Lucid Motors Slashes 12% of US Workforce in Push for Profitability Lucid Motors, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle maker, has cut 12% of its US workforce—roughly 800 jobs—as it battles mounting losses and prepares for a critical midsize EV launch.[1][2][3] The layoffs, announced via an internal memo from interim…
President Trump issued a 15-day ultimatum to Iran demanding a nuclear deal or face “really bad things,” amid reports of US military buildup and considerations for strikes on Iranian targets.[1] US Politics and Policy The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump overstepped authority by imposing sweeping global…
Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning of the End? In a stunning 6-3 decision on February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed via executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling they exceeded presidential authority.[1][4] Chief Justice John Roberts warned…
Ukrainian Man Jailed for Identity Theft Scheme That Funneled Jobs to North Korean IT Workers A Ukrainian national from Kyiv has been sentenced to five years in U.S. federal prison for running an identity theft operation that enabled North Korean workers to secure remote jobs at dozens of…
1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, Prompting Immediate 10% Global Levy The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority by imposing global tariffs, a decision he publicly disputed before announcing a new 10% tariff on all imports “effective immediately.”[1] This legal rebuke, issued on…
President Trump issues a 15-day ultimatum to Iran for a nuclear deal, warning of “really bad things” otherwise, amid US military buildup and discussions of potential strikes on nuclear and military targets.[2][3] US and North America Severe weather threats: Heavy snow and possible blizzard conditions are being tracked…
In Berlin, There Are Movies, There’s Politics, and There’s Talk About It All Berlin pulses with energy this February, where the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) from February 12 to 22 transforms the city into a global hub of cinema, controversy, and endless debate.[4] As screens light…
1. Escalating US-Iran Tensions Amid Military Buildup and Diplomatic Talks US President Trump is weighing military options against Iran, with the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier deploying to the Eastern Mediterranean and a second strike group in the Arabian Sea, as Iran’s military conducted war games in the…
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Key global news as of February 21, 2026, centers on escalating armed conflicts, U.S.-Iran tensions, disasters, and political developments. Armed Conflicts and Attacks In the Russo-Ukrainian war, a Russian drone strike hit a minibus in Dnipro, Ukraine, killing at least 15 mineworkers and injuring seven[1][2]; Ukraine scheduled nationwide…