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Rubio Courts Europe at Munich as Merz Reveals Franco-German Nuclear Talks

Rubio’s outreach meets a Europe intent on greater strategic autonomy.

Chris Paul Retires After Raptors Waive Him, Ending 21 NBA Seasons

The announcement ends speculation about a late‑season signing and turns attention to a résumé widely viewed as Hall‑of‑Fame bound.

Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” Opens With Split Reviews and Strong Word of Mouth

A condensed, style‑forward take anchored by a Charli XCX score now faces a closely watched opening‑weekend test for an R‑rated literary remake.

Rocky Outer World in 'Inside-Out' Star System Challenges Planet Formation Theory

The Science study points to sequential, gas-depleted formation, prompting calls for atmospheric follow-up.

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

Google is using its year‑round Canary channel to ship a more polished beta ahead of Platform Stability in March.

iPhone 17e Tipped for February 19 Reveal With MagSafe and A19 at $599

Leaks coalesce around a near‑term press‑release debut that adds modern charging and a new chip to Apple’s budget iPhone tier at an aggressive price.

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.

Mercedes Lead Bahrain Test as Red Bull Power Claims and Rule Fight Leave Order Unclear

A pending compression‑ratio ruling before March homologation keeps the competitive picture unresolved.

U.S. Inflation Cools to 2.4% in January, Lifting Hopes for Earlier Fed Rate Cuts

Economists caution that shelter inflation may be understated because October data were imputed during the shutdown.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 as Shorts Crowd and On‑Chain Valuation Nears Undervalued Zone

A softer U.S. inflation print briefly revived risk appetite.

High Court Rules UK Proscription of Palestine Action Unlawful, Keeps Ban in Place for Now

Further submissions are due by February 20 ahead of a decision on whether the listing should be lifted.

Justice Department Sues Harvard to Compel Release of Admissions Records

The government asks a Boston federal judge to order five years of individualized records to test compliance with the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on race-conscious admissions.

Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Case Over Minnesota Church Protest

The prosecution tests a rare use of the FACE Act against reporters.

At Fort Bragg, Trump Honors Troops Behind Maduro Raid, Reveals Pilot Wounds

Trump used the visit to disclose helicopter pilot injuries and signal a Medal of Honor for a participant.

Ring Scraps Planned Flock Safety Integration After Super Bowl Backlash

Community Requests continues through Axon as privacy concerns over Ring’s AI features intensify.

Spotify Says Top Engineers Haven’t Written Code Since December as Honk AI Takes Over

A Claude Code–powered pipeline is accelerating releases by moving developers into supervisory roles.

Holiday Weekend Thaw Sets Up Sunday Soaker as Stronger Storm Targets Southern California Next Week

Forecasters now flag soaking Sunday rain for southern corridors followed by a stronger Southern California system.

Talks Continue on Greenland as Poll Backlash Grows and GOP Rift Widens

Leaders in Copenhagen and Nuuk reiterate sovereignty, rejecting any sale despite U.S. pressure.

Navy Relieves USS Mason Commander for Loss of Confidence

The destroyer continues its pre-deployment training under an interim skipper with the schedule unchanged.

U.S. and Taiwan Seal Trade Pact That Fixes 15% U.S. Tariff and Slashes Taiwan’s Duties

Taiwan’s legislature now reviews a pact trading a fixed 15% U.S. rate for broad tariff cuts plus scheduled purchases through 2029.

Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over Seedance 2.0’s Use of Disney IP

The move intensifies Hollywood’s fight over AI models that reproduce protected characters.

OpenAI Retires GPT-4o From ChatGPT After Safety and Legal Scrutiny

OpenAI says newer models add guardrails to curb unhealthy attachments.

Hyperscalers Set Record 2026 AI Capex as Markets Question the Payoff

Investor skepticism over payback is pressuring Big Tech shares.

Airbnb Makes AI Central as Bot Resolves One-Third of Support and Conversational Search Enters Tests

Executives say generative tools will lower support costs by improving resolution quality.

Samsung Ramps Up Galaxy S26 Launch With AI Push and ‘Privacy Display’ Teasers

Marketing now centers on on‑device AI with a built‑in screen‑privacy mode.

Ring Scraps Planned Flock Safety Integration After Super Bowl Backlash

Community Requests continues through Axon as privacy concerns over Ring’s AI features intensify.

