Laurence des Cars steps down days after parliamentary inquiry called Paris museum a ‘state within a state’
Month: February 2026
Punch the Baby Monkey Is Now Being Guarded by at Least Two Adult Members of His Troop
Punch the baby monkey was sadly rejected by his mother at birth, but thankfully, he’s now being protected by several adults.
The Louvre Museum’s director has resigned in the wake of October’s brazen jewel heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars’ resignation as “an act of responsibility” at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.
Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
Outmanned by a nuclear power in the largest land war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine’s front line is increasingly held by machines.
Defiant Zelensky refuses surrendering land on fourth anniversary of Putin’s invasion — claims no deadline for Trump peace deal
KYIV, Ukraine — On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war on his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to end the conflict “as quickly as possible” — but not at the expense of surrendering territory.
Trump to give top civilian honor to US men’s hockey goalie
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was giving the nation’s highest civilian honor to national ice hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck as he honored the squad at his State
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.
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session’s selloff as markets weigh the impact of artificial intelligence on incumbent technology companies while navigating tariff uncertainty.
New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Authorities have charged a New Hampshire resident in connection with a shooting that occurred at the state’s border with Canada, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Economy not Russia is big fear on Finland’s closed frontier
A deserted cafe and petrol station near the Niirala border crossing to Russia shows how life has been on hold since Finland shut the frontier with its giant neighbour in
High-powered delegation to accompany Canada PM during his India visit
Foreign minister Anita Anand will be joining Carney as she said the intent was “to further diversify trade and to unlock additional opportunities for Canadians” | World News
How to get rich in modern China
Opportunities in China’s economy once lay in lots of places, from social connections to land. | World News
Trump Hails an Economic Turnaround Many Voters Don’t See
The U.S. is ‘bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before,’ Trump said in his State of the Union address. | World News
US futures are flat and global stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher
U.S. futures were flat after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, while global shares were trading mostly higher. In Europe, benchmarks in France, Germany and Britain rose Wednesday.
National and International News in Focus
Millions across the northeastern United States contended with treks to school and work as they dug out from a major storm that blanketed the region with snow, canceled flights, disrupted
Russia warns of direct clash between nuclear powers; says Britain, France readying to supply arms to Ukraine
Nuclear powers warning: Russia cautioned against a direct military clash after its SVR accused Britain and France of planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons parts. Paris denied the claim, calling it an outright lie; London has not commented.
M23 senior rebel official killed by drone strike in eastern Congo
Willy Ngoma, a spokesperson for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels fighting in eastern Congo, has been killed in a drone strike.
John Oliver Lashes King Charles for ‘Protecting’ Andrew
“You don’t get to suddenly say some dude called Andy got arrested,” the late-night host joked.
Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war. He spoke Tuesday four years after an invasion that has severely tested the resolve
Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
On Feb, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special operation,” a campaign that many expected to be brief and to end with Kyiv’s capitulation. | World News
Louvre president resigns as jewellery heist inquiry reveals ‘systemic failures’
Laurence des Cars steps down days after parliamentary inquiry called Paris museum a ‘state within a state’
Punch the Baby Monkey Is Now Being Guarded by at Least Two Adult Members of His Troop
Punch the baby monkey was sadly rejected by his mother at birth, but thankfully, he’s now being protected by several adults.
The Louvre Museum’s director has resigned in the wake of October’s brazen jewel heist
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted Laurence des Cars’ resignation as “an act of responsibility” at a moment when the Louvre needs security upgrades, modernization and other major projects.
Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
Outmanned by a nuclear power in the largest land war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine’s front line is increasingly held by machines.
Defiant Zelensky refuses surrendering land on fourth anniversary of Putin’s invasion — claims no deadline for Trump peace deal
KYIV, Ukraine — On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war on his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to end the conflict “as quickly as possible” — but not at the expense of surrendering territory.
Trump to give top civilian honor to US men’s hockey goalie
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was giving the nation’s highest civilian honor to national ice hockey team goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck as he honored the squad at his State
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.
