The Vigilant Outpost Beacon

• United States: Violence Erupts in Western Mexico: Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara Locked Down After Cartel Leader Killed
  California Avalanche: Deadliest in State History
  India delays Washington trade visit as U.S. tariff policy shifts, source tells CNBC
• China: 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: Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
  Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine
  
• 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
  Visakhapatnam Port Authority crosses 80 MMT in record 327 days
• France: More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
  
  
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• Japan: Canada Touts introduction of Toyota Humanoid Workforce
  Recovery stalling in Japan's domestic tourism
  DPP Lower House candidate arrested for election law violation
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• Italy: Italy gets first Lynx fighting vehicles, due to reshape the army
  
  
• South Korea: South Korea says U.S. trade deal still intact after tariff ruling
  
  
• Canada: US keeps Canada carveout under CUSMA in newly imposed 10% global tariff
  
  
• Australia: Coalition wants to make criminals of anyone helping ISIS brides return to Australia
  
  
• Venezuela: Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
  
  
• Saudi Arabia: Dozens of U.S. Planes Are at Jordan Base, Satellite Images and Flight Data Show
  
  
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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
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• Dept of War (DoW):
  This Week in DOW: Securing the Seas, Arsenal of Freedom, Nuclear Power for the Win
  EOD Technicians Prove Arctic Warfare Readiness in Norway
  Portable Decontamination System Reduces Logistical Burden for CBRN Operations
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• DHS:
  Homeland security to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
  FDA Dropping Requirement For 2 Studies For New Drug Approvals
  
• Treasury:
  2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
  The average tax refund is up 14%
  
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• House:
  These states don't require an ID to vote at the polls. The 'SAVE Act' could change that
  
  
• Supreme Court:
  Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales
  Democrats ask Supreme Court not to disrupt New York redistricting dispute
  

• Truist Upgrades Shopify Inc. (SHOP) to Buy from Hold and Raises its Price Target to $150
  72% of US workers say they rely on a second income, while 26% say they need the side job just to cover the bills
  

• Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor, Highlights Nuclear Energy Potential
  NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
  NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos
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• What Is Down Fill Power (2026): Fill Weight, Synthetics
  Iranian Starlink Black Market Prices Soar As War Risks Rise
  Estonia begins buying hundreds of pop-up bunkers to fortify border with Russia
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