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Corvette ZR1 Sets Car And Driver’s New Lightning Lap Record

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1″] has set a new Lap”,”automotive testing record”] record at Virginia International Raceway, beating the long-standing McLaren Senna mark of 2:34.9 with a 2:34.2 lap. While the Corvette ZR1’s 1,064-hp is less exotic than the Senna’s 789-hp rear-wheel layout, its heavier 3,899-pound frame still delivers nearly identical power-to-weight performance. The ZR1 also claimed the top-speed record for the Lightning Lap at 179.0 mph, surpassing the … Continue reading Corvette ZR1 Sets Car And Driver’s New Lightning Lap Record

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Business

Spirit Airlines plans to slash flights, fleet in bid to emerge from bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines unveiled a plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to slim down its operations, focusing on high-demand routes and peak travel periods while expanding premium-class seating to remain competitive. The airline will concentrate flights from major hubs in Florida, New York, and Detroit, cut underperforming routes, and reduce operations in Latin America, while increasing aircraft utilization during busy times. Spirit plans to shrink its Airbus fleet, reduce costs by $5.5 … Continue reading Spirit Airlines plans to slash flights, fleet in bid to emerge from bankruptcy

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South Korea and Japan stocks hit fresh highs amid regional gains

Asian and Australian markets surged to record highs Wednesday, following a tech-driven rally on Wall Street amid easing concerns about AI-related disruption. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped over 2% to 58,583.12, while South Korea’s Kospi topped 6,000 for the first time, closing at 6,083.86; Taiwan’s benchmark hit a five-day record high. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.17%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and China’s CSI 300 also advanced. U.S. equities gained overnight, led … Continue reading South Korea and Japan stocks hit fresh highs amid regional gains

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WBD says Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) said Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has raised its takeover bid to $31 per share, up from $30, in a proposal that could surpass WBD’s existing deal with Netflix. WBD is reviewing the revised offer, which is all cash and includes a $7 billion breakup fee if regulators block the merger, plus a $2.8 billion fee to cover Netflix if that deal is abandoned. The board has … Continue reading WBD says Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share

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Politics

Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocks him from punishing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging troops not to follow unlawful orders. The Justice Department will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the Feb. 12 decision by Judge Richard Leon, who ruled that Kelly’s First Amendment rights were violated and that the Pentagon’s actions threatened the liberties of military retirees. Kelly … Continue reading Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

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Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in record-long SOTU speech

Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union of his second term, celebrating what he called a “turnaround for the ages” in the U.S., highlighting economic growth, lower inflation, energy independence, and tax relief for working families. Trump spotlighted guests whose lives were positively affected by his policies, including a homeschooling mother, while also honoring military heroes, first responders, and Olympic athletes with medals and … Continue reading Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in record-long SOTU speech

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Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran

Hours before Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Senator Marco Rubio briefed top U.S. lawmakers on Iran amid the largest U.S. deployment of aircraft and warships to the Middle East since 2003. Trump warned that Iran would never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and claimed Tehran was working on ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S., while asserting he preferred a diplomatic solution. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are scheduled for … Continue reading Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran

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Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action after Elon Musk suggested on X that she was connected to drug cartels following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho.” Musk’s post claimed Sheinbaum was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say” without providing evidence. Sheinbaum said government lawyers are reviewing the matter, though U.S. defamation laws make suing Musk difficult, as she would need to prove he knowingly spread … Continue reading Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels

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Rep Al Green Tossed Out Of Trump SOTU

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was once again escorted out of the House chamber during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union after holding up a sign reading “Black People Aren’t Apes!” in protest of a racist video Trump posted depicting the Obamas as apes. Despite efforts by Republican leaders to block the sign from view, Green continued to display it as Trump entered and addressed the chamber. … Continue reading Rep Al Green Tossed Out Of Trump SOTU

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U.S. News

Judge dismisses defense push to remove prosecutors from Charlie Kirk murder case

Judge Tony Graf ruled that Utah County prosecutors can continue handling the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative figure Charlie Kirk last September, rejecting the defense’s claim of a conflict of interest. The defense argued that a prosecutor’s child witnessed the shooting, suggesting this could bias the prosecution, but Graf said no factual basis was shown to create an appearance of impropriety or compromise Robinson’s due process. Testimony indicated … Continue reading Judge dismisses defense push to remove prosecutors from Charlie Kirk murder case

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U.S. News

Florida to execute killer 40 years after savage murder of elderly grocer

Melvin Trotter, 65, is set to be executed by lethal injection on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Florida for the 1986 murder of 70-year-old Virgie Langford, who ran a grocery store in Palmetto. Langford was stabbed seven times with a butcher knife by Trotter, a crack addict, during a robbery while she was working alone, and she later died of cardiac arrest on the way to surgery. Trotter stole around … Continue reading Florida to execute killer 40 years after savage murder of elderly grocer

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U.S. News

Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from searching electronic devices seized from Hannah Natanson, ruling that the court itself will review the material for documents related to a national security probe. The FBI had raided Natanson’s home in January over an investigation into a government contractor accused of improperly retaining classified documents, confiscating her phone, laptops, recorder, hard drive, and watch. Magistrate Judge William Porter criticized the government for failing … Continue reading Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

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‘Occult rituals,’ ‘witchcraft’ reported at Pierce County home before fatal stabbings