DHS Sends Hundreds of Tech Subpoenas to Identify ICE Critics Online

The agency is using administrative subpoenas that bypass prior judicial review.

EVA AI’s NYC Pop-Up Turns Bar Tables Into Dates With Digital Partners

The experiment set out to normalize AI companionship by translating screen relationships into familiar date‑night rituals.

iPhone 17e Tipped for February 19 Reveal With MagSafe and A19 at $599

Leaks coalesce around a near‑term press‑release debut that adds modern charging and a new chip to Apple’s budget iPhone tier at an aggressive price.

Samsung ‘Wide Fold’ Surfaces in Early One UI 9 Leak, Pointing to Wider Book-Style Design

An instructional animation in early One UI 9 test builds points to active software preparation for a wider foldable format.

Credit-Score Dating App Score Relaunches With Open Access and Equifax-Verified Premium Tier

Luke Bailey says Equifax will run a soft pull with no credit impact, with full reports kept off the platform.

Solaris Lands 10-Year 500 MW Data-Center Power Lease as Shares Hit Record

The Hatchbo agreement spotlights a Power Solutions push that has lifted Solaris’s near-term EBITDA outlook.

Figure Confirms Breach Following Social Engineering Attack as ShinyHunters Publishes Alleged Customer Data

The lender says investigators are determining which files were affected.

X to Add In‑Feed Stock and Crypto Trading via Smart Cashtags in Coming Weeks

The move advances Musk’s super‑app vision by anchoring finance features to an in‑house payments beta.

xAI Founder Exodus Deepens After SpaceX Merger and Musk’s Reorg

Liquidity from newly issued SpaceX shares is fueling employee spinouts.

Broadcom Wins Fresh Bullish Calls as Custom AI Chip Outlook Accelerates

Fresh hyperscaler spending signals boost confidence in Broadcom’s custom AI chips.

Solar-Fan Sun Hat Gains Traction at Disney Parks as Reviews Temper Expectations

Reviewers report strong indoor airflow with limited outdoor cooling.

Xbox to Retire Community Social Clubs on Consoles in April 2026

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

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.

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

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

Arsenal’s Lead Trimmed to Four Points as Guardiola Weighs In on Tightening Title Race

Guardiola framed the final months as a fitness test, saying he would prefer Arsenal’s position.

Beijing Budget Briefly Listed Multimillion Payments to Eileen Gu, Renewing Scrutiny at Milan-Cortina

A Wall Street Journal review of a 2025 public budget found $6.6 million in allocations and nearly 100 million yuan over three years for Gu and fellow U.S.-born athlete Zhu Yi before officials scrubbed their names.

Holloway vs. Oliveira II Set for March 7 BMF Title Bout as Oliveira Flaunts Peak Form

Camps now frame the matchup as a technical, high‑pace clash likely to finish inside the distance.

Police Intervene in Providence–St. John’s Brawl That Leads to Six Ejections

The fight followed a hard foul by Providence forward Duncan Powell on former Friars standout Bryce Hopkins.

Destanee Aiava Says 2026 Will Be Her Final Season, Denouncing Tennis Culture in Blistering Post

She frames the decision as the culmination of long‑running mental‑health struggles after years of disillusionment with the sport.

Spurs Coach Pushes Wembanyama Into MVP Conversation as Center Claims Future ‘Face of NBA’

The third-year center is powering San Antonio’s 38-16 rise with elite two-way numbers.

Fudd, Strong Power No. 1 UConn Past Marquette, 71–56, to Reach 27–0

The closer margin highlighted a rebounding gap Auriemma has been pushing his team to fix.

Anthony Wins Dual Moguls Gold in Olympic Debut, U.S. Takes Silver and Bronze

The debut showcased technique‑weighted scoring under heavy snow, shaping outcomes.

No. 9 Kansas Visits No. 5 Iowa State on ABC Today, With Bracket Stakes in Play

The outcome may reshape the No. 2 seed picture in major bracket projections.

Harry Kane Hits 500 Career Goals as Bayern Beat Bremen to Restore Six-Point Lead

The England captain’s haul lifts his season total to 41 in 35 appearances, underscoring a relentless scoring run.

Evans Back in Front at Rally Sweden as Toyota Locks Out Top Four

Changing snow conditions have elevated Toyota's GR Yaris as the benchmark.

