risk for credential-stuffing attacks, identity theft, and unauthorized transactions.

The Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened under restricted terms, allowing limited medical evacuations and the return of displaced individuals, but the crossing's operations remain constrained by security protocols and bureaucratic impediments. The restricted flow of evacuees and goods has drawn concern from healthcare administrators and humanitarian agencies, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Gaza.

A large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, involving hundreds of drones and dozens of ballistic projectiles, caused widespread heating outages and humanitarian concerns ahead of international diplomatic negotiations. The attack, which targeted civilian power supply networks during record-low temperatures, resulted in significant damage and disruptions to critical infrastructure.

The US Navy intercepted a drone and escorted a US-flagged tanker through the Strait of Hormuz on February 3, following confrontations with regional military forces in international waters. The incidents, which included the destruction of the drone and the escort of the tanker, underscore the complex security environment in the region and efforts to maintain freedom of navigation.

A partial federal shutdown occurred on January 31 due to a legislative impasse over the Department of Homeland Security's budget and related enforcement policies, resulting in the furlough of nonessential personnel and the suspension of certain administrative functions. The shutdown affects specific government departments, while essential functions such as national security and air traffic control continue uninterrupted.

Recent data indicates a widening economic disparity between higher-earning, college-educated households and their lower-income, less-educated counterparts, driven by divergent consumption and investment patterns. The affluent households exhibit stronger spending growth and greater confidence in financial planning, reinforcing disparities in economic resilience.

A measles outbreak at a South Texas family detention center prompted immediate quarantine measures, including lockdown and isolation protocols, after two active cases were confirmed among detainees. The incident highlights the need for robust vaccination verification, rapid isolation, and interagency collaboration to address vaccine-preventable diseases in high-density detention settings.

A US District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction halting the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals, citing the decision as "arbitrary and capricious" due to insufficient factual investigation and failure to address humanitarian considerations. The ruling preserves legal residency and work authorizations for approximately 350,000 Haitian TPS holders pending further judicial review.

France has launched a cross-border investigation into a global social media platform's content moderation and automated systems, citing concerns over the dissemination of illicit material, algorithmic bias, and the generation of nonconsensual deepfakes. The inquiry is part of a broader international effort, with regulatory bodies in the UK and EU also initiating investigations into the platform's data processing and risk mitigation practices.

A large-scale deployment of federal immigration agents in Minnesota has disrupted daily life for students, educators, and families, prompting community-led protective measures and sparking concerns over academic progress, social development, and civil liberties. The operation has led to student detentions, family separations, and a shift to virtual learning, while also mobilizing a broad network of mutual aid and solidarity efforts among community members.