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Feb 21, 2026, 8:50 PM

Confidence 74

Relevance: 90

Relevance Confidence: 85

Evidence Strength: 75

Narrative Certainty: 75

Polarization: 80

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

Former President Trump announced he will increase his proposed new global tariffs from 10% to 15%. This follows previous tariffs being ruled unlawful.

Why this matters: Higher proposed tariffs could increase costs for importers and exporters, affecting global trade flows and pricing.

Feb 14, 2026, 12:08 PM

Confidence 76

Relevance: 70

Relevance Confidence: 75

Evidence Strength: 80

Narrative Certainty: 70

Polarization: 20

Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale

Brewdog, a craft beer company, has been put up for sale with consultants overseeing the process. The business may be broken up during the sale.

Why this matters: This sale could reshape the craft beer market and affect brand distribution.

Feb 14, 2026, 2:03 AM

Confidence 62

Relevance: 65

Relevance Confidence: 70

Evidence Strength: 60

Narrative Certainty: 55

Polarization: 40

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Andrew is facing allegations of sharing a Treasury document with a banking contact during his tenure as trade envoy. The reports suggest potential improper information disclosure.

Why this matters: Allegations of document sharing raise questions about information security and protocol adherence in official roles.

Feb 13, 2026, 6:22 PM

Confidence 80

Relevance: 90

Relevance Confidence: 85

Evidence Strength: 80

Narrative Certainty: 75

Polarization: 30

Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall

US inflation slowed to 2.4% annually in January, the lowest rate since May. The decrease was partly driven by falling prices for used vehicles.

Why this matters: Lower inflation reduces pressure on consumer spending and may influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Feb 13, 2026, 6:18 PM

Confidence 65

Relevance: 75

Relevance Confidence: 70

Evidence Strength: 65

Narrative Certainty: 60

Polarization: 50

Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed

The CEO of a Dubai-based ports company resigned after documents revealed extensive email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein. The executive had exchanged hundreds of emails with the convicted sex offender.

Why this matters: This shows continued corporate leadership consequences from associations with controversial figures, even years after their crimes.

Feb 13, 2026, 2:29 AM

Confidence 77

Relevance: 60

Relevance Confidence: 75

Evidence Strength: 80

Narrative Certainty: 85

Polarization: 25

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Taylor Swift's legal team has petitioned the US government to block a bedding company's 'Swift Home' trademark. They claim the designs resemble her signature.

Why this matters: The case highlights how brands actively police trademarks to protect their commercial identity.

Feb 13, 2026, 12:05 AM

Confidence 64

Relevance: 55

Relevance Confidence: 65

Evidence Strength: 70

Narrative Certainty: 60

Polarization: 40

Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say

Travel agents report increased holiday bookings during half-term, attributing the rise to rainy weather and the political climate. This creates a heightened demand for travel.

Why this matters: Understanding these demand drivers helps travel businesses forecast and manage capacity.

Feb 13, 2026, 12:04 AM

Confidence 74

Relevance: 65

Relevance Confidence: 70

Evidence Strength: 75

Narrative Certainty: 80

Polarization: 20

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Robotics companies face significant challenges in creating durable and affordable robotic hands. This remains a major technical hurdle in the field.

Why this matters: Progress in robotic dexterity is essential for expanding automation into more complex tasks.

Last News: 2026-02-25

Total Stories: 8

Older Stories: 8

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