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

Ford Idles $5.8 Billion Battery Plant and Cuts 1,600 Jobs Amid Policy Rollbacks

Dearborn, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Just four months after opening, Ford halted its Kentucky facility and laid off 1,600 workers, citing federal subsidy rollbacks and a strategic pivot to stem billions in EV division losses.

Zuckerberg Faces Jury in Historic Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims

Microsoft Copilot Flaw Bypasses Privacy Filters to Read Confidential Emails

YouTube Restores Service Following Massive Outage Linked to Recommendation System Failure

Anthropic Releases Mid-Range AI That Rivals Top Models for a Fraction of the Cost

US Demands International Energy Agency Shift Focus from Climate to Security

Washington, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Labeling current policies a “climate cult,” Secretary Wright threatens US withdrawal from the IEA unless the agency abandons net-zero scenarios to prioritize traditional energy security.

Air Force Adopts Trump’s Preferred Design for Presidential Fleet, Replacing Kennedy-Era Livery

Teenager in Tactical Gear Arrested Charging U.S. Capitol With Loaded Shotgun

CBS Removes Texas Candidate Interview from Late Show Amid FCC Compliance Fears

Mayor Bass Urges LA28 Chair Wasserman to Step Down Over Past Controversies

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

Geneva, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
While envoys established guiding nuclear principles in Geneva, the geopolitical backdrop intensified as Iran temporarily closed sections of the strategic Strait of Hormuz for military drills.

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

Saudi Arabia Announces Wednesday Ramadan Start Amidst Regional Divergence on Timing

Oil Markets Remain Steady as Iran Temporarily Closes Strait of Hormuz During Nuclear Talks

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

New York, Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Facing a federal investigation into financial conduct, Clark is stepping down, leaving the players’ union leaderless just months before critical collective bargaining negotiations begin.

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

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

Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Titan of American Cinema, Dies at 95

US Air Force Completes First-Ever Airlift of Mobile Nuclear Reactor