What is a ‘Lenny Skutnik’?
From CNN. Special guests invited to the President’s State of the Union address are known as "Skutniks." Jake Tapper explains the tradition.
Winter storm impacts the Northeast
From USA TODAY. Communities across the Northeast are digging out from the snow on Tuesday after a powerful blizzard blanketed much of the region, bringing travel to a near-standstill and causing widespread power outages.
Winter storm cleanup underway in eastern N.L, parts of Atlantic Canada
From CBC News. Schools are closed St. John’s again Tuesday after more snow in the hard-hit region, which has seen so much snowfall that officials are struggling to find places for it as they dig out. Winter weather also sparked school closures in other parts of Atlantic Canada. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch…
Beams of light honor Ukraine’s fallen defenders on Russian invasion anniversary
From Associated Press. Yevheniia Volhina, the mother of fallen serviceman Viacheslav Volhin, joined hundreds of other relatives at the Field of Honorary Burials in Lviv to honor those who died defending Ukraine and to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be…
Live: Donald Trump delivers State of the Union address to US Congress | DW News
From DW News. US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night. His speech comes as the midterm elections approach, with opinion polls showing that more voters disapprove than approve of his performance. The address is also set to land in the middle of a…
Why the EU Commission is investigating SHEIN | DW News
From DW News. The EU Commission has opened a formal investigation against the Chinese retailer SHEIN due to lack of transparency, its addictive nature and illegal items sold on the platform. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache…
Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office | BBC News
From BBC News. Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The force said a 72-year-old-man was released pending further investigation. Lord Mandelson was arrested at an address in Camden, north London, on Monday and taken to Wandsworth police…
Ukrainian soldier tells of toll of Russia’s war on him, his family and country
From ABC News. "Everyone is burnt out" Four years ago today Vladimir Putin unleashed his full-scale war on Ukraine. ABC News visits a firefighter-turned soldier, to see the toll it has taken on him, his family and his country. ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports.
Trial begins for Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl
From ABC News. The murder trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl who self-published a children’s book on grieving following his death, is underway. What You Need to Know is streaming on Disney Plus. https://abcnews.link/XqNfaV6 ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your…
Zelensky receives standing ovation from EU
From CNN. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a standing ovation after addressing the European Parliament on the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. He thanked lawmakers for their continued support. #CNN #news
Zelenskiy says Ukraine will continue fighting on fourth anniversary of war
From Reuters. Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia’s invasion and will not betray the sacrifices made by its people as it seeks peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the war. #ukraine #ukrainerussiawar #kyiv #volodymyrzelensky #russia #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/40o2QU6 👉…
UK’s Queen Camilla meets French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. The UK’s Queen Camilla met French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot, and told her she had been left "speechless" by her memoir. Camilla has long been a campaigner against sexual and domestic violence, speaking out about the issue on many occasions. Last year, she wrote a private…
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction appeared to visit her house before: Sources
From ABC News. Masked suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction appeared to visit her house before kidnapping: Sources A suspect was captured on video via her Nest doorbell camera before Feb. 1. ByAaron Katersky, Josh Margolin, and Trevor Ault February 23, 2026, 6:16 PM 1:46 Ad 0:28 0:00 1:46 Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction appeared to…
Venezuela releases political prisoners under new amnesty law | DW News
From DW News. More than 30 political prisoners have been released from Venezuela’s El Rodeo I prison under a new amnesty law. Authorities say nearly 2,200 people have benefited from the legislation so far. #venezuela #politicalprisoner #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter:…
Market Talk: Tariff refunds aren’t ‘too difficult’
From Reuters. After SCOTUS dismantled Trump’s trade tariffs, companies are now gearing up for legal battles to claw back billions they’ve already paid. AJ Bell’s Russ Mould said while the sums and recipients are crystal clear, the real chaos begins if consumers pile in. #donaldtrump #unitedstates #tariffs #business #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here:…
Afghans mourn villagers killed in Pakistani strikes | AFP
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Afghans gather to pray for villagers who died in air strikes by Pakistan, which says its operation killed dozens of militants. Islamabad says Taliban authorities have failed to act against militant groups using Afghan territory to carry out attacks in Pakistan, something Kabul denies. Pakistani military…
Trump’s New 10% Tariff Takes Effect; Dimon Warns on Credit Risks | Bloomberg Brief 2/24/2026
From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. US equity futures rise after stocks sold off following a Citrini Research report that fueled AI disruption concerns. President Trump’s 10% global levies kick in as the administration efforts to preserve his trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original duties. Warnings around credit markets mount as JPMorgan…
What You Need To Know – Monday, February 23, 2026 PM Edition
From ABC News. Millions are digging out after the historic blizzard across the Northeast; President Trump is preparing for the State of the Union address Tuesday night as markets slide and tensions rise over Iran and tariffs; ABC News has obtained text messages linking Congressman Tony Gonzales to an alleged affair; the Utah mother accused…
Whistleblower criticizes ICE agent training
From CNN. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Laura Coates, former ICE attorney Ryan Schwank alleges the agency reduced training requirements to prevent officer failures. The Department of Homeland Security denies the claims.