Padres Sign Nick Castellanos to One-Year Deal After Phillies Release

The move costs San Diego only the veteran minimum, with Philadelphia covering nearly all of his remaining salary.

NBA All-Star Saturday Kicks Off at Intuit Dome on NBC and Peacock

Pre-event favorites Kon Knueppel and Damian Lillard headline a field set for a revived Shooting Stars format as Lillard returns to the 3-Point Contest despite an Achilles rehab season.

FA Cup Fourth Round: Chelsea Cruise, Man City Advance, Mansfield Upset Burnley

Rotation and injuries shaped a weekend of expected wins and a standout shock, with the fifth‑round draw set for Monday.

No. 1 Arizona Hosts No. 16 Texas Tech on ESPN After First Loss

Arizona seeks a reset after its first setback as Dwayne Aristode’s absence forces a rotation tweak.

Alex Vesia Returns to Dodgers Camp, Gives First Public Remarks After Infant Daughter’s Death

In a six-minute statement at Camelback Ranch, the reliever said counseling has helped his family grieve.

Switzerland’s Kevin Fiala Undergoes Surgery After Olympic Injury, Ruled Out of Milan Games

An NHL source says the Kings scorer is likely done for the season, raising fresh concerns about Olympic injury risks.

After Double-Eye Surgery, Tom Aspinall Faces Uncertain Return as Vacate Rumors Are Disputed

Diagnosed bilateral traumatic Brown’s syndrome is still impairing his vision to the point he cannot train normally.

Derek Carr Opens Door to NFL Return, but Only for a Super Bowl-Caliber Team

The retired Saints quarterback says he is healthy and has already declined interest, with any comeback contingent on a trade since New Orleans still holds his contract rights.

Ireland Survive Italy Scare as Scotland End England’s Streak in Turbulent Six Nations Start

Bench reinforcements rescued Ireland following an extensive selection shake‑up.

Destanee Aiava Says 2026 Will Be Her Final Season, Denouncing Tennis Culture in Blistering Post

She frames the decision as the culmination of long‑running mental‑health struggles after years of disillusionment with the sport.

Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over Seedance 2.0’s Use of Disney IP

The move intensifies Hollywood’s fight over AI models that reproduce protected characters.

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

The outburst followed a Real Time bit mocking his recent Truth Social riff about Canada, China, hockey.

Celebrities Rally Behind Van Der Beek Family as GoFundMe Surges Past $2 Million

High-profile support underscores the financial strain of serious illness for even well-known performers.

Charli XCX Brings 'The Moment' to Berlinale, Declares the 'Brat' Era Over

At a Berlin press conference, she stressed the film’s mockumentary scenarios are dramatized rather than literal.

Rare Disney Couples Pop Up at EPCOT for Valentine’s Day Meet-and-Greets

Check the My Disney Experience app for current times because availability varies by day.

Frieren Season 2 Episode 6 Delayed One Week to Feb. 27, Kicking Off Divine Revolte Arc

The shift is due to Japanese broadcast changes, not production issues.

The Simpsons Marks 800th Episode This Weekend With Philadelphia Adventure

Producers say no finale is planned, with renewals extending the show through Season 40.

Tom Brady Responds as Logan Paul Intensifies NFL–WWE Athleticism Feud

Their exchange is doubling as promotion for the March 21 Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh.

Us Weekly Recommends Five Netflix Movies for Valentine’s Day

The curated list highlights genre range across eras to suit different Valentine’s tastes.

Emerald Fennell Explains Why Her Planned Zatanna Film Was Shelved

Fennell says her intensely psychological take strayed too far from what a studio superhero movie typically demands.

Actor’s Offhand Comment Raises Canon Questions for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ as Showrunner Notes Adaptation Mistakes

The showrunner says George R.R. Martin would guide any seasons that extend past the three published novellas.

Bad Bunny’s Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws GOP Scrutiny While FCC Shelves Case

An initial FCC review found the broadcast’s explicit lyrics were edited, undercutting indecency complaints.

Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” Opens With Split Reviews and Strong Word of Mouth

A condensed, style‑forward take anchored by a Charli XCX score now faces a closely watched opening‑weekend test for an R‑rated literary remake.

WBD, Tony Khan Deny Report They Pulled Brody King From AEW Dynamite

Despite his Feb. 11 absence, King remains booked to face MJF on Saturday in Sydney.

