Trending: * On February 26, 2026, fintech company Block (formerly Square, ticker XYZ), led by CEO Jack Dorsey, announced it is cutting nearly 40% of its workforce—over 4,000 employees—reducing headcount from more than 10,000 to just under 6,000. The layoffs are directly attributed to advances in
Trending: * On February 25, 2026, Cuban border guard forces opened fire on a Florida-registered speedboat (FL7726SH) after it entered Cuban territorial waters near Cayo Falcones, Villa Clara province, about one nautical mile from the El Pino channel. According to Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior, a patrol boat approached to
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s U.S. stock market: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: * On February 24, 2026, U.S. forces boarded the oil tanker Bertha in the Indian Ocean without incident during a right-of-visit and maritime interdiction operation in the INDOPACOM area.
Trending: * On February 23, 2026, Mexico’s Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch reported that at least 25 National Guard members were killed in six separate attacks by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) following a military raid that resulted in the death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.
Trending: Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: U.S. Iran Military Positioning: * On February 22, 2026, the United States maintains an unprecedented military buildup near Iran, with two aircraft carrier strike groups—the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea and
Trending: * On February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—formerly known as Prince Andrew—was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest occurred at his residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, coinciding with his 66th birthday. Police are conducting searches at addresses in
Trending: * On February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—formerly known as Prince Andrew—was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest occurred at his residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, coinciding with his 66th birthday. Police are conducting searches at addresses in
Trending: * On February 16, 2026, late in the day, Joint Task Force Southern Spear—under the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) commander Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan—conducted three airstrikes on vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence indicated the vessels were transiting known narco-trafficking routes and engaged
Trending: * On February 16, 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is renewing its relationship with China through a new strategic partnership, which includes China granting visa-free travel to Canadian passport holders. The policy, confirmed by China's Foreign Ministry, allows ordinary Canadian passport holders to enter
Trending: * On February 15, 2025, two USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons with callsigns SURF31 and SURF32 were scrambled early that morning Pacific Time from March Air Reserve Base, California, to identify and intercept an unidentified object traveling northeast in the upper flight levels over Northern California. The object appeared as a
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s U.S. stock market: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: * On February 12, 2026, Ukrainian Liutyi kamikaze drones struck the Lukoil oil refinery in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia, starting a fire in its crude distillation and visbreaking units. This
Trending: Economics & Markets: * On February 11, 2026, Coinbase launched Agentic Wallets through its Developer Platform, introducing the first wallet infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous AI agents. This new system allows AI agents to independently hold and manage cryptocurrency funds, maintain a digital identity, and perform on-chain transactions—such as