Lead: Four years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the fighting remains Europe’s largest conflict since World War II, with heavy tolls on soldiers and civilians and far-reaching effects on regional security. The war enters its fifth year on Feb. 24, 2026, with no clear end in sight even … Read more
Skywatchers at the end of February will see six planets grouped on one side of the Sun in a so-called planetary parade. The lineup — visible across much of the globe over the weekend and into the days that follow — will include four naked-eye planets and two that require optical aid. Observers are advised … Read more
Lead: In late February 2026, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserted on a promotional tour that a Harvard doctor had “cured schizophrenia” with ketogenic diets. Psychiatric researchers and the clinician cited by Kennedy say that claim overstates the evidence. They note the literature contains only small case reports and that larger, … Read more
Netflix co-chief Ted Sarandos defended the company’s proposed $82.7 billion (£61 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery assets on 23 February, saying the deal would add capacity and drive growth in film and television production. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that Netflix would be buying a studio and distribution arm it currently lacks, … Read more
Lead On Feb. 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear consolidated cases that ask whether Americans can obtain compensation in U.S. courts for property seized by Fidel Castro’s government in 1960. Plaintiffs include the Havana Docks Company and Exxon Mobil, challenging companies and operators that later used or profited from the seized assets. The … Read more
In Scottsdale, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, a spring-training inning unfolded into one of the strangest triple plays in modern major-league memory. With a smoke alarm blaring and recorded evacuation instructions playing in the ballpark, San Francisco left-hander Robbie Ray faced three batters, issued two walks and yielded a single — and yet the … Read more
Lead On Feb. 23, 2026, as the European Union prepared public shows of support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Hungary announced it would block a new E.U. sanctions package and delay movement on a planned €90 billion (about $106 billion) financial aid package for Kyiv. The move creates immediate uncertainty … Read more
Lead Co-owners of the Craig Station power complex in northwest Colorado planned to retire Craig 1 at the end of 2025 after building wind and solar replacements, but a federal order issued the day before that scheduled shutdown has required the unit remain available for at least 90 days. The U.S. Department of Energy, citing … Read more
Lead: On February 23, 2026, global markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s newly outlined plan for global tariffs on U.S. imports, prompting traders to pare holdings of U.S. assets and pressuring the dollar. The greenback fell as much as 0.3% in early trading before recovering most losses by midday. U.S. Treasuries moved only modestly, with … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday is shaping up as a rehearsal of the Republican pitch ahead of November’s midterm elections, aimed at persuading voters who remain unconvinced after his first year back in office. He is expected to highlight jobs, prices and immigration while attributing lingering economic pain to … Read more
On February 23, 2026, Mexico’s military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, that wounded and ultimately killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — set off waves of unrest across the country. The White House said the US provided intelligence support for the operation; Mexico’s Defense Ministry reported cartel … Read more
February 23, 2026 — After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer left her on edge, 40-year-old Sadia Zapp of New York began an SSRI and found the constant, paralyzing worry eased. At the same time, high-profile critics including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have publicly questioned the safety and wider … Read more
Thousands of California delegates, activists and elected officials converged at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on 22 February 2026, united by anger at President Donald Trump and confidence that the Golden State can blunt his influence in the November midterms. Speakers — from Nancy Pelosi to Gavin Newsom allies — framed the gathering as … Read more
Lead: If your Smart TV frequently buffers, stutters, or refuses to play high‑quality video, the root cause may be your wireless network rather than the TV or the streaming app. Since Netflix began in 2007 the streaming ecosystem has exploded, and modern 4K streams demand consistent bandwidth and low latency. Many manufacturers and streaming services … Read more
Lead: In the wake of The Night Agent season three finale on Netflix, creator and showrunner Shawn Ryan laid out why key deaths occurred, who might reappear and what the series could look like next. The season centers on Peter Sutherland’s investigation into a money-laundering scheme tied to a terrorist group and the White House, … Read more