Indonesia mosque brings together thousands for free Ramadan meals | AFP
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Thousands flock to the Jogokariyan mosque in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta for free meals during Ramadan, as it continues a long-standing programme powered by donations and volunteers who cook the food in their homes. About 3,800 iftar fast-breaking meals are served each evening, financed largely through online contributions,…
Ukraine: Four years of war have taken huge human toll | DW News
From DW News. It’s the fourth anniversary of the day Russian forces surged across Ukraine’s border, beginning Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainians are commemorating the moment that happened in the predawn hours, while also remembering thousands of soldiers and civilians who have died in the conflict since then. 00:00 Four years of war have taken huge…
Revolutionary Guards conduct military drills in Iran’s south | AFP
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran’s military, carry out military exercises on the southern coasts of the country near the Gulf. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only
Mexico, Ukraine anniversary, Mandelson and snowstorm
From Reuters. Tourists remain stranded in Mexico after cartel violence in the wake of the killing of drug kingpin “El Mencho”. Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion. Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, is released on bail after his arrest over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, the…
Zelenskyy addresses Ukraine on 4th anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion
From Associated Press. Ukraine’s president addressed the nation on the fourth anniversary of the start of the war, praising the stoicism of the Ukrainian people. #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Murder trial of Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl underway
From ABC News. The murder trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl who self-published a children’s book on grieving following his death, is underway, with prosecutors alleging she killed the 39-year-old dad of three to "perpetuate her facade of privilege" while the defense maintained her innocence during…
Zelenskiy says Ukraine will continue fighting
From Reuters. Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia’s invasion and will not betray the sacrifices made by its people as it seeks peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the war. #Ukraine #zelenskiy #war #russia #anniversary
LIVE: Macron and Starmer chair ‘Coalition of the Willing’ conference
From Reuters. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chair a video-conference of Ukraine’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’. The meeting is timed to coincide with the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The coalition includes more than 30 nations. #Macron #Starmer #CoalitionoftheWilling #Ukraine #Russia #Anniversary #live #Reuters #News Keep up with…
Ukrainians honor the dead with silence on war’s fourth anniversary
From Reuters. Ukrainians paused in silence across the country as soldiers lowered military flags in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to mark another year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. #ukraine #ukrainerussiawar #kyiv #russia #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/40o2QU6 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow…
Four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine | BBC News
From BBC News. The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. Russian forces have slowly expanded the amount of territory they control, mostly in the east of Ukraine, and have continued their barrage of air strikes on Kyiv and other cities. Some 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Mexican residents on high alert after death of drug lord ‘El Mencho’. #Mexico #Guadalajara #BBCNews
From BBC News.
