Health

US Politics

Florida Bill Introduces Blue Envelope System for Traffic Stops Involving Drivers with Autism

A Florida bill aims to implement a voluntary system using blue envelopes to assist drivers with autism during traffic stops, signaling to officers that the individual may require special communication support.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Win Sparks Political Controversy Over FBI Director’s Attendance

The United States men's hockey team secured a gold medal victory at the Winter Olympics, but the moment has become a political flashpoint due to FBI Director Kash Patel's presence at the celebration.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Movies

Alaska Air Scrubs 24 Mexico Flights Amid Cartel Violence in Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta

Alaska Air has canceled 24 flights to key Mexican destinations including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara amid escalating cartel violence in Jalisco and surrounding regions.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

AI

Sheinbaum Urges Calm After Operation Killing Oseguera in Jalisco

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for calm and accurate information following a military operation that killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, triggering unrest in several states including Jalisco.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Markets

Retail Crime Surges: CVS, Walmart, Home Depot Face Organized Theft Crisis

Retailers across the U.S. are grappling with a surge in shoplifting and organized retail crime, with incidents rising by 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a new report.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Personal Finance

NCC Bank Cardholders Get Exclusive Perks at Sayeman Resorts in Cox’s Bazar

NCC Bank has partnered with Sayeman Beach Resort and Sayeman Heritage in Cox's Bazar, offering exclusive benefits to its credit cardholders.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

NAFDAC Seizes ₦3 Billion in Fake Cosmetics from Lagos Warehouse

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over ₦3 billion worth of banned and counterfeit cosmetic products from a warehouse in Lagos, marking one of the largest such operations in recent years.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Africa

Senator Barinada Mpigi’s Death Mourned as Loss to Niger Delta, PANDEF Laments

Senator Barinada Mpigi, a prominent leader from the Niger Delta, has died at the age of 64, prompting widespread mourning from the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the region's political community.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Ga Mantse in Stable Condition After Dawn Crash in Oti Region

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, is in stable condition after a road crash at 2 a.m. Thursday in Pai-Katanga, Oti Region. The monarch escaped unhurt on his return trip from Tamale to Accra.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Australian macadamias gain ground in India after tariff cuts

Australia's macadamia exports to India are surging after duties dropped from 30% to 9% on Jan. 1, 2026. The change, with zero tariffs set for Jan. 1, 2028, comes amid rising demand from cafes and premium food makers.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Studies estimate Gaza death toll over 75,000, around 35% above official count: Report – CNBC TV18

Scientific studies put Gaza's death toll above 75,000 by early 2025, nearly 35% higher than the Gaza Ministry of Health's official figure of 49,090 violent deaths. A household survey published in The Lancet Global Health based the estimate on interviews with 2,000 households representing nearly 10,000 people.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Olympics & More

(Olympics) Ex-bobsleigh medalist Won Yun-jong elected to IOC Athletes’ Commission | Yonhap News Agency

Won Yun-jong, South Korea's 2018 Olympic bobsleigh silver medalist, topped the voting for the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission Thursday. He becomes the third South Korean and first Winter Olympian elected to the group.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Pakistan summons an Afghan diplomat after a suicide attack kills 11 soldiers

Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat Wednesday to protest a suicide bombing that killed 11 soldiers and a girl near the Afghan border. The attack took place Monday in the northwestern Bajaur district, which officials blame on insurgents based in Afghanistan.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Markets

Small caps to watch: Earnings from MTY Food Group, Organigram’s German acquisition and more

Canada's S&P/TSX Small Cap Index climbed 64 percent over the past 52 weeks through Thursday's close, reaching a record 1,413.69 on Jan. 29. MTY Food Group reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped estimates and swung to a profit, driving potential activity in its shares.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Republicans are ignoring Trump and holding out hope for a second megabill

A group of House and Senate Republicans is pushing for a second budget reconciliation bill to enact conservative priorities before the 2026 midterms, even as former President Donald Trump expresses skepticism and GOP leaders question the votes. The effort persists through the Republican Study Committee and key lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.

WH News Feb 25, 2026