The group’s commander emphasizes their commitment to Iran and hints at a more active response compared to previous conflicts. | World News
Month: February 2026
Von der Leyen pushes through Mercosur deal, splitting European leaders – as it happened
Trade between the EU and two South American countries may start within two months under a provision application of the deal
Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws
Javier Milei’s boosters say law will revive employment, but critics decry cuts to severance and longer working hours
AP reporter speaks to Iranian doctors who say agents intimidated them and obstructed medical care
Iranian doctors say that during last month’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, security agents swarmed hospitals in multiple cities, hunting for wounded protesters. The agents intimidated medical staff, prevented treatment
World shares are mostly higher in a week dominated by AI news
Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia after the worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower. U.S. futures fell as investors focused on
South Korea to get fully functional Google Maps after nod to map data transfer
This decision, conditioned on security measures, may challenge local services like Naver and Kakao while addressing US concerns over market access. | World News
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer
Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.
Tech giant Anthropic vs Pentagon over how much AI can be used in war, surveilling US citizens
Anthropic has not been an unwilling partner to US military so far; but it has some red lines over how much of its AI should be used for war, national security | World News
Trump ‘not happy’ with Iran situation and says military force is still an option
US president accuses Tehran of failing to ‘negotiate in good faith’ over its nuclear programme
How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans
The special election in northern England was supposed to be neck-and-neck-and-neck: a three-way scrap between the governing Labour Party, fighting to keep control of a seat in its historic heartland, and two outsiders – the hard-right populist Reform UK party, and the new-look progressive Green Party. In the end, it wasn’t even close.
India logs 7.8 percent quarterly growth after data overhaul
India’s economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the last quarter of 2025 driven by solid consumer spending, data showed Friday, using a new framework that calculates economic
National and International News in Focus
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Scouting America will alter several policies to maintain its support from the U.S. military.
Did the EU bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan?
On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process.
Marco Rubio orders US officials to stop commentary that could strain Iran talks
Exclusive: memo came after Mike Huckabee’s remarks about Israel sparked alarm inside White House
Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks
Trump tells reporters he would ‘love not to use’ military force against Iran but added, ‘Sometimes you have to.’
Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza
Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government’s support for Gaza, saying it was “on the right side of history”.
Epstein scandal highlights ‘silencing’ of women, Danish breakthrough on HIV transmission, Belarus rights update
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Epstein and Gisèle Pellicot scandals are an illustration of intensifying threats to women and girls forced to suffer in silence.
Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France
France’s health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
NASA announces overhaul of Artemis lunar program amid technical delays
NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar program that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Americans can return to the
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Feb. 27: The ICC begins hearings against Rodrigo Duterte, the Russia-Ukraine war marks a grim anniversary, and China continues…
OpenAI reaches key deal with US Department of War amid Trump VS Anthropic AI
Sam Altman said that OpenAI would build technical safeguards to ensure that the AI models being deployed to the network “behave as they should”. | World News
Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in $110 bn mega-merger
US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance announced Friday it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the combined company at $110 billion, after beating Netflix in a bruising bidding
NFL announces 2026 salary cap, leaving Patriots in good shape
For the first time, the cap has jumped over the $300 million mark.
Ohio State’s Lorenzo Styles Jr. runs fastest 40 by a safety since at least 2003
After Ohio State’s Sonny Styles dominated at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, his brother and Buckeyes teammate, Lorenzo, joined him by showing historic speed on Friday.
Oleksandr Usyk to face former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven, May 23
Oleksandr Usyk takes on a kickboxer for the WBC heavyweight title.
Financial District Manhattan (02-27-26)
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????MAJOR Giants Rumors on Jeremiyah Love & Kenneth Walker
Giants combine news & rumors focus on NY Giants free agency rumors at the running back position. Notre Dame Football running back Jeremiyah Love, Seattle Sea…
Snow Shovelers Answered the Mayor’s Call, But Payday May Not Arrive Until Spring
Mamdani’s $30-per-hour rate got lots of people clearing sidewalks, but some workers who shoveled in past storms have yet to see a paycheck.
Falcons fire LaTroy Lewis amid investigation into sexual assault allegations while at Michigan
Lewis, who coached at Michigan from 2022 to 2025, was hired by the Falcons earlier this month.
