Four out of every 10 cancer cases are preventable: WHO
Four out of every 10 cancer cases are preventable: WHO - CNA
PARIS: Nearly four out of every 10 cancer cases could be prevented if people avoided a range of risk factors, including smoking, drinking, air pollution and certain infections, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday (Feb 3).New research published on the eve of World Cancer Day estimated that ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/who-cancer-prevented-smoking-drinking-air-pollution-5905526
Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s
Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s - CNA
Spain's prime minister has pledged to ban social media for children under the age of 16.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/spain-social-media-musk-ban-sanchez-europe-5905226
Trump says seeking US$1 billion in damages from Harvard
Trump says seeking US$1 billion in damages from Harvard - CNA
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said on Monday (Feb 2) his administration would seek US$1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report said the college had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.Trump administration of..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-seeking-billion-dollar-damages-havard-5904336
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics | WIRED
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.
https://www.wired.com/story/12-atletes-to-watch-2026-winter-olympics-historic/
Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally | TechCrunch
Waymo said the funds will be used to fuel its growth, expanding to more than 20 additional cities in 2026 including London and Tokyo.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/waymo-raises-16-billion-round-to-scale-robotaxi-fleet-london-tokyo/
US to launch US$12 billion critical minerals stockpile to ease China reliance
US to launch US$12 billion critical minerals stockpile to ease China reliance - CNA
WASHINGTON: The United States is expected to launch a critical minerals stockpile with US$12 billion in initial funding, a White House official confirmed on Monday (Feb 2), as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources.The project, which was first reported on by ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-critical-minerals-stockpile-rare-earths-china-5901621
From anti-counterfeit to cultural icon: How the Louis Vuitton monogram defined style for 130 years
Louis Vuitton monogram: From origins to 130th anniversary capsules and iconic bags - CNA Lifestyle
From Georges Vuitton’s 1896 design to the modern monogram canvas, discover the pattern’s origins, key bags, and 130th anniversary capsules.What began as a clever way to outsmart counterfeiters in 1896 is now one of fashion’s most recognisable signatures. From Speedy to Neverfull, we trace the Louis ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/style-beauty/louis-vuitton-monogram-130th-anniversary-5852036
Russian drone attack on mine worker bus in Ukraine's east kills 12
Russian drone attack on mine worker bus in Ukraine's east kills 12 - CNA
Scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this weekend have been delayed to Wednesday as frequent strikes on Ukrainian soil continue.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/russia-drone-attack-ukraine-mine-worker-bus-kill-12-5899736
Russian drone attack on mine worker bus in Ukraine's east kills 12
Russian drone attack on mine worker bus in Ukraine's east kills 12 - CNA
Scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this weekend have been delayed to Wednesday as frequent strikes on Ukrainian soil continue.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/russian-drone-attack-mine-worker-bus-in-ukraines-east-kills-12-5899736
Death toll from Swiss New Year bar fire rises to 41
Death toll from Swiss New Year bar fire rises to 41 - CNA
A teenager injured in the fire that engulfed a Swiss bar during New Year celebrations has died in hospital, taking the death toll to 41, it was announced Sunday (Feb 1).The death on Saturday was announced a month after the inferno at the ski resort of Crans-Montana. Besides those killed, another 115..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/death-toll-swiss-new-year-bar-fire-rises-41-5899401
Malaysia seizes US$129.9 million in crude from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
Malaysia seizes US$129.9 million in crude from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil - CNA
The vessels were found anchored and coupled at sea. Officials have not disclosed the origin of the oil.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-seizes-130-million-crude-oil-tankers-illegal-transfer-penang-5898736
Waymo reportedly raising a $16 billion funding round
Waymo reportedly raising a $16 billion funding round | TechCrunch
Waymo is reportedly finalizing a new funding round that will value the robotaxi company at $110 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/31/waymo-reportedly-raising-a-16-billion-funding-round/
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers | TechCrunch
SpaceX's filing claims these satellites will be “a first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization — one that can harness the Sun’s full power."
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/31/spacex-seeks-federal-approval-to-launch-1-million-solar-powered-satellite-data-centers/
Nvidia CEO pushes back against report that his company’s $100B OpenAI investment has stalled
Nvidia CEO pushes back against report that his company's $100B OpenAI investment has stalled | TechCrunch
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that a recent report of friction between his company and OpenAI was “nonsense.”
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/31/nvidia-ceo-pushes-back-against-report-that-his-companys-100b-openai-investment-has-stalled/
a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause
a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause | TechCrunch
Kofi Ampadu, the partner at a16z who led the firm's Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, has left the firm.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/30/a16z-partner-kofi-ampadu-to-leave-firm-after-txo-program-pause/
