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Obama Says Aliens Are Real, Dismisses Area 51 Claims

His brief podcast exchange arrives during renewed UAP scrutiny that has stirred public interest yet yielded no verified evidence.

Five European Governments Say Epibatidine Found in Navalny Samples, Hold Russia Responsible

They have referred the case to the chemical-weapons watchdog following laboratory analyses.

Nancy Guthrie Search Enters Third Week With New DNA Leads and No Arrests

A joint FBI–Pima County investigation now focuses on unidentified DNA plus a glove tied to doorbell video, with thousands of public tips under review.

Report: Apple Targets iOS 27 Code Cleanup to Boost Performance and Battery Life

Bloomberg reports Apple will rewrite legacy code to improve efficiency across iOS.

Chris Paul Retires Immediately After Raptors Waive Him, Ending 21-Year NBA Career

The move caps a final season derailed by a December breakdown with the Clippers.

DHS Says Two ICE Agents May Have Lied About Minneapolis Shooting as Department Enters Partial Shutdown

The fight over new limits on ICE tactics has triggered a partial DHS shutdown without halting most immigration operations.

SpaceX Crew-12 Docks With ISS, Restoring Seven-Person Operations

The arrival restores full staffing a month after a rare medical evacuation curtailed research.

Obama Rebukes Trump Over Racist Ape Video, Calling Politics a 'Clown Show'

Trump has refused to apologize despite the White House attributing the post to a staff mistake.

DOJ Says It Has Released All Epstein Files, Publishes List of 300 High-Profile Names

Lawmakers argue the disclosure obscures crucial context through heavy redactions.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 After CPI Miss Revives Rate-Cut Bets

Derivatives data point to deeply negative funding with crowded shorts, signaling elevated squeeze risk.

Casey Wasserman Puts Talent Agency Up for Sale After Maxwell Email Fallout

He remains LA28 chair following an executive committee review that found his past contacts were limited.

Reports Say Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude via Palantir in Maduro Capture

The disclosure puts fresh pressure on negotiations over how commercial AI can be used on classified military systems.

Disney and Paramount Order ByteDance to Halt Seedance 2.0 Over Alleged Infringement

Viral, photorealistic clips triggered a rights‑holder backlash that has shifted into formal demands alongside early government scrutiny.

Trump Denounces Bill Maher, Calls 2025 White House Dinner a 'Total Waste of Time'

The broadside follows Maher’s on-air mockery of Trump’s claim that China would “terminate” hockey in Canada.

Brignone Clinches Giant Slalom for Second Gold as Klaebo Sets Winter Olympic Record

The Italian’s triumph crowns a rapid return from a severe 2025 leg fracture on home snow.

DHS Sent Hundreds of Subpoenas to Unmask Anonymous Accounts Critical of ICE

The push relies on DHS administrative subpoenas that bypass judges, raising free-speech and privacy challenges from advocates.

Danish, Greenland Leaders Say Trump’s Greenland Push Persists After Munich Talks

Diplomatic engagement now runs through a trilateral working group following a public pullback from tariff threats.

X to Enable In-Timeline Stock and Crypto Trading With ‘Smart Cashtags’ in Coming Weeks

Next, a limited X Money beta targets the 30–60 day window to support the app’s broader finance push.

Microsoft AI Chief Warns of Rapid Automation as India Study Finds Productivity, Not Mass Layoffs

Fresh India data points to productivity gains with a pivot to hybrid AI skills.

NOAA Ups Aurora Outlook: Kp 5 Could Bring Northern Lights to 15 U.S. States Tonight

NOAA’s upgrade reflects high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole compressing into a co-rotating region that elevates geomagnetic activity.

Alphabet’s AI Momentum Builds With Big 2026 Capex and Gains for Gemini

An investor note credits Alphabet’s vertical stack with strengthening its long‑term AI position.

Amazon’s Longest Losing Streak Since 2006 Extends Post-Earnings Slide

Investors question heavy AI and cloud spending that could push 2026 free cash flow negative.

