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Apple Releases iOS 26.3 With iPhone‑to‑Android Transfer and Major Security Fixes

The update targets interoperability under EU rules, addressing a dyld flaw Apple says was exploited.

Reports Say Apple Will Split New Siri Release After Testing Problems

The company maintains it still expects to deliver the upgraded assistant in 2026.

Tom Homan Ends Minnesota Immigration Surge After Protests and Two Fatal Shootings

Officials begin withdrawing thousands of agents, leaving a small footprint to close out operations.

James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 as GoFundMe for His Family Surges Past $2 Million

A swelling wave of donations underscores the high costs his family faced during his cancer treatment.

Trump, Netanyahu End Talks With No Iran Breakthrough as U.S. Presses Diplomacy and Military Leverage

Washington continues indirect negotiations with Tehran, pairing diplomacy with a visible show of force to bridge gaps over missiles and proxy activity.

Anthropic Raises $30 Billion at $380 Billion Valuation in Series G

The company is channeling the cash into infrastructure, research, enterprise products after reporting a $14 billion revenue run-rate.

Bondi Pressed on Epstein Files as Reports Show DOJ Logged Lawmakers’ Searches

New scrutiny centers on reports the Justice Department tracked lawmakers’ unredacted file searches, heightening anger over privacy failures.

SpaceX Launches NASA’s Crew-12 to ISS, Docking Targeted for Saturday

The four-person flight restores the station’s normal staffing for an extended research mission.

House Rebukes Trump’s Canada Tariffs in 219–211 Vote as Six Republicans Break Ranks

The measure now heads to a skeptical Senate under the shadow of a looming Supreme Court ruling on Trump's emergency tariff powers.

OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.3 Codex Spark for Real-Time Coding on Cerebras Chips

The research preview prioritizes ultra‑low latency on Cerebras’ Wafer Scale Engine to support OpenAI’s push to broaden its compute suppliers.

FBI Issues Suspect Description, Doubles Reward in Day 13 Search for Nancy Guthrie

Authorities are concentrating on public tips and expanded neighborhood video submissions as DNA results are pending.

U.S. Sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East to Join Abraham Lincoln

The move is intended to increase leverage on Tehran during ongoing indirect nuclear talks.

Malinin Targets Men’s Figure Skating Gold as U.S. Women Enter Hockey Quarterfinals

Italy leads the medal table entering a busy Friday of finals across Milan and Cortina.

Astronomers See Andromeda Star Vanish, Pointing to a Black Hole Born Without a Supernova

A new Science study uses years of multiwavelength observations to argue for direct collapse, a reading some researchers counter with a dust‑shrouded merger.

FTC Warns Apple That Alleged Apple News Bias Could Violate Consumer-Protection Law

Chair Andrew Ferguson urged Tim Cook to review Apple News’ curation under Section 5, saying undisclosed ideological favoritism could be a deceptive practice.

Google Flags State Hackers’ Use of Gemini as It Thwarts 100,000‑Prompt Cloning Attempt

Google says it blocked related accounts, tightening Gemini safeguards after detecting APT abuse alongside large-scale model extraction.

Report: Apple's C2 Modem to Bring NR-NTN 5G Satellite Support to iPhone 18 Pro

The claim remains unverified as broader satellite service would require significant network upgrades.

NATO Sets Course for Europe-Led Defense as U.S. Pushes Rebalance

Allies now face pressure to turn rising budgets into credible forces before the Ankara summit.

BMW Unveils New Alpina Emblem as Standalone Marque Takes Shape

Positioned above BMW’s main range in the Luxury Layer, the marque emphasizes long‑distance comfort with deep personalization.

PlayStation Shadow-Drops God of War: Sons of Sparta as Santa Monica Confirms Trilogy Remake

Santa Monica Studio says the Greek‑era remakes are in early development with no footage or release window, with a larger update planned when ready.

Waymo Taps DoorDash Drivers to Shut Robotaxi Doors in Atlanta Pilot

Key details on compensation plus timing for automated closures remain undisclosed.

Google Releases Android 17 Beta 1 to Pixel Phones After Brief Delay

The release reflects Google’s shift to a Canary preview track with Platform Stability targeted in March.