State of the Union: Trump expected to tout achievements ahead of midterms
From ABC News. President Donald Trump will make his case during Tuesday’s State of the Union address to Americans amid controversy over his domestic and foreign policies. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. https://abcnews.com…
Panama seizes two key Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong operator
From Associated Press. The Panamanian government seized two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal on Monday according to a Hong Kong-based company that has operated them for decades, a move triggered by a final Supreme Court ruling that declared the company’s concession unconstitutional. (AP video shot by: Abraham Teran and Matias Delacroix) #panama…
Zelensky pleads to trump: ‘stay on our side’
From CNN. Speaking with CNN’s Clarissa Ward at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zelensky said the United States is far too big and too important to walk away from the conflict. Zelensky hopes that President Trump, during his State of the Union…
Dimon Sees Rivals Doing ‘Dumb Things’ in Credit, AI Scare Trade Returns |The Opening Trade 2/24/2026
From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon, asked about fierce competition across the financial industry, said he’s starting to see parallels to the era before the 2008 financial crisis, when a rush to make loans ended disastrously. Stocks staged a cautious rebound after fears about the disruptive impact…
Paramount bids higher for Warner Bros to block Netflix, source says
From Reuters. Paramount Skydance submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, a source told Reuters, ratcheting up efforts to derail the HBO Max owner’s deal with Netflix. #netflix #warnerbros #paramount #business #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3OXGjuK 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow…
Ukrainians mark war’s fourth anniversary with silence
From Reuters. Ukrainians paused in silence across the country on February 24 as soldiers lowered military flags in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv to mark another year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. #ukraine #war #anniversary #russia #silence
Trump Readies His State of the Union Address
From ABC News. Facing his worst approval ratings as president, Donald Trump prepares to pitch Americans on his vision for a second year in office. British police arrest a former government official after emails showing his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. And Americans in Mexico hunker down as cartel violence rages. Learn more about your ad…
Dimon Says JPMorgan’s Rivals Are Doing ‘Dumb Things’
From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, when asked about fierce competition across the financial industry, said he’s starting to see parallels to the era before the 2008 financial crisis, when a rush to make loans ended disastrously. “I see a couple people doing some dumb things," Dimon told investors on Monday. Bloomberg’s Silas…
Crowds throw snowballs at police in New York City
From CNN. Officers responding to a planned snowball fight in Washington Square Park were struck by members of the crowd. The NYPD commissioner described the incident as “illegal” and said authorities are investigating. #cnn #nypd #newyork #shorts
How 4 years of war changed Zelensky
From CNN. Four years of war have changed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but not the message he delivered at the start of the conflict: “We are here.” As Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he still leads the country, continuing to rally global support on the world stage.
FedEx sues US for refund on Trump’s emergency tariffs
From Reuters. FedEx has filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade seeking a refund for President Trump’s emergency tariffs, one of the highest profile moves to recover funds since the US Supreme Court last week deemed the tariffs illegal. #tariffs #donaldtrump #fedex #business #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/46oMoXj 👉…
West must support Ukraine ‘every day until the bloodshed stops’, says Rutte | AFP
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. "Ukraine needs ammunition today and every day until the bloodshed stops," says NATO chief Mark Rutte on the fourth anniversary of the war. During a ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Rutte adds, "A promise of help does not end a war." SOUNDBITE Interested in licensing…
LIVE: Trump delivers State of the Union address
From Associated Press. Watch live as President Donald Trump delivers his 2026 State of the Union address followed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Democratic response. #trump #live #stateoftheunion
Mexicans worry about cartel clashes affecting tourism ahead of FIFA World Cup
From Associated Press. Maria Dolores Aguirre’s family corner store has lived off tourism that has flowed into her charming cobblestoned town of Tapalpa, tucked away in the mountains of Jalisco state. (AP video shot by: Alexis Triboulard and Marco Ugarte) #mexico #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing…
Revelers fight a ‘flour war’ in Greek carnival
From Reuters. Hundreds of revelers participated in a ‘flour war’, covering each other with colored flour in the coastal town of Galaxidi, Greece. #Greece #Galaxidi #Carnival #FlourWar #Tradition
