Sweden defeated by Finland in concerning Olympic hockey defeat
Milan – Swedish Team Faces Setback Sweden is in a tough spot. Only two days after a dramatic come-from-behind win against Italy, the Swedish hockey team fell 4-1 to their fierce rival, Finland, raising concerns for the 2006 Olympic gold medalists. Finland, fresh off a loss to Slovakia in their opening game, brought a more […]
SpaceX sends Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station
SpaceX Crew-12 Mission Launches to International Space Station SpaceX and NASA successfully launched a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, February 13, 2026, just weeks after a previous crew was evacuated due to a medical emergency in space. The SpaceX Crew-12 mission took off at 5:15 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space […]
The states most affected by Trump’s tariffs as campaigns focus on the economy
Midterm Elections and Economic Pressures This election season, some of the most competitive states also happen to be facing significant economic challenges. An analysis of U.S. Census trade data indicates that these states are grappling with steep tariff burdens. This situation creates new pressure points, particularly as affordability is a major topic in the national […]
CPI report, AI market decline, EPA changes and more in Morning Squawk
Morning Update Happy Friday! Remember that Ring Super Bowl ad featuring a lost dog? Well, it seems it didn’t exactly make a significant impact. Amazon, which owns the doorbell company, was hoping for better results. This morning, stock futures dipped, pulling down the averages for all three major indices into the negative. Here are five […]
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance reportedly faced scrutiny from the FCC, according to sources.
FCC Investigates Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Bad Bunny’s halftime performance during the Super Bowl is under the microscope by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as it may have crossed lines regarding “obscene material” and inappropriate language on public broadcasts, according to reports. Initially, the FCC determined that lyrics from the Puerto Rican rapper’s […]
New astronauts head to the International Space Station following a medical evacuation
SpaceX Launches Replacement Crew to International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In a rapid response to an earlier medical evacuation, a new crew was sent to the International Space Station on Friday, following the return of astronauts who had to leave Earth unexpectedly. Responding promptly to NASA’s request, SpaceX launched a replacement spacecraft, carrying […]
Trump considers reducing steel and aluminum tariffs as midterm elections approach, according to a report.
President Donald Trump seems to be getting ready to reduce some of the steel and aluminum tariffs, as rising costs are troubling voters with the midterm elections approaching in November. Last summer, he imposed tariffs as high as 50% on steel and aluminum imports, and later extended these tariffs to related products, like washing machines […]
Truck crash in Indiana reveals flaws in the CDL licensing system nationwide
America is facing renewed scrutiny regarding its commercial driver’s license (CDL) system after a tragic incident in Jay County, Indiana. A Kyrgyz driver of a semi-truck veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and numerous injuries. Although ICE has apprehended the driver, for the families grieving their losses, this post-incident action […]
Teacher Julie Rizzitello given 10-year prison sentence for sexual assault charges
Former Teacher Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Students A former teacher from New Jersey has been sentenced to ten years in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting two students at her family’s bagel shop. Prosecutors shared the news on Wednesday. Julie Rizzitello, 37, once taught at Wall High School in Wall Township. She was found […]
Roth IRA conversions become more popular as Generation X gets older. Should you make the switch?
February 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A Look at Roth Conversions and Retirement Savings A Roth conversion is essentially moving assets from a traditional retirement account, like an IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. The catch? You pay income tax on the amount you convert in that tax year. However, the upside is that […]