Wall Street Catches Its Breath After Inflation Cools as Risks Challenge the Trump-Era Rally

Cooling inflation tempered rate fears for now.

XRP Rebounds on Whale Buying, ETF Inflows and Softer U.S. Inflation

Shrinking exchange reserves signal tighter sell supply near key resistance.

Adam Silver Clears Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Kalshi Stake Under NBA’s De Minimis Rule

Silver cast prediction markets as essentially sports betting.

Reports: Apple Preparing Low-Cost MacBook With A18 Pro Chip, March Reveal Targeted

Leaked plans describe a cheaper aluminum build in bold colors aimed at students and other budget buyers.

Western Digital Says 2026 Hard-Drive Output Is Sold Out on AI Data-Center Deals

Multi-year orders into 2028 signal continued HDD supply tightness, driving elevated prices.

SpaceX Crew-12 Docks With ISS, Restoring Seven-Person Operations

The arrival restores full staffing a month after a rare medical evacuation curtailed research.

SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites From Vandenberg as Booster Lands at Sea

The mission was cited by Spaceflight Now as the Falcon 9 fleet’s 600th flight.

Figure Confirms Social-Engineering Breach as ShinyHunters Posts 2.5GB of Customer Data

Figure says customer funds remain secure as investigators assess the scope.

Olympic Curling Dispute Widens as GB Stone Is Pulled Following Canada–Sweden Clash

Officials are tightening on‑ice checks and enforcing the no double touch rule without video review.

Disney and Paramount Order ByteDance to Halt Seedance 2.0 Over Alleged Infringement

Viral, photorealistic clips triggered a rights‑holder backlash that has shifted into formal demands alongside early government scrutiny.

Report: Apple Targets iOS 27 Code Cleanup to Boost Performance and Battery Life

Bloomberg reports Apple will rewrite legacy code to improve efficiency across iOS.

USS Gerald R. Ford Ordered to Middle East to Join USS Abraham Lincoln During Iran Talks

President Trump cast the redeployment as leverage should negotiations with Tehran fail.

Reddit Gets Target Cuts After Strong Quarter, Insider Purchase Signals Confidence

Consensus still points to sizable upside despite reduced targets.

Lemonade Sets Feb. 19 Q4 Earnings Update as Rally Meets Valuation Jitters

The update will test lofty expectations for a high‑priced, AI‑driven insurer pursuing adjusted‑EBITDA profitability this year.

Tesla Delays CarPlay Launch Pending Wider Uptake of iOS 26 Navigation Fix

Apple adjusted CarPlay navigation in a later iOS 26 build following Tesla’s report of conflicts.

Buterin Urges Prediction Markets to Pivot From Betting to Hedging

He outlines AI‑tailored portfolios using yield‑bearing denominations to recast the platforms as personal risk management.

Reports Say Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude via Palantir in Maduro Capture

The disclosure puts fresh pressure on negotiations over how commercial AI can be used on classified military systems.

Nintendo Hits All Switch Emulators on GitHub With DMCA Takedowns

Nintendo cites DMCA anti-circumvention claims focused on Switch encryption to justify takedowns.

Ilia Malinin Sets Gala Skate and Worlds Bid After Olympic Falls as TikTok Posts Raise Concern

The American scored 264.49 after two falls, with Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov winning at 291.58.

Luka Doncic Set for Brief All-Star Cameo as Lakers Prioritize Hamstring Recovery

The controlled plan reflects a precautionary approach to his mild hamstring strain ahead of the Lakers’ Feb. 20 restart.

NBA Debuts USA vs. World Three-Team All-Star Tournament at Intuit Dome Tonight

Sportsbooks make Team World a slight favorite after late injury withdrawals.

BYU's Richie Saunders Tears ACL, Ending Season and College Career

BYU shifts shots and minutes to AJ Dybantsa, Rob Wright III plus bench options as a Quad‑1 stretch approaches.

Boswell Returns as No. 8 Illinois Throttles Indiana 71–51

Boswell’s return from a hand fracture steadied Illinois’ defense before a testing trip to USC and UCLA.