Tech shares rebound as markets weigh AI impacts
Tech shares bounced on Tuesday following the prior session’s selloff as markets weigh the impact of artificial intelligence on incumbent technology companies while navigating tariff uncertainty.
New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Authorities have charged a New Hampshire resident in connection with a shooting that occurred at the state’s border with Canada, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Economy not Russia is big fear on Finland’s closed frontier
A deserted cafe and petrol station near the Niirala border crossing to Russia shows how life has been on hold since Finland shut the frontier with its giant neighbour in
How to get rich in modern China
Opportunities in China’s economy once lay in lots of places, from social connections to land. | World News
High-powered delegation to accompany Canada PM during his India visit
Foreign minister Anita Anand will be joining Carney as she said the intent was “to further diversify trade and to unlock additional opportunities for Canadians” | World News
Trump Hails an Economic Turnaround Many Voters Don’t See
The U.S. is ‘bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before,’ Trump said in his State of the Union address. | World News
US futures are flat and global stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher
U.S. futures were flat after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, while global shares were trading mostly higher. In Europe, benchmarks in France, Germany and Britain rose Wednesday.
U.S. men’s hockey team honored at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team coming to White House
Trump recognized the team for its gold medal-winning effort at the Olympics.
Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.
Anthropic’s new AI tool can write 67-year-old COBOL code, sending 115-year-old IBM’s stock tumbling by 13% — IBM stock has worst day in 26 years, down 25% MoM and counting
Ancient language is still the bread-and-butter of mainframe systems
New York City Clears Snowy Streets With Help Of Citizen Shovelers
New York City was shut down Monday by a historic cyclone that dumped almost two feet of snow. The city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani recruited citizen shovelers to…
UFC reportedly spending ‘as much as $60 million’ to produce White House event
The UFC White House card goes down on June 14 from the south lawn at the White House.
‘It’s going to be painful for a lot of people’: Software engineers may not exist by year end, says creator of the AI program freaking out the market
Boris Cherny says Claude Code has been writing all of his code since November.
This Blizzard Was Especially Brutal for Restaurants
For most New Yorkers, a historic blizzard was a chance for a snow day. For restaurateurs dealing with a slow winter, the decision to close again so soon after January’s snowstorm forced real hand-wringing.
Thomas explains why alarming number of golfers have pulled out of PGA Tour event
Justin Thomas admits it’s a “bummer” that the Cognizant Classic has lost star players due to PGA Tour scheduling conflicts, with Brooks Koepka headlining the weakened field this week.
Merica! Dana White & Co. to spend ‘as much as $60 million’ to stage historic UFC White House event
Report: UFC may spend up to $60M on historic White House event; South Lawn costs alone near $1M
Blizzard Brings Major Snowfall To New York City, Blanketing Times Square
People walked through Times Square in New York City as a major winter storm brought heavy snow and high winds to much of the Northeast on Monday.Stay Connect…
Latest News From The 2026 NFL Combine!
Latest News From The 2026 NFL Combine! | New York Jets Off-Season#jets #nyjets #newyorkjets????️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard …
Bomb Cyclone Hits New York City, With Heavy Snow And Strong Winds, Disrupts Travel
A powerful bomb cyclone has struck New York, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds and major disruptions across the city. Flights have been delayed and cance…
U.S. men’s hockey team honored at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team coming to White House
Trump recognized the team for its gold medal-winning effort at the Olympics.
Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.
New York City Clears Snowy Streets With Help Of Citizen Shovelers
New York City was shut down Monday by a historic cyclone that dumped almost two feet of snow. The city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani recruited citizen shovelers to…
Anthropic’s new AI tool can write 67-year-old COBOL code, sending 115-year-old IBM’s stock tumbling by 13% — IBM stock has worst day in 26 years, down 25% MoM and counting
Ancient language is still the bread-and-butter of mainframe systems








