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Month: February 2026
Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law
Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new requirements for age checks in many regions, and on Tuesday, the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to “meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming […]
Trump’s Longest State of the Union: Economic Triumphs Highlighted – Feb 25, 2026
In the ever-evolving landscape of global politics and economics, few events capture the public’s attention quite like the State of the Union address. This cornerstone of American governance provides the sitting president with a unique opportunity to outline their vision, accomplishments, and future
Blizzard Paralyzes Northeast, Cartel Violence Erupts in Mexico; Travel Chaos and Safety Warnings Issued – 2/25/2026, 8:29:30 AM
A massive bomb cyclone blizzard has paralyzed the Northeast U.S. with widespread power outages, over 11,000 flight cancellations, and treacherous travel conditions as of February 24, 2026.[1] Americans in Mexican tourist areas like Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana are urged to shelter in place amid cartel […]
DJI sues the FCC for “carelessly” restricting its drones
DJI lawsuit says company has been “severely harmed by the FCC’s ruling.”
Curiosity Rover Uncovers Mars’ Ancient Water Secrets in Stunning Boxwork Formations
Curiosity Surveys the Boxwork Region: Unveiling Mars’ Ancient Water Secrets NASA’s Curiosity rover has spent roughly six months navigating the intriguing boxwork region on Mars, capturing stunning panoramas and drilling samples that hint at prolonged groundwater activity billions of years ago.[1][3][4] These low ridges, resembling […]
How Claude Code Claude Codes
Claude Code is a developer tool for developers. And yet, over the last year and especially the last few months, the team at Anthropic has seen a huge number of people, across industries and disciplines, figure out how to access their terminal so that they […]
Last Chance: Save Up to $680 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Passes Before Prices Rise!
Final 4 Days to Save Up to $680 on Your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass Time is running out—just 4 days left to lock in the lowest rates for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and save up to $680 on your pass. Super Early Bird pricing ends February […]
More Shohei Ohtani content is coming to TikTok
Major League Baseball wants more of a footprint on TikTok. Just in time for spring training, the two companies announced Tuesday they were partnering to expand baseball content on TikTok, including creating an MLB hub in the app and, of course, bringing in more influencers. […]
US-Iran Tensions Rise Amid Nuclear Threat; Mexico Cartel Chaos Strands Thousands; Severe Weather Hits US Northeast – 2/24/2026, 8:28:37 PM
Top world news stories as of February 24, 2026, include escalating tensions between the US and Iran, cartel violence in Mexico stranding thousands of North Americans, severe weather disrupting the US Northeast, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and a Moscow suicide bombing.[1][2][3][4][6] […]