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On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico posted a notice titled “Security Alert — Update 7: Ongoing Security Operations.” Attempts to view the full advisory on the official site returned a technical error reading, “We’re sorry, this site is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Please try again in a few moments. Exception: … Read more

Lead The Indiana House of Representatives advanced a bill that would make up to $1 billion in public funding available for a proposed Chicago Bears stadium, passing the measure by a 95–4 margin, according to local reporting. The vote moves the proposal closer to final consideration in Indiana but does not finalize construction or a … Read more

Lead: On February 23, 2026, Microsoft installed Asha Sharma as Xbox CEO and promoted Matt Booty to Chief Content Officer, marking a leadership handoff as Xbox enters its 25th year. At an internal all‑hands and in follow‑up conversations, Sharma framed a “return to Xbox” that centers the console, reassures long‑time players, and promises measured experimentation … Read more

On Feb. 24, 2026, entertainment reporting published a copy of Amber Morrison’s driver’s license showing a birth date of April 2, 1991, confirming she is 34. The document was presented in response to circulating online claims that her age had been misstated. Sources cited by the outlet described Morrison as a full‑time working mother who … Read more

Lead: Stephen Colbert returned to the cameras live for what he called the final live installment of The Late Show immediately after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in February 2026. The show began nearly 30 minutes late because the president’s speech ran more than an hour and 45 minutes, the longest SOTU … Read more

On Feb. 24, 2026, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:04:10 p.m. EST (2304:10 UTC), inserting 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit and confirming deployment shortly after the flight. The twilight mission, designated Starlink 6-110, was the company’s 18th launch of 2026 supporting the Starlink broadband … Read more

CINCINNATI — The on-site preview for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine begins in earnest with a short list of measurable standouts likely to shift draft conversations. Coverage opens around tight end Kenyon Sadiq and several linebackers, offensive tackles and speedsters at receiver and running back, while only one quarterback — North Dakota State’s Cole Payton … Read more

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union that challenged his claim the country is in a “golden age,” saying many families still face high costs more than a year into his second term. Speaking from Colonial Williamsburg on the 250th anniversary of American independence, Spanberger framed … Read more

Australian police have arrested two men as part of an investigation into the disappearance and death of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was taken from his North Ryde home in a pre-dawn raid on 13 February. Forensic testing has confirmed that human remains recovered near a golf course on the city outskirts belong to Baghsarian, authorities … Read more

Lead On Tuesday morning at the NFL Scouting Combine, Patriots EVP Eliot Wolf addressed reporters, offering a wide-ranging set of remarks about the team’s 2025 draft class, roster priorities and offseason approach. Wolf opened by acknowledging the New England blizzard and logistical challenges; Mike Vrabel was scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Across … Read more

Lead A North Carolina woman reported missing in 2001 has been located alive, but she has asked authorities not to disclose her whereabouts to family or the public. Michele Hundley Smith, 38 when she disappeared, was found by Rockingham County officials this past week in North Carolina. Sheriff’s deputies notified Smith’s relatives that she had … Read more

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, equity markets across East Asia pushed to new peaks after a tech-led relief rally on Wall Street eased immediate concerns about AI-driven disruption. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.72% to clear the 6,000 mark for the first time, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped more than 1.4% to a fresh high. Gains … Read more

Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic rebuttal immediately after President Donald Trump concluded his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill, challenging his record on the economy, immigration and public safety. Spanberger, 46, framed her remarks around three questions she said every American should ask: whether the president is making life more affordable, whether he … Read more

President Donald Trump told reporters at a pre-State of the Union gathering on Feb. 23, 2026, that he will use Tuesday night’s address to press for fresh personal and corporate tax cuts. He said he expects Congress to advance the plan via a second party-line budget reconciliation effort, a parliamentary route that can bypass the … Read more

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio forcefully rejected speculation that C.J. Stroud could be moved this offseason. The comments came days after the Texans’ 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots in the 2025-2026 Divisional Round, a game in which Stroud threw four interceptions. With Stroud now … Read more