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capital markets union

Trump's Grand Ballroom Plan: What's the Hold-Up?

February 14, 2026

A big change is coming to the White House. The East Wing is gone. It was torn down last October. Now, a huge new ballroom is planned. It will cost $400 million. That's a lot of money! The new building will be 90, 000 square feet. It's part of a big makeover for Washington, D. C. The plan is to fini

politics

UK and Europe Team Up for Stronger Defence

February 14, 2026

The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is pushing for a stronger bond with Europe on defence matters. He believes this step is crucial to reduce Europe's heavy reliance on the US within NATO. Starmer is set to share these thoughts at the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing the need for a more un

crypto

Crypto and Banks: Can They Share the Pie?

February 14, 2026

The crypto world and traditional banks are at odds over stablecoin yields. But a White House adviser says this doesn't have to be a zero-sum game. Patrick Witt thinks both sides can find common ground. Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar. Crypto compan

finance

How the Euro Can Become a Global Powerhouse

February 14, 2026

The euro is on the table for a major upgrade. Euro zone finance ministers are gathering to brainstorm ways to give the euro more clout on the world stage. The goal? To make Europe less dependent on the economic whims of the U. S. and China. One big idea is to tear down internal trade barriers withi

technology

Quantum Tech Giant Infleqtion Takes Center Stage

February 14, 2026

Infleqtion, a trailblazer in quantum tech, has just wrapped up its merger with Churchill Capital Corp X. This move marks a big step for the company, which is known for its work in quantum sensing and computing. The merger means Infleqtion will soon be trading on the New York Stock Exchange, starting

politics

Tech Security Measures Put on Hold Ahead of U. S. -China Talks

February 14, 2026

Democrats are not happy. They think the Trump administration is playing a dangerous game. The administration has decided to put some tech security measures on hold. These measures were supposed to protect the U. S. from Chinese tech threats. The decision comes just before a big meeting between Trump

environment

Why Climate Change Chats Are Falling on Deaf Ears

February 14, 2026

People are getting tired of hearing about climate change. Every year, it's the same story: temperatures are rising, and fossil fuels are the culprits. In 2025, the global temperature was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This information comes from Copernicus, the Eur

entertainment

New Play Hub Opens and High‑Speed Internet Arrives

February 13, 2026

A fresh entertainment spot is set to welcome visitors on March 7. The Clubhouse Family Fun Centre, built by Nittany Valley Sports Centre, will offer a mix of arcade titles and virtual reality adventures. Among its attractions is a first‑in‑North America six‑person VR starship that guides players thr

politics

Hungary’s Election: War, Peace and a Tug‑of‑War Over the Future

February 13, 2026

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p

business

CFO Hiring: The Big Gap in Corporate Planning

February 13, 2026

Companies are racing to fill CFO roles, but most boards lack a ready list of candidates. The problem isn’t just how many positions are open; it’s that the usual internal pipeline is empty. In 2015, finance teams focused on classic skills like accounting and audit. Today’s CFOs must steer tech upgrad