UK Economy Misses 2025 Growth Forecasts as Construction Sector Hits Four-Year Low

London, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The UK economy expanded by 1.3% in 2025, missing expectations as the fourth quarter stalled. While manufacturing grew, the dominant services sector flatlined and construction plummeted 2.1%—its worst performance in four years—highlighting the fragility of the recovery.

Economic Sustainability of Dutch Four-Day Work Week Under Scrutiny

January Deficit Shrinks to $95 Billion as Tariff Revenues Soar

Declining Population Growth Projected to Slash U.S. GDP by $100 Billion in 2026

January Hiring Surge Defies Forecasts as Unemployment Rate Dips

Arista Networks Defies Market AI Jitters with Record Revenue and Profit Surge

New York, Friday, 13 February 2026.
While broad market sentiment sours on artificial intelligence disruption, Arista Networks provided a stunning counter-narrative, with shares jumping after the company surpassed $1 billion in quarterly net income for the first time. This performance suggests that despite general market caution, the fundamental demand for the infrastructure powering the AI economy remains remarkably robust.

Goldman Sachs Legal Chief Resigns After Documents Reveal Extent of Epstein Relationship

Sanofi Appoints Belén Garijo as CEO to Revive Stalled Growth Strategy

FDA Elevates Cake Mix Recall to Highest Risk Level Due to Allergen Threat

AST SpaceMobile Shares Slide Following Announcement of $1 Billion Capital Raise

DHS Funding Collapse Threatens Critical Trade and Travel Infrastructure

Washington, Friday, 13 February 2026.
With a Saturday deadline looming, the Senate failed to pass funding. Crucially, while TSA and customs face paralysis, a 2025 law insulates ICE enforcement from the financial freeze.

Mayors Mamdani and Frey Align on Urban Safety Strategies as Federal Operations Shift

EPA Revokes Key Scientific Finding, Ending Federal Power to Regulate Climate Emissions

Trump Administration Ends Controversial Minnesota Immigration Surge to Pivot Resources

Trump Reverses Blanket Ban on Democratic Governors but Bars Leaders of Maryland and Colorado

US Redeploys Aircraft Carrier from Caribbean to Middle East to Ramp Up Pressure on Iran

Washington, Friday, 13 February 2026.
The USS Gerald R. Ford redeploys to the Persian Gulf, establishing a formidable two-carrier presence that signals a sharp escalation in American military pressure on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Switzerland Sets June Referendum on Population Cap That Risks EU Trade Ties

Taiwan Streamlines Shareholder Voting for Global Investors via New Digital Partnership

Report Forecasts India’s Coal Usage Will Double Before 2070 Decarbonization

China’s Coal Power Generation Falls for First Time in a Decade as Renewables Surge

Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Set Highlights Rising Latin American Influence

Santa Clara, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Bad Bunny made history on February 8, 2026, delivering the Super Bowl’s first-ever all-Spanish halftime show, a strategic pivot highlighting the immense economic power of the Hispanic consumer base.

Super Bowl LX Versus World Cup 2026: Analyzing the Massive Prize Money Disparity

Joe Montana Scored Big in Silicon Valley with Liquid 2 Ventures

Team USA Edges Out Japan for Figure Skating Gold in High-Stakes Finale

North Dakota State Agrees to Join Mountain West Football in 2026 Expansion Deal