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Month: February 2026
TKO Expects To Lose Money On UFC White House Fight
TKO Group Holdings, which formed from a merger between WWE and UFC in 2023, expects a major loss at the upcoming UFC White House event.
How NFL players graded their head coaches in NFLPA survey, according to ESPN report
The Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer was one of 20 head coaches to reportedly score in the A grade range from the NFLPA’s annual survey of players.
Nancy Guthrie: New York Times Investigator on latest developments
As the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth week, New York Times investigative reporter Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs joins FOX 10 Talks to break down the l…
‘How could snow injure you?’ Brother questions NYPD snowball fight arrest
The NYPD says it has arrested a man after the snowball fight in Washington Square Park where several police officers were pelted. NBC New York’s Chris Glorio…
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: This isn’t our first SaaSpocalypse
Salesforce reported a solid year-end earnings and then pulled out all the stops to ward off more talk of the death of its business to AI.
Democrats’ lead in midterms reaches new high—Poll
Democrats’ support over Republicans on the generic ballot for the 2026 midterms surged in a new poll on Thursday.
Analyzing Yankees’ bench options with Randal Grichuk in the mix, Oswaldo Cabrera taking it slow
Grichuk is now one of several players vying for a spot on the Yankees’ bench.
New York and The Cut Are Finalists for Ten National Magazine Awards
New York Magazine, helmed by editor-in-chief David Haskell, was honored by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) with nine National Magazine Award nominations, the most of any publication.
New York City Mayor, Residents Respond to Trump’s State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump shared his opinion on the New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during the State of The Union. NTD’s Sean Marshall went to City Hall in N…
Why I have changed my mind about AI and you should too
Both boosters and sceptics have strongly held opinions on AI tools like ChatGPT, but after an experiment in vibe coding, I have realised that both camps are wrong, says Jacob Aron
US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
Members of Congress say the U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso, Texas.
2/27/2026 Columbia Student Detained l Snow Cleanup l Rental Ripoff
Here are your top weather and news headlines for the tri-state area on February 27.Streaming: http://4.nbcny.com/omTY3QzFacebook: http://4.nbcny.com/mbeh714I…
ECB books third straight annual loss
The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
Italy calls for suspension of carbon price in major attack on EU climate policy
The call would allow businesses to pollute for free, undermining the bloc’s longstanding emissions trading scheme.
International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined service over multiple generations
Read about National Fire News: International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined incident from BBC featured on Daily Dispatc…
Instagram to alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide terms
The parental alerts will be sent through email, text or WhatsApp, based on the contact information available. | World News
East India Company shuts down again, second collapse after 1857
The East India Company had been revived in 2010 as a luxury food and drink retailer, the modern incarnation sought to trade on heritage rather than empire. | World News
Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes against Pakistan
Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out. | World News
Stocks diverge as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.
Huge lines wait to see beloved monkey Punch at Japanese zoo
People are lining up at the Ichikawa City Zoo to catch a glimpse of the viral monkey named Punch.
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens’ initiative “My Voice, My Choice”, which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.
New Green MP says ‘we can win anywhere’ as Starmer vows to ‘keep fighting’ after by-election loss
Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, wins the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform coming in second and Labour in third.
US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women’s team
Multiple US Olympic men’s ice hockey players have apologized for their team’s response after President Donald Trump said he would “have to” invite the women’s team to the White House
Nasdaq resumes selloff as Nvidia falls despite strong results
The tech-rich Nasdaq was back in retreat Thursday as lingering worries over the artificial intelligence boom overshadowed strong Nvidia results while leading bourses in Asia and Europe hit fresh records.
Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan
Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky
Pakistan’s big message after declaring ‘open war’ against Afghanistan
The strikes, under Op ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’, were carried out in the early hours of Friday, Pakistan said, in response to the “unprovoked firing” by Afghanistan. | World News
ECB books third straight annual loss
The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
Italy calls for suspension of carbon price in major attack on EU climate policy
The call would allow businesses to pollute for free, undermining the bloc’s longstanding emissions trading scheme.
International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined service over multiple generations
Read about National Fire News: International News: Firefighter family in Ireland has almost 300 years of combined incident from BBC featured on Daily Dispatc…
Instagram to alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide terms
The parental alerts will be sent through email, text or WhatsApp, based on the contact information available. | World News
East India Company shuts down again, second collapse after 1857
The East India Company had been revived in 2010 as a luxury food and drink retailer, the modern incarnation sought to trade on heritage rather than empire. | World News
Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes against Pakistan
Afghan authorities said they are conducting strikes against Pakistan in response to Pakistani airstrikes carried out. | World News
Stocks diverge as investors digest Nvidia earnings
Stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors digested company earnings, including better-than-forecast but not stellar results from chip titan Nvidia.
Huge lines wait to see beloved monkey Punch at Japanese zoo
People are lining up at the Ichikawa City Zoo to catch a glimpse of the viral monkey named Punch.
EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access
The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens’ initiative “My Voice, My Choice”, which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
New Green MP says ‘we can win anywhere’ as Starmer vows to ‘keep fighting’ after by-election loss
Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, wins the Gorton and Denton by-election, with Reform coming in second and Labour in third.
US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women’s team
Multiple US Olympic men’s ice hockey players have apologized for their team’s response after President Donald Trump said he would “have to” invite the women’s team to the White House
Nasdaq resumes selloff as Nvidia falls despite strong results
The tech-rich Nasdaq was back in retreat Thursday as lingering worries over the artificial intelligence boom overshadowed strong Nvidia results while leading bourses in Asia and Europe hit fresh records.
Russian strikes on Ukraine condemned, migrant deaths update, devastating floods in southern Brazil
The UN on Thursday condemned the latest attacks against civilians in Ukraine by Russian forces, reiterating that they always constitute a violation of international law “and must stop immediately.”
Afghan Taliban attacks met with Pakistani strikes on Kabul
The Taliban claimed to have captured several Pakistani checkpoints in border areas, killing and capturing soldiers. Pakistan meanwhile said it launched “strong and effective response” with explosions reported in Kabul.
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Feb. 20 – 26, 2026
US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women’s team
Multiple US Olympic men’s ice hockey players have apologized for their team’s response after President Donald Trump said he would “have to” invite the women’s team to the White House
Pakistan bombs Kabul after intensifying border clashes with Afghanistan
Escalation of violence between the volatile neighbours makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky
Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros. after Netflix walks away
Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday after Netflix said it would not raise its takeover offer,
Pakistan’s big message after declaring ‘open war’ against Afghanistan
The strikes, under Op ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’, were carried out in the early hours of Friday, Pakistan said, in response to the “unprovoked firing” by Afghanistan. | World News