Liverpool Reported to Lead Race for AZ Midfielder Kees Smit

No formal bids have surfaced, with Real Madrid plus Arsenal in contention as Bayern Munich is described as inactive.

Eala Advances to Dubai Second Round After Baptiste Retires, Draws Paolini Next

The result gives her a chance to build a ranking cushion before a heavy Miami points defense.

U.S. Figure Skating Won’t Appeal Chock and Bates Ice Dance Silver at Milan Olympics

The federation let the 24-hour appeal window pass to pursue post-Games talks with the skaters on support, transparency.

Cain Velasquez Released on Parole From California Prison on Feb. 15

His parole follows a five-year sentence reduced by more than three years of credited time.

Sidney Crosby Sets Canadian NHL Olympic Points Record With 15 Career Points

The 38-year-old scored against France, reflecting Canada’s dominant group stage.

Harbaugh Confirms Rex Ryan Talks, Picks Dennard Wilson as Giants DC

Harbaugh cites Jesse Minter’s recommendation for choosing Dennard Wilson.

Red Sox’s Sam Kennedy Says Bregman Chose to Leave as Cubs Sign Him to $175 Million Deal

Reports say Boston's refusal to offer a no-trade clause was a key factor.

World Curling Scales Back Hog-Line Checks as Britain Penalized in Widening Milan-Cortina Dispute

World Curling now says hog-line monitoring will occur only at teams’ request after talks with Olympic officials.

Arteta Keeps Saka Central Option In Play After Wigan Win

He called the right No8 deployment a possibility following a late injury that prompted the first‑half switch.

Olympic Ice Dancers Olivia Smart and Jean-Luc Baker Get Engaged in Milan

Their social video of the Valentine's‑week proposal during Milano Cortina 2026 drew rapid attention online.

Karolina Muchova Wins Doha WTA 1000, Beating Victoria Mboko for First Title Since 2019

The result propels teenage Canadian Victoria Mboko into the WTA top 10 for the first time.

Ikuma Horishima Crosses Line Backwards, Then Claims Silver in Olympic Dual Moguls

Under dual moguls rules, U.S. skier Nick Page’s off‑course DNF sealed Horishima’s advance, triggering a stunned NBC call.

Arsenal Step Up Scouting of Inter Prospect Pio Esposito for Summer Move

No formal approach has been disclosed, with a long Inter contract likely to test any pursuit.

Tom Wilson Ejected for Olympic Fight but Cleared to Play Canada’s Quarterfinal

Canada closed group play with a 10–2 rout of France, positioning the team for the top seed.

Silver Puts NBA on Notice Over Tanking as League Weighs Loss of Draft Picks

Silver signaled a review of the draft lottery with pick forfeiture on the table.

Dark Winds Season 4 Premieres on AMC With Perfect Early Reviews

Early critics’ scores underscore momentum as the series opens a Los Angeles chapter for its 1970s Navajo police saga.

American Pickers Returns Tonight With 'Southern Charm' Premiere on History

Cord-cutters have trial and discount options on Philo, DIRECTV or Sling to watch live.

Ilia Malinin Sets Gala Skate and Worlds Bid After Olympic Falls as TikTok Posts Raise Concern

The American scored 264.49 after two falls, with Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov winning at 291.58.

Maya Hawke Marries Christian Lee Hutson in New York on Valentine’s Day

Ethan Hawke walked his daughter down the aisle before a guest list that mixed relatives with Stranger Things castmates.

Dee Snider Declares He’s Not Dying After Exiting Twisted Sister and Nixing Reunion Tour

The 70-year-old cites health limits that prevent him from delivering his usual high-energy show.

Manchester Orchestra Drummer Tim Very Dies at 42

No cause of death has been released, with tributes highlighting his influence on Manchester Orchestra since 2011.

Silence of the Lambs at 35: Star and Producer Acknowledge Regrets Over Gender Portrayal

The remarks surface in anniversary coverage reassessing the film’s legacy.

‘Wuthering Heights’ Opens No. 1 With Estimated $40 Million Holiday Frame and $82 Million Worldwide

Female moviegoers powered a debut that will rely on overseas markets.

