Health

Cybersecurity

90% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Firewalls First, Barracuda Says

Attackers exploited firewalls in 90% of ransomware incidents last year through unpatched software or stolen accounts, according to Barracuda Networks. One attack encrypted systems just three hours after breaching defenses.

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Corporate

NYSNA Calls Snap Vote on New Deal for Striking NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses

The New York State Nurses Association announced a second tentative contract Friday for 4,200 striking nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after six weeks on the picket line. The union scheduled an immediate ratification vote without releasing details of the agreement.

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Energy & Commodities

21 Families Displaced 6 Days After Centreville Gas Explosion

Twenty-one families in Centreville, Virginia, remain displaced six days after a natural gas explosion destroyed a home, with crews still hunting for the leak's source. Residents like Kim Rogers and Cami Minks have taken up temporary residence at the Hyatt Place in Chantilly, footing the bill for hotel stays and restaurant meals.

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Medicine

Tirzepatide Cuts Alcohol Intake 50% in Rodent Study

Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, slashed voluntary alcohol consumption by more than 50% and blocked relapse-like drinking in rodents, researchers reported. The findings appear in the journal eBioMedicine.

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Medicine

Forceps Left in Patient’s Abdomen Sparks Kerala Protests

Police in Kerala filed charges against a retired doctor after artery forceps turned up inside a woman's abdomen two years after surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. The discovery ignited protests across the state, including a Youth Congress mob storming Health Minister Veena George's home with demands for her ouster.

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Wellness

Houston Group Distributes Narcan to Combat Overdoses in Black Men

A Houston nonprofit is training residents to reverse overdoses with free Narcan nasal spray, targeting older Black men who face rising death rates from opioids. The African American Male Wellness Agency just secured a $1 million grant to expand its efforts downtown and beyond.

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Medicine

Nativ African Restaurant Shocked by 0/5 Hygiene Rating in Bournemouth

A family-run African restaurant on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth received a zero out of five food hygiene rating during a January 2026 inspection by the Food Standards Agency. Owner Prince Ogbuji called the result shocking and expressed disappointment for loyal customers.

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Corporate

Philips CEO: AI in Healthcare Will Improve Billions of Lives

Artificial intelligence in healthcare will be remembered for improving billions of lives over the next decade, Philips CEO Roy Jakobs predicted at the AI Impact Summit. He stressed that AI aims to free clinicians for more human interaction rather than replace them.

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Corporate

South Africa Expects R60bn-R90bn Mining Tax Windfall Over Two Years

South Africa's government stands to gain between R60 billion and R90 billion in extra taxes from mining companies over the 2026/27 and 2027/28 fiscal years, economists predict. The windfall stems from record gold prices hitting $3,431 an ounce in late 2025 and a rebound in platinum group metals.

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Corporate

Asos Co-Founder Quentin Griffiths Dies in 17th-Floor Fall in Thailand

Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of British online fashion retailer Asos, died after falling from the 17th floor of his apartment building in Pattaya, Thailand, on February 9. The 58-year-old British national's death appears to be a suicide, Thai police said Friday, with no signs of foul play.

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Asia Pacífico

El metro de Meerut, el más rápido de India a 80 km/h

El primer ministro Narendra Modi inauguró el domingo los servicios del metro de Meerut entre Meerut South y Modipuram, la línea más rápida de India con 80 km/h. Dedico proyectos de desarrollo por 12.930 millones de rupias.

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Food & Drink

Thirst-Quenching Iftar Drinks for Ramadan Hydration

Muslims breaking their daily fasts during Ramadan turn to coconut water, fresh fruit juices and milk with dates for quick hydration and energy restoration. Health experts recommend these natural options over sugary sodas to avoid bloating and sustain balance through the holy month.

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Policy & Law

DOJ Seeks to Denaturalize Ex-North Miami Mayor Jean Philippe Janiver

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched proceedings to strip former North Miami Mayor Jean Philippe Janiver of his citizenship after uncovering his use of fraudulent identities and bigamy to gain U.S. status. The Haitian-born politician entered the country illegally and dodged a 2001 deportation order, officials said.

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AI

Canada’s AI Minister Pushes Trusted Partnerships for Sovereign AI with India

Canada's Minister for AI and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon called sovereign AI a matter of trusted partnerships rather than isolation during discussions at the AI Summit. He outlined plans for memorandums of understanding with India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to advance joint AI efforts.

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Asia Pacific

Modi Inaugurates Meerut Metro, Fastest in India, with Rs 12,930 Crore Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram on Sunday, marking India's fastest metro line. He rode the train to Meerut South station around 1 p.m. and dedicated development projects worth Rs 12,930 crore to the nation.

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