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A new NBC News poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating falling to 41% among registered voters, the lowest of his second term, with 55% disapproving. More voters are also criticizing his handling of the economy, a concern coming as the closely watched midterm elections approach.

CNN's senior data reporter Harry Enten assessed new polling showing President Trump at his lowest approval ratings to date, describing the figures as stunning. The numbers point to declining public support for the president, drawing wide attention across political media and prompting discussion about what the drop means for his agenda and the broader political landscape.

Electric vehicle sales reportedly dropped 41% in January, according to InsideEVs. Despite the sharp overall decline, a number of brands managed to grow their EV sales during the month. The figures point to a uneven market, with weaker players losing ground while certain manufacturers continued to expand, prompting debate about demand, pricing and the broader outlook for electric vehicles this year.

The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the so-called gold standard restrictions Washington insisted on in its 2009 agreement with the UAE. Lawmakers from both parties are raising concerns that the deal could fuel proliferation risks and intensify regional tensions.

Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has fallen below 60%, a level it has long held. Analysts are watching whether the shift signals money rotating into alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and smaller tokens, or simply broader market weakness. A sustained drop in dominance could mark the start of an 'altcoin season', while others caution the metric has rebounded quickly in past cycles.

The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling on a Friday evening, a timing pattern often used for consequential decisions. The ruling is being widely described as a bombshell by political commentators, though the substance of the decision is not specified. The development is generating heavy discussion about what the court decided and its implications.

McLaren driver Lando Norris says Formula 1 should introduce a one-race ban for drivers who cause collisions, after contact with Alpine's Franco Colapinto during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend in Baku. Norris argued that tougher sporting penalties, rather than grid drops or fines, would make drivers think twice before risky moves and improve racing standards.

Bitcoin's dominance of the total cryptocurrency market value has dropped below 60%, a threshold that historically has preceded shifts in market leadership. Analysts note that past declines in bitcoin dominance have often coincided with rallies in alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins, as investors rotate capital into smaller tokens seeking higher returns. Traders are watching closely to see whether the pattern repeats in the current cycle.

A newly unveiled humanoid robot is drawing attention for its unusual safety behaviour: it drops to its knees and appears to cower when workers get too close. The display, intended as a protective response, has sparked discussion about how robots are being programmed to react to humans in shared workspaces and what it signals for human-robot interaction.

A Portland coffee shop said it would open a free cafe in Gaza but reversed the announcement just one week later, according to JNS.org. The rapid turnaround has drawn attention to the feasibility of such humanitarian projects in the territory and to how businesses engage with Gaza relief efforts, with observers questioning what prompted the abrupt change of plans.

Instacart's Chief Accounting Officer has sold more than 3,000 shares of company stock, a transaction that came shortly after the shares pulled back from a one-year high. Insider sales by senior executives are often scrutinised by investors, who read them as possible signals about how leadership views the stock's valuation, although such sales are frequently routine for diversification or tax purposes.

F1 driver Franco Colapinto has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the next race, the Bahrain Grand Prix, following a multi-car crash. The punishment has stirred debate in the paddock, with Lando Norris reportedly angry about the incident and saying Colapinto should have been given a race ban rather than a grid drop. Fans and commentators are weighing in on whether the sanction was sufficient.

Franco Colapinto has been given a five-place grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix following an incident during the Malaysian round of the season. The penalty means the Argentine driver will start further back on the grid in Bahrain regardless of his qualifying result. Fans and paddock observers are reacting to how the sanction will affect his race weekend prospects.

Vietnam's wood chip shipments to China dropped by 6% in August, according to trade figures reported by Lesprom. The decline points to softer demand from China's pulp and paper industry, a key buyer of Vietnamese wood chips. The dip may add pressure on Vietnam's forestry export sector, which relies heavily on the Chinese market.

Home sales in Sugar Land and Missouri City dropped in August, according to a report from Community Impact. The decline in the suburban Houston-area housing market is drawing attention from local residents and prospective buyers tracking prices and inventory.

Prosecutors in Sangamon County, Illinois, have dropped the charges in a local murder case. The dismissal was reported by local news, but no details have been released about the defendant's identity, the reasons for the dismissal, or whether the case could be refiled. It is not yet clear what prompted prosecutors to abandon the charges.

The NFL has fined Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for a hip drop tackle, the league has confirmed. The hip drop technique was banned because of its high risk of injury to ball carriers, and the league has been enforcing the rule with fines. The penalty puts renewed attention on how officials and the league are policing the tackle style during the season.

Donald Trump says he will campaign alongside Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds at two rallies ahead of Election Day. Trump also claimed Donalds would lose his race if he distanced himself from Trump, underscoring how closely the Republican candidate is tying his campaign to the president's endorsement in the final stretch.