David Grant:
In US News, The View drew 2.518 million viewers during the first week of Season 30—an 8 percent increase over last year and its strongest season opening since 2020. The ABC daytime show is also facing heightened attention from the Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Megan Harper:
In World News, a petition seeking judicial review of charges linked to India’s Unified Payments Interface could affect how banks, payment providers and merchants share transaction costs. The filing does not mean the Supreme Court has accepted the case or issued a ruling.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have prompted President Trump to urge President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop, saying the strikes are contributing to a diesel shortage. Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly captured additional strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, potentially strengthening their ability to monitor or disrupt a major shipping route, though the report has not been independently verified.
Organizers in New York installed a memorial featuring the names of children reported killed in Gaza and called for an immediate end to the violence. The figures could not be independently verified, and casualty totals remain contested.
BYD adviser Stella Li said Chinese manufacturers are examining potential production sites across Europe. Local factories could help companies avoid trade barriers, qualify for incentives and reduce shipping costs as Chinese electric-car brands compete with European automakers.
David Grant:
In Science and Technology, Greenland and Antarctica have lost an estimated 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979. Warmer ocean water is eroding the ice sheets and weakening floating shelves, accelerating sea-level rise and increasing risks for coastal communities.
Revolut is investigating a social-engineering breach that exposed limited customer information. The company says only a small percentage of customers were affected and that funds and payment details were not compromised.
Dutch AI-chip maker Axelera has secured supply agreements for industrial systems while preparing a second-generation accelerator designed to process data locally. MediaTek has also introduced a flagship processor focused on smartphone performance, battery life, on-device AI and connectivity.
The debate over artificial-intelligence development is intensifying. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for greater coordination and independent evaluation of frontier models, while critics warn that safety rules could restrict competition. Recent security incidents have renewed calls for bounded testing, independent audits and transparent reporting.
YouTube creator Like Nastya has signed a content-development agreement with Disney, potentially expanding her family-focused brand across television, streaming and other platforms. Financial terms and a production schedule were not disclosed.
Megan Harper:
In Money, iFood will invest 4.7 billion Brazilian reais—about $850 million—in Brazil through March 2027. The funding will support technology, logistics, restaurant partnerships and service improvements as delivery platforms compete over speed, cost and worker conditions.
Crypto data provider Kaiko has raised $110 million in funding led by S&P Global to expand its market-data and analytics services. Meanwhile, technology stocks led a broader market decline as investors questioned whether massive AI investments will generate returns quickly enough.
Energy shares offered some support as crude prices rose, though higher fuel costs renewed inflation concerns. Interest-rate pressures could also raise the cost of mortgages, auto loans and other credit, reducing household purchasing power and delaying business investment.
David Grant:
[PAUSE] In Sports, Texas erased a late deficit to defeat No. 1 Ohio State by one point, with quarterback Manning delivering a decisive fourth-quarter performance.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart said coach Harbaugh tackled wide receiver Nabers in practice before Nabers returned from nearly a year away. Nabers then caught six passes in New York’s upset victory over Dallas.
Croatian defender Mario Vuskovic has returned to Hamburger SV training after four years away from football. No timetable has been announced for his return to competitive matches.
Megan Harper:
In Entertainment, Anderson and Stewart’s shared appreciation for Carolina Herrera highlights the designer’s ability to connect distinct public personas through confidence, humor and personal style. Herrera’s collections remain known for refined tailoring, bold color and a balance of tradition and modernity.
The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival will return in 2026 with international premieres, body horror and experimental genre cinema. JustWatch also plans to launch an advertising-supported streaming service, expanding from a discovery platform into direct programming.
The case of Lucy Letby continues to raise questions about how warning signs were handled at the U.K.’s Countess of Chester Hospital. Letby was convicted of killing seven babies and attempting to murder six others, while a public inquiry examines the hospital’s response. She continues to deny the charges.
David Grant:
[PAUSE] In music, Davido says his planned residency in Nigeria is “very, very dear” to him as he prepares to establish a recurring live presence in the country. The project is expected to feature multiple performances rather than a single concert, although venue, schedule and ticket details have not been disclosed.
Megan Harper:
Duncan Sheik, the acclaimed singer-songwriter whose work helped define Spring Awakening, has died at 56. Sheik won a Tony Award and a Grammy for the groundbreaking musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2006 with music by Sheik and lyrics by Steven Sater.
He first gained widespread attention with the 1996 hit Barely Breathing and went on to release numerous albums and contribute to theater and film projects. Tributes from fans and fellow artists remembered his distinctive singer-songwriter sensibility. Further details about the cause and circumstances of his death were not immediately available.
David Grant:
Disney has appointed Anand, a former AI chatbot chief executive and senior Meta leader, to a newly defined top-level role spanning streaming, consumer products, theme parks and media operations. He is expected to help shape the company’s strategy on artificial intelligence, data, cybersecurity and emerging digital platforms as Disney faces intensifying streaming competition.
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