Correa Declines Bad Bunny’s Insurance Offer, Will Skip WBC Under Tightened Coverage Rules

Following an NFP denial, MLB, the Astros and agent Scott Boras told him to avoid a nonapproved insurer flagged for past nonpayment.

Sarah Spain Says Sitting Near Vice President J.D. Vance at Olympics Made Her ‘Ill’

Conservative media coverage has elevated her podcast account without any official response reported.

Cynthia Erivo Says Her Bond With Ariana Grande Is Platonic, Not Romantic

She links the speculation to a lack of visibility for deep platonic friendships.

Mike Tyson Reaffirms Mayweather Exhibition Is On

No date or venue has been confirmed despite a competing June 27 Mayweather–Zambidis claim.

Alex Vesia Returns to Dodgers Camp, Gives First Public Remarks After Infant Daughter’s Death

In a six-minute statement at Camelback Ranch, the reliever said counseling has helped his family grieve.

Officials Outline Next Steps for Massive Potomac Sewage Spill, Targeting Nine-Month Full Repair

Authorities now project nine months for permanent fixes following a four-to-six-week bulkhead phase to isolate the damaged line.

North and Central Texas Storms Strengthen With Localized Severe and Flash-Flood Risks

Forecasters flag localized flash‑flood potential from training downpours even as a formal watch remains unlikely.

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.

Rocky Outer World in 'Inside-Out' Star System Challenges Planet Formation Theory

The Science study points to sequential, gas-depleted formation, prompting calls for atmospheric follow-up.

Rocket Lab Sets Late-February HASTE Launch to Fly Hypersonix DART AE for DIU

The flight uses Rocket Lab’s HASTE service to generate real hypersonic data for DIU to advance Hypersonix’s hydrogen scramjet program.

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.

SpaceX Targets Saturday Vandenberg Launch to Add 24 Starlink Satellites to Orbit

The mission advances the constellation with a veteran Falcon 9 making its 22nd flight before a planned landing on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship.

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.

Science Study Reveals 'Material Intelligence' in Elephant Trunk Whiskers

Scientists show a stiff-to-soft design maps touch along each bristle to explain the trunk’s delicate control.

New Analysis Finds Comet 41P Likely Flipped Its Spin After Record 2017 Slowdown

Uneven jets of gas likely torqued the comet’s unusually small nucleus, offering a clue to why many tiny comets vanish quickly.

Europe Names Dart-Frog Toxin in Navalny’s Death, Blames Russian State

A joint investigation says samples confirmed epibatidine, prompting a formal notification to the chemical weapons watchdog.

Beijing Budget Briefly Listed Multimillion Payments to Eileen Gu, Renewing Scrutiny at Milan-Cortina

A Wall Street Journal review of a 2025 public budget found $6.6 million in allocations and nearly 100 million yuan over three years for Gu and fellow U.S.-born athlete Zhu Yi before officials scrubbed their names.

Trump Reportedly Lashed Out at GOP Critics and Froze Them Out After Racist Obama Video

Officials label the post a staff error, with retaliation reports facing pushback.

After Massive Barrage, Ukraine Presses for Feb. 24 Decisions on Energy and Air-Defense Aid

Zelenskyy seeks commitments through Europe-backed PURL following last-minute interceptor deliveries during the Feb. 12 attack.

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

The outburst followed a Real Time bit mocking his recent Truth Social riff about Canada, China, hockey.

Talks Continue on Greenland as Poll Backlash Grows and GOP Rift Widens

Leaders in Copenhagen and Nuuk reiterate sovereignty, rejecting any sale despite U.S. pressure.

Trump to Unveil Gaza Fund, Troop Offers as Board of Peace Meets Feb. 19

European leaders question the body's mandate.

Sarah Spain Says Sitting Near Vice President J.D. Vance at Olympics Made Her ‘Ill’

Conservative media coverage has elevated her podcast account without any official response reported.

DHS Enters Funding Lapse Over ICE Dispute as TSA Agents Work Without Pay

Democrats condition new money on limits to ICE tactics after two Minneapolis deaths, with Senate rules requiring a bipartisan deal.

European Ministers Press Albanese’s Ouster as UN Decries Attacks and Transcript Disputes Viral Clip

Her critics confront a system that has no precedent for removing a special rapporteur.

Refinery Fire Strikes Havana as Cuba’s Fuel Emergency Intensifies Under U.S. Oil Squeeze

The UN human rights office warns oil shortages tied to new U.S. restrictions are threatening essential services across the island.

