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.

White House Adviser Demands Discipline for Fed Researchers After Study Shows Americans Shoulder Tariff Costs

Meta and Nvidia Announce Massive AI Chip Deal, Boosting Stock Futures

Twin Cities Coalitions Mobilize for Historic Rent Strike Amid Economic Disruption

China Looks to Lunar New Year Festivities to Jumpstart Consumer Economy

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.

Booking Holdings Reports Strong Q4 Revenue Beat and Announces 25-for-1 Stock Split

Figma Revenue Beats Expectations as Artificial Intelligence Strategy Accelerates Growth

Trump Organization Files for Exclusive Rights to Airport Branding

Seattle Seahawks Officially Hit Market in Potential Record-Breaking Sale

Democratic Lawmakers to Boycott Trump’s State of the Union for Protest Rally

Washington D.C., Thursday, 19 February 2026.
At least 12 Democrats will skip President Trump’s address next Tuesday, opting for a rival “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall to protest administration policies.

Tucker Carlson Alleges Detention by Israeli Security Following Ambassador Huckabee Interview

US Weighs Military Options as Iran Nuclear Talks Yield Mixed Results

States Sue Administration to Release $1.2 Billion in Withheld Clean Energy Funds

Economic Pessimism Among Young Voters Threatens GOP Midterm Prospects

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.

Libya Pivots to Western Traders for Fuel Supply, Cutting Russian Imports

US and Iran Agree on Guiding Nuclear Principles in Geneva Amidst Strait of Hormuz Tensions

University Ousted from Major AI Summit After Rebranding Chinese Robot as Homegrown Tech

Record Defense Spending Propels BAE Systems and European Markets to New Highs

Deadliest Avalanche in Modern California History Claims Eight Lives Near Truckee

Truckee, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Authorities confirm eight deaths in California’s deadliest modern avalanche near Castle Peak. One skier remains missing as severe storms hamper recovery efforts for the guided backcountry group.

Marner's OT Goal Propels Canada to Olympic Semifinals Amid Crosby Injury Scare

MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark to Resign Amid Federal Inquiry and Looming Labor Deadline

Symbolic Venmo Transfer Between Coaches Highlights Growing Financial Gaps in College Sports

Rare Pikachu Card Fetches Historic $16.5 Million in Record-Breaking Auction