Hypersonix Sets Late-February U.S. Launch for DART AE Scramjet Test

DIU-backed flight on Rocket Lab’s HASTE aims to gather in-flight hypersonic data from an expendable, hydrogen-fueled demonstrator.

OpenAI Retires GPT-4o, Citing Safety Risks and a Focus on Newer ChatGPT Models

OpenAI says just 0.1% used it, citing newer models with guardrails to curb unhealthy attachments.

Steam Beta Lets Reviewers Attach PC Specs and Share Anonymized Frame-Rate Data

The opt-in beta links reviews plus anonymized frame-rate data to hardware profiles to add performance context.

Samsung’s One UI 9 Test Builds Surface, Hinting at Wider Galaxy Z Fold Variant

Leaked Android 17 builds for upcoming Samsung foldables point to a wider Fold now in active testing.

Analysts See Book-Style Foldables Taking 65% of 2026 Shipments as Apple’s Entry Nears

Counterpoint cites profitability goals, tighter memory supply and a pivot to productivity to explain OEMs’ shift toward larger foldables.

Report: Meta Plans 'Name Tag' Facial Recognition for Ray‑Ban Smart Glasses

A leaked memo describes a rollout timed to a crowded political climate.

Ukraine Unveils First German Joint Drone Line, Sets 10,000-Unit Target for 2026

Kyiv is using licensed exports to scale production through EU partners under tight end‑user monitoring.

Chainalysis Finds 85% Jump in 2025 Crypto Payments to Suspected Trafficking Networks

The report outlines stablecoin-heavy Telegram rails linked to Chinese‑language laundering networks operating across Southeast Asia.

Applied Materials Jumps on AI-Fueled Beat and Strong Guidance

Management points to AI data center buildouts driving durable demand across logic, memory, advanced packaging.

OBS’ FPV Drones Transform Winter Olympic Coverage in Milan‑Cortina

Broadcasters credit the immersive, behind-the-athlete shots with a sharp early ratings lift for NBC.

Arista Soars After Q4 Beat, Lifts 2026 Outlook on AI Data-Center Demand

Guidance reflects robust hyperscaler capex that supports demand for its EOS-based switching.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Launches Native PS5 and Xbox Series Versions With Free Upgrades

The release coincides with the sequel surpassing five million sales, signaling renewed momentum for the franchise.

Awaken RV Details Rugged MorningStar-i as Double-Hull Trailer Line Launches

A molded double-hull fiberglass body targets greater durability with improved insulation versus stick-and-tin designs.

Algeria Becomes First Export Operator of Russia’s Su-57 as Moscow Fields Upgraded Jets

Satellite imagery places most Russian Su-57s at Dzyomgi, reflecting a protective posture near the production hub.

Sky Launches Ultimate TV Bundle With Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu for £24

The ad-supported plan begins rolling out in March with Disney+, adds HBO Max on 26 March, then completes with Hayu in July.

FAA Reopens El Paso Airspace After Dispute Over CBP Use of Pentagon Laser

Reports indicate the shutdown followed uncoordinated tests of a high‑energy anti‑drone laser near Fort Bliss that lacked a completed FAA safety review.

Konami Sets August 27 Launch for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 With First Port of MGS4

The release ends Metal Gear Solid 4’s PS3-only era by moving it to modern platforms with published upgrades and clear distribution details.

Solana Breaks $80 Support With RSI Near 25 at Key $75–$80 Zone

Traders watch the $75–$80 zone for a base, with reclaim levels near $95 then $110–$120 flagged for a turn.

Big Ten Floats 24-Team College Football Playoff Plan That Would Scrap Conference Title Games

ESPN reports the plan is an internal Big Ten vision detailing a potential expansion to 24 teams by 2029.

Judge Rules Flores, Wilks and Horton’s NFL Discrimination Case Will Proceed in Open Court

The judge rejected the NFL’s Goodell-run arbitration as not a neutral forum, clearing the coaches’ discrimination claims to be tried publicly.

Report: Seahawks To Hire Ravens Assistant Daniel Stern

The move reunites Stern with head coach Mike Macdonald from their seven seasons together in Baltimore.

