The Vigilant Outpost Beacon

• United States: California Avalanche: Deadliest in State History
  President Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling
  
• China: China’s humanoid robots astound with rapid evolution
  China Markets Bionic Humanoid Front Desk Reception Robot ~ $20 to $33K USD
  
• Russia: Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute
  Russia promises retaliation if South Korea joins PURL initiative on Ukraine
  Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
• United Kingdom: UK ex-prince leaves police station after arrest related to Epstein files
  Why was Andrew arrested and is he still in line for the throne?
  
• India: India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China
  Indian Opposition Calls for Modi to Put US Trade Deal on Hold
  Historic irrigation lifeline turns into sewage carrier, farmers blame lack of enforcement
• France: More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
  
  
• Germany: German Court Orders X To Hand Over Data To NGOs Searching For Election 'Disinformation Or Foreign Interference'
  
  
• Japan: Japan inflation falls below BOJ's 2% target for first time since March 2022
  DPP Lower House candidate arrested for election law violation
  Cargo ship's officer arrested after fatal collision with fishing boat off Mie
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• Italy: Italian gas storage levels fall below 50% as European reserves continue to decline
  
  
• South Korea: South Korea says U.S. trade deal still intact after tariff ruling
  
  
• Canada: Ontario Crown Royal Whiskey plant closure
  
  
• Australia: IAEA: Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant operating on sole remaining main power line
  
  
• Venezuela: Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
  Venezuela signs amnesty law as families await prison releases
  
• Saudi Arabia: Dozens of U.S. Planes Are at Jordan Base, Satellite Images and Flight Data Show
  
  
• Israel: US Plans Sprawling Base For 5,000 International Troops In Southern Gaza
  
  
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• White House:
  Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems
  Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
  Ending Certain Tariff Actions
• State Department:
  State Department Aligns With President's 10‑Day Iran Deadline as Allies Urge Restraint
  State Continues Evacuation and Security Advisories in the Middle East
  
• Dept of War (DoW):
  U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug‑Trafficking Vessels Kill 11
  EOD Technicians Prove Arctic Warfare Readiness in Norway
  Army Doctrine Writers Embrace AI to Speed Knowledge to Force
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• DHS:
  FDA Dropping Requirement For 2 Studies For New Drug Approvals
  
  
• Treasury:
  The average tax refund is up 14%
  Treasury quietly updated its borrowing schedule guidance
  
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• DOT:
  Proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Draws Fresh Scrutiny and Ire of Whitehouse
  
  
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• Senate:
  DHS Funding Lapse Persists as Senate Leaves Washington
  
  
• House:
  House Democrats Brace for Showdown Ahead of State of the Union
  U.S. Congressman Randy Fine criticizes Muslims seeking to impose Sharia law in the United States / X
  
• Supreme Court:
  Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales
  US Supreme Court Supreme Court Limits Use of Presidential Emergency Powers for Tariffs
  Supreme Court updates recusals process to detect conflicts of interest for Judges

• Oil prices hit six-month highs at Iran impasse intensifies critically
  Citigroup’s plan to survive AI aftershocks: Bet on bonds and small-cap stocks
  72% of US workers say they rely on a second income, while 26% say they need the side job just to cover the bills

• Rocket Report: Chinese launch firm raises big money; Falcon 9 back to the Bahamas
  NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos
  Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38
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• Iranian Starlink Black Market Prices Soar As War Risks Rise
  Estonia begins buying hundreds of pop-up bunkers to fortify border with Russia
  ChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversations
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