Mexican army kills ‘El Mencho,’ Mexico’s most-wanted drug kingpin
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have killed one of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” founder and leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation cartel, which controls drug smuggling, extortion, fuel theft and other rackets throughout Mexico.
Stock markets stumble as global trade faces more Trump tariff uncertainty
US president’s international trade war spooks investors, with drops in US share prices after European losses.
Stock markets stumbled on Monday as Donald Trump pushed ahead with fresh tariffs on the US’s trading partners despite a supreme court strike-down and growing opposition from domestic voters.
Uncertainty over the status of global trade deals spooked investors, trigging a drop in US shares prices including on the Dow Jones industrial average, which tumbled 1.4% in morning trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also fell 0.9% and 1.1%, after losses for European stock markets.
Iran hit by resurgent protests as U.S. builds pressure ahead of new nuclear talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said President Donald Trump was "curious" as to why Tehran has not capitulated in the face of Washington's massive military buildup in the Middle East.
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro from US custody
Venezuela’s foreign minister describes President Nicolas Maduro’s abduction as a ‘political operation’ and notes that the country must resolve its own matters.
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has demanded the immediate release of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted last month in a violent raid orchestrated by the United States.
Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, Gil demanded Maduro’s “immediate release” by the US government, alongside his wife, Cilia Flores.
EVOKE Marketplace Featured on ABC4 News Holiday Gift Guide
We’re proud to share that EVOKE Marketplace was recently featured on ABC4 News as part of a holiday wellness gift segment highlighting thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas.
The feature spotlighted the Peace Watch, a signature product from EVOKE Marketplace that represents purpose-driven design and conscious gifting. Selected for its message of peace, intention, and mindful living, the Peace Watch stood out as a wellness-inspired gift aligned with the values of balance, gratitude, and positive impact.
Being featured on ABC4 News underscores EVOKE Marketplace’s commitment to offering products that go beyond aesthetics — products that tell a story and reflect a deeper mission. The recognition reinforces the Peace Watch as not just a timepiece, but a symbol of intentional living and meaningful connection.
As EVOKE Marketplace continues to grow, we remain focused on curating products that inspire purpose, elevate everyday life, and resonate with a global community seeking more mindful choices.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta users survey found 19% of young teens on Instagram report seeing unwanted nude images
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Nearly 1 in 5 users aged 13 to 15 told Meta that they saw “nudity or sexual images on Instagram” that they didn’t want to view, according to a court filing.
Niantic: Bringing spatial intelligence to the industrial edge
Physical AI and geospatial models are advancing enterprise operations by connecting digital intelligence with industrial environments.
U.S. launches Peace Corps-backed ‘Tech Corps’ to help export AI, counter China
As competition with China intensifies, Washington is turning to a cornerstone of American soft power and diplomacy to expand its global influence in artificial intelligence: the Peace Corps.
Microsoft says it does not think US ICE uses firm's tech for mass surveillance of civilians
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab said on Wednesday it did not think the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was using its technology for mass surveillance of civilians but added that it provided cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools to ICE.
Apple Could Launch at Least 5 New Products, Including iPhone 17E, Next Week
A Bloomberg report suggests a potential one-two-three punch of product launches over consecutive days from Apple, including three new MacBooks and an iPad with an M4 chip.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study
Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.
Equinox chairman says ‘health is the new luxury’ as wellness spending soars
Equinox’s $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, as demand for luxury health and wellness programs soars, according to the company’s chairman.
Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows
Emily Padgett has spent months trying to get her hands on estrogen patches, bouncing between pharmacies, transferring prescriptions and switching brands three times.
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn
Norway’s director of elite sport sounded a little hoarse when he answered the phone to CNN Sports. Tore Øvebrø said he had just caught a cold, but he admitted that his raspy voice might also have something to do with his cheering over the last two weeks.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 set for Netflix rematch, 11 years after record-setting mega-fight
More than 11 years after the pair broke records with their long-awaited showdown, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are running it back.
Taylor Swift Reacts to Earning Two No. 1 Hits from the Same Album for the First Time Since 1989
Taylor Swift has something new to celebrate!
On Monday, Feb. 23, the pop megastar shared a sweet Instagram post expressing her gratitude for her fans for helping her earn two No. 1 hits from the same album for the first time since she released 1989.
REAL ESTATE
Democrats counter Trump’s proposal to limit institutional housing investors
Both congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump both want to limit how many homes major corporations can own, but a new proposal from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., makes it clear that’s where the agreement ends.
In a bill released hours before Trump’s State of the Union speech, Warren, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and 16 other Senate Democrats propose ending some housing-related tax benefits for major corporations. The bill would prevent companies with more than 50 single-family homes for rent from taking deductions for housing value depreciation and mortgage interest payments. Corporations would also be barred from getting federally backed mortgages.
FINANCE
Anthropic launches new enterprise offerings, raising the heat on software companies
Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) on Tuesday unveiled a host of new enterprise capabilities for its Claude AI, less than a month after the company launched plugins for the platform, sending software stocks into a tailspin.
Trump prepares to make new case for tariffs at State of the Union. Even some Republicans are skeptical
When President Trump heads to Capitol Hill tonight to make the case for his new approach to tariffs, he will face an audience growing skeptical of his trade policy.
Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
Reddit has been fined £14.47m by the UK's data watchdog for unlawfully using children's personal information.
FedEx is latest company to sue Trump admin. for tariff refunds
FedEx (FDX) has filed a lawsuit seeking refunds on President Trump's tariff policies, while Costco (COST) and Revlon have also staked claims following a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down the administration's sweeping tariffs. The ruling did not address whether companies would be reimbursed.
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Vendors Join “Purpose Before Profit” Initiative
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Community Gratitude Circles Go Digital
Members share stories of impact scores, rewards, and real lives changed through commerce.
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Mexican army kills ‘El Mencho,’ Mexico’s most-wanted drug kingpin
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have killed one of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” founder and leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation cartel, which controls drug smuggling, extortion, fuel theft and other rackets throughout Mexico.
Trump says change in power in Iran would be 'best' after sending 2nd aircraft carrier to region
US president’s international trade war spooks investors, with drops in US share prices after European losses.
Stock markets stumbled on Monday as Donald Trump pushed ahead with fresh tariffs on the US’s trading partners despite a supreme court strike-down and growing opposition from domestic voters.
Uncertainty over the status of global trade deals spooked investors, trigging a drop in US shares prices including on the Dow Jones industrial average, which tumbled 1.4% in morning trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also fell 0.9% and 1.1%, after losses for European stock markets.
Iran hit by resurgent protests as U.S. builds pressure ahead of new nuclear talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said President Donald Trump was "curious" as to why Tehran has not capitulated in the face of Washington's massive military buildup in the Middle East.
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro from US custody
Venezuela’s foreign minister describes President Nicolas Maduro’s abduction as a ‘political operation’ and notes that the country must resolve its own matters.
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has demanded the immediate release of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted last month in a violent raid orchestrated by the United States.
Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, Gil demanded Maduro’s “immediate release” by the US government, alongside his wife, Cilia Flores.
EVOKE Marketplace Featured on ABC4 News Holiday Gift Guide
We’re proud to share that EVOKE Marketplace was recently featured on ABC4 News as part of a holiday wellness gift segment highlighting thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas.
The feature spotlighted the Peace Watch, a signature product from EVOKE Marketplace that represents purpose-driven design and conscious gifting. Selected for its message of peace, intention, and mindful living, the Peace Watch stood out as a wellness-inspired gift aligned with the values of balance, gratitude, and positive impact.
Being featured on ABC4 News underscores EVOKE Marketplace’s commitment to offering products that go beyond aesthetics — products that tell a story and reflect a deeper mission. The recognition reinforces the Peace Watch as not just a timepiece, but a symbol of intentional living and meaningful connection.
As EVOKE Marketplace continues to grow, we remain focused on curating products that inspire purpose, elevate everyday life, and resonate with a global community seeking more mindful choices.
Current Events
Meta users survey found 19% of young teens on Instagram report seeing unwanted nude images
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Nearly 1 in 5 users aged 13 to 15 told Meta that they saw “nudity or sexual images on Instagram” that they didn’t want to view, according to a court filing.
Niantic: Bringing spatial intelligence to the industrial edge
Physical AI and geospatial models are advancing enterprise operations by connecting digital intelligence with industrial environments.
U.S. launches Peace Corps-backed ‘Tech Corps’ to help export AI, counter China
As competition with China intensifies, Washington is turning to a cornerstone of American soft power and diplomacy to expand its global influence in artificial intelligence: the Peace Corps.
Microsoft says it does not think US ICE uses firm's tech for mass surveillance of civilians
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab said on Wednesday it did not think the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was using its technology for mass surveillance of civilians but added that it provided cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools to ICE.
Apple Could Launch at Least 5 New Products, Including iPhone 17E, Next Week
A Bloomberg report suggests a potential one-two-three punch of product launches over consecutive days from Apple, including three new MacBooks and an iPad with an M4 chip.
Health & Wellness
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study
Plastic particles were found at higher levels in tumor tissue than nearby noncancerous tissue, raising questions about the role they may play in tumor development.
Equinox chairman says ‘health is the new luxury’ as wellness spending soars
Equinox’s $40,000-a-year membership has a waiting list of more than 1,000 people, as demand for luxury health and wellness programs soars, according to the company’s chairman.
Estrogen patches in short supply as demand for menopause hormone therapy grows
Emily Padgett has spent months trying to get her hands on estrogen patches, bouncing between pharmacies, transferring prescriptions and switching brands three times.
Sports & Entertainment
Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn
Norway’s director of elite sport sounded a little hoarse when he answered the phone to CNN Sports. Tore Øvebrø said he had just caught a cold, but he admitted that his raspy voice might also have something to do with his cheering over the last two weeks.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 set for Netflix rematch, 11 years after record-setting mega-fight
More than 11 years after the pair broke records with their long-awaited showdown, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are running it back.
Taylor Swift Reacts to Earning Two No. 1 Hits from the Same Album for the First Time Since 1989
Taylor Swift has something new to celebrate!
On Monday, Feb. 23, the pop megastar shared a sweet Instagram post expressing her gratitude for her fans for helping her earn two No. 1 hits from the same album for the first time since she released 1989.
Real Estate
Democrats counter Trump’s proposal to limit institutional housing investors
Both congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump both want to limit how many homes major corporations can own, but a new proposal from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., makes it clear that’s where the agreement ends.
In a bill released hours before Trump’s State of the Union speech, Warren, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and 16 other Senate Democrats propose ending some housing-related tax benefits for major corporations. The bill would prevent companies with more than 50 single-family homes for rent from taking deductions for housing value depreciation and mortgage interest payments. Corporations would also be barred from getting federally backed mortgages.
Finance
Anthropic launches new enterprise offerings, raising the heat on software companies
Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) on Tuesday unveiled a host of new enterprise capabilities for its Claude AI, less than a month after the company launched plugins for the platform, sending software stocks into a tailspin.
Trump prepares to make new case for tariffs at State of the Union. Even some Republicans are skeptical
When President Trump heads to Capitol Hill tonight to make the case for his new approach to tariffs, he will face an audience growing skeptical of his trade policy.
America and India strike a long-awaited trade truce
After months of trade friction America has agreed to slash tariffs on India. In return, India will halt its purchases of Russian oil, President Donald Trump announced on February 2nd. America’s “reciprocal” tariff on Indian goods will fall from 25% to 18%, said Mr Trump. An additional 25% levy, imposed in August as punishment for India’s purchases of Russian crude, will be lifted altogether, according to American officials.
Bitcoin drops 18%, breaking below $61,000 as sell-off intensifies, doubts about crypto grow
Bitcoin sank below $61,000 on Thursday evening as investor confidence continued to falter in the asset once hailed as “digital gold” and a unique store of value.
At one point, the token slid to $60,068.00, as the crypto sell-off intensified in overnight trading. Bitcoin was last down about 18% at 7:20 p.m. ET, trading at $60,301.00.
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