Cortina Olympic Village Runs Out of Condoms in Three Days as Organizers Pledge Restock

An initial supply of about 10,000 packs for roughly 2,900 athletes proved insufficient compared with far larger distributions at recent Games.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United Join £80m Watch for Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi

Bournemouth, holding the 19-year-old under contract through 2030, are preparing new terms to deter interest.

Lindsey Vonn Says Fourth Surgery Set After Olympic Downhill Crash

Medical specialists caution that recovery will be long with potentially lasting consequences.

Undefeated No. 1 Penn State Hosts No. 2 Ohio State on BTN Tonight

Lineup news could swing multiple top-10 matchups, with Braeden Davis expected back, Brandon Cannon likely out.

Malinin Targets Men’s Figure Skating Gold as U.S. Women Enter Hockey Quarterfinals

Italy leads the medal table entering a busy Friday of finals across Milan and Cortina.

LeBron James Weighs Options Beyond Lakers as Cavs, Warriors Emerge

Insiders now view Cleveland or Golden State as serious alternatives to a Lakers reunion.

Cowboys Poised to Franchise-Tag George Pickens as Tag Window Nears

A strained negotiating climate could complicate any long-term deal.

Giants Unveil John Harbaugh’s 31-Person Coaching Staff

The 31-person group features 15 coaches from his Baltimore tenure.

Nate Diaz Signals UFC Return for BMF Pursuit, Issues Apology Over 'Slap' Comment

The veteran’s callout has revived talk of a White House return, with no fight agreed with the UFC.

USA Names 12 for Women’s World Cup Qualifier as Clark, Reese, Bueckers Make Senior Debuts

With a World Cup berth already secured, USA Basketball is using the San Juan window to evaluate roster combinations.

How the Hammer Shapes Olympic Curling Strategy at Milano-Cortina

Last-stone advantage is assigned by a pre-game draw to the button, driving choices like blanking ends.

Unrivaled Sets March 2 Semifinals at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

The league is leveraging Philadelphia’s record turnout to test a larger New York stage.

Cardinals Hire Michael Ghobrial as Special Teams Coordinator, Completing LaFleur’s Coordinator Trio

The hire completes Mike LaFleur’s coordinator trio following a 3-14 season.

Yankees Schedule Another Gerrit Cole Bullpen as Team Weighs Controlled Spring Debut

The club is prioritizing a measured ramp-up with a May–June target.

Fabio Wardley to Defend WBO Heavyweight Title Against Daniel Dubois on May 9 in Manchester

Wardley chose Dubois for a voluntary first defence following his elevation to WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.

Dodgers’ Alex Vesia Addresses Infant Daughter’s Death at Spring Training

He used the moment to promote mental‑health care, noting therapy has helped following an outpouring of support from across baseball.

Bills Finalize Joe Brady’s Staff, Hire John Fox as Senior Assistant

The veteran ex-head coach adds experience to a largely overhauled staff.

Evan Dando Hospitalized After Allegation He Sent Unsolicited Explicit Videos

A representative says the Lemonheads singer is receiving mental-health treatment following a fan’s report of unsolicited explicit messages.

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Midseason: Actor Hints at Future Canon as Showrunner Admits Cut-Line Error

Midseason coverage focuses on an actor’s offhand hint about future canon alongside a showrunner’s admission about a missing line.

Grant Gee’s ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ Premieres in Berlinale Competition to Strong Early Reviews

Gee’s narrative debut studies the pianist’s 1961 crisis through intimate performances with austere black-and-white design.

‘Honey Bunch’ Wins Praise—and Pushback—as Genre-Bending Gothic Horror Arrives on Shudder

The directors' sophomore feature melds Gothic homage with an unreliable perspective to probe memory, autonomy, commitment.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leads DICE Awards With Five Wins, Including Game of the Year

The peer‑voted AIAS honors further strengthen the RPG’s season‑long lead in Game of the Year counts.

Hulu Orders Legal Thriller 'Conviction' Starring Elisabeth Moss From David Shore

Reporting ties the swift greenlight to David Shore delivering a full second script beyond the pilot.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Launches Native PS5 and Xbox Series Versions With Free Upgrades

The release coincides with the sequel surpassing five million sales, signaling renewed momentum for the franchise.

