McDonald’s topped forecasts in Q4 2025 as U.S. comparable sales rose 6.8% and global comps gained 5.7%, lifting revenue 10% to $7.01B, whilst EPS rose to $3.03.
Meta began building a $10 billion, 1GW data center campus in Lebanon, Indiana, with 4,000 construction jobs, 300 roles and an early 2028 opening target in phases.
Gold slipped as a firmer U.S. dollar followed a stronger January jobs report, with payrolls up 130,000 and unemployment at 4.3%, ahead of U.S. CPI Friday print.
Tax Foundation says Trump tariffs cost households about $1,000 in 2025, as customs duties surged and studies found most costs passed to U.S. buyers at checkout.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection set the new crossing as a Detroit port of entry, with its final rule taking effect March 2, as testing continues on schedule.
Gold regained the $5,000 mark, trading near $5,078 as the U.S. dollar softened, while investors tracked central bank reserves and sharp swings in silver market.
The United States left the World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026, after a one year notice, prompting debate on dues and treaty procedures ahead of May vote.
Gold and silver plunged after CME margin hikes and stronger dollars, triggering forced liquidations and wiping trillions in notional value across metals markets.
Business
McDonald’s topped forecasts in Q4 2025 as U.S. comparable sales rose 6.8% and global comps gained 5.7%, lifting revenue 10% to $7.01B, whilst EPS rose to $3.03.
Meta began building a $10 billion, 1GW data center campus in Lebanon, Indiana, with 4,000 construction jobs, 300 roles and an early 2028 opening target in phases.
Gold slipped as a firmer U.S. dollar followed a stronger January jobs report, with payrolls up 130,000 and unemployment at 4.3%, ahead of U.S. CPI Friday print.
Tax Foundation says Trump tariffs cost households about $1,000 in 2025, as customs duties surged and studies found most costs passed to U.S. buyers at checkout.
News
U.S. Customs and Border Protection set the new crossing as a Detroit port of entry, with its final rule taking effect March 2, as testing continues on schedule.
Health
Nash County warns of possible measles exposure at UNC Health Nash, ER after an unvaccinated child visited Jan. 27; public urged to check MMR status Call ahead!
Travel
June 2025 U.S. arrivals eased 6.2% from a year earlier, while citizen departures rose 2.5%, highlighting a growing inbound outbound gap, Commerce reported in data.
Technology
Apple will start a developer beta of Siri 2.0 in iOS 26.4 the week of Feb 23, adding smart agent actions across apps, and stronger privacy controls for iPhones.
Sports
The US, Canada, and Mexico have launched trilateral efforts to counter drone threats, ensuring robust security measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Automotive
Mercedes-Benz USA details the 2027 S-Class with DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs, MB.OS and MBUX Superscreen, plus S 500, S 580 and S 580e powertrains for U.S. buyers.
Entertainment
Affleck downplays AI’s creative power, yet analysts cite real gains in editing, dubbing and development that are changing studio production.
