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Restaurant Brands Beats Forecasts With Strong Global Growth

February 12, 2026

Restaurant Brands International released its fourth‑quarter results for the year ending December 31, showing earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. The company earned adjusted profit of 96 cents per share, a touch higher than the 95 cents forecasted by LSEG’s analyst survey. Total

politics

A Shake-Up in Australian Politics: A Leader Faces Doubts

February 12, 2026

In Australia, political waves are stirring as Sussan Ley, the leader of the opposition Liberal Party, faces a potential leadership challenge. This comes just under a year after she took the reins. The spark? Angus Taylor, a senior figure in her shadow cabinet, stepped down. He's not shy about his re

politics

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

February 11, 2026

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

business

Zuckerberg Eyes Miami Mansion as Tech Rich Shift to Florida

February 10, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names there include Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. Zuckerberg already own

sports

Crowd Noise Turns the Tide in Kansas vs Arizona Game

February 10, 2026

The Wildcats’ first Big 12 outing at Allen Fieldhouse left Arizona players and coach Tommy Lloyd stunned by how loud the Kansas crowd could be. Motiejus Krivas, who had sat on the bench because of a foot injury, finally got to play in Kansas’ 82‑78 win. He described the arena as “crazy” and said

crypto

Crypto and Tokenization: A New Chance for Everyone

February 10, 2026

Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase Global Inc. , used a post on X to highlight how digital currencies and tokenized assets can open doors for billions of people. He said these tools give a “level playing field” that helps anyone chase wealth, drawing on psychologist Jordan Peterson’s i

politics

Sydney Protest Sparks Calm Call from Leaders

February 10, 2026

The clash in Sydney over Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit led to a tense night for the city. Police said 27 people were taken into custody, including ten charged with assaulting officers, after a planned protest turned violent. The disturbance erupted when demonstrators refused to leave the de

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Police Search Homes in Probe of Former Ambassador’s Ties to Epstein

February 6, 2026

British police carried out searches at two homes linked to Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador who is under scrutiny for alleged misconduct in public office. The investigations stem from new evidence that shows close connections between Mandelson and the late U. S. financier Jeffrey Epstein. The U

environment

Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat

January 27, 2026

Climate change is making wildfires bigger and more dangerous. NASA's research shows that human activities are the main reason why wildfires in the American West are getting worse. Over the past 20 years, the area burned by wildfires has increased, even though the number of fires has stayed about the

politics

Kristi Noem's Leadership Under Fire: Democrats Demand Accountability

January 26, 2026

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is facing intense criticism from Democrats. They are calling for her resignation or impeachment. This comes after two recent incidents where federal officers killed U. S. citizens. More Democrats are joining the call for Noem's impeachment. The number o