Europol arrests 25 users of online network accused of sharing AI CSAM

Europol's hunt targets anyone making or sharing AI sex images depicting minors.

Source: Ars Technica

Trump's latest midday surprise briefly jolts the market — plus, our February winners and losers

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Source: CNBC

Pope Francis' condition not critical "for the moment," Vatican says

The Vatican says the "criticality" of Pope Francis health condition "has subsided for the moment," but he's still hospitalized and the "prognosis remains guarded."

Source: CBS News

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia reach last four; Afghanistan on brink

Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result.

Source: Al Jazeera

Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?

“Significant” job cuts are coming for Social Security that will only make the program less efficient.

Source: MarketWatch

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs

Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.

Source: New York Times

Super Micro is back in compliance. Is that enough to make its stock a buy?

A Mizuho analyst has brought back his coverage of Super Micro shares — but declines to recommend them, citing competitive challenges.

Source: MarketWatch

Tears and shock in Ukraine and Europe after heated Zelensky-Trump meeting

“I’m just crying because of what I hear,” one Ukrainian lawmaker said of the meeting, echoing the dismayed reactions of others in Europe.

Source: Washington Post

Meeting Trump at White House, Zelenskyy hopes for continued aid in war with Russia

The meeting comes about a week after Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator and repeated Kremlin talking points, including suggesting that Ukraine started the war with Russia.

Source: NPR

How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025

Everyone likes to save, but how do you know when you're really saving? Here's how we rate the deals we share with you in 2025.

Source: ZDNet

Ex-Foreign Office mandarins warn against cuts to diplomatic corps

Peter Ricketts and Simon Fraser call on Rachel Reeves to protect headcount at overseas missions in spending review

Source: Financial Times

China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’

Threat after Taipei announces bigger military drills appears to mirror a line from children’s film Ne Zha 2

China’s defence ministry spokesperson has warned Taiwan “we will come and get …

Source: The Guardian