U.K. Police Investigate Peter Mandelson Over Alleged Epstein Email Leak
London - Police in the United Kingdom have launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson, the country's former ambassador to Washington, D.C., over allegations he leaked sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein, NPR reported on February 4, 2026.
The investigation was prompted by claims that Mandelson, who also served in multiple cabinet positions in the UK government, provided Epstein with confidential information. The nature of the leaked information and the timeline of the alleged leaks were not immediately clear.
Mandelson served as the U.K.'s ambassador to the United States.
The U.K. police have not released further details about the investigation.
Quantum Computing Firm IonQ Accused of Misleading Investors
Quantum computing company IonQ is facing scrutiny following a report by short seller Wolfpack Research alleging the company misled investors about its revenue sources, Fortune reported on February 4, 2026.
Wolfpack Research, which has taken a short position in IonQ's stock, meaning it profits if the stock price declines, claimed IonQ did not adequately disclose its reliance on "secretive backdoor earmarks" inserted into the Pentagon budget by supportive lawmakers. According to the report, these earmarks were allegedly canceled after Republicans gained control of Congress in 2025.
Peter Thiel Warns of 'End of Modernity,' Cites Greta Thunberg
Venture capitalist Peter Thiel has reportedly linked his warnings about the Antichrist and an impending apocalypse to what he describes as the "end of modernity," Fortune reported on February 4, 2026.
In recent talks and interviews, including closed-door discussions in Paris reported by Le Monde and Politico, Thiel has portrayed environmentalism, technology regulation, and global governance as spiritual markers of an end-times struggle over the future of the West. He has cited climate activist Greta Thunberg as a key example of the forces driving this perceived crisis.
Misconduct Inquiry Into Federal Judge Revealed
Newly released court records revealed a misconduct inquiry into former U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf, NPR reported on February 4, 2026. Wolf, 79, retired from the federal district court in Massachusetts last November after more than 40 years of service. The inquiry was terminated upon his retirement. The nature of the misconduct allegations was not immediately clear.
Reporter's Notebook: A Peek Inside the Olympic Village
NPR reporter Rachel Treisman provided a glimpse inside the Milan Olympic Village, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the Winter Olympics in Italy, NPR reported on February 4, 2026. The village, a "sprawl of modular buildings and high-rise apartments," was adorned with the flags and banners of participating countries.
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