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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Divyansh Suri

Energy Shake-Up? India, Venezuela, and the Big Oil Claim from Trump

Energy Shake-Up? India, Venezuela, and the Big Oil Claim from Trump

Politics

What’s Happening?

U.S. President Donald Trump recently told reporters that India will start buying oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, saying a deal has already been “made in concept.” He spoke while travelling on Air Force One and hinted that India’s energy ties could be shifting as parts of Venezuela’s oil industry open up. Trump also mentioned China might make a similar deal. 

But it’s important to know that India hasn’t officially confirmed this claim yet, and leaders in New Delhi haven’t announced a full switch from Iranian to Venezuelan oil. So far, this is what Trump said based on discussions among officials, but it isn’t a signed supply deal announced by India or Venezuela yet.

Why is it Important?

India is one of the world’s largest oil importers, and where it buys oil from can affect not just energy prices, but also global relationships. In the past, India bought oil from Iran until U.S. sanctions made that difficult, and more recently India has relied on oil from Russia and other places. 

If India did start buying more Venezuelan oil, it would show how countries are adapting to sanctions, trade pressure, and changing energy markets. It also highlights the complex world of global energy politics, where leaders are always talking about supply, demand, and cooperation on the world stage even though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Sports

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Ruchi Rathi

Record-Breaker: How Alcaraz Rewrote Tennis History in Melbourne

Record-Breaker: How Alcaraz Rewrote Tennis History in Melbourne

Sports

What’s Happening?

At the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz did something amazing; he became the youngest man in tennis history to win all four major tournaments and complete what’s called a Career Grand Slam! That means, at just 22 years and about 9 months old, Alcaraz added the one title that had eluded him: the Australian Open crown. 

In a thrilling final, he beat legendary player Novak Djokovic who had never lost in his ten previous finals at this tournament after losing the first set and fighting back strong to win the match in four sets.

Why is it Important?

This isn’t just another trophy, it’s a record-breaking moment! Only a handful of players in history have ever won all four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open), and Alcaraz did it younger than anyone else in history. He now joins tennis legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic on the short list of men who have achieved this rare feat.

 His win also showed how fearless and clutch he is: even after dropping the opening set, he stayed calm, used his quick footwork and powerful shots, and took control of the match. For fans of sports and big moments, this win feels like watching the start of a legend’s incredible journey.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Danish Ansari

AI Upgrade Ahead: OpenAI Phasing Out Older Generations of Models

AI Upgrade Ahead: OpenAI Phasing Out Older Generations of Models

Tech

What’s Happening?

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and some of the smartest AI tools out there has announced it’s planning to phase out older AI models, including GPT-5, GPT-4o, and several others. That means these versions won’t be updated or maintained anymore, and users will be encouraged to switch to newer, faster, smarter models instead. 

The move is part of OpenAI’s effort to focus energy and improvements on the most advanced models available, so people get the best AI experience possible. Users who still rely on the older models will have time to transition before support ends, but the message is clear: it’s time to level up!

Why is it Important?

This matters because AI models like GPT-5 and GPT-4o are tools that help with everything from writing and homework to creating images, answering questions, and solving problems. When OpenAI phases out older models, it encourages developers, businesses, and users to adopt the latest and most capable AI versions, which tend to be faster, safer, and smarter.  

Moving forward helps make sure AI stays useful and secure, and it pushes innovation so future tools can do even more. For anyone who uses AI whether for fun or serious work this change signals a shift toward newer tech and sets the pace for the next wave of smart helpers.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Sneha Jain

NASA Spots Strange Ammonia Compounds on Jupiter’s Moon Europa!

NASA Spots Strange Ammonia Compounds on Jupiter’s Moon Europa!

Science

What’s Happening?

NASA scientists have discovered something super intriguing on the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa, ammonia-like chemical compounds! Europa is already one of the coldest moons in the solar system because it has a thick shell of ice and a huge ocean beneath it, which makes scientists wonder if it could maybe have conditions for life or unusual chemistry. 

Using powerful instruments aboard space missions including data from the Hubble Space Telescope and spacecraft studying Jupiter, researchers spotted signs of these chemicals mixed in Europa’s icy surface. Ammonia itself is a simple molecule made of nitrogen and hydrogen, and finding it or compounds that look like it means scientists might have to rethink how this moon’s surface and underground ocean interact.

Why is it Important?

Europa is one of the top places in our solar system where scientists are searching for interesting chemistry and maybe even signs of life far from Earth! Ammonia-related compounds can lower the freezing point of water, meaning Europa’s ocean might stay more liquid under the ice than we thought. That could make the ocean more hospitable for chemical reactions that are important for life. 

Also, knowing what kinds of chemicals are on the surface helps scientists plan future space missions, like NASA’s Europa Clipper, which will zoom past the moon and study it up close. Every new discovery on Europa feels like a piece of a giant space puzzle, bringing us closer to understanding how worlds beyond Earth work and maybe even if life could exist somewhere else in the universe!