‘The Muppet Show’ 50th‑Anniversary Special Draws 7.58 Million Viewers

Strong turnout positions the one‑off as a proof‑of‑concept for a possible revival, with no official greenlight.

Tucker the Masai Giraffe Marks First Birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney casts the milestone as a conservation success supporting AZA breeding programs.

Crime 101 Hits Theaters as Reviews Praise Performances, Question Pacing

The LA heist drama from Bart Layton draws frequent Michael Mann comparisons.

Kandi Burruss Seeks Child Support, Says Todd Tucker Lives Rent-Free in Her Guest House

A new court filing outlines her claims of unpaid housing costs alongside child expenses.

A24’s ‘Neighbors’ Premieres on HBO With a Stark Look at America’s Property Fights

A24’s first unscripted series on HBO draws early praise for connecting small conflicts to larger social currents.

Michelle Obama Says She Got 10 Ear Piercings in One Sitting on Her Podcast

She cast the move as personal expression influenced by her daughters.

Allison Holker Announces Engagement to Adam Edmunds After Surprise Birthday Proposal

She revealed the proposal in an Instagram post featuring a serenade by Clinton Kane.

Netflix Cancels 'Terminator Zero' After One Season, Creator Confirms

Low viewership drove the decision, according to the creator, who declined a brief wrap-up offer.

'Sunny Dancer' Bows at Berlinale, Pressed on Politics as Neil Patrick Harris Emphasizes Apolitical Art

Este Haim scored George Jaques’s coming-of-age comedy about a teen cancer survivor premiering in the Generation 14plus section.

Michael Kors Marks 45 Years With Met Opera Runway at New York Fashion Week

Capri’s 5.6% holiday‑quarter sales decline for Michael Kors cast the high‑profile showcase as a statement of creative intent.

Stephen Curry-Produced GOAT Opens in U.S. Theaters as Critics Laud Animation, Fault Story

Reviewers highlight dazzling visuals over a familiar, kid-friendly story.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 2 Trailer Sets Feb. 26 Return

New footage spotlights a cross‑class romance under pressure from Regency rules.

Toy Fair Unveils Broad ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Merchandise Wave as Favreau Promises Bigger-Screen Scope

The first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019 opens May 22, 2026, with the director saying the movie is built for IMAX-scale spectacle.

Hypersonix Sets Late-February U.S. Launch for DART AE Scramjet Test

DIU-backed flight on Rocket Lab’s HASTE aims to gather in-flight hypersonic data from an expendable, hydrogen-fueled demonstrator.

Feb. 17 ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Centers on Antarctica, With Partial Views in Southern Africa and South America

Exact UTC timings are published, with most people relying on livestreams or ISO‑certified protection for safe viewing.

Forecasters Raise El Niño Odds for 2026 as La Niña Fades

Agencies emphasize uncertainty through the spring predictability barrier before any formal watch.

California Grants Threatened Status to Six Mountain Lion Populations

The designation triggers tougher habitat reviews for development to address fragmentation and inbreeding.

Trump Repeals EPA Climate Endangerment Finding, Voids Federal Tailpipe Rules

Legal challenges now put EPA authority under the Clean Air Act before the courts.

Study Links Titan’s Moon‑Merger Origin to Saturn’s Young Rings

Peer‑reviewed simulations accepted by the Planetary Science Journal describe a recent system‑wide instability with predictions NASA’s Dragonfly can test.

Pitt Study Identifies SerpinB2 as Key to Protective Fat Macrophages, Pointing to a New Diabetes Treatment Path

A preclinical Nature Communications report maps a mechanism that preserves resident immune cells in visceral fat, guiding plans for small‑molecule testing.

Colorado River States Poised to Miss Deadline as Federal Plan Looms

Record‑low snowpack is pushing reservoirs toward critical levels, increasing the risk of federal intervention.

Musk Pivots SpaceX to the Moon With 'Moonbase Alpha' and a Lunar Mass Driver

He casts a lunar city as a faster route than Mars to scale space-based AI compute.