Van Der Beek Family GoFundMe Surpasses $2.5 Million as Records Show Off‑Market Texas Ranch Purchase

The fundraiser cites finances drained by cancer care, with representatives adding that friends helped him secure a down payment weeks before his death.

Cardi B Jokes 'That Was the Government' After Las Vegas Stage Fall on Tour

The moment follows days of back-and-forth with Homeland Security over her anti-ICE remarks, which she answered by pointing to newly released DOJ Epstein files.

Sony’s GOAT Scores $7.1 Million Opening Day, Tracking Toward $20–23 Million Debut

A rare A CinemaScore marks the highest audience grade for an original Sony Pictures Animation release.

DJ Vlad Says Viral Jay‑Z/Roc Nation Conspiracy Thread Was Satire

His clarification highlights how sarcasm on X gets mistaken for factual claims.

Cain Velasquez Released on Parole From California Prison on Feb. 15

His parole follows a five-year sentence reduced by more than three years of credited time.

Fan Forums Open PAW Contests for Dubai and Qatar, Doha Commitments Due Feb. 16

Organizers outline formats in community threads, with posts serving as the administrative guides for each event.

Obama Says Aliens Are Real, Dismisses Area 51 Claims

His brief podcast exchange arrives during renewed UAP scrutiny that has stirred public interest yet yielded no verified evidence.

Jase Richardson OK After Slam Dunk Fall, Eliminated in First Round as Keshad Johnson Wins

The rookie entered as an underdog guided by two-time champion Jason Richardson under an AT&T spotlight.

Josh Freese Addresses Foo Fighters Dismissal, Says He’s Holding Back Details for Now

He says he is withholding specifics because comments about the band are frequently amplified and distorted.

Travis Kelce Hits Spectator With Tee Shot at Pebble Beach Pro‑Am, Apologizes On Course

The on‑course mishap, captured on social video, extends a reported streak of similar strikes at celebrity golf events.

Olympic Ice Dancers Olivia Smart and Jean-Luc Baker Get Engaged in Milan

Their social video of the Valentine's‑week proposal during Milano Cortina 2026 drew rapid attention online.

Nate Bargatze to Lead Start of 2026 Daytona 500 as NASCAR Moves Green Flag to 1:30 p.m. ET

A weather-driven one-hour shift advances the schedule and tightens pre-race plans featuring the Grammy-winning comedian’s role and fan events.

Obama Says Aliens Are Real, Dismisses Area 51 Claims

His brief podcast exchange arrives during renewed UAP scrutiny that has stirred public interest yet yielded no verified evidence.

SpaceX Crew-12 Docks With ISS, Restoring Seven-Person Operations

The arrival restores full staffing a month after a rare medical evacuation curtailed research.

SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites From Vandenberg as Booster Lands at Sea

The mission was cited by Spaceflight Now as the Falcon 9 fleet’s 600th flight.

NOAA Ups Aurora Outlook: Kp 5 Could Bring Northern Lights to 15 U.S. States Tonight

NOAA’s upgrade reflects high-speed solar wind from a coronal hole compressing into a co-rotating region that elevates geomagnetic activity.

Officials Outline Nine-Month Repair Plan as Potomac Sewage Spill Triggers Virginia Advisory

Virginia issued a broad recreational advisory after tests found dangerous bacteria near the collapse site.

Rocket Lab Targets Late-February HASTE Launch Carrying Hypersonix DART AE for DIU

The flight is designed to capture first‑flight data on a hydrogen‑fueled, 3D‑printed scramjet that Hypersonix says could underpin reusable hypersonic aircraft.

Astronomers Find Rare ‘Inside-Out’ Planetary System With Rocky Outer World

A peer-reviewed study of the red dwarf LHS 1903 points to sequential planet formation in a gas-depleted disc after simulations ruled out collisions or orbital swapping.

California Lists Six Mountain Lion Populations as Threatened Under State Law

The unanimous decision triggers stricter habitat review for development, elevating funding priorities for wildlife crossings.

