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Ukraine Marks 4-Year Anniversary of Russian Invasion
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Daily news brief — 25 February 2026
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Russia's War on Ukraine Enters 5th Year Amid Sabotage Claims
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U.S. Boat Strikes in Caribbean Kill 150, Labeled Extrajudicial Killings
U.S. vessels reportedly struck boats in the Caribbean, resulting in 150 deaths. Critics and human rights observers have labeled the incidents extrajudicial killings, raising serious legal and accountability concerns.
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Allegations of unlawful killings by U.S. forces abroad carry significant implications for international law and human rights accountability.
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Home Depot Reports Fiscal 2025 Sales Surpassing $164 Billion Amid Slowing Demand
Home Depot reported fiscal 2025 sales exceeding $164 billion, even as demand showed signs of slowing. The home improvement retailer navigated a cautious consumer environment while maintaining its position as an industry leader.
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- Retail Insider
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US Stock Markets Rebound from Tariff Shock as Supreme Court Blocks IEEPA Duties
US stock markets rallied after the Supreme Court blocked tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ruling halted a key tool the administration had used to justify broad tariff authority, offering markets temporary relief from trade uncertainty.
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- MarketPulse
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AMD and Meta ink massive chip deal worth over $100 billion
AMD has secured a chip supply deal with Meta valued at over $100 billion, marking one of the largest semiconductor agreements in recent history. The partnership signals Meta's continued push to build out its AI infrastructure.
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- Fortune
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BCG X AI Science Institute and Nature Awards Launch 'AI for Discovery Award'
BCG X AI Science Institute and Nature Awards have launched the 'AI for Discovery Award,' recognizing researchers using artificial intelligence to advance scientific discovery. The award aims to highlight transformative AI-driven breakthroughs across scientific disciplines.
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- BCG
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S&P 500 and SPY Rebound from Monday Disaster Amid Tariff Concerns
The S&P 500 and SPY ETF rebounded following a sharp Monday selloff driven by tariff concerns. Markets showed signs of stabilization as investors weighed the economic impact of ongoing trade tensions.
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- 247 Wall St
09business
Foodtastic Acquires Central Social Hall, Expanding Casual Dining Portfolio
Foodtastic has acquired Central Social Hall, adding the casual dining brand to its growing portfolio of restaurant concepts. The deal continues Foodtastic's strategy of expanding through acquisitions across Canada's food service sector.
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- Retail Insider
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Anthropic faces Pentagon ultimatum by Friday over AI military use
Anthropic has been given a Friday deadline by the Pentagon regarding the military use of its AI systems. The ultimatum signals growing tension between AI developers and defense agencies over acceptable use boundaries.
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- Fortune