SpaceX Launches NASA’s Crew-12 to ISS, Docking Targeted for Saturday

The four-person flight restores the station’s normal staffing for an extended research mission.

DOE Unveils First 26 Genesis Mission Challenges With AI Playbook

The release signals a structured, challenge-driven push that invites researchers to join through a new consortium.

12,000-Year-Old Sewn Hide From Oregon Caves Is Oldest Yet, Study Finds

Modern dating of curated cave finds reveals complex Ice Age clothing technology in the Northern Great Basin.

UN General Assembly Approves 40-Member AI Panel Over U.S. Objection

The experts, appointed for three-year personal-capacity terms, will issue independent annual assessments to bridge global knowledge gaps on AI.

Elephant Trunk Whiskers Use Stiffness Gradients to Encode Touch, Study Finds

A Science study reveals a porous, blade-like design that maps contact along each whisker, pointing to low-compute tactile sensors for robots.

Comprehensive Study Finds Hazardous Chemicals in Most Hair Extensions

Researchers urge ingredient disclosure with stricter oversight, citing undisclosed additives in products heavily used by Black women.

Study Ties ASASSN-24fw’s 200-Day Fade to Ringed Brown Dwarf or Super-Jupiter

A peer-reviewed model identifies a ringed sub-stellar companion as the likely cause.

NASA and AMS Reconstruct Midwest Fireball, Point to Asteroidal Origin

Its relatively low entry speed points to a small asteroid remnant, not a meteor‑shower particle.

Milano Cortina Leans on Machine-Made Snow as Safety and Future Host Viability Come Under Scrutiny

Researchers warn that large‑scale snowmaking is a costly stopgap with limited effectiveness in a warming climate.

Astrologers See Fateful Valentine’s Window With Venus in Pisces Ahead of Feb. 17 Eclipse

Valentine’s evening is tipped for sudden surprises as the moon meets Uranus, with Aquarius season steering plans in unconventional, friend‑forward directions.

Spotty Showers Brush Phoenix Today as Brief System Gives Way to Warm Weekend

A potentially stronger Pacific storm early next week could bring higher rain chances after an unusually warm, dry start to 2026.

Malliotakis Asks Supreme Court to Halt NY-11 Redraw Before Ballot Petitioning Begins

A Manhattan judge found the map diluted Black and Latino votes, then ordered a new district that paused congressional elections.

Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges From St. Paul Church Protest

The case tests a novel use of the FACE Act against journalists covering a church protest.

House Passes SAVE America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship and Photo ID for Federal Voting

The measure now faces a 60‑vote Senate hurdle with cross‑party resistance, making passage unlikely.

Judge Rules Flores, Wilks and Horton’s NFL Discrimination Case Will Proceed in Open Court

The judge rejected the NFL’s Goodell-run arbitration as not a neutral forum, clearing the coaches’ discrimination claims to be tried publicly.

White House Tightens Control of HHS, Elevates Klomp as De Facto Chief of Staff

The White House seeks tighter control of HHS before the midterms to improve coordination.

Federal Judge Halts Pentagon Effort to Cut Sen. Mark Kelly’s Retired Rank

The opinion underscores retirees’ speech protections as the Pentagon moves to appeal.

Wolff Presses New York Venue as He Disputes Melania Trump’s Residency in $1 Billion Defamation Fight

He says the lawsuit could compel sworn answers about any Epstein connections.

White House Fires Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Northern District of New York Hours After Swearing-In

The episode highlights an unresolved power struggle over interim appointments and presidential removal authority that has left the office’s leadership in flux.

Raskin’s Unannounced Visit Finds 134 Held in Crowded Baltimore ICE Rooms as Maryland Delegation Demands Answers

Maryland’s members of Congress set a Feb. 26 deadline for federal immigration leaders to explain the facility’s conditions and practices.

Senate Blocks DHS Funding as Partial Shutdown Set to Begin Early Saturday

Democrats are withholding votes to force statutory limits on immigration enforcement after deadly shootings in Minneapolis.

Newsom Signs SB 106 to Provide $90 Million for Planned Parenthood and Allied Clinics

The one-time grants backfill Medicaid reimbursements temporarily barred by H.R. 1 during California’s multistate legal challenge.

