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Peru Selects Leftist José María Balcázar as Eighth President in a Decade of Instability
Lima, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Amid persistent volatility, Congress appointed 83-year-old leftist José María Balcázar as interim president, becoming Peru’s eighth leader in a decade after his predecessor was ousted for corruption.
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Construction Disputes Expected to Rise in 2026
New York, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Commercial construction faces a surge in disputes and litigation in 2026, driven by economic shifts and new tech like AI. Experts are being brought in earlier to resolve issues.
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DoorDash Posts Record Revenue While Rising Costs and Soft Guidance Temper Investor Optimism
San Francisco, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
On February 18, 2026, DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) revealed a complex financial landscape for Q4 2025, characterized by robust top-line growth overshadowed by rising operational costs. While the company achieved a 38% surge in revenue to $4.0 billion and a 32% increase in total orders, it missed earnings expectations with an EPS of $0.48 against a projected $0.59. Most significantly, investors reacted to softer-than-expected guidance for Q1 2026, attributed to the costly integration of Deliveroo and a $20 million impact from severe storms Gianna and Fern. This report highlights a critical pivot point: despite cementing its dominance in delivery volume, DoorDash faces immediate margin pressure as it prioritizes long-term infrastructure and market expansion over short-term profitability.
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Reports Link Rep. Tony Gonzales to Affair with Staffer Prior to Her Suicide
San Antonio, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Recovered text messages reportedly confirm Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a staffer prior to her suicide, triggering resignation calls and the withdrawal of a key newspaper endorsement.
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India Pivots to Middle Eastern Oil as Russian Imports Hit Multi-Year Lows
New Delhi, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
India’s Russian crude imports plummeted to 2022 lows in January, allowing Middle Eastern suppliers to reclaim a dominant 55 percent market share following a strategic trade agreement with Washington.
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Players Unanimously Elect Bruce Meyer to Lead Union Ahead of Critical Contract Talks
New York, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Following Tony Clark’s sudden resignation, 72 player representatives unanimously elected lead negotiator Bruce Meyer to stabilize the union ahead of high-stakes collective bargaining talks this December.