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  1. Cafés adapt menus and ambiance throughout the day, creating flexible dining and community spaces, according to reports on their evolving roles.

  2. A partial shutdown commenced on January 31, 2026. The House plans to vote on the Senate's funding agreement by February 2, according to reports.

  3. Research shows organs communicate via hormones to coordinate tissue repair and aging, influencing health outcomes as individuals grow older.

  4. US tariffs on Indian goods drop from 25% to 18% as of February 2, 2026, following a trade agreement, according to government announcements.

  5. SpaceX completed its acquisition of xAI on February 2, 2026, creating a $1.25 trillion entity that includes the social media platform X.

  6. Over 10,000 contaminated sites in England are outlined in the UK's first national PFAS Plan, according to government data. The initiative targets pollution.

  7. Research shows immunotherapy given before 3 PM improves survival rates and slows cancer progression, according to multiple studies.

  8. Moltbook, launched in January 2026, has over 1.5 million registered AI agents. Users can observe AI interactions, according to reports.

  9. A partial shutdown commenced at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 31, 2026, due to Congress's failure to pass appropriations, according to reports.

  10. Ski resorts in Colorado and Utah report snowpack at 56%-82% of average. This has led to declines in skier visits and international tourism.