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Politics

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Divyansh Suri

Energy Shake-Up? India, Venezuela, and the Big Oil Claim from Trump

Energy Shake-Up? India, Venezuela, and the Big Oil Claim from Trump

Politics

What’s Happening?

U.S. President Donald Trump recently told reporters that India will start buying oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, saying a deal has already been “made in concept.” He spoke while travelling on Air Force One and hinted that India’s energy ties could be shifting as parts of Venezuela’s oil industry open up. Trump also mentioned China might make a similar deal. 

But it’s important to know that India hasn’t officially confirmed this claim yet, and leaders in New Delhi haven’t announced a full switch from Iranian to Venezuelan oil. So far, this is what Trump said based on discussions among officials, but it isn’t a signed supply deal announced by India or Venezuela yet.

Why is it Important?

India is one of the world’s largest oil importers, and where it buys oil from can affect not just energy prices, but also global relationships. In the past, India bought oil from Iran until U.S. sanctions made that difficult, and more recently India has relied on oil from Russia and other places. 

If India did start buying more Venezuelan oil, it would show how countries are adapting to sanctions, trade pressure, and changing energy markets. It also highlights the complex world of global energy politics, where leaders are always talking about supply, demand, and cooperation on the world stage even though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Sports

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Ruchi Rathi

Record-Breaker: How Alcaraz Rewrote Tennis History in Melbourne

Record-Breaker: How Alcaraz Rewrote Tennis History in Melbourne

Sports

What’s Happening?

At the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz did something amazing; he became the youngest man in tennis history to win all four major tournaments and complete what’s called a Career Grand Slam! That means, at just 22 years and about 9 months old, Alcaraz added the one title that had eluded him: the Australian Open crown. 

In a thrilling final, he beat legendary player Novak Djokovic who had never lost in his ten previous finals at this tournament after losing the first set and fighting back strong to win the match in four sets.

Why is it Important?

This isn’t just another trophy, it’s a record-breaking moment! Only a handful of players in history have ever won all four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open), and Alcaraz did it younger than anyone else in history. He now joins tennis legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic on the short list of men who have achieved this rare feat.

 His win also showed how fearless and clutch he is: even after dropping the opening set, he stayed calm, used his quick footwork and powerful shots, and took control of the match. For fans of sports and big moments, this win feels like watching the start of a legend’s incredible journey.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Danish Ansari

AI Upgrade Ahead: OpenAI Phasing Out Older Generations of Models

AI Upgrade Ahead: OpenAI Phasing Out Older Generations of Models

Tech

What’s Happening?

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and some of the smartest AI tools out there has announced it’s planning to phase out older AI models, including GPT-5, GPT-4o, and several others. That means these versions won’t be updated or maintained anymore, and users will be encouraged to switch to newer, faster, smarter models instead. 

The move is part of OpenAI’s effort to focus energy and improvements on the most advanced models available, so people get the best AI experience possible. Users who still rely on the older models will have time to transition before support ends, but the message is clear: it’s time to level up!

Why is it Important?

This matters because AI models like GPT-5 and GPT-4o are tools that help with everything from writing and homework to creating images, answering questions, and solving problems. When OpenAI phases out older models, it encourages developers, businesses, and users to adopt the latest and most capable AI versions, which tend to be faster, safer, and smarter.  

Moving forward helps make sure AI stays useful and secure, and it pushes innovation so future tools can do even more. For anyone who uses AI whether for fun or serious work this change signals a shift toward newer tech and sets the pace for the next wave of smart helpers.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Feb 2nd 2026
-By Sneha Jain

NASA Spots Strange Ammonia Compounds on Jupiter’s Moon Europa!

NASA Spots Strange Ammonia Compounds on Jupiter’s Moon Europa!

Science

What’s Happening?

NASA scientists have discovered something super intriguing on the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa, ammonia-like chemical compounds! Europa is already one of the coldest moons in the solar system because it has a thick shell of ice and a huge ocean beneath it, which makes scientists wonder if it could maybe have conditions for life or unusual chemistry. 

Using powerful instruments aboard space missions including data from the Hubble Space Telescope and spacecraft studying Jupiter, researchers spotted signs of these chemicals mixed in Europa’s icy surface. Ammonia itself is a simple molecule made of nitrogen and hydrogen, and finding it or compounds that look like it means scientists might have to rethink how this moon’s surface and underground ocean interact.

Why is it Important?

Europa is one of the top places in our solar system where scientists are searching for interesting chemistry and maybe even signs of life far from Earth! Ammonia-related compounds can lower the freezing point of water, meaning Europa’s ocean might stay more liquid under the ice than we thought. That could make the ocean more hospitable for chemical reactions that are important for life. 

Also, knowing what kinds of chemicals are on the surface helps scientists plan future space missions, like NASA’s Europa Clipper, which will zoom past the moon and study it up close. Every new discovery on Europa feels like a piece of a giant space puzzle, bringing us closer to understanding how worlds beyond Earth work and maybe even if life could exist somewhere else in the universe!