The Warning Signs Flashing From the Tech-Heavy Bloat of the S&P 500
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Warning Signs Flashing From the Tech-Heavy Bloat of the S&P 500
Student Remains in Honduras After ICE Vows to Deport Her Again
Student Remains in Honduras After ICE Vows to Deport Her Again
Any Lucia López Belloza was deported by mistake. A judge ordered her return by Friday. When the Trump administration sent a plane, she decided not to get on.
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| A photo provided by Any Lucia López Belloza’s lawyer of her at her high school graduation. Photo from the Associated Press |
A Mayor Needs a Nickname. The Tabloids Are Wavering.
A Mayor Needs a Nickname. The Tabloids Are Wavering. (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been given a bevy of nicknames by New York City’s tabloid newspapers and political class. Which will stick?
Pentagon to Curb Ties With Top Universities and Think Tanks
Pentagon to Curb Ties With Top Universities and Think Tanks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Yale, Princeton, Brown and other elite colleges and think tanks of indoctrinating service members with liberal ideologies.
Trump & Pentagon go to war...with Anthropic, maker of Claude AI. OpenAI signs contract with DOW hours later
Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War
Trump Orders Government to Stop Using Anthropic After Pentagon Standoff
The company had clashed with the military over how officials wanted to use its cutting-edge A.I. model. The order could vastly complicate intelligence analysis and defense work.
Pentagon Standoff Is a Decisive Moment for How A.I. Will Be Used in War
The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards.
What Both Anthropic and the Pentagon Get Wrong
Anthropic has less than 36 hours before it barrels toward uncharted territory with the US government
- Anthropic and the US government are at a standstill over the use of the company's Claude model.
- The Pentagon is pressing Anthropic to accept its terms or lose its military contract.
- Sources said the government is willing to use 2 levers to compel Anthropic to agree
Silicon Valley Rallies Behind Anthropic in A.I. Clash With Trump
Actions by the president and the Pentagon appeared to drive a wedge between Washington and the tech industry, whose leaders and workers spoke out for the start-up.
OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash
The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.
Real Despots Hijack Artificial Intelligence
Trump strikes Iran; Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead; Iran strikes back
What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
The United States and Israel launched a major assault that reportedly has killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mapping the Strikes inside Iran; Mapping Iran's Retaliation
Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Dead, says the bombing will continue
The president’s announcement came after a day of U.S. and Israeli military strikes, and after he pledged to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program and overthrow its government.
Iran’s supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
US President Donald Trump called for regime change following the massive American and Israeli attack, which prompted an unprecedented wave of retaliatory strikes by Iran.
Diagramming the blow to the leadership of Iran
Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies
Waves of retaliatory strikes were reported in Israel and across several Gulf countries on Saturday. The Emirati government said at least one person was killed from falling missile debris.
Trump ‘Not Happy’ With Iran Talks, but Says He Remains Undecided on Strikes (Thanks to Matte for this)
President Trump said he had not made a final decision about whether to order military action against Iran.
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Watching from a rooftop after a strike in Tehran on Saturday. |
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s? A few simple exercises can prevent them
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s? - The New York Times
For years, ligament tears have been a crisis among young athletes — even though a few simple exercises can prevent them.
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| Evidence supporting programs like FIFA 11+ keeps piling up, yet most young players still aren’t being asked to do them. As one researcher put it: “A prerequisite for using the 11+ is being aware that it exists.” Photo by Dru Donovan/NYT |
Kalshi Accuses a ‘MrBeast’ Employee of Insider Trading
Kalshi Accuses a ‘MrBeast’ Employee of Insider Trading - The New York Times
The prediction-market platform said it had reported the employee to federal regulators. The show’s parent company said it had “no tolerance for this behavior.”
Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales
Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales - The New York Times
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.
Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes - The New York Times
International Booker Prize Nominees: 13 Books to Get You Talking
International Booker Prize Nominees: 13 Books to Get You Talking - The New York Times
Novels by Daniel Kehlmann, Olga Ravn and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara are among the 13 titles nominated for the renowned award for fiction translated into English.
Antarctica’s Mineral Riches Exposed as Climate Warms
Antarctica’s Mineral Riches Exposed as Climate Warms - The New York Times
Mining is banned on the frozen continent. But new research suggests that could change as ice melts and land and valuable minerals are exposed.
What We Know About the Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba
What We Know About the Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba - The New York Times
Four armed Cubans aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops on Wednesday, officials said.
Deal or War? For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose; Israel waits for war
For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose - The New York Times
Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts.
Israelis Are Waiting for War With Iran, Again - The New York Times
The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.
A Deal or War? Crucial Talks Begin Between U.S. and Iran. - The New York Times
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.
Resignations and arrests continue amid Epstein fallout
See Who Has Faced Fallout From the Epstein Files - The New York Times
World Economic Forum President Resigns Over Epstein Ties - The New York Times
Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey Resigns From Monolith Amid Epstein Emails - The New York Times
Larry Summers resigns from Harvard amid Epstein fallout
The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”
The former first lady, senator and secretary of state had no dealings with Jeffrey Epstein but is once again under pressure to answer for the actions and relationships of her husband.
Documents released by the Justice Department briefly mention a woman’s unverified accusation that Donald J. Trump assaulted her in the 1980s, when she was a minor. But several memos related to her account are not in the files.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
2026 Winter Olympics medal count
2026 Winter Olympics medal count - The Athletic
Photos of more than 200 gold medalists in the 2026 Winter Olympics - The Athletic
Ten of the weirdest and wildest moments we saw at the Milan Cortina Olympics - The Athletic
Nazgul, a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, runs the home stretch of the cross country race
6 planets will be visible at end of February; Penguins get to see Ring of Fire eclipse (be jealous)
6 planets will be visible at end of February | AP News (Thanks to Joe for this one)
Related: First solar eclipse of 2026 will be a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica | AP News
Yes, you should be jealous of the penguins who will get to see it!
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El Mencho killed followed by violence by armed gangs in Puerto Vallarta and across Mexico
'Greater calm' after violence erupted over killing of drug lord 'El Mencho,' Mexico's president says - ABC News (Thanks to Joe for this one)
A military raid targeted “El Mencho,” the head of a powerful criminal organization, and set off violence across the country. Officials said at least 62 people died in the operation and its aftermath.
Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Was Killed in Mexico. What’s Next for the Cartel He Led? - The New York Times
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, but few believe it spells the end for the powerful group.
What to Know About the Killing of ‘El Mencho’ - The New York Times
The Mexican government has killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the longtime leader of one of Mexico’s most powerful gangs, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Puerto Vallarta Jolted By Violence After Cartel Boss Killing - The New York Times
When violence broke out after the killing of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss, vacation spots ordinarily spared from the drug wars were also targeted.
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| A screen shot from a Mexican TV shows an image of Mr. Oseguera. |
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| Firefighters extinguishing a burning bus in Jalisco state, Mexico, on Sunday. Organized crime groups set fire to buildings and vehicles across the country in response to the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. |
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Ruben Ray Martinez Was Killed in an Undisclosed ICE Shooting in March, His Family Says
A 23-year-old American was shot last March in South Padre Island. ICE’s involvement in the shooting was not disclosed until this week.
After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws
After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws - The New York Times
The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the Supreme Court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.
The court displayed its independence in what was a stinging rebuke to President Trump, though the ruling is unlikely to have an immediate effect on prices.
Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent
The move signaled that the president would press ahead with steep global import taxes despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.
The move signaled that the president would press ahead with steep global import taxes despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.
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