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historic blizzard grounds over 5,000 us flights (1)

Historic blizzard grounds over 5,000 US flights

A ferocious winter tempest dubbed Storm Everett by the NWS battered the U.S. East Coast on Monday. It dumped record...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
panama takes canal ports from hong kong firm

Panama takes canal ports from Hong Kong firm

Panama seizes control of key canal ports from Hong Kong firm and entrusts them to global shipping leaders. Panama's government has...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
mexican troops tackle cartel fury after el mencho's death

Mexican troops tackle cartel fury after El Mencho’s death

Mexico deployed 9,500 soldiers since Sunday to quell violence from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel after leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2026 | 1 min read
fedex sues trump administration for tariff refunds

FedEx sues Trump administration for tariff refunds

A wave of legal actions has erupted after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs on imports...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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$245,000 penalty for bakery over horrific hand amputation mishap

A bakery must pay over $245,000 in penalties after being sentenced for safety violations that caused a worker's hand to...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 25 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Anthropic alleges Claude misuse by three Chinese AI firms, citing export control risks

Anthropic alleges misuse of its Claude chatbot by three Chinese AI groups, adding pressure to an already strained landscape shaped...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Daikin unveils multimillion-dollar hub in Christchurch

Daikin, the Japan-based maker of heat pumps and air conditioners, has relocated to its new multimillion-dollar facility in Christchurch. Daikin's Hornby...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
retail sales climb 0.9% in december quarter, stats nz reveals

Retail sales climb 0.9% in December quarter, Stats NZ reveals

According to Stats NZ, retail sales volumes rose 0.9% in the December quarter compared to the prior quarter and climbed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
the nation's leading executives express optimism regarding economic recovery and their companies' prospects, yet they worry about falling behind in ai development and adoption.

Chief executives bet on economic growth, fears AI lag

The nation's leading executives express optimism regarding economic recovery and their companies' prospects, yet they worry about falling behind in...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
china accelerates brain tech boom

China accelerates brain tech boom

China’s brain-computer interface (BCI) industry is rapidly progressing from experimental stages to commercial deployment, emerging as a strong challenger to...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Middle East tensions keep oil near multi-month high

Oil steadied near multi-month highs as traders priced in the risk of disruption across the Middle East.West Texas Intermediate settled...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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New move-on powers set to sap police resources, Police Association boss warns

Forcing police to relocate rough sleepers from spot to spot risks stalling or scrapping other essential crime work, warns the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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Medical research productivity upgraded by generative AI, study says

A new study in Cell Reports Medicine finds generative AI can process large-scale medical data far faster than conventional research...

By Nicole Valdez | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
bitcoin drops over 3% on tariff fears

Bitcoin drops over 3% on tariff fears

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans for 15 per cent global tariffs has triggered a sharp decline in Bitcoin. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
police gain move on powers for rough sleepers, beggars

Police gain move-on powers for rough sleepers, beggars

Police are set to receive expanded authority to issue move-on directives against rough sleepers, beggars, and individuals engaging in "disorderly...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 24 Feb 2026 | 3 min read
powerful winter blast hits millions in us

Powerful winter blast hits millions in US

A powerful nor'easter has struck the north-eastern United States, issuing warnings to 59 million people amid heavy snow, fierce winds,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 24 Feb 2026 | 2 min read
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