In rare rebuke, SCOTUS overturned Trump’s tariffs. What happens now? | The Excerpt
From USA TODAY. Last week, the Supreme Court delivered a major ruling on presidential power — striking down a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. What happens next? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen joins The Excerpt to break it all down. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/b2zdvcdf Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…
Images outside ex-envoy Peter Mandelson’s house after his release on bail | AFP
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Images show the outside of former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s house in London, after he was released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday. Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a probe into his ties to convicted sex offender,…
IKEA plush toy sells out after abandoned baby monkey goes viral
From Reuters. Shoppers have gone bananas for an IKEA orangutan plush toy after the baby Japanese monkey Punch went viral after adopting one as its mother figure. #japan #monkey #punch #ikea #plushtoy
Rick Woldenberg, one of the plaintiffs who helped take down Trump’s tariffs, speaks to DW | DW News
From DW News. Meet Illinois toymaker Rick Woldenberg — one of the plaintiffs who successfully challenged President Donald Trump’s tariff authority before the US Supreme Court. After his company was hit hard by tariffs on toys imported from China, he joined the case that ultimately helped bring them down. Now, he speaks to DW about…
Rare flightless New Zealand parrot hatches egg
From Associated Press. Kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot species, live on three tiny, remote islands off New Zealand’s southern coast and chances to see them in the wild are scarce. This breeding season has launched one of the birds to internet fame through a livestreamed video of her underground nest, where her chick was…
IKEA plush toy sells out after the abandoned baby monkey Punch goes viral
From Reuters. Shoppers have gone bananas for an IKEA orangutan plush toy after the baby Japanese monkey Punch went viral after adopting one as its mother figure. #monkey #ikea #babymonkey #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3MN3Pdd 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on…
Revelers fight a ‘flour war’ in Greek carnival
From Reuters. Hundreds of revelers participated in a ‘flour war’, covering each other with colored flour in the coastal town of Galaxidi, Greece. #Greece #Galaxidi #Carnival #FlourWar #Tradition
IVF mix-up: Florida couple gives birth to baby not biologically theirs
From ABC News. For one Florida couple, their dream of having a baby through IVF quickly turned to heartbreak when they learned that the baby they gave birth to isn’t biologically theirs. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News Digital is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and…
Investors Hunt for AI Winners and Losers | The China Show 2/24/2026
From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. “Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world’s second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. Chapters: 00:00:02 – Bloomberg: The China Show…
Massive snowstorm paralyses New York
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings in the northeast United States, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban. The so-called "Nor’easter" pummeled the region overnight, disrupting flights and leaving hundreds of thousands of…
Drones, sirens and army posters: How four years of war changed one Russian city | AFP
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Around 500 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh — a city of one million people — is closer to the front line in eastern Ukraine than to the Russian capital. From frequent Ukrainian retaliatory drone attacks to army recruitment adverts around the city, the conflict has gradually…
LIVE: EU Parliament marks fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
From Reuters. The European Parliament will issue statements to mark four years since the start of the war in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaking via remote video conference. The session will highlight the EU’s continued support for Ukraine. #Ukraine #EU #Zelenskiy #Russia #War #Anniversary #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from…
Palestinian orphans in Gaza gather for Iftar during Ramadan
From Reuters. Youngsters sat together to break their fast at a communal iftar meal in Gaza that brought together hundreds of Palestinian orphans during Ramadan. #gaza #ramadan #iftar #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters…
Viral baby monkey ‘Punch’ carries stuffed toy around a zoo in Japan
From Associated Press. A baby monkey in Japan has gone viral around the world after videos of him carrying a stuffed orangutan toy were shared on social media. Punch, less than a-year-old Japanese macaque, has been the center of attention since Ichikawa Zoo in Chiba prefecture, posted a photo of him earlier this month. According…
4 ways Ukraine changed America’s wars forever
From CNN. On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh uses 4 maps to show how the war in Ukraine has changed, and its impact on America’s wars of the future. 0:00 The War in Ukraine, 4 years in 1:18 Deadly hubris 2:14 Moscow grinds on 3:37 Technology flips…