Antarctica to See 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse on February 17

Most locations will depend on partial glimpses or livestreams for safe viewing.

SpaceX Crew-12 Launches to Restaff ISS, Docking Planned This Afternoon

The accelerated mission is intended to close the staffing gap created by January’s medical evacuation.

Study Finds Seabird Guano Powered Chincha Kingdom’s Maize Production

Isotopic signatures in 35 ancient cobs indicate fertilization by at least 1250 CE.

Musk Pivots SpaceX to a Moon-First Plan With ‘Moonbase Alpha’ and a Lunar Mass Driver

The move aligns SpaceX with Musk’s xAI under one banner to pursue space-based AI compute at a scale not feasible on Earth.

UN General Assembly Appoints 40-Member Scientific Panel on AI After Recorded Vote

The panel will issue annual evidence-based assessments to guide governments without creating binding rules.

Science Study Details Andromeda Star’s Disappearance, Pointing to Black Hole Birth

Archival infrared records show a 2014 brightening then a plunge to near invisibility by 2023, a pattern consistent with direct collapse without an explosion.

Helion Says Polaris Hits 150 Million °C and Demonstrates D‑T Fusion in Private‑Sector First

Independent reviewers call the results strong progress toward Helion’s 2028 grid‑power goal.

Two Candidate Sites for Long‑Lost Luna 9 Flagged in LRO Images by AI and Crowdsourced Sleuthing

Higher‑resolution passes by India’s Chandrayaan‑2 in March could verify whether the newly spotted features are the 1966 lander.

Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Rattles West Valley City on Friday Evening

Seismologists are reviewing preliminary readings after widespread felt reports with no damage.

IceCube Completes First Expansion in 15 Years With Six New Detector Strings

The added sensors boost sensitivity to lower-energy neutrinos, enabling retrospective calibration of a decade of data.

HKUST COF Electrolyte Pushes Calcium-Ion Battery to 1,000-Cycle Lab Performance

Redox-active frameworks delivered faster Ca2+ transport with high room-temperature conductivity in Advanced Science research.

FDA Rejects Filing of Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Over Comparator Dispute

The agency said the Phase 3 control for seniors did not reflect the U.S. best standard of care, a rare procedural rebuke that Moderna disputes.

DHS Says Two ICE Agents May Have Lied About Minneapolis Shooting as Department Enters Partial Shutdown

The fight over new limits on ICE tactics has triggered a partial DHS shutdown without halting most immigration operations.

E. Jean Carroll Shares Unsolicited Trump 'Love Letter' Fundraising Email on Valentine's Day

The episode renews scrutiny of campaign email lists ahead of a Feb. 20 Supreme Court conference on Trump's petition.

Munich Security Conference Exposes Conditional U.S. Backing as Europe Accelerates Defense Push

Washington ties cooperation to faster European rearmament.

Five European Governments Say Epibatidine Found in Navalny Samples, Hold Russia Responsible

They have referred the case to the chemical-weapons watchdog following laboratory analyses.

Collins Backs GOP Voter ID Bill, Giving Senate Push 50 Votes as Trump Threatens Executive Order

Collins’ endorsement gives Republicans a potential path that hinges on enforcing a talking filibuster with a possible tie-break from Vice President JD Vance.

Gaza Strikes Kill at Least Nine as Civil Defence Says 8,000 Bodies Remain Under Rubble

Israel says it targeted militants after a tunnel breach near the Yellow Line, underscoring continuing violence despite the U.S.-brokered truce.

Herzog Probes Whether Netanyahu Sought Trump’s Pardon Push as Attorney General Flags Ongoing Review

The presidency says any decision on Benjamin Netanyahu’s clemency request will follow Israel’s legal process without outside pressure.

U.S. Considers Aiding Possible Israeli Strikes on Iran as Geneva Talks Near

Military planners are examining refueling as well as overflight options to strengthen leverage in nuclear talks.

Iran and U.S. Set for Geneva Round of Indirect Nuclear Talks as Tehran Pitches Economic Incentives

Oman is mediating contacts during a period of heightened U.S. military readiness.