At least 4 injured in 9 vehicle crash on Long Island expressway
A multi-vehicle crash on the Westbound Long Island expressway in Long Island City left at least 4 injured.https://abc7ny.com/post/cars-piled-multiple-vehicle…
Mets vs Cardinals (2/27/26)
Freddy Peralta breezed through three perfect innings as he builds towards his Mets’ Opening Day assignment and MJ Melendez, in a battle to make the big leagu…
New York City LIVE Manhattan on Friday (February 27, 2026)
New York City LIVE Manhattan on Friday (February 27, 2026)???? Support The NYC Walking Show ????Only YouTube Super Chats and Super Stickers will appear on live c…
Demi Moore goes rock ‘n’ roll with a fresh bob and an all-leather look for Gucci
Demi Moore opted for a rock ‘n’ roll look at Friday’s Gucci fashion show, not only rocking head-to-toe leather, but also debuting a blunt bob haircut.
After clinging for dear life, chairlift skier breaks silence
A skier at a Southern California resort breaks silence after nearly falling to her death from a chair lift at Big Bear Lake.
Terrifying video shows California skier dangling from chairlift as fellow riders struggle to save her
Video shows a California skier dangling from her chairlift on Big Bear Mountain as fellow skiers try to save her from falling.
Gavin Newsom touts ‘most ambitious water plan’ in California history
Gavin Newsom wants to improve California’s water supply system with what he’s calling the “most ambitious” plan in state history.
Scouts drop DEI, ‘pro-trans’ approach— hooray!
We’re overjoyed to see Scouting America, long known as the Boy Scouts of America, ditch the DEI policies it adopted amid the country’s post-2020 racial fever.
Pink in consideration to take over Kelly Clarkson’s talk show slot at NBC
Pink is reportedly being eyed to take over Kelly Clarkson’s talk show slot at NBC, as the latter prepares to leave the network this fall.
Cops identify 3 New Jersey women in Wendy’s drive-thru rampage caught on video
New Jersey police have identified the three women involved in a wild fight with Wendy’s drive-thru staffers in Ewing Township last week, video of which went viral online.
First Alert Weather: Get outside Saturday in New York
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Mamdani pitches Sunnyside Yards housing project to Trump to build 12,000 homes in Queens
Thousands of new apartments and tens of thousands of jobs could be in New York City’s future after a surprising and seemingly sunny meeting between Mayor Zohran…
St. John’s cancels ‘One Piece’ card giveaway
There’s a big upset going into this weekend’s matchup between St. John’s and Villanova, but it’s not on the court. Fans hoping to take home freebies…
Werk Room Weekly: ‘Annie’ Rusical, tearful Athena Dion and Juicy Love Dion lip sync, more
Lights, sequins, and family drama. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18, Episode 9 goes full Broadway-meets-ballroom with the “Fannie: The Hard Knock…
Josh Minott flashes vs. former team, but Celtics’ 3-point barrage buries Nets in 37-point loss
Brooklyn fell to the Boston Celtics 148-111 at TD Garden, dropping to 15-44 and tying its longest losing streak of the season at seven games.
NFL announces 2026 salary cap, leaving Patriots in good shape
For the first time, the cap has jumped over the $300 million mark.
Ohio State’s Lorenzo Styles Jr. runs fastest 40 by a safety since at least 2003
After Ohio State’s Sonny Styles dominated at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, his brother and Buckeyes teammate, Lorenzo, joined him by showing historic speed on Friday.
Oleksandr Usyk to face former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven, May 23
Oleksandr Usyk takes on a kickboxer for the WBC heavyweight title.
Financial District Manhattan (02-27-26)
This stream is created with Live today is walking aftermath snowstorm, snow melt and walking tour of Financial District Manhattan, New York City. Friday, Fe…
????MAJOR Giants Rumors on Jeremiyah Love & Kenneth Walker
Giants combine news & rumors focus on NY Giants free agency rumors at the running back position. Notre Dame Football running back Jeremiyah Love, Seattle Sea…
Falcons fire LaTroy Lewis amid investigation into sexual assault allegations while at Michigan
Lewis, who coached at Michigan from 2022 to 2025, was hired by the Falcons earlier this month.








