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Home Depot’s 2025 Numbers and Future Outlook

February 24, 2026

The largest home‑improvement chain in the world has just released its latest earnings. In 2025, total sales reached $164. 7 billion, up about 3 percent from the previous year, while net profit fell to $14. 2 billion from $14. 8 billion in 2024. Adjusted earnings per share also slipped, showing that

technology

Silicon Valley’s Wake‑Up Call: Why Apple and Others Are Rethinking Taiwan

February 24, 2026

Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry

politics

Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

February 24, 2026

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

business

UK Trade Deal Stands Strong Despite New US Tariffs

February 24, 2026

The United Kingdom is confident that its trade agreement with the United States will remain intact even after President Donald Trump announced a new 10% import tariff. British trade minister Peter Kyle expressed this confidence during a recent parliamentary hearing. He said that after talking

health

Smart Tools Let Patients Take Charge of Their Health

February 24, 2026

Technology is changing how doctors and patients talk about health. Patients can now bring their own data to visits, making appointments more useful. A home blood‑pressure monitor is a simple tool that can give doctors clear numbers. Use a validated device and check it in the office to keep

politics

Israel Signals Strong Warning to Lebanon Over Possible Involvement in U. S. -Iran Tensions

February 24, 2026

Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe

politics

Use Frozen Russian Money for Ukraine’s Repair

February 24, 2026

In February 2022, Russia launched a full‑scale attack on Ukraine. The European Union quickly froze Russian central bank assets that are now worth over €210 billion, with the majority held by Euroclear in Belgium. These funds have been kept idle while Ukraine’s people suffer war damage, displacement

finance

Binance Returns to Tokenized Stock Trading with New Partner

February 24, 2026

Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume, has announced a comeback in tokenized stock trading after a pause of nearly five years. The company is partnering with Ondo Finance, a specialist in turning real‑world assets into blockchain tokens, to list ten tokenized U. S. equities and related prod

technology

Laser Gun Lets Ukraine Fight Drone Swarms Without Big Money

February 24, 2026

Ukraine is now using a tiny laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky. The device, called Sunray, looks like a small telescope with cameras on its sides to spot and follow targets. Soldiers can put it in the back of a pickup truck, making it easy to move around front‑line towns and milita

entertainment

Finding Joy in Everyday Moments

February 24, 2026

Finding happiness doesn’t always mean big events or grand celebrations. People often overlook the small chances to smile that appear in daily life. When we pause and notice these moments, our outlook can shift from routine to bright. Consider a morning coffee that tastes just right or a frien