Trump Tells Zelensky to 'Get Moving,' Says Russia Wants a Deal

Zelensky says he will not set election dates until security guarantees exist.

Ocasio-Cortez to Debut at Munich Security Conference With Diplomacy-First Foreign Policy

She plans to argue for a 'working-class' approach focused on diplomacy first with tighter limits on executive war powers.

U.S. Judge Orders Administration to Return Deported Babson Student Within Two Weeks

The directive follows the government's admission it violated a 72-hour court stay in deporting the student in November.

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale After Jury Shuns Political Stance on Gaza

She cites the jury's stance that films should avoid politics as the reason.

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Law Recognizing Fetus as a Human Being in Penal Code

Critics warn the change injects legal uncertainty into medical decision-making.

Ex-NYPD School Safety Chief and Tech CEO Indicted in Bribery Scheme

Prosecutors describe cash, trips and perks used to secure a no-bid pilot, fueling a push for an $11 million deal.

Stephen A. Smith Weighs 2028 Democratic Run, Says He’s ‘Giving Strong Consideration’ to 2027 Debate Stage

He says 2026 will be a study year ahead of a possible decision on entering the race.

Appeals Court Lets Order Releasing Gateway Funds Stand, For Now

The decision releases roughly $205 million that had been withheld during a USDOT compliance review.

DHS Ends Yemen TPS as Judges Diverge on Other Countries

Conflicting court orders have created uneven outcomes for TPS holders with appeals underway.

FBI Issues Suspect Description, Doubles Reward in Day 13 Search for Nancy Guthrie

Authorities are concentrating on public tips and expanded neighborhood video submissions as DNA results are pending.

Evan Dando Hospitalized After Allegation He Sent Unsolicited Explicit Videos

A representative says the Lemonheads singer is receiving mental-health treatment following a fan’s report of unsolicited explicit messages.

Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges From St. Paul Church Protest

The case tests a novel use of the FACE Act against journalists covering a church protest.

Four Killed in Epic E1000 Crash on Emerald Mountain Near Steamboat Springs

Federal investigators are deploying to the secured mountain site to determine what caused the pre-dawn crash.

St. Louis Police Charge 58-Year-Old in Starbucks Drive-Thru Killing of Skating Coach

Police say surveillance, a high-visibility vest, plus stolen items recovered in a search tie him to two prior robberies, linking the spree to the fatal shooting.

Schools Review Lifetouch Ties After Epstein File Uproar Leads to Canceled Picture Days

Districts are opening precautionary reviews after renewed attention to Leon Black’s past leadership at Apollo.

Jury Convicts Paul Caneiro in 2018 Slayings of Brother’s Family and Arson Plot

Sentencing is set for May 12 after a trial focused on an alleged financial motive tied to an insurance payout.

Patriots' Stefon Diggs Pleads Not Guilty to Strangulation, Assault Charges

The case stems from a December pay dispute with his private chef, according to police records.

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Law Recognizing Fetus as a Human Being in Penal Code

Critics warn the change injects legal uncertainty into medical decision-making.

Ex-NYPD School Safety Chief and Tech CEO Indicted in Bribery Scheme

Prosecutors describe cash, trips and perks used to secure a no-bid pilot, fueling a push for an $11 million deal.

Three Arrested in Alleged Deed-Theft of $1.5 Million Burbank Home as Fourth Suspect Is Sought

Prosecutors describe a deed-theft scheme that routed nearly $975,000 through escrow using stolen identities plus forged records.

Florida Cross-State Killer Sent Suicidal Texts, Brought an Arsenal to Sarasota Home, Deputies Say

Investigators now detail a recovered arsenal, with motive still unknown.

CBP Supervisor Charged With Harboring Woman He Dated Who Prosecutors Say Is Also His Niece

Prosecutors cite months of CBP surveillance and a criminal complaint alleging housing, financial support and checkpoint trips after a visa overstay.

Kenosha Schools Fast-Track Student Search Policy After Two Gun-Related Cases at Bradford High

The school board will consider a Feb. 24 plan to permit metal-detector wands with targeted screenings following this week's arrests.

