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Today's episode of Buzz dives into the heavy-hitting headlines and viral culture moments defining the internet right now. We start with the dramatic fallout in Mexico following the elimination of cartel leader El Mencho, analyzing the social media chaos and the powerful images of local priests praying over the region. Then, we pivot to a major milestone in Dutch politics as Rob Jetten makes history as the country's younges...

Today on Model Behavior, we analyze the shifting landscape of AI security and enterprise deployment. Anthropic has launched a researcher-level code security tool, even as its relationship with the Department of Defense reaches an ultimatum. We also detail OpenAI's 'Frontier Alliances' strategy with consulting giants to operationalize AI coworkers, and their new Stargate-linked infrastructure deal in India. Additionally, we...

Mexican authorities confirmed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the CJNG cartel, marking a significant turn in the regional war on drugs. The death of the man known as El Mencho prompted immediate retaliation across eight states, where cartel members set cars on fire and established roadblocks, testing the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Simultaneously, global markets are reactin...

On February 23rd, we commemorate two of the most significant events of the 20th century: the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima and the start of the mass polio vaccination campaign. In 1945, six Marines hoisted the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi, creating an iconic symbol of American resilience during the Pacific War. This Pulitzer Prize-winning moment by photographer Joe Rosenthal remains a cornerstone of military hi...

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s unilateral global tariffs, asserting that the power to tax belongs strictly to Congress rather than the executive branch. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, concluding that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president the authority to set import duties. This decisi...

A historic winter storm, dubbed a "super bomb" nor'easter, is currently lashing the United States Northeast, leading to a total travel ban in New York City and widespread states of emergency across the region. As of February 23rd, 2026, over 59 million people are under weather warnings as snowfall rates reach up to three inches per hour in some locations. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has halted all non-emergency traf...

President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning that Vladimir Putin has already initiated World War Three. In an interview with the BBC, Zelensky rejected calls for territorial concessions, arguing that giving up land would mean abandoning hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens. Meanwhile, a massive blizzard is slamming the Northeast United States. Meteorologists predict up to 28 inches of snow in New York Cit...

AI-generated "trot" covers are revitalizing South Korea's oldest music genre while millions in Russian-occupied Ukraine face a fourth year of infrastructure collapse and humanitarian struggle. As generative AI transforms modern K-pop into traditional trot melodies, artists like Lim Young-woong are reaching unprecedented stardom despite legal and ethical debates surrounding AI-generated content. Simultaneously, in regions l...

This week on Stereo Current, Sloane Rivera and Julian Vance navigate a landscape of high-concept returns and radical shifts in the indie music ecosystem. We explore the poignant, utopian spirit of Gorillaz's latest LP, 'The Mountain', and the liberation found in the solo debuts of scene staples like Julia Cumming. The episode traverses global sounds, from Bei Bei's 2,500-year-old Chinese instrumental fusion to Jessie Ware'...

New York City and the surrounding Atlantic coast are bracing for a severe winter storm that has triggered the city's first blizzard warning since 2017. Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that up to 20 inches of snow could fall, potentially paralyzing the Monday morning commute and causing widespread power outages. Meanwhile, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics saw Team USA reach a historic 11 gold medals after a victory in the...

Today on Prime Cyber Insights, we break down the critical ransomware attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center that has forced the closure of thirty-five clinics statewide. We also dive into the newly disclosed PayPal data breach that left customer information exposed for six months. Our team analyzes the surge in industrial control system vulnerabilities and the latest Interpol operation that netted over six ...

Today on Buzz, we are breaking down the viral aftermath of the 2026 Winter Olympics as disputes over medal counts dominate digital conversations. Join Lila Grant and Jonah Klein as they navigate the post-Games analysis and the controversies that have fans divided on social media. We also shift gears to the pitch for Premier League Sunday Derby hype and the historic buzz surrounding the latest NBA #1 draft picks. Plus, we e...

On February 22, 1980, the world witnessed an improbable victory as the United States Olympic hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in the legendary Miracle on Ice. This upset at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics saw a group of college players topple the four-time defending gold medalists, a feat still celebrated as a defining moment in American sports history. The day also serves as a celebration of leadership and legacy, ma...

Pakistan conducted targeted airstrikes against militant camps along the Afghan border on Saturday night following a series of deadly suicide attacks within its territory. The operations focused on seven camps belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and an Islamic State affiliate across the Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. Pakistani officials, including Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, cited conclusive evidence lin...

On February 21, 1965, the world lost a towering figure in the struggle for human rights when Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. At just thirty-nine years old, the charismatic leader of the Organization of Afro-American Unity was gunned down in front of his pregnant wife and children, an event that profoundly reshaped the landscape of the Civil Rights Movement. Beyond this tragedy, February...

President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in global tariffs to 15 percent, a decision made shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down previous administration measures. This escalation highlights a intensifying friction between the executive branch and the judiciary over trade authority. In another part of the world, the Palestinian Authority is on the verge of financial collapse. With over $4 billion in t...

This week's roundup dives into the rich, textured layers of the indie scene, starting with the atmospheric bliss of Bei Bei’s 'Two Moons,' which recently arrived to celebrate the Lunar New Year through a blend of guzheng and lo-fi production. We then explore the high-stakes evolution of Cameron Picton as he transitions from the chaotic energy of black midi into the surrealist pop of My New Band Believe. The episode also co...

In this episode of Prime Cyber Insights, we dive into Anthropic's major release of Claude Code Security, a tool built on the Opus 4.6 model that functions like a human security researcher to map entire codebases. While this signals a new era for defensive automation, the urgency of current threats remains high. We cover the active exploitation of CVE-2026-1731 in BeyondTrust products, which led to ransomware attacks within...

In this episode of Prime Cyber Insights, we analyze the strategic implications of Ukraine's latest long-range strike on the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant. This facility, located 1,400 kilometers inside Russia, is a cornerstone of the Russian defense industry, producing Iskander ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles. We explore the deployment of the Ukrainian-made FP-5 'Flamingo' cruis...