Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk agreed to a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on February 25, 2026, and will enter Spring Training as a non-roster invitee, sources report. The deal, first reported by Jack Curry of The YES Network and summarized by MLB Trade Rumors, gives the 34-year-old an opportunity to compete for a … Read more
Lead In June 1982, the high-energy musical sequel Grease 2 opened alongside Steven Spielberg’s E.T. and failed to match the cultural and commercial triumph of the 1978 original. Despite a production budget reportedly roughly twice that of Grease, the follow-up stumbled at the box office but has since been reassessed by audiences and critics as … Read more
Lead: At Good Company Doughnuts in Arlington, Va., a QR code asking customers to rate their BLT illustrates a wider trend: businesses large and small are asking for feedback more often than ever. The push—via QR codes, follow-up emails and texts—arrived partly because platforms such as Amazon reward sellers with greater visibility when they collect … Read more
Lead: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the moon moves through Cancer and astrologers signal a relaxed Moon Alert with no restrictions on shopping or major decisions. Across the zodiac most signs enjoy a favorable tone—many are described as “positive” or “dynamic”—with generosity, social ease and practical gains emphasized. The day favors family, group interactions and … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told delegates at the ruling Workers’ Party congress on Feb. 26, 2026, that relations with Washington could improve if the United States accepts North Korea as a nuclear-armed state. The comments came as Pyongyang wrapped a seven-day party meeting held once every five years, during which Kim outlined foreign-policy goals … Read more
Lead: Adrian Aviles, husband of late congressional aide Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, told CNN on Feb. 25, 2026 that Rep. Tony Gonzales is a “predator” and accused him of repeated lies as allegations of an affair have resurfaced. Aviles said he released alleged text messages between his late wife and Gonzales; Gonzales has denied an affair, … Read more
Lead: Stellantis on February 26, 2026 reported full-year 2025 results showing net revenues of €153.5 billion, down 2% versus 2024, and a net loss of €22.3 billion largely driven by €25.4 billion of unusual charges tied to a strategic reset. The company said the reset re-centers product and powertrain choices around customer preferences and reflected … Read more
Lead South Korean director Park Chan‑wook has been appointed president of the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 12 to May 23, 2026. The festival announcement places Park at the head of a jury that will judge Competition titles at one of the world’s most closely watched film events. Park … Read more
Lead: On February 26, 2026, former U.S. Air Force officer Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, was arrested in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and charged in a criminal complaint for providing and conspiring to provide defense services to pilots of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Authorities say Brown, an experienced fighter pilot and former F-35 instructor, … Read more
Four years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion, the Biden and Trump administrations’ proposals and Kyiv’s firm refusal have collided with hard battlefield realities. In a draft plan reported by Axios in November, U.S. negotiators reportedly proposed recognizing Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk as de facto Russian-held territory while leaving Russia in control of parts of … Read more
Lead: U.S. stock futures dipped Wednesday night after mixed corporate reports from Nvidia and Salesforce altered investor sentiment. Nvidia posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and modest after-hours gains, while Salesforce fell more than 4% after issuing disappointing fiscal 2027 revenue guidance. The regular session had been positive: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher, and the … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 25, 2026, Micron Technology (MU) and Sandisk (SNDK) stood out among semiconductor names after strong starts to the year: Micron up about 46% and Sandisk up about 169% year-to-date. Both companies are riding surging demand for memory and flash driven by AI workloads in data centers, which has pushed prices and profit … Read more
Lead Bianca Censori, 31, unveiled a striking pink pixie haircut while arriving at an art exhibit at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 26 February 2026. Photographs show the architect stepping out of a black car in a yellow bra and silver mini skirt, completing the look with cream heels. The appearance marked … Read more
Global markets showed mixed signals on Feb. 25–26, 2026 as investor optimism from Nvidia Corp.’s strong earnings gave way to caution after the chipmaker issued a softer sales outlook. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped about 0.1% following a two-day rebound, while an early post-market jump in Nvidia faded as traders pared large directional … Read more
Lead: A parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, near Manchester, has become a sharp early test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid intense national pressure. The contest, reported on Feb. 26, 2026, pits Labour against Reform U.K. and the Green Party in a seat long regarded as a Labour stronghold. Local polls show the three … Read more