Orbán Escalates Anti-EU Rhetoric as Magyar Alleges 'Kompromat' Plot Ahead of Hungarian Vote

Independent polls put Péter Magyar’s Tisza ahead by about 10 points before the April 12 election.

Officials Outline Next Steps for Massive Potomac Sewage Spill, Targeting Nine-Month Full Repair

Authorities now project nine months for permanent fixes following a four-to-six-week bulkhead phase to isolate the damaged line.

WBD, Tony Khan Deny Report They Pulled Brody King From AEW Dynamite

Despite his Feb. 11 absence, King remains booked to face MJF on Saturday in Sydney.

Bad Bunny’s Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws GOP Scrutiny While FCC Shelves Case

An initial FCC review found the broadcast’s explicit lyrics were edited, undercutting indecency complaints.

Schools Cancel Picture Days After Viral Claims Tie Lifetouch to Epstein Files

The DOJ release renewed scrutiny of Apollo cofounder Leon Black, with news reviews finding no evidence that Lifetouch or student images are implicated.

U.S. Strikes More Than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria This Month Under Operation Hawkeye

CENTCOM says the strikes aim to prevent an ISIS resurgence following the transfer of roughly 5,700 detainees to Iraq.

Charli XCX Brings 'The Moment' to Berlinale, Declares the 'Brat' Era Over

At a Berlin press conference, she stressed the film’s mockumentary scenarios are dramatized rather than literal.

Rubio Courts Europe at Munich as Merz Reveals Franco-German Nuclear Talks

Rubio’s outreach meets a Europe intent on greater strategic autonomy.

Up to 250,000 Rally in Munich as Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Urges Global Pressure

Pahlavi courts international backing by meeting Zelenskyy to press for tougher sanctions over Tehran’s ties to Russia.

Europe Names Dart-Frog Toxin in Navalny’s Death, Blames Russian State

A joint investigation says samples confirmed epibatidine, prompting a formal notification to the chemical weapons watchdog.

SWAT Detains Several Near Nancy Guthrie’s Home After Lead Yields Search Warrant

A late-night search near the Tucson neighborhood yielded a warrant, with detainees questioned, no arrests announced.

Woman Dies After Fall Through Cape Cod Ice as Search for Husband Continues

Police say scene evidence points to the husband falling in earlier, prompting a continuing search of Bee's River.

Retired Forensic Artist Unveils Unofficial Sketch in Nancy Guthrie Search

The image draws from limited features visible in FBI doorbell video of a masked visitor.

Suspect Detained After Two Women Attacked at Sunset Park R Station

Detectives are questioning a 25-year-old detainee after what police called a random platform attack.

Hacienda Heights Men Charged in Online Brothel Dispatch Case After Statewide Raids

Authorities describe a centralized online dispatch that coordinated commercial sex appointments across California.

Schools Cancel Picture Days After Viral Claims Tie Lifetouch to Epstein Files

The DOJ release renewed scrutiny of Apollo cofounder Leon Black, with news reviews finding no evidence that Lifetouch or student images are implicated.

Four Killed as Epic E1000 Crashes Into Emerald Mountain Near Steamboat Springs

Federal investigators have begun documenting the scene to determine why the turboprop hit Emerald Mountain during its approach.

DHS Enters Funding Lapse Over ICE Dispute as TSA Agents Work Without Pay

Democrats condition new money on limits to ICE tactics after two Minneapolis deaths, with Senate rules requiring a bipartisan deal.

U.S. Strikes More Than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria This Month Under Operation Hawkeye

CENTCOM says the strikes aim to prevent an ISIS resurgence following the transfer of roughly 5,700 detainees to Iraq.

Brockton Double-Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico, Held in San Diego Pending Extradition

A yearlong U.S. Marshals operation with Mexican authorities led to the 23-year-old’s capture after the mall shooting left two teens dead.

Reported Immigration Arrest of Elderly Nanny in San Francisco Prompts City Response

City officials say police were not involved under sanctuary rules.

Three Federal Officers Injured in Downtown Los Angeles Clash During Student Walkout

Federal officials vow prosecutions after video shows protesters rushing detention-center grounds.

PGI Chief Ramil Palafox Gets 20 Years for $200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi

Prosecutors describe an MLM scheme sustained by fake trading dashboards that drew in more than 90,000 investors.

