Classic ‘TACO’? Investors shrug off Trump’s latest tariff announcement
Global equity markets were muted as Trump’s latest tariffs came into effect at 10%, a lower-than-expected rate.
Day: February 24, 2026
US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026
The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier.
What really happened between Amouranth and Nick Lee in that Peru hotel fight? Viral livestream controversy explained
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa and Nick Lee went viral after a February 23, 2026 livestream from a hotel in Peru showed them arguing over a laptop. Both accused each other of serious actions during the heated exchange. The video spread quickly on X, draw…
Reform’s Danny Kruger criticises UK’s ‘totally unregulated sexual economy’
Former Conservative laments divorce changes and says Reform UK will pursue policies to boost birthrateThe UK is “suffering from having a totally unregulated sexual economy”, the Reform MP Danny Kruger has said, and he indicated he expected the party to…
Why did Punch the monkey’s mum abandon him?
A ZOO near Tokyo recently made the official statement: “Currently, there is a young monkey carrying a stuffed toy in the monkey mountain enclosure”. Monkey enthusiasts were moved, and the story took the world by storm. Who is Punch the Monkey? Punch is…
Russian Offensive Hampered by Losses, Western Officials Say – Bloomberg.com
Russian Offensive Hampered by Losses, Western Officials Say Bloomberg.comUkraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest The New York TimesHow Russia’s fatalities compare with Ukraine’s The…
G7 Leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine – consilium.europa.eu
G7 Leaders’ statement on the war in Ukraine consilium.europa.euLeaders of G7 reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine on war anniversary ReutersUkraine’s allies call on Russia to agree to a ‘full, unconditional ceasefire’ &nbs…
Russia can keep fighting Ukraine war throughout 2026, says military thinktank
Little sign Moscow’s ability to continue waging war for a fifth year is diminished, says head of International Institute of Strategic StudiesEurope live – latest updatesRussia will be able to sustain its invasion of Ukraine throughout 2026 even allowin…
WA fuel prices jump 17 cents in a week, highest since late October
The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett metro area’s gas price increased 19 cents from a week ago, according to AAA.
Monthlong road closure near I-5 onramp in South Lake Union begins
The eastbound bus stop at Denny Way and Stewart Street on King County Metro’s Route 8 is also being relocated.