POLICY

Feb 12 2026OPINION

Climate Change: Is Fear the Right Way to Drive Change?

Global temperatures have been rising, with recent data showing that the past decade has been the hottest on record. The average global temperature in 2025 was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This increase is largely attributed to the burning of fossil fuels, which r

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Italy's Bold Move to Block Migrant Boats: What's Really Going On?

Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Crime Numbers Drop, But Who Gets the Credit?

A recent social media post by Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, backfired when she shared a graph showing a drop in crime rates across major U. S. cities. The graph, sourced from an Axios article, seemed to support President Trump's claims about his policies reducing crime. However,

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Drug Companies Scramble to Join Trump's Pricing Plan

Pharmaceutical firms not included in President Trump's drug pricing agreements are now trying to negotiate their own deals. This move is aimed at avoiding potential tariffs and new pricing regulations. Industry insiders reveal that these companies are reaching out to the White House and Medicare off

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

New York Mayor Proposes Tax Boost for the Rich

New York City's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has put forward a plan to raise taxes on the wealthy. He wants to add a 2% tax on those earning over a million dollars each year. This idea is part of his campaign promises. He also wants to increase the corporate tax rate. During a recent budget hearing, Mamd

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Jobs in the US Start the Year Strong, but Numbers Hide a Slowdown

The latest jobs report, due Wednesday, is expected to show unemployment staying at 4. 4 percent. The Fed watches this figure closely because it helps gauge the labor market’s health, especially after President Trump tightened immigration rules. Those limits cut the number of new workers who can e

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Feb 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Amazon Engineers Push Back on Internal AI Tool Rules

Amazon’s internal teams are feeling the squeeze from new rules that limit their use of Anthropic’s Claude Code in everyday work. Even though the company backs Anthropic heavily and sells its AI services through AWS Bedrock, employees can’t deploy Claude in live products without special permission.

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

India Calls for Clear Rules on Crypto to Keep Money Home

A member of India’s upper house said the country should set up clear rules for digital money. He pointed out that India already taxes gains from crypto at 30 percent, yet treats it as illegal. This mix of high taxes and unclear laws pushes traders to move abroad. The tax on virtual assets is

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Europe Needs Clear Rules to Build Better Defences

The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Crime Trends Drop Across Major U. S. Cities in 2025

A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.

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