Court filings show a history of safety concerns at a Pierce County home where five people died Tuesday. Deputies responded around 8:45 a.m. to a report of a man violating a protection order, and the first deputy arriving on the scene shot and killed the 32-year-old suspect, who was actively stabbing someone. Four adults had already been killed by the suspect before police arrived. Records reveal that … Continue reading ‘Occult rituals,’ ‘witchcraft’ reported at Pierce County home before fatal stabbings

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U.S. News

Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic’s AI model Claude

Tensions are rising between the Pentagon and Anthropic over access to its AI model, Claude, sources told CBS News. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly demanded a signed agreement by Friday giving the military full use of the AI, while Anthropic wants guardrails to prevent mass surveillance and autonomous lethal decision-making. The Pentagon is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to compel compliance and may label Anthropic a “supply chain risk” due to mistrust. The … Continue reading Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic’s AI model Claude

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World News

Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

Authorities in Chiang Mai are investigating the deaths of 72 tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai, a popular tourist attraction where visitors interact with the animals. Tests found the tigers were infected with canine distemper virus, a highly contagious disease that can affect big cats, though officials are still examining how the outbreak began. The park, which houses more than 240 tigers across two facilities, has been … Continue reading Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

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Explosion in Moscow kills Russian police officer after attacker detonates device

An explosion beside a police patrol car in Moscow killed one officer and wounded two others early Tuesday, Russia’s interior ministry said. The blast occurred just after midnight near Savyolovsky railway station when a man approached the vehicle and detonated an explosive device, dying at the scene. Authorities initially reported the suspect had fled but later confirmed he was found dead after reviewing surveillance footage. Investigative Committee of Russia has opened … Continue reading Explosion in Moscow kills Russian police officer after attacker detonates device

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Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather

Australian police have arrested two men over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was taken from his Sydney home in February in what investigators believe was a case of mistaken identity. His remains were found Tuesday near a golf club on the city’s northwestern outskirts after an extensive search. Detectives say Baghsarian had no criminal ties and are “million percent confident” the kidnappers targeted … Continue reading Australian police arrest two over alleged kidnapping, murder of grandfather

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Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, on suspicion of abetting terrorist activities, escalating tensions between the Kremlin and the messaging platform. State media said the case was launched based on materials from Russia’s federal security service, which claims Telegram has been used in alleged Ukrainian-linked plots and refuses to cooperate with authorities. Durov, who lives abroad and also founded VK, condemned the move … Continue reading Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

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UK govt agrees to publish ‘Andrew files’

Files related to Prince Andrew’s role as a UK trade envoy are set to be published after the Government agreed to MPs’ demands, though some documents will be withheld until police investigations conclude. Andrew, who served as a trade representative from 2001 to 2011, faces allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein and was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office before being released under … Continue reading UK govt agrees to publish ‘Andrew files’

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U.S. News

Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward for missing mother Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie announced on Instagram that her family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home on Jan. 31. Guthrie, co-anchor of Today Show, said her 84-year-old mother may have been abducted and acknowledged she may no longer be alive due to her age and medical conditions. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case as … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million reward for missing mother Nancy Guthrie

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Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan after clashes linked to Sudan’s civil war killed several Chadian soldiers and civilians. The government said the closure aims to prevent the conflict from spilling over, protect citizens and refugees, and maintain territorial stability, though humanitarian exceptions may be allowed. Fighting between Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and government-aligned militias recently killed five Chadian soldiers and three civilians in the border … Continue reading Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills soldiers

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Politics

Canada’s PM Carney to travel to India, Australia and Japan

Mark Carney is traveling to India, Australia, and Japan to diversify Canada’s trade away from the United States. In Mumbai, he will meet Narendra Modi and business leaders, while in Canberra he will address both houses of Parliament and meet Anthony Albanese to discuss defense and AI. In Tokyo, Carney will meet Takaichi Sanae to discuss clean energy, critical minerals, and food security. The visits aim to boost non-U.S. exports and attract investment amid tensions with Donald Trump over tariffs and trade disputes, … Continue reading Canada’s PM Carney to travel to India, Australia and Japan

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Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister

King Willem-Alexander swore in a new minority coalition government on Monday, appointing Rob Jetten as prime minister. Jetten, of the pro-EU D66 party, is the youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister in the Netherlands. His coalition includes the center-right Christian Democrats and right-wing VVD, but holds only 66 of 150 lower house seats and lacks a Senate majority, requiring opposition support for legislation. Jetten, first elected to parliament in 2017, previously served as … Continue reading Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister

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Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting

Australia has launched a government-backed Royal Commission into antisemitism following the December 2025 mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The inquiry, led by retired judge Virginia Bell, will examine the attack, broader antisemitism, and social cohesion in the country, with a report expected by December 2026. Security arrangements at the event and the performance of intelligence and law enforcement agencies will be … Continue reading Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi shooting

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Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader’s visit to China

Friedrich Merz is making his first official visit to China amid growing economic competition and a widening trade deficit between the two countries. During the two-day trip, Merz will meet top Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and visit key industrial sites such as a Mercedes-Benz facility and Hangzhou’s tech hub. He is expected to raise concerns over China’s backing of Russia in the Ukraine war and pressing German demands for more open markets and … Continue reading Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader’s visit to China

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