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February 28, 2026

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Neil Sedaka dead – ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ singer dies at 86

Updated Feb. 27, 2026, 8:47 p.m. ET Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind tracks like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Oh! Carol,” has died at 86, his representative Victoria Varela confirmed to USA TODAY. “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” the family said in a statement to USA TODAY. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.” Varela said no

February 28, 2026

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Trump and Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses nations to break from Tehran

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran in a wide-ranging call that comes as the U.S. administration pushes Beijing and others to isolate Tehran. Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other critical issues in the U.S.-China relationship, including trade and Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing in April. WATCH: Vance says U.S. wants to create critical minerals trading bloc to counter China “The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both

February 27, 2026

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How will record-breaking US snowstorm affect Suffolk?

A snowstorm has hit the USA, but will the cold weather there affect Suffolk in any way? The storm in the States brought a record-breaking amount of snow that caused disruption for millions of people living on the East Coast. More than 600,000 properties endured power outages as thousands of flights were cancelled at major airports like JFK in New York. However, Suffolk has seen the arrival of spring with temperatures reaching 17C in parts of the county on Wednesday, making it hotter than Milan in Italy. READ MORE: Photos show snow settling in Suffolk as wintry conditions hit county

February 27, 2026

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India US Trade Deal 2026: Trump Modi Pact

On February 2, 2026, the global trade architecture witnessed its most significant tectonic shift in years. In a move that caught global markets and diplomatic circles by surprise, U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce a comprehensive trade deal with India. For The Indian Panorama, this is not merely a commercial agreement; it is the formalization of a “Mega Partnership for Prosperity”—a strategic realignment where “Make India Great Again” (MIGA) meets “Make America Great Again” (MAGA). The Truth Social Thunderbolt: Anatomy of the Announcement The deal broke through the noise of a stalled 11-month negotiation cycle. President

February 27, 2026

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US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately amid strike threat to Iran | Israel

The US has authorised the departure of non-essential government workers and their families from Israel as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms. US citizens should “consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available”, the Department of State advisory added. It also urged against travel to Israel. The warning came after talks between the US and Iran over the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme ended inconclusively, with a suggestion that further discussions would be held next week. Donald Trump, the US president, has assembled two carrier strike groups ready to attack Iran if he believes Tehran is not

February 27, 2026

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UAE-U.S. trade hits record-breaking $39 billion in 2025 as economic ties deepen

This robust trade activity resulted in a $23.8 billion trade surplus for the U.S., the largest U.S. trade surplus in the MENA region The UAE has solidified its position as a premier global economic partner for the U.S. in 2025. According to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, total trade between the UAE and the U.S. reached a record-breaking $39 billion last year, with U.S. exports to the UAE totaling $31.4 billion, a 16 percent increase. This data highlights the deepening strategic economic relationship between the two countries, built on mutual trust, shared priorities and a commitment to

February 27, 2026

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Weber recalls over 3.2M wire grill brushes due to breaking bristles

Feb. 26, 2026, 7:04 p.m. ET More than 3.2 million metal wire-bristle grill brushes are being recalled by Weber as the bristles could break off and get into people’s food, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Six different models are affected by the recall, with some being sold nationwide since 2011. The CPSC said some bristles could get stuck to grill grates and end up in people’s food, lodging themselves in individuals’ throats or digestive tracts, potentially causing internal injuries. The agency added that Weber is aware of at least 38 reports of bristles detaching, including four cases

February 27, 2026

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US-China Tariff Rates – What Are They Now?

US-China tariff rates have become increasingly complex, shaped by years of escalating trade actions and policy shifts. With overlapping measures such as Section 301 tariffs, the temporary global tariff, and product-specific controls, understanding what applies in 2025 can be challenging. This article clarifies which US-China tariff rates are currently in effect and how and when they overlap. UPDATE (February 20, 2025): The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), effectively eliminating the 10 percent “fentanyl” tariffs and 10 percent reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods. Shortly after the decision, Trump announced

February 27, 2026

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US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says | Courts News

Listen to this article | 5 mins info A federal judge in the United States has ruled that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a decision issued on Thursday, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found that the IRS had erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people, in apparent violation of the Internal Revenue Code. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The ruling cited IRS Code 6103, one of the strictest confidentiality laws in federal statute, which largely prohibits the disclosure of

February 27, 2026

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‘Didn’t mention Epstein once’: Americans react to Trump’s record-breaking ‘nearly two hours of lies’ State of the Union

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