At Munich Security Conference, Hillary Clinton Says Migration 'Went Too Far' and Calls for Humane, Secure Borders

Her remarks signaled a departure from her recent emphasis on immigration’s economic benefits.

DOJ Says It Has Released All Epstein Files, Publishes List of 300 High-Profile Names

Lawmakers argue the disclosure obscures crucial context through heavy redactions.

Wall Street Catches Its Breath After Inflation Cools as Risks Challenge the Trump-Era Rally

Cooling inflation tempered rate fears for now.

Justice Minister Faults Ultra-Left in Lyon Student’s Death as Prosecutors Probe Manslaughter

The case stems from clashes at a Sciences Po Lyon protest where the 23-year-old was providing security for a right-leaning group.

Obama Rebukes Trump Over Racist Ape Video, Calling Politics a 'Clown Show'

Trump has refused to apologize despite the White House attributing the post to a staff mistake.

Noem Claims DHS Role in Who Votes as SAVE Act Battle Intensifies

Election-law experts say DHS lacks authority over voter eligibility.

CAS Upholds Ban on Ukrainian Skeleton Racer as Zelenskyy Awards Order of Freedom

State recognition has transformed a rules decision into a wider political dispute over Olympic neutrality.

Israel Approves West Bank Land Registration for First Time Since 1967

By requiring claimants to prove ownership under strict rules, the process could shift large parts of Area C into state hands.

Board of Peace to Unveil $5 Billion Gaza Pledges at Feb. 19 Washington Summit

The UN‑backed effort now confronts questions over its charter alongside a steep $70 billion reconstruction gap.

Chicago Teen Ofelia Torres Dies at 16 Days After Judge Opened Path for Her Father to Remain

Her advocacy spotlighted the family’s case following his ICE arrest in October.

Trump EPA Repeals 2009 Greenhouse-Gas Endangerment Finding, Setting Up Court Fight

Legal challenges from states, including California, now loom.

Elijah Theodore, 19, Charged in Bronzeville Jewel-Osco Shooting After Arizona Arrest

Investigators say the case stems from a Bronzeville grocery shooting during an attempted theft after a bystander intervened.

DHS Says Two ICE Agents May Have Lied About Minneapolis Shooting as Department Enters Partial Shutdown

The fight over new limits on ICE tactics has triggered a partial DHS shutdown without halting most immigration operations.

Dark Winds Season 4 Premieres on AMC With Perfect Early Reviews

Early critics’ scores underscore momentum as the series opens a Los Angeles chapter for its 1970s Navajo police saga.

Cain Velasquez Released on Parole From California Prison on Feb. 15

His parole follows a five-year sentence reduced by more than three years of credited time.

Nancy Guthrie Search Enters Third Week With New DNA Leads and No Arrests

A joint FBI–Pima County investigation now focuses on unidentified DNA plus a glove tied to doorbell video, with thousands of public tips under review.

Two LAPD Officers Critical After Cruiser Collision During Reseda Pursuit

Police report the crash occurred during a perimeter response to a call about a person with a gun.

Gardaí Pursue Definite Line of Inquiry in Fatal Limerick Three-Car Crash

Gardaí say they are pursuing a definite line of inquiry to identify the driver who left a car at the scene.

Five European Governments Say Epibatidine Found in Navalny Samples, Hold Russia Responsible

They have referred the case to the chemical-weapons watchdog following laboratory analyses.

Jet2 Bans Two Passengers for Life After Mid-Air Brawl Forces Diversion to Brussels

The carrier plans to recoup diversion costs under its zero-tolerance policy.

Montgomery County Police Probe Homicide at Potomac Senior Living Facility

Police have not released the victim's identity pending family notification.

Woman, 35, Dies in Camper Fire at Fond du Lac County Campground

Officials say the blaze appeared to start in the kitchen, with the cause still under investigation.

DOJ Says It Has Released All Epstein Files, Publishes List of 300 High-Profile Names

Lawmakers argue the disclosure obscures crucial context through heavy redactions.

