Lead Prediction‑market operator Kalshi announced on Feb. 25, 2026 that one of its users — later identified by the company as Artem Kaptur, an editor on the MrBeast YouTube channel — violated the platform’s insider‑trading rules. Kalshi said it suspended the employee from trading for two years, imposed a $20,000 fine and reported the matter … Read more
Lead Democratic legislators in at least four states have introduced measures in recent weeks to restrict people who take jobs with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from later working in state civil service roles. The proposals, driven by a surge in ICE hiring after Congress allocated nearly $30 billion to immigration enforcement, would make … Read more
Lead: In February 2026, residents of Southaven, Mississippi, said a fleet of temporary methane gas turbines brought in to supply power for Elon Musk’s xAI data center began running day and night, producing a continuous jet‑engine roar that neighbors say has caused sleep disruption and raised air‑quality fears. xAI purchased a long‑dormant Southaven plant last … Read more
The Feb. 26 edition of Asked and Answered gathers reader queries about free agency, roster construction and franchise history and delivers concise responses and context. Topics in this installment range from why Malik Willis is drawing considerable offseason attention to the practicality of a Steelers franchise tag, the debate over Aaron Rodgers’ possible return, and … Read more
Stellantis said on Feb. 26, 2026 that U.S. hourly employees covered by the United Auto Workers will not receive a profit-sharing check for 2025 after the company’s North America results fell short of the thresholds in the 2023 UAW contract. The decision follows a sharp decline in recent payouts — from $14,760 in 2022 and … Read more
Lead: As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie approaches four weeks after she vanished from the Catalina Foothills neighborhood on February 1, Tucson families whose loved ones disappeared years or decades ago say renewed attention highlights long-standing gaps in answers. Nancy Guthrie’s case has drawn national visibility, a sizable reward and public statements by officials, … Read more
Lead: Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is pressing Republican voters to replace two state senators in upcoming GOP primaries to clear the way for a proposed $825 million, 3,000‑bed prison. The project — pitched as necessary to house inmates under the governor’s tougher sentencing and parole policies — has split rural communities in Franklin, Carroll … Read more
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk agreed to a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on February 25, 2026, and will enter Spring Training as a non-roster invitee, sources report. The deal, first reported by Jack Curry of The YES Network and summarized by MLB Trade Rumors, gives the 34-year-old an opportunity to compete for a … Read more
Lead In June 1982, the high-energy musical sequel Grease 2 opened alongside Steven Spielberg’s E.T. and failed to match the cultural and commercial triumph of the 1978 original. Despite a production budget reportedly roughly twice that of Grease, the follow-up stumbled at the box office but has since been reassessed by audiences and critics as … Read more
Lead: At Good Company Doughnuts in Arlington, Va., a QR code asking customers to rate their BLT illustrates a wider trend: businesses large and small are asking for feedback more often than ever. The push—via QR codes, follow-up emails and texts—arrived partly because platforms such as Amazon reward sellers with greater visibility when they collect … Read more
Lead: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the moon moves through Cancer and astrologers signal a relaxed Moon Alert with no restrictions on shopping or major decisions. Across the zodiac most signs enjoy a favorable tone—many are described as “positive” or “dynamic”—with generosity, social ease and practical gains emphasized. The day favors family, group interactions and … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told delegates at the ruling Workers’ Party congress on Feb. 26, 2026, that relations with Washington could improve if the United States accepts North Korea as a nuclear-armed state. The comments came as Pyongyang wrapped a seven-day party meeting held once every five years, during which Kim outlined foreign-policy goals … Read more
Lead: Adrian Aviles, husband of late congressional aide Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, told CNN on Feb. 25, 2026 that Rep. Tony Gonzales is a “predator” and accused him of repeated lies as allegations of an affair have resurfaced. Aviles said he released alleged text messages between his late wife and Gonzales; Gonzales has denied an affair, … Read more
Lead: Stellantis on February 26, 2026 reported full-year 2025 results showing net revenues of €153.5 billion, down 2% versus 2024, and a net loss of €22.3 billion largely driven by €25.4 billion of unusual charges tied to a strategic reset. The company said the reset re-centers product and powertrain choices around customer preferences and reflected … Read more
Lead South Korean director Park Chan‑wook has been appointed president of the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 12 to May 23, 2026. The festival announcement places Park at the head of a jury that will judge Competition titles at one of the world’s most closely watched film events. Park … Read more