Kansas City Warehouse Drops Federal Sale as Police Probe Arson

Weeks of protests over potential ICE detention use preceded the company’s no‑sale announcement.

Chainalysis Finds 85% Jump in 2025 Crypto Payments to Suspected Trafficking Networks

The report outlines stablecoin-heavy Telegram rails linked to Chinese‑language laundering networks operating across Southeast Asia.

Evergreen Clinic Shooting: Gunman Identified as 62-Year-Old Lance Black, No Injuries

Investigators identified 62-year-old Lance Black as the gunman who fired roughly 19 rounds before taking his own life.

Carney, Opposition Leaders Gather in Tumbler Ridge for Vigil After B.C. School Shooting

Investigators say the motive remains unknown as they trace two recovered guns and examine prior police contacts with the suspect’s household.

DP World Ousts Longtime Chief Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem After Epstein File Fallout

Investor suspensions after DOJ-released Epstein emails triggered a rapid leadership overhaul.

Trump Honors Fort Bragg Special Forces Behind Maduro Raid, Touts Secret 'Discombobulator'

The visit spotlighted his claim of a previously undisclosed system used to disable defenses during the Caracas operation.

Cocoa Prices Have Crashed, but Valentine’s Chocolate in the U.S. Is Still Expensive

Manufacturers are selling through inventory bought at peak prices under long contracts, so lower cocoa costs have not reached shoppers yet.

Senate Democrats Say Trump Spent $40 Million to Send 300 Migrants to Third Countries

Democrats demand oversight of a fast-expanding policy the State Department defends.

U.S. Issues New Venezuela Oil Licenses, Expanding Upstream Work Under Tight Conditions

Participation hinges on U.S.-law contracts with Treasury-controlled payments under strict counterparty limits.

Oil Set for Second Weekly Loss as Iran Risk Ebbs and IEA Flags 2026 Surplus

Fading war fears shift attention to oversupply signs from a hefty U.S. stock build alongside a weaker demand outlook.

Polymarket’s Free Grocery Pop-Up Opens to Long Lines in Manhattan

The West Village activation showcases a marketing offensive against rival Kalshi, anchored by a $1 million donation to Food Bank For NYC.

House Democrats Probe Possible Donor Influence After Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening

Lawmakers are scrutinizing whether a reported meeting with the Ambassador Bridge owner influenced threats to delay the Canada‑financed span.

House Rebukes Trump’s Canada Tariffs in 219–211 Vote as Six Republicans Break Ranks

The measure now heads to a skeptical Senate under the shadow of a looming Supreme Court ruling on Trump's emergency tariff powers.

Valentine’s Day Spending Set to Reach a Record $29.1 Billion

Richer households are propelling sales as higher prices for chocolates, flowers and dining reshape how people celebrate.

Appeals Court Lets Order Releasing Gateway Funds Stand, For Now

The decision releases roughly $205 million that had been withheld during a USDOT compliance review.

Unrivaled Sets March 2 Semifinals at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

The league is leveraging Philadelphia’s record turnout to test a larger New York stage.

Sumitomo Forestry to Buy Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion in Cash

The agreement values the U.S. builder at a 29% premium, with closing targeted for the second quarter pending a shareholder vote.

Colorado River States Poised to Miss Deadline as Federal Plan Looms

Record‑low snowpack is pushing reservoirs toward critical levels, increasing the risk of federal intervention.

U.S. Inflation Cools to 2.4% in January as Core Drops to 2.5%, Lowest Since 2021

The softer reading strengthened expectations for earlier Federal Reserve rate cuts.

FTC Proposes Consent Order With Express Scripts to Overhaul Insulin Pricing Incentives

Regulators seek structural changes to PBM incentives to lower patient costs.

Fed Researchers Propose Separate Crypto Risk Class for Derivatives Margin

The paper argues that crypto’s sharper, faster price swings demand tailored models using long stress windows.

U.S. Grants Oil Licenses in Venezuela as Sales Top $1 Billion

Washington is moving Venezuelan oil proceeds into U.S. custody to accelerate a production rebound.