Silence of the Lambs at 35: Star and Producer Acknowledge Regrets Over Gender Portrayal

The remarks surface in anniversary coverage reassessing the film’s legacy.

E. Jean Carroll Shares Unsolicited Trump 'Love Letter' Fundraising Email on Valentine's Day

The episode renews scrutiny of campaign email lists ahead of a Feb. 20 Supreme Court conference on Trump's petition.

DJ Vlad Says Viral Jay‑Z/Roc Nation Conspiracy Thread Was Satire

His clarification highlights how sarcasm on X gets mistaken for factual claims.

Justice Minister Faults Ultra-Left in Lyon Student’s Death as Prosecutors Probe Manslaughter

The case stems from clashes at a Sciences Po Lyon protest where the 23-year-old was providing security for a right-leaning group.

Woman Dead After Eastham Ice Fall as Search for Husband Paused Until Conditions Improve

A dawn drone sweep found no sign of the missing man, prompting a pause until safer ice allows renewed efforts.

Figure Confirms Social-Engineering Breach as ShinyHunters Posts 2.5GB of Customer Data

Figure says customer funds remain secure as investigators assess the scope.

Texas Comptroller Candidate Identified as Buyer of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

The disclosure through New Mexico records has prompted fresh calls for a renewed investigation of the property.

Police Rescue Two Female IDF Soldiers From Bnei Brak Riot as 23 Arrested

The clash has sharpened scrutiny of IDF–police coordination in sensitive ultra-Orthodox areas.

Wall Street Catches Its Breath After Inflation Cools as Risks Challenge the Trump-Era Rally

Cooling inflation tempered rate fears for now.

Iran and U.S. Set for Geneva Round of Indirect Nuclear Talks as Tehran Pitches Economic Incentives

Oman is mediating contacts during a period of heightened U.S. military readiness.

Fed and CBO Analyses Find Americans Bore Nearly All 2025 Tariff Costs

The conclusions undercut White House assertions that foreign exporters paid the duties.

Western Digital Says 2026 Hard-Drive Output Is Sold Out on AI Data-Center Deals

Multi-year orders into 2028 signal continued HDD supply tightness, driving elevated prices.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 After CPI Miss Revives Rate-Cut Bets

Derivatives data point to deeply negative funding with crowded shorts, signaling elevated squeeze risk.

Jeffries Escalates Mid‑Decade Redistricting Push With Big Virginia Spend and Pressure in Maryland

The House Democratic leader is channeling major money into a Virginia ballot drive.

Disney Reportedly Closing Sawgrass Mills Character Warehouse on April 15

A cast member cited reseller and live‑shopping pressures as well as the outlet’s distance from Walt Disney World as factors in the decision.

Downtown Disney Closes Esplanade Path for Porto’s Construction, Redirects Guests to Tram Route

Disney has not announced when Porto’s will open at the former La Brea Bakery site.

Buterin Urges Prediction Markets to Pivot From Betting to Hedging

He outlines AI‑tailored portfolios using yield‑bearing denominations to recast the platforms as personal risk management.

DHS Funding Lapse Forces Most TSA Officers to Work Unpaid, Raising Delay Risks

Air traffic controllers remain paid, limiting the chance of cancellations.

Israel Orders Review of Reported $3.5 Billion ZIM Sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI

Regulators are assessing whether the state’s golden share allows a veto of the proposed takeover.

X to Enable In-Timeline Stock and Crypto Trading With ‘Smart Cashtags’ in Coming Weeks

Next, a limited X Money beta targets the 30–60 day window to support the app’s broader finance push.

Gay Days Orlando 2026 Is Back On With Red Shirt Day Set for June 6

Grassroots pressure prompted organizers to reverse the pause.

Microsoft AI Chief Warns of Rapid Automation as India Study Finds Productivity, Not Mass Layoffs

Fresh India data points to productivity gains with a pivot to hybrid AI skills.

CoreWeave Confronts Securities Class Action as Analyst Reaffirms Bullish View

A new lawsuit challenges the company’s capacity claims despite a research note pointing to a $56 billion backlog.

Fuel Emergency in Cuba Deepens as Havana Refinery Fire Is Put Out and Airlines Suspend Flights

UN officials warn that US measures restricting oil shipments are putting health, water and food systems at risk.

After Landslide, Takaichi Moves to Fast-Track Budget as Diet Convenes Feb. 18

She seeks early passage of the 2026 budget to convert her lower-house supermajority into legislative momentum.

Bloober Team Announces Layers of Fear 3 With 'The Sick Rose' Teaser

The reveal arrives without a release date or platforms, signaling a longer tease ahead.

Blumhouse and Atomic Monster Hire Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson‑McGoldrick to Write Dead by Daylight Film

The adaptation enters development with producers James Wan, Jason Blum and Stephen Mulrooney attached as the search for a director begins.

Nintendo Hits All Switch Emulators on GitHub With DMCA Takedowns

Nintendo cites DMCA anti-circumvention claims focused on Switch encryption to justify takedowns.

Larian Confirms Divinity: Original Sin 2 Teased Baldur's Gate 3 Before Release, Then Toned It Down

Swen Vincke says an early Baldur's Gate 3 draft was rushed to satisfy a Wizards of the Coast contract.

Ashes of Creation Investor Goes Public With Fraud Accusations; Dawson Now Controls Game Assets

The new claims move the saga from closure toward expected court fights over money and control.

Norwegian Retailer Promises Free GTA 6 to Parents of Babies Born on Launch Day

Komplett’s viral campaign ties the giveaway to GTA 6’s November 19 release with redemption details still unannounced.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sweeps 5 Trophies at D.I.C.E., Including Game of the Year

The peer‑voted AIAS awards bolster Sandfall’s season‑long lead in Game of the Year recognition.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Brings MGS4 to Modern Platforms on August 27

Konami ends MGS4’s PS3 isolation with a cross‑platform collection featuring modern upgrades, archival extras and confirmed PC and Switch details.

Spider-Man 2 Leads PlayStation Plus February Lineup, Arriving February 17

The slate highlights Sony’s tiered strategy, featuring a Premium-only classic alongside a mix of blockbuster and narrative indies.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Gets Free PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrade With 60 FPS, PC-Level Visuals

The studio frames the release as a preservation‑minded refresh that lifts console performance to up to 60 FPS with PC‑quality settings.

Keanu Reeves Returns for AAA John Wick Game From Saber Interactive

Unveiled at PlayStation’s State of Play, the untitled prequel targets PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC with a trailer live, no release date.

God of War Creator David Jaffe Blasts 2D Prequel 'Sons of Sparta'

His YouTube tirade faults the young-Kratos focus, production quality, pacing, $30 price.

Xbox to Retire Community Social Clubs on Consoles in April 2026

Microsoft says the change reflects a focus on higher‑use social features.

Genshin Impact’s Luna V Update Arrives Feb. 25 With Varka’s Playable Debut

The preview centers the patch on a Mondstadt homecoming with nostalgia events.

Shift Up Weighs Wider Release for Stellar Blade, Confirms Sequel Updates in 2026

The developer positions 2026 as a growth year for the franchise.

10 Chambers Confirms Major Restructuring With Wide Layoffs Affecting Several Co-Founders

The studio says the overhaul is meant to refocus development on Den of Wolves.

Steam Beta Tests PC Specs in Reviews and Opt-In Framerate Telemetry

The beta targets clearer performance context for buyers, with telemetry focused on SteamOS devices.

PlayStation Shadow-Drops God of War: Sons of Sparta as Trilogy Remake Enters Early Development

Timed to the series’ 20th year, the studio is pairing an immediate PS5 release with a long-term remake plan, signaling infrequent updates until major milestones.

Starsand Island Dev Denies Role in Suspicious Steam Praise, Works With Valve to Remove Fake Reviews

Despite the suspicious posts, the Early Access release has drawn thousands of genuine positive reviews and a five‑figure concurrent peak.

Ember Lab Announces Kena: Scars of Kosmora for PS5 and PC in 2026

Backing from PlayStation Studios enables a larger world with more ambitious systems.