Lead: A new analysis published 26 February 2026 finds that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) correlates with faster epigenetic aging in men roughly aged 50–65. Researchers examined blood samples and DNA methylation from a randomly selected group of 326 adults enrolled in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 1999–2000 and … Read more
Spigen has refreshed its MagFit accessory lineup to match Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series, offering cases and add-ons intended to make a new S26 feel different from day one. The company — which markets itself on nearly 20 years in the accessories business — updated multiple case designs and introduced MagFit-compatible wallets, chargers and grips ahead … Read more
Lead: On Thursday, 26 February 2026, a Hong Kong appellate court quashed two fraud convictions against 78-year-old media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, delivering a rare legal victory in his long-running litigation. Lai will remain in custody because he is serving a separate 20-year sentence imposed under the China‑backed national security law. The overturned … Read more
Lead: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told delegates at the ruling party congress this week that his nuclear-armed state could “completely destroy” South Korea if its security were threatened, while reiterating a refusal to negotiate with Seoul. The speech, carried by state media, also signaled a conditional willingness to talk with Washington if the … Read more
Real Madrid secured progression in the Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu. The win was driven by individual quality and crucial interventions at key moments, rather than sustained control. Tchouaméni opened the scoring and Vinícius Jr. added the decisive second, while Benfica pulled one back through a moment … Read more
Lead On Feb. 25, 2026, Cuba’s Interior Ministry reported that its coast guard killed four people aboard a speedboat that had entered Cuban waters from Florida and alleged the vessel’s occupants intended to carry out a terrorist infiltration. The ministry said the craft was one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo … Read more
On Wednesday night, Feb. 26, 2026, roughly 30 pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside the Paramount Studios lot during the Los Angeles premiere of Scream 7, calling for a boycott ahead of the film’s Feb. 27 release. Protesters waved Palestinian flags, beat drums and blew horns while chanting slogans such as “Boycott Scream 7” and “Free, free, … Read more
Lead The Las Vegas Raiders have put a steep price on edge rusher Maxx Crosby in ongoing trade discussions, according to a recent NBC Sports report. Per league channels, the team is asking for two first-round draft picks plus an additional player in return for the 28-year-old defensive end. The demand mirrors the package the … Read more
Lead Hall of Famer Tony Dungy, after 17 seasons with NBC’s Football Night in America, is likely to lose his regular on-air slot as the network plans a significant revamp of its Sunday pregame show, sources told The Athletic via the New York Times. The change is among the first moves in a broader reshuffle … Read more
Lead: The International Monetary Fund has publicly urged the United States to alter its current economic policy direction, the Financial Times reports. The call, carried in FT coverage, frames the IMF’s message as a warning about risks from the existing policy mix and their potential spillovers for global growth. The report places the appeal in … Read more
At a Feb. 26, 2026 interview with CNBC, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against widespread investor fears that generative AI will displace enterprise software firms. Speaking after Nvidia reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue that jumped 73% year-over-year to $68.13 billion and issued a bullish fiscal‑first‑quarter guide of $78 billion ±2%, Huang argued agentic AI will … Read more
On Feb. 25, 2026, a senior Department of Homeland Security official told a conference call of state election administrators that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year’s midterm elections. Heather Honey, DHS assistant secretary for election integrity, described any suggestion of ICE presence at voting sites as “disinformation,” … Read more
Lead INDIANAPOLIS — Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine delivered a mix of color, coaching tips and defensive prospects staking claims for early draft attention. Reporters crossed paths with Titans GM Mike Borgonzi and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel in adjacent media rooms, while a group of top defensive prospects — including Rueben Bain … Read more
Lead: On Feb. 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a closely watched dispute over whether counties that foreclose on homes to collect unpaid property taxes must compensate former owners beyond the tax debt. The case stems from an Isabella County, Michigan foreclosure that produced $76,000 at auction while the family says the … Read more
Vice-President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration will temporarily halt more than a quarter-billion dollars in federal Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota as part of a newly declared “war on fraud.” The move, announced at a Washington press briefing with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid administrator Mehmet Oz, follows a sprawling fraud probe … Read more