Runyon Canyon Installs Prefab Restroom as Nearly $1 Million Price Draws Scrutiny

City officials cite grants plus park fees for the near-$1 million cost.

Ayotte Disputes ICE Briefing Claim as Economic Memo on Merrimack Detention Site Surfaces

New DHS documents detail a 400–600 bed Merrimack processing site within a $38 billion expansion slated to be online by Nov. 30.

Bitcoin Falls to $65,000 as Standard Chartered Cuts Targets, Warns of $50,000 Near-Term Low

Record fear readings with a tight link to sliding tech stocks underscore a risk-off phase.

Ocklawaha River Restoration Plan Advances to Floor as Senate Seeks $15 Million

The measure directs DEP to deliver a restoration plan by 2027, targeting completion in 2032.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Leads DICE Awards With Five Wins, Including Game of the Year

The peer‑voted AIAS honors further strengthen the RPG’s season‑long lead in Game of the Year counts.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Launches Native PS5 and Xbox Series Versions With Free Upgrades

The release coincides with the sequel surpassing five million sales, signaling renewed momentum for the franchise.

Steam Beta Lets Reviewers Attach PC Specs and Share Anonymized Frame-Rate Data

The opt-in beta links reviews plus anonymized frame-rate data to hardware profiles to add performance context.

PlayStation Shadow-Drops God of War: Sons of Sparta as Santa Monica Confirms Trilogy Remake

Santa Monica Studio says the Greek‑era remakes are in early development with no footage or release window, with a larger update planned when ready.

Konami Sets August 27 Launch for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 With First Port of MGS4

The release ends Metal Gear Solid 4’s PS3-only era by moving it to modern platforms with published upgrades and clear distribution details.

Crystal Dynamics Revives Legacy of Kain With Defiance Remaster and New Prequel Ascendance in March

The twin releases signal a preservation-meets-reinvention push that restores lost material from the archives while introducing a fast 2D entry tailored to modern play.

Saber Interactive Announces AAA 'John Wick' Game With Keanu Reeves

The single-player prequel targets PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC with film‑faithful gun‑fu combat.

Sega Targets Four Major Franchise Games by March 2027

Sega pairs the plan with a renewed transmedia drive spanning films and TV.

Bungie Sets Marathon ‘Server Slam’ for Feb. 26–Mar. 2 Ahead of March 5 Launch

The public stress test gives players a cross-platform preview with carryover rewards before release.

Konami Unveils Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, A New 2D Entry Launching in 2026

Positioned as the kickoff to Castlevania’s 40th‑anniversary revival, the project teams Konami with Evil Empire and advisor Motion Twin for a modern take on the series’ classic formula.

Silent Hill: Townfall Shows First Gameplay, Targets 2026 Launch

Set on 1996’s fog‑shrouded St. Amelia, the spin‑off uses a CRTV device to drive stealth and puzzles.

Reanimal Launches to Strong Praise for Atmosphere as Short Runtime Draws Notice

Early reviews point to a vividly crafted horror experience that prioritizes mood over mechanical novelty.

Starsand Island Dev Denies Role in Suspected Bot Reviews, Working With Valve to Remove Fakes

The Early Access life sim remains largely well reviewed despite documented patterns consistent with coordinated postings.

Norwegian Retailer Promises Free GTA 6 to Parents Who Deliver on Launch Day

Unclear rules paired with a delay-prone release date leave the cheeky Komplett offer in question.

Mewgenics Hits 500,000 Copies in 36 Hours on Steam, Becomes 2026’s Early Indie Sensation

The developers will study player behavior for a few months before starting DLC, outlining a player-driven post-launch plan.

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Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Headsets Run Existing Switch VR Modes, Including on Switch 2

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Genshin Impact Sets Luna V for Feb. 25, Returning to Mondstadt and Making Varka Playable

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Ubisoft Releases Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Digitally on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC

The project delivers a preservation-led treatment from Digital Eclipse with Ubisoft Montpellier.

PlayStation Plus February Catalog Arrives Feb. 17 With Spider‑Man 2

Sony emphasizes tier differentiation through a Premium‑exclusive classic, showcasing broad genre coverage through a curated mix.