San José Assistant Principal Arrested in Child Sex Sting Targeting 13-Year-Old Decoy

Police say the Super Bowl‑week ICAC operation yielded 11 arrests, with Sunrise Middle School removing the administrator from campus.

Trump Grants Full Pardons to Five Former NFL Players, Including Joe Klecko and Jamal Lewis

Officials framed the move as a second chance that may restore certain civil rights.

ICE and Border Patrol Vacate Terminal Island Staging Site

Local monitoring is credited with prompting the move, with no explanation from DHS.

Queen Creek Crash Now Claims 2 Lives, 3 Others Injured

Police report a second victim died after being hospitalized.

Ring Scraps Planned Flock Safety Integration After Super Bowl Backlash

Community Requests continues through Axon as privacy concerns over Ring’s AI features intensify.

DHS Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Fails to Clear Funding Bill

Democrats are withholding support pending statutory limits on immigration enforcement.

Refinery Fire Strikes Havana as Cuba’s Fuel Emergency Intensifies Under U.S. Oil Squeeze

The UN human rights office warns oil shortages tied to new U.S. restrictions are threatening essential services across the island.

DHS Enters Funding Lapse Over ICE Dispute as TSA Agents Work Without Pay

Democrats condition new money on limits to ICE tactics after two Minneapolis deaths, with Senate rules requiring a bipartisan deal.

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 as Shorts Crowd and On‑Chain Valuation Nears Undervalued Zone

A softer U.S. inflation print briefly revived risk appetite.

Oil Set for Second Weekly Decline as Iran Risk Eases and Oversupply Signs Build

An IEA demand cut alongside a hefty U.S. stock build kept pressure on crude despite a brief bounce.

ICE Drawdown Begins in Minnesota as Minneapolis Puts January Losses at $203 Million

City estimates $203.1 million in January losses to justify an urgent push for outside relief.

U.S. and China Pledge to Step Up Dialogue in Munich Ahead of April Summit

Chinese readouts emphasized leader-level consensus before a planned April Trump–Xi summit, with no U.S. readout.

At Munich Security Conference, Ocasio-Cortez Stumbles on Question About Defending Taiwan

The exchange sharpened questions over how Washington explains its long-standing policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan.

Grayscale Seeks to Convert AAVE Trust Into Spot ETF on NYSE Arca

The SEC review will test Grayscale’s effort to offer regulated, direct exposure to Aave’s governance token with Coinbase as custodian.

U.S. Inflation Cools to 2.4% in January, Lifting Hopes for Earlier Fed Rate Cuts

Economists caution that shelter inflation may be understated because October data were imputed during the shutdown.

U.S. and Taiwan Seal Trade Pact That Fixes 15% U.S. Tariff and Slashes Taiwan’s Duties

Taiwan’s legislature now reviews a pact trading a fixed 15% U.S. rate for broad tariff cuts plus scheduled purchases through 2029.

NY Fed Says Americans Bore About 90% of 2025 Tariff Costs as Legal Showdown Nears

The new analysis highlights a late-year shift toward greater exporter absorption alongside a surge in tariff collections.

Disney World Hikes Lightning Lane Prices for Presidents’ Day Peak as Premier Passes Sell Out

The holiday weekend triggers Disney’s date-specific pricing strategy for its skip-the-line tiers.

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.

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

The project advances into active development, prompting a director search.

Illumination Unveils New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Posters Ahead of April Release

New art underscores the sequel’s leap to galaxy‑scale settings with callbacks built to reward longtime fans.

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.

Analysts Recalibrate AppLovin Price Targets After Q4 Beat as Genie Debate Continues

Deutsche Bank highlights improved risk‑reward after the Project Genie selloff with the technology’s impact still uncertain.

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.

Wells Fargo Trims Roblox Price Target After Beat as Analyst Optimism Builds

The bank maintained Overweight after results beat forecasts with guidance that outpaced expectations.

Shueisha Games and ACQUIRE Announce 'Yakoh Shinobi Ops' for PS5 and PC With 2027 Launch Window

The co-op stealth title centers on synchronized infiltration and extraction using distinct Shinobi abilities.

Norwegian Retailer Offers Free GTA 6 for Babies Born on Nov. 19, 2026

Key eligibility rules remain undisclosed for the tongue-in-cheek Instagram stunt by Komplett.