World News
Israel Says It Killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani as War Enters 18th Day
Israel’s Defense Minister announced that Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani and the head of the Basij paramilitary overnight, marking another escalation in the regional war. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on the US and Israel to end the conflict and said the bloc is consulting with Gulf and Arab partners on diplomatic proposals.
Cuba’s National Electric Grid Collapses Amid US Oil Blockade
Cuba’s entire power grid collapsed on Tuesday, leaving roughly 10 million people without electricity as fuel shortages worsened across the island. President Trump also escalated rhetoric toward Cuba, saying he could do “anything I want” with the country.
Politics
Senate Kicks Off Debate on Trump’s SAVE Act Voter ID Bill
Senate Republicans opened debate on the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of US citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast a ballot. The bill is expected to fall short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a Democratic filibuster.
Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Overhaul of Childhood Vaccine Policies
A federal judge in Boston halted the Trump administration’s changes to US vaccine policy championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The ruling blocked the reduced childhood vaccination schedule and paused the appointment of 13 newly installed vaccine advisory committee members.
Tech & AI
Nvidia Sees $1 Trillion AI Chip Revenue Opportunity, Bets Big on Inference
At its annual GTC conference in San Jose, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the revenue opportunity for its AI chips could reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, up from a $500 billion projection through 2026. The company unveiled new inference-focused systems, including a new CPU and tooling for AI agents.
Business
Oil Hovers Near $100 a Barrel as Fed Begins Two-Day Policy Meeting
Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel as the Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting under renewed inflation pressure from Middle East disruptions. Wall Street still closed modestly higher, helped by airline stocks after Delta and American Airlines raised revenue guidance.
Weather
Massive Storm Leaves Over 500,000 Without Power Across Eastern US
A sprawling storm system brought blizzards, severe thunderstorms, and tornadoes across large parts of the US, leaving more than 570,000 homes and businesses without power. Weather disruptions also canceled over 4,000 flights, while parts of Wisconsin and Michigan posted historic snowfall totals.
Culture
Oscars 2026 Splits Top Honors Across Multiple Films
The Academy Awards spread major wins across several films, with One Battle After Another taking best picture and best director while Sinners secured major acting and craft awards. The ceremony also featured historic milestones, including the first-ever Oscar category for casting and a landmark best cinematography win for Autumn Durald Arkapaw.