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Polestar Announces Equity Financing of USD 400 Million

GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) today announced a USD 400 million equity investment by Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose vehicle consolidated to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, with USD 200 million…

LeBron's All-Star streak at 22 years. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren, Avdija 1st-timers

LeBron James is an All-Star again, marking his 22nd consecutive selection. The NBA announced the reserves on Sunday for the game on Feb. 15 in Inglewood, California, including James. He is the All-Star record holder in a number of categories that also include appearances with 20 and points with 434. The reserves from the Eastern Conference are Donovan Mitchell, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Duren, Norman Powell and Jalen Johnson. From the Western Conference, the other reserves are Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deni Avdija. Duren, Powell, Johnson, Murray, Holmgren and Avdija are first-time All-Stars.

GDC IT Solutions Appoints Jeff Sauvé as Chief Revenue Officer

HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 2, 2026--GDC IT Solutions today announced the promotion of Jeff Sauvé to Chief Revenue Officer. In this newly created executive role, Sauvé will be responsible for leading the company's revenue strategy and driving growth across all sales…

Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown

Artists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns. Those questions will again surface Sunday when music’s biggest stars walk the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists are circulating anti-ICE pins after debuting them at the Golden Globes. But they're hoping for a better showing of support tonight than they got last month. Public backlash continues to grow after a Border Patrol officer fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Plus, Jess Morales Rocketto, one of the organizers, says the music industry tends to be less risk-averse than Hollywood.

Emir Szardży uhonorowany Wielkim Łańcuchem Orderu Camõesa

LIZBONA, Portugalia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--lut 1, 2026--Jego Ekscelencja Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, prezydent Republiki Portugalskiej, odznaczył Jego Wysokość Szejka dr Sultana ibn Muhammada al-Kasimiego, członka Rady Najwyższej ZEA i emira Szardży, Wielkim Łańcuchem Orderu Camõesa (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões), który…

Sardzsa uralkodója megkapja Portugália Camões-rendjének Nagy Gallérját

LISSZABON, Portugália--(BUSINESS WIRE)--febr. 1, 2026--Őexcellenciája Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a Portugál Köztársaság elnöke, a Camões-rendnek (Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões) Nagy Gallérjával, Portugália legmagasabb szuverén kulturális kitüntetésével tüntette ki Őfelségét, Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi sejket, Sardzsa Legfelsőbb…

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media Sunday night follows a wave of cancellations by artists since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump announced his plan days after the premiere of “Melania,” a documentary of the first lady, was shown at the storied venue. He says the proposal is subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with his hand-picked allies.

O governante de Sharjah recebe o Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões

LISBOA, Portugal--(BUSINESS WIRE)--fev 1, 2026--Sua Excelência Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, presidente da República Portuguesa, concedeu a Sua Alteza, o Xeique Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, membro do Conselho Supremo e governante de Sharjah, o Grande